Juan Toscano-Anderson facts for kids
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Toscano-Anderson participating in the 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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| No. 95 – Mexico City Capitanes | |
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| Small forward / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 10, 1993 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Mexican / American |
| High school | Castro Valley (Castro Valley, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Marquette (2011–2015) |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| League | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2016 | Soles de Mexicali |
| 2016 | Bucaneros de La Guaira |
| 2016–2018 | Fuerza Regia |
| 2018–2020 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2020–2022 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2022–2023 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2023 | Utah Jazz |
| 2023 | Mexico City Capitanes |
| 2023–2024 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2024–present | Mexico City Capitanes |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Juan Ronel Toscano-Anderson (born April 10, 1993) is a Mexican-American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Mexico City Capitanes in the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Marquette Golden Eagles. Juan won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2022.
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Early Life and High School Career
Juan Toscano-Anderson was born in East Oakland, California. His father is African-American and his mother is Mexican-American. Juan grew up speaking Spanish and celebrating Mexican holidays. His jersey number, 95, is a special tribute to his childhood home on 95th Avenue in Oakland.
During his high school years, Juan used the name Juan Anderson. This was to make things simpler. In his senior year (2010-2011), he led Castro Valley High School to an amazing season. They won 30 games and only lost 2. This was the most wins in the school's history.
His team also won their first league and North Coast Section titles. They even made it to the Northern California Division I championship game. Juan averaged 16.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. He was named one of the best players in the state.
College Basketball Journey
Juan played college basketball for Marquette University from 2011 to 2015. He started playing in the 2011-2012 season. He missed a few early games due to an NCAA rule.
Throughout his time at Marquette, Juan steadily improved his game. He worked hard on his skills. By his senior year (2014-2015), he was a key player for the team. He led the team in rebounds, getting 5.7 per game. He also ranked second in blocks and third in steals.
Juan was known for his strong all-around play. He was good at scoring, rebounding, and passing. He also played tough defense. His field goal percentage was 49%, which was very good for a player who also shot three-pointers.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Juan Toscano-Anderson was not chosen in the 2015 NBA draft. But he didn't give up! He started his professional career playing in Mexico.
Playing in Mexico and Venezuela
In 2015, Juan joined Soles de Mexicali in Mexico. He then played for Bucaneros de La Guaira in Venezuela in 2016. After that, he played for Fuerza Regia de Monterrey in Mexico from 2016 to 2018. He showed great skill in these leagues.
Joining the Santa Cruz Warriors
In 2018, Juan joined the Santa Cruz Warriors. This team is part of the NBA G League. It's like a development league for the NBA. He played well there for two seasons.
Golden State Warriors and NBA Championship
Juan's hard work paid off! On February 6, 2020, he signed a three-year deal with the Golden State Warriors. This was his chance to play in the NBA. He scored a career-high 16 points against the Pelicans in February 2020.
In December 2020, the Warriors first released him, then quickly re-signed him. He received the 2019–20 NBA G League’s Community Assist Award. This was for his amazing work helping children and families.
In May 2021, his contract was changed to a full NBA contract. This showed how much the team valued him. In February 2022, Juan made history. He was the first NBA player of Mexican descent to take part in the Slam Dunk Contest.
On June 16, 2022, Juan Toscano-Anderson achieved a huge dream. He won the 2022 NBA Finals with the Warriors! He became the second basketball player of Mexican descent to win an NBA championship ring.
Moving to Other NBA Teams
After winning the championship, Juan signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2022. When he returned to play against his old team, the Golden State Warriors, the fans gave him a huge cheer.
In February 2023, Juan was traded to the Utah Jazz. He played several games for them. Later that year, he signed with the Mexico City Capitanes in the NBA G League. He also had a short time playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. In February 2024, he rejoined the Capitanes.
Playing for Mexico's National Team
Juan Toscano-Anderson has also proudly represented the Mexican national basketball team. He played for Mexico in the 2016 FIBA World Olympic qualifying tournament in Italy. When playing for Mexico, he used the name Juan Toscano, which is on his Mexican passport.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019–20 | Golden State | 13 | 6 | 20.9 | .460 | .348 | .600 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .4 | 5.3 |
| 2020–21 | Golden State | 53 | 16 | 20.9 | .579 | .402 | .710 | 4.4 | 2.8 | .8 | .5 | 5.7 |
| 2021–22† | Golden State | 73 | 6 | 13.6 | .489 | .322 | .571 | 2.4 | 1.7 | .7 | .2 | 4.1 |
| 2022–23 | L.A. Lakers | 30 | 7 | 12.2 | .500 | .200 | .733 | 2.0 | .8 | .3 | .2 | 2.7 |
| Utah | 22 | 2 | 15.2 | .403 | .174 | .889 | 2.9 | 1.8 | .3 | .1 | 3.4 | |
| 2023–24 | Sacramento | 11 | 0 | 4.8 | .250 | .250 | — | 1.3 | .4 | .1 | .1 | .6 |
| Career | 202 | 37 | 15.5 | .502 | .329 | .646 | 3.0 | 1.8 | .6 | .3 | 4.1 | |
See also
In Spanish: Juan Toscano-Anderson para niños
