Juanma López Iturriaga facts for kids
Juanma López Iturriaga in 2013
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| Shooting guard / small forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | February 4, 1959 Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1975–1976 | Loyola Indautxu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1976–1988 | Real Madrid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1990 | Cajabilbao | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Juan Manuel "Juanma" López Iturriaga (born February 4, 1959) is a famous Spanish former basketball player. He was known for playing as a shooting guard (a player who scores points from a distance) and a small forward (a versatile player who can score and rebound). Juanma played in 90 games for the Spain national basketball team. He won a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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Juanma Iturriaga: A Basketball Star
Juanma Iturriaga was born in Bilbao, Spain. He became a well-known basketball player. His career included many exciting moments. He played for top teams and represented his country.
Early Basketball Days
Juanma started his basketball journey in 1975. He played for a team called Loyola Indautxu. This was his first step into national basketball. He quickly showed his talent on the court.
Playing for Real Madrid
In 1976, Juanma joined Real Madrid Baloncesto. This is one of the biggest basketball clubs in Spain. He played for Real Madrid for many years, until 1988. During this time, he became a key player. He helped the team win many games and championships.
Olympic Success
One of Juanma's biggest achievements was at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He played for the Spanish national team. They won a silver medal in basketball. This was a huge moment for Spanish sports. It showed the world how good the team was.
Other Medals and Achievements
Juanma also won other medals during his career. He earned a silver medal at the EuroBasket 1983 tournament in France. He also won two bronze medals at the European Under-18 Championship. These were in 1976 and 1978.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his playing career ended, Juanma Iturriaga did not leave the world of sports. He became a sports expert on Spanish TV. He would talk about basketball games, especially those of the Spanish team. He also wrote for newspapers like El País and Gigantes del Basket.
A Career in Television
Juanma also became a popular television host. He worked on several TV channels. These included Telemadrid, ETB 2, Telecinco, and La Sexta. He used his friendly personality to entertain viewers. He shared his love for sports with a wider audience.
See also
In Spanish: Juanma López Iturriaga para niños
