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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Gómez.

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Sergio Rodríguez

Rodríguez with Olimpia Milano in 2019

Personal information

Born

12 June 1986 (age 39)
Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain

Listed height

1.91 m (6 ft 3.20 in)

Listed weight

84 kg (185 lb)

Career information

NBA Draft

2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall

Selected by the Phoenix Suns

Pro career

2003–2024

Career history

2003–2006

Estudiantes

2006–2009

Portland Trail Blazers

2009–2010

2010

2010–2016

2016–2017

2017–2019

CSKA Moscow

2019–2022

Olimpia Milano

2022–2024

Real Madrid

Career highlights and awards

3× EuroLeague champion (2015, 2019, 2023)
EuroLeague MVP (2014)
All-EuroLeague First Team (2014)
All-EuroLeague Second Team (2018)
LBA champion (2022)
2× Italian Cup winner (2021, 2022)
Italian Super Cup winner (2020)
All-LBA Imports Team (2020)
2× VTB United League All-Star (2018, 2019)
2× VTB United League champion (2018, 2019)
VTB United League Final Four MVP (2018)
3× Russian League champion (2017-2019)
2× Gomelsky Cup winner (2018, 2019)
FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015)
4× Liga ACB champion (2013, 2015, 2016, 2024)
3× All-Liga ACB First Team (2013, 2014, 2016)
2× Liga ACB assists leader (2014, 2016)
2x Liga ACB Guard of the Year (2013, 2014)
4x All-Liga ACB Domestic Players Team (2013-2016)
Liga ACB Domestic Player of the Year (2014)
Liga ACB Most Spectacular Player (2014)
Liga ACB Rising Star (2005)
5× Spanish Cup winner (2012, 2014–2016, 2024)
5× Spanish Supercup winner (2012–2014, 2022, 2023)
Spanish Supercup MVP (2013)
Copa EuroAmericana champion (2014)
2× Trofeo Costa de Sol winner (2012, 2016)
2× Torneo Córdoba winner (2013, 2015)
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP (2004)

Medals

Men's basketball

Representing Spain
Olympic Games
Silver	2012 London	Team
Bronze	2016 Rio de Janeiro	Team
FIBA World Cup
Gold	2006 Japan
EuroBasket
Gold	2015 France
Silver	2007 Spain
Bronze	2013 Slovenia
Bronze	2017 Turkey
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
Gold	2004 Spain	Team

Sergio Rodríguez Gómez (born on June 12, 1986) is a Spanish former professional basketball player. He played for 21 seasons, mostly in the EuroLeague and for Real Madrid in Spain. He also spent some time playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Sergio, often called "El Chacho", is a point guard. He is 1.91 meters (about 6 feet 3 inches) tall. He won the EuroLeague title in 2015 and was named the EuroLeague MVP in 2014. He was also chosen for the All-EuroLeague First Team in 2014.

Rodríguez was a key player for the Spanish national team. With them, he won a FIBA World Cup in 2006. He also earned a silver medal at the Olympics in 2012 and a bronze medal in 2016. He helped Spain win a EuroBasket title in 2015, a silver medal in 2007, and a bronze medal in 2013. In 2015, he was part of the EuroBasket All-Tournament Team.

Sergio Rodríguez's Basketball Journey
Playing for Spain's National Team
Sergio's Playing Style
Awards and Accomplishments
- Professional Career Highlights
- Spanish National Team Highlights
See also

Sergio Rodríguez's Basketball Journey

Starting Out in Spain (2003–2006)

Before joining the Portland Trail Blazers, Sergio Rodríguez was a rising star. In 2004, he was picked to play for the World Junior Select team. They played against the best high school players in the United States at the Nike Hoop Summit.

Before the NBA, Sergio played for Estudiantes in the Spanish League. In the 2003–04 season, his team played in the finals against FC Barcelona. He also won the ACB Rising Star Award for the 2004–05 season. This award goes to the best young player in the Spanish League.

Playing in the NBA (2006–2010)

Rodríguez with Trail Blazers teammates Rudy Fernández, LaMarcus Aldridge and Channing Frye in January 2008

In the 2006 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns chose Sergio with the 27th pick. Later that day, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. On July 20, 2006, the Trail Blazers bought out his contract from his Spanish club, Estudiantes. They then signed him to a contract to play in the NBA.

During his time in Portland, Sergio did not play much. He was mostly a backup point guard. Other players like Jarrett Jack and Steve Blake often played instead of him. He did, however, develop a good connection with his Spanish teammate Rudy Fernández.

Sergio didn't always agree with his coach, Nate McMillan. McMillan felt Sergio was "too young" for the NBA.

Short Stays with Kings and Knicks (2009–2010)

On June 25, 2009, Sergio was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He played 39 games for the Kings, averaging 6 points and 3.1 assists per game.

On February 18, 2010, Sergio was traded again, this time to the New York Knicks. He played 27 games for the Knicks. He averaged 7.4 points and 3.4 assists per game during his time there.

Returning to Real Madrid (2010–2016)

Rodríguez with Real Madrid in May 2011

After four seasons in the NBA, Sergio returned to Spain. On July 5, 2010, he signed a three-year contract with Real Madrid. In 2012, he signed an extension to stay with the team until the 2014–15 season. He signed another extension in 2014, keeping him at Real Madrid until 2018.

In May 2014, Sergio was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team. Before the 2014 Final Four, he was also named the EuroLeague MVP. He averaged 14 points, 4.9 assists, and 2 rebounds per game that season.

In the 2014–15 season, Real Madrid won the EuroLeague championship. They beat Olympiacos 78–59 in the finals. Real Madrid also won the Spanish League championship that season. By winning both, they achieved the triple crown.

Back to the NBA with 76ers (2016–2017)

On July 13, 2016, Sergio signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He played his first game for them on October 26, 2016. He scored 12 points and had nine assists in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played 68 games for the 76ers, starting 30 of them. He missed the last three games of the season due to knee soreness.

Playing in Russia and Italy (2017–2022)

On July 17, 2017, Sergio signed with CSKA Moscow in Russia. In May 2018, he was named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team.

On July 12, 2019, Sergio signed a three-year deal with the Italian team, Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano. In his first game with Milano, he scored 21 points and had 4 assists. On July 2, 2022, Sergio left the Italian club after three seasons. He had also been the team's captain.

Final Return to Real Madrid (2022–2024)

On July 18, 2022, Sergio Rodríguez returned to Real Madrid for another year. He played his final two seasons there.

On June 19, 2024, Sergio Rodríguez announced that he was retiring from professional basketball.

Playing for Spain's National Team

Rodríguez with the Spain national team in 2012

Sergio Rodríguez was considered one of Europe's best young basketball talents. In 2004, he was named the MVP of the 2004 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. He played with the Spanish junior team in Zaragoza, Spain. He led his team to win the gold medal in that tournament. In eight games, he averaged 19 points, 4.6 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.

In August 2006, Sergio won a gold medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship with the senior Spanish national team. He also won a silver medal with Spain at the EuroBasket 2007. In 2012, he won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in London. In 2016, he won a bronze medal at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Sergio decided not to play in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup to rest. However, he was called up for the 2020 Summer Olympics, which happened in 2021.

Sergio's Playing Style

Sergio Rodríguez was known for his amazing passing skills. He was very good at pick and roll plays. He could also make exciting alley-oop passes to his teammates. Because of his passing and fancy dribbling, some people compared him to famous NBA player Jason Williams. Throughout his EuroLeague career, he had many assists and few turnovers. He was also a good scorer, especially from three-point range and the free-throw line.