Tiago Splitter facts for kids
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Splitter in 2024
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| Portland Trail Blazers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | January 1, 1985 Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
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| Nationality | Brazilian / Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1999–2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As player: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Ipiranga | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2010 | Saski Baskonia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | →Araba Gorago Alava | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | →Bilbao Basket | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2015 | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Valencia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Atlanta Hawks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Philadelphia 76ers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | →Delaware 87ers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2019–2023 | Brooklyn Nets (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Houston Rockets (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Paris Basketball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Portland Trail Blazers (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Points | 2,816 (7.9 ppg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 1,779 (5.0 rpg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assists | 423 (1.2 apg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tiago Splitter Beims, born on January 1, 1985, is a famous Brazilian basketball coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Before joining the NBA, Tiago was chosen three times for the All-EuroLeague Team. He made history in 2014 by becoming the first player born in Brazil to win an NBA championship. This big win happened when he was playing for the San Antonio Spurs.
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Early Life and Basketball Beginnings
Tiago Splitter was born in Blumenau, a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil. He started his professional basketball journey in 1999.
Playing in Brazil and Spain (1999–2010)
In 2000, Tiago moved to Spain to play in the country's top basketball league, the Liga ACB. He became a Spanish citizen in 2004.
Tiago was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Spanish Supercup tournament twice, in 2006 and 2007. He also earned a spot on the All-EuroLeague First Team for the 2007–08 season. This was after he helped his team, Saski Baskonia, reach the 2008 EuroLeague Final Four.
The next year, he was part of the All-EuroLeague Second Team. In 2010, Tiago was named the Spanish League MVP.
NBA Draft and Decisions
Tiago was eligible for the 2007 NBA draft. The San Antonio Spurs picked him in the first round as the 28th overall choice. However, he decided to stay in Spain for a few more years. He signed a contract extension with Saski Baskonia. This contract allowed him to earn more money than he would have as an NBA rookie at that time.
On July 9, 2010, Tiago decided to leave Saski Baskonia. He then signed with the San Antonio Spurs to finally start his NBA career.
Playing for the San Antonio Spurs (2010–2015)
Tiago officially joined the San Antonio Spurs on July 12, 2010. His first contract with the team was for three years.
He got his first start in an NBA game on March 19, 2011, playing against the Charlotte Bobcats. He scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in that game.
In 2012, Tiago was chosen to play in the Rising Stars Challenge. This is a special game for promising young NBA players.
His best season with the Spurs was in 2012–13. He averaged 10.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. The Spurs made it to the 2013 NBA Finals that year, but they lost to the Miami Heat.
On June 15, 2014, Tiago achieved a major goal. He won his first NBA championship when the Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals. This made him the first Brazilian-born player to win an NBA title.
Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2015–2017)
On July 9, 2015, Tiago was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He played for the Hawks until 2017.
Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2017)
Tiago was traded again on February 22, 2017, this time to the Philadelphia 76ers. He also spent some time playing for the Delaware 87ers, which is the 76ers' minor league team. He made his debut for the 76ers on March 28, 2017.
Retirement from Playing
On February 19, 2018, Tiago announced that he was retiring from playing professional basketball. He had been dealing with a hip injury that affected his career.
On May 5, 2024, his jersey number 21 was retired by Saski Baskonia, his former team in Spain. This is a great honor for a player.
National Team Career
Tiago also played for the Brazil men's national basketball team. He won several gold medals with his national team:
- 2003 FIBA South American Championship
- 2003 Pan American Games
- 2005 FIBA AmeriCup
- 2009 FIBA AmeriCup
He also won a silver medal with Brazil at the 2011 FIBA AmeriCup. Tiago represented Brazil in many major tournaments, including the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Tiago began a new career as a coach.
NBA Coaching
On April 24, 2018, the Brooklyn Nets hired Tiago as a scout. He also helped players improve their skills on the court. In 2019, he was promoted to player development coach. He left the Nets in May 2023.
On July 3, 2023, Tiago became an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets. He worked under head coach Ime Udoka.
As of June 12, 2025, Tiago Splitter is an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. He works with head coach Chauncey Billups.
Coaching in Europe
On July 16, 2024, Tiago was named the head coach for Paris Basketball in France. He led them to win the French championship and the French Cup in 2025. They also made it to the playoffs in the EuroLeague. He left the team after one season.
National Team Coaching
In 2021, Tiago became an assistant coach for the Brazilian national team. In 2022, he was the head coach for the Brazilian U23 national team at the GLOBL Jam Tournament. His team won the gold medal at this tournament.
Personal Life
Tiago is the son of Cassio and Elisabeth Splitter. He was raised as a Christian. His father has Jewish family roots.
Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | San Antonio | 60 | 6 | 12.3 | .529 | .000 | .543 | 3.4 | .4 | .5 | .3 | 4.6 |
| 2011–12 | San Antonio | 59 | 2 | 19.0 | .618 | .000 | .691 | 5.2 | 1.1 | .4 | .8 | 9.3 |
| 2012–13 | San Antonio | 81 | 58 | 24.7 | .560 | .000 | .730 | 6.4 | 1.6 | .8 | .8 | 10.3 |
| 2013–14† | San Antonio | 59 | 50 | 21.5 | .523 | .000 | .699 | 6.2 | 1.5 | .5 | .5 | 8.2 |
| 2014–15 | San Antonio | 52 | 35 | 19.8 | .558 | .000 | .750 | 4.8 | 1.5 | .7 | .7 | 8.2 |
| 2015–16 | Atlanta | 36 | 2 | 16.1 | .523 | .000 | .813 | 3.3 | .8 | .6 | .3 | 5.6 |
| 2016–17 | Philadelphia | 8 | 0 | 9.5 | .452 | .333 | .818 | 2.8 | .5 | .1 | .1 | 4.9 |
| Career | 355 | 153 | 19.2 | .555 | .143 | .697 | 5.0 | 1.2 | .6 | .6 | 7.9 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011 | San Antonio | 3 | 0 | 16.7 | .625 | .000 | .000 | 4.7 | .3 | 1.0 | .3 | 6.7 |
| 2012 | San Antonio | 13 | 0 | 12.9 | .638 | .000 | .372 | 2.8 | .8 | .4 | .3 | 5.8 |
| 2013 | San Antonio | 19 | 15 | 20.4 | .536 | .000 | .788 | 3.1 | 1.2 | .8 | .7 | 6.1 |
| 2014† | San Antonio | 23 | 18 | 22.4 | .610 | .000 | .718 | 6.1 | 2.0 | .7 | .5 | 7.5 |
| 2015 | San Antonio | 7 | 7 | 17.6 | .375 | .000 | .316 | 4.4 | 1.3 | .6 | .1 | 3.4 |
| Career | 65 | 40 | 19.1 | .572 | .000 | .586 | 4.3 | 1.4 | .7 | .5 | 6.3 | |
EuroLeague
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high | * | Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | Baskonia | 16 | 1 | 11.2 | .619 | — | .632 | 2.4 | .3 | .4 | .3 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| 2004–05 | 19 | 2 | 17.8 | .533 | — | .487 | 4.5 | .9 | .7 | .7 | 7.0 | 7.6 | |
| 2005–06 | 24 | 11 | 21.6 | .599 | — | .547 | 4.6 | .6 | 1.3 | .5 | 9.5 | 10.8 | |
| 2006–07 | 20 | 12 | 24.7 | .580 | — | .529 | 6.0 | .8 | 1.4 | .3 | 10.7 | 13.2 | |
| 2007–08 | 25* | 13 | 22.5 | .618 | .000 | .645 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .8 | 14.0 | 16.1 | |
| 2008–09 | 17 | 12 | 24.7 | .655 | .000 | .602 | 5.4 | 1.6 | .6 | 1.6 | 14.0 | 17.8 | |
| 2009–10 | 16 | 14 | 26.7 | .535 | .000 | .636 | 5.4 | 1.8 | .8 | .5 | 13.0 | 15.8 | |
| Career | 137 | 65 | 21.5 | .593 | .000 | .582 | 4.8 | 1.0 | .9 | .7 | 10.5 | 12.3 | |
See also
In Spanish: Tiago Splitter para niños
- List of select Jewish basketball players
