Willy Hernangómez Facts for Kids

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Hernangómez and the second or maternal family name is Geuer.

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Willy Hernangómez

Hernangómez with the Charlotte Hornets in 2018

No. 14 – FC Barcelona

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Personal information

Born

27 May 1994 (age 31)
Madrid, Spain

Listed height

7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)

Listed weight

250 lb (113 kg)

Career information

NBA Draft

2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall

Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers

Pro career

2011–present

League

Liga ACB
Euroleague

Career history

2011–2013

Real Madrid B

2013–2016

Real Madrid

2013–2015

→Sevilla

2016–2018

New York Knicks

2018–2020

Charlotte Hornets

2020–2023

New Orleans Pelicans

2023–present

FC Barcelona

Career highlights and awards

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017)
FIBA EuroBasket MVP (2022)
2× Liga ACB champion (2013, 2016)
2× Catalan League champion (2023, 2024)
2× ACB All-Young Players Team (2015, 2016)
Catalan League MVP (2024)

Medals

Men's basketball

Representing Spain
Olympic Games
Bronze	2016 Rio de Janeiro	Team
World Cup
Gold	2019 China
EuroBasket
Gold	2015 France
Gold	2022 Germany
Bronze	2017 Turkey
U20 European Championship
Silver	2014 Greece	Team
U18 European Championship
Gold	2011 Poland	Team

Guillermo Gustavo "Willy" Hernangómez Geuer (born 27 May 1994) is a Spanish professional basketball player for FC Barcelona of the Spanish Liga ACB and the Euroleague. Standing at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m), he plays at the center position.

Professional career

Real Madrid (2011–2016)

Considered one of the best prospects of Real Madrid, Hernangómez played his first two seasons on its reserve team. In the summer of 2013, Hernangómez was loaned by Real Madrid to Cajasol Sevilla, extending his agreement for one more season in the next summer. On 17 July 2015, he returned to Real Madrid and played for the senior team in 2015–16. In his lone full season for the senior team, he averaged 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 34 games in the Spanish ACB League.

New York Knicks (2016–2018)

Hernangomez with the Knicks in 2017

Hernangómez declared for the 2015 NBA draft, and was selected with the 35th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. His rights were later traded to the New York Knicks on draft night, in exchange for two future second round draft choices and cash considerations.

On 8 July 2016, Hernangómez signed with the New York Knicks. On 25 October 2016, he made his debut for the Knicks in their season opener, scoring four points in nine minutes off the bench in a 117–88 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On 7 November 2016, he was assigned to the Westchester Knicks, New York's D-League affiliate. He was recalled later that day. Two days later, he had a season-best 14 points in a 110–96 win over the Brooklyn Nets. On 25 January 2017, he had a career-high 16 rebounds in a 103–95 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. On 1 February 2017, he had 16 points and 16 rebounds in a 95–90 win over the Brooklyn Nets. On 15 February, he was named as a replacement on the World Team for the injured Emmanuel Mudiay in 2017 Rising Stars Challenge. On 25 March 2017, he had a career-high 24 points and 13 rebounds in a 106–98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. On 9 April 2017, he tied his career high with 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 110–97 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Five days later, he was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in April after leading all Eastern Conference rookies in rebounding (8.5 rpg) and ranked second in scoring (12.5 ppg). At the season's end, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Charlotte Hornets (2018–2020)

On 7 February 2018, Hernangómez was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Johnny O'Bryant III and two future second round draft picks.

New Orleans Pelicans (2020–2023)

On 30 November 2020, Hernangómez signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.

FC Barcelona (2023–present)

On 12 July 2023, Hernangómez signed a lucrative three-year deal with Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona, after his former club Real Madrid decided not to match the offer sheet as per the domestic league rule of tanteo rights.

National team career

Junior national team

As a member of the junior national teams of Spain, Hernangómez played at the 2012 Albert Schweitzer Tournament, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team. He also played at the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where he won a gold medal, and at the 2014 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, where he won a silver medal, and was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Senior national team

He has also been a member of the senior Spain national basketball team. With Spain's senior national team, he played at the EuroBasket 2015, where he won a gold medal, and at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal. He also played at the EuroBasket 2017, where he won a bronze medal. In 2019 FIBA World Cup, he won another gold medal.

At EuroBasket 2022, Hernangómez and Spain won a surprising gold medal after defeating France in the final, in which he had 14 points and 8 rebounds. Hernangómez was named the EuroBasket MVP after averaging 17.2 points and 6.9 rebounds over the tournament.

Career statistics

Legend
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

NBA

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2016–17	New York	72	22	18.4	.530	.267	.728	7.0	1.3	.6	.5	8.2
2017–18	New York	26	0	9.0	.605	.200	.429	2.6	.8	.3	.3	4.3
2017–18	Charlotte	22	1	11.9	.506	.571	.758	5.3	.5	.5	.4	6.1
2018–19	Charlotte	58	3	14.0	.519	.385	.694	5.4	1.0	.3	.3	7.3
2019–20	Charlotte	31	0	12.1	.532	.227	.627	4.3	.9	.3	.2	6.1
2020–21	New Orleans	47	12	18.0	.563	.100	.667	7.1	1.1	.5	.5	7.8
2021–22	New Orleans	50	8	16.8	.520	.333	.773	6.8	1.3	.4	.4	9.1
2022–23	New Orleans	38	2	12.1	.527	.273	.779	4.7	.9	.4	.3	6.9
Career		344	48	15.0	.533	.306	.713	5.8	1.1	.4	.4	7.3

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2022	New Orleans	1	0	2.0	.250	.000	—	2.0	—	—	—	2.0
Career		1	0	2.0	.250	.000	—	2.0	—	—	—	2.0

EuroLeague

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG	PIR
2012–13	Real Madrid	3	0	4.8	.286	—	—	1.0	—	—	—	1.3	-1.3
2015–16	Real Madrid	14	0	11.2	.643	.000	.545	3.4	.3	.2	.6	4.3	5.6
2023–24	Barcelona	38	2	16.2	.567	.364	.709	4.8	.4	.4	.4	11.0	12.7
Career		55	2	14.3	.571	.364	.697	4.3	.3	.4	.5	8.8	10.1

EuroCup

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG	PIR
2014–15	CDB Sevilla	16	13	16.6	.519	.250	.795	4.6	.7	.9	.3	8.9	10.3
Career		16	13	16.6	.519	.250	.795	4.6	.7	.9	.3	8.9	10.3

Domestic leagues

Year	Team	League	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2012–13	Real Madrid	ACB	6	3.7	.182	—	.600	.8	—	.7	.2	1.7
2013–14	CDB Sevilla	ACB	37	13.7	.577	.000	.659	3.3	.2	.5	.4	6.1
2014–15	CDB Sevilla	ACB	34	21.1	.537	.167	.692	6.2	.5	.9	.4	10.6
2015–16	Real Madrid	ACB	34	11.3	.650	—	.731	3.3	.4	.4	.5	5.7
2023–24	Barcelona	ACB	34	11.3	.650	—	.731	3.3	.4	.4	.5	5.7

Awards and accomplishments

Club honours

Liga ACB (Spanish League): 2013, 2016
Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup): 2016
Supercopa de España (Spanish Supercup): 2012
FIBA Intercontinental Cup: 2015

Spain national team

EuroBasket 2015: 1 Gold

2016 Summer Olympics: Bronze
EuroBasket 2017: 3 Bronze
2019 World Cup: 1 Gold

EuroBasket 2022: 1 Gold

Individual

2012 Albert Schweitzer Tournament: All-Tournament Team
2014 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship: All-Tournament Team
EuroCup MVP of the Week (2014–15 Week 8)
2015 and 2016 ACB All-Young players Team
2017 NBA All-Rookie First Team
2022 EuroBasket MVP
2022 EuroBasket All-Tournament Team

Personal life

Hernangómez is a son of Guillermo Hernangómez Heredero and Margarita "Wonny" Geuer Draeger. His mother Margarita was born in Seville and is of German origin. His brother Juancho Hernangómez is also a professional basketball player who is currently playing for Greek club Panathinaikos.

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