The world of sports in general and basketball in particular bids farewell with honors to Francisco Javier Imbroda Ortiz. A minute’s silence will be observed at all games. Endesa Leagueand this Sunday, as in the Valencia-Unibox. Social networks were flooded with memories of a key figure in Malaga, Seville and Andalusian basketball.
Mourning day for basketball. Javier Imbroda, architect of the great Unicaja that changed the history of our club in the 90s, has left us. Our most sincere condolences to his family and to all of Javier’s friends. Goodbye, coach. D.E.P pic.twitter.com/mfvuPhpf9c
– UnicajaCB (@unicajaCB) April 3, 2022
I will remember you like this, as you asked me one day: laughing at anything, or most likely at ourselves. Rest in peace, my friend pic.twitter.com/3BD1t7pJHd
– Sergio Scariolo (@sergioscariolo) April 3, 2022
Very sad. Javier Imbroda has passed away at the age of 61. A heartfelt minute of silence will be observed in all games this Sunday. pic.twitter.com/lVxoWKMkkL
– Endesa League (@ACBCOM) April 3, 2022
He was a rival and a partner. Always with a smile even in hard times. A great competitor. Feeling like shit losing him. RIP Javier Imbroda
– Pedro Martínez (@pedroma2014) April 3, 2022
Javier Imbroda, a legendary coach.- 17 seasons and 605 games at acb- Managed Mayoral Maristas, Unicaja, Caja San Fernando, Real Madrid, Valladolid and Menorca- Former national coach- Star of Sporting Merit in Malaga pic.twitter.com/7XRMJvRLui
– Endesa League (@ACBCOM) April 3, 2022
Passionate about everything that surrounded him, Andalusian and Malagan to the core, and… until the last day. THANK YOU for your complicity with me. D.E.P pic.twitter.com/THWSRoGVNc
— Joan Plaza (@CoachJoanPlaza) April 3, 2022
Málaga Club de Fútbol joins the mourning of Andalusian sport following the death of Javier Imbroda ????➡️ https://t.co/7HbXDXBj1MThanks for everything. D.E.P. pic.twitter.com/hEm1jySps7
— Málaga CF (@MalagaCF) April 3, 2022
We deeply regret the goodbye of a legend like Javier Imbroda. Seville and basketball will always carry you in his memory. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/dfLyfvfqHK
— Coosur Real Betis (@RealBetisBasket) April 3, 2022
– Berni Rodríguez (@ bernirodriguez5) April 3, 2022
Coach who revolutionized the game in our league with that Mayoral Maristas de Malaga. DEP coach Javier Imbroda https://t.co/NUTSjoFqKA
— Luis Casimiro Coach (@LuisCasimiro_) April 3, 2022
RIP Trainer! Today it only occurs to me to honor your memory with what you taught us, live with passion and keep dreaming… pic.twitter.com/diXjk48W60
— Paco Aurioles (@PacoAurioles) April 3, 2022
DEP Coach https://t.co/TERnOEZawP
– Ibon Navarro (bonibonnavarro) April 3, 2022
⚫ OBITUARY ⚫ The @FAB_Andaluza wants to express his regret and sadness for the loss of the former coach, national team manager and Director of @EducaAnd, D. Javier Imbroda. Much encouragement to his relatives at this time. D.E.P. pic.twitter.com/d7E7n0r8eD
– Andalusian Basketball Federation (@FAB_Andaluza) April 3, 2022
???? Javier Imbroda has passed away at the age of 61.???? Former national basketball coach and current Minister of Education and Sports of the Junta de Andalucía.???????? Our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ZSqv4BwYEU
– Spanish Olympic Committee (@COE_es) April 3, 2022
???? Javier Imbroda has passed away at the age of 61.???? Former national basketball coach and current Minister of Education and Sports of the Junta de Andalucía.???????? Our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ZSqv4BwYEU
– Spanish Olympic Committee (@COE_es) April 3, 2022
@students_mlg @unicajaCB we are gone @javierimbroda, one of our own, an inspiration in our lives, was unable to win this last match because it was impossible, but he fought it to the end as the winner he has always been. A very strong hug for everyone https://t.co/4ih2FwQ05D
– Pedro Ramírez (@pedroadramirez) April 3, 2022
“José Luis values defeat and mistrusts success. There is much to do but it will be done. “ 09/26/2000. I always carried that note from Javier Imbroda with me. Vital teaching to move forward. Javi, he did a lot and a lot, thanks to you. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/9fdNDV3RLR
– Jose Luis Sáez (@JLSaezR) April 3, 2022
This old photo taken by the photographer Peinó in the old Municipal de Lugo gives us an idea of the huge journey of D. Javier Imbroda in basketball. Today the Pazo will observe a minute of silence in his memory. DEP pic.twitter.com/NpM1ydpcbL
– Breogán River (@CBBreogan) April 3, 2022
Rest in peace Javier Imbroda. Our condolences to family and friends. https://t.co/DX7Ist40vN
Wherever you are dear Javier… Always in my heart Coach!!! You gave us the opportunity to dream of being great. RIP ????#imbroda pic.twitter.com/87XP9hBPY2
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— ???? Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) April 3, 2022
Coach and friend. Always trying to help everyone. Referent in the benches. Fucking cancer. RIP Javier Imbroda RIP friend pic.twitter.com/isEB9whr8w
– Alex Mumbrú (@Alexmumbru15) April 3, 2022
rival in @ACBCOM for so many seasons, with @unicajaCBCaja San Fernando de Sevilla, CB Valladolid or Menorca Today, just before a match against one of his exes, we will remain silent in his honor. RIP, Javier Imbroda ????pic.twitter.com/EhUfrKnMQr
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– Rubén Guerrero Pino (@ErRuben33) April 3, 2022
– Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) April 3, 2022
You gave the best of yourself to give all the splendor to Andalusian sport with your experience, passion and humility. We say goodbye to you with the pride of having shared with you a stage of growth and success. You leave a wonderful legacy for the sport. RIP, Javier Imbroda pic.twitter.com/dAIkv4KOlr
— RFEF (@rfef) April 3, 2022
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— Francis Alonso (@francisalonso10) April 3, 2022
Today we will observe a meaningful minute of silence before the start of the game in memory of Javier Imbroda, a great coach who has left an indelible mark on the ACB pic.twitter.com/FShbsXpwhs
– Surne Bilbao Basket @ @bilbaobasket April 3, 2022
