The Rising Spanish Talent in the NBA: Juan Núñez’s Path to Joining the League

Brothers Gasol winning rings and making opening jumps at the All Star. Garbajosa y Calderón in Toronto, Rudy y That’s it in Portland. Abrines making three-pointers in the Thunder, Ricky making magic wherever he played and the Hernango shirt adding throughout the league.

Having Spaniards in the NBA was the most normal thing in the world, the best possible proof of the great state of health of national basketball and which translated into countless medals. But things have changed and it has been a long time since only Aldama resists the Spanish exodus. No matter how hard it tries, Garuba He is more outside than inside the NBA and that leaves the Canarian as the only Spaniard, something unthinkable not long ago… but Aldama may have company very soon.

Juan Núñez was chosen in 36th position in the last Draft, but it is much more important who got him.

The San Antonio Spurs moved in the offices to take over the base, more than clear proof that they have him. If that were not enough, the point guard’s playing style fits perfectly with that of the Spurs, who continue to rely on international talent with a lot of knowledge of basketball.

It is precisely this reading ability of Núñez that has led the Spurs to go for him, rubbing their hands with a partnership with The animal it’s a matter of time.

It’s not clear when Nunez will arrive in the NBA, but what does seem out of the question is that only Aldama will be there to welcome him… and that they will be alone for a long time. We’ll see how Aldama fares in Australia, Baba Miller and Aday Mara have to focus on getting drafted. The only one who seems to have a real chance of also making it to the NBA is Hugo Gonzalez, but that’s still a long way off.

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2024-06-30 08:25:28
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