José Antonio Montero Botanch (born January 3, 1965, in Barcelona, Spain) is a retired Spanish professional basketball player.
Personal information | |
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Born | Barcelona, Spain | January 3, 1965
Nationality | Spanish |
Listed height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
NBA draft | 1987: 5th round, 113th overall pick |
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
Playing career | 1983–1998 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 9 |
Career history | |
1983–1990 | Joventut Badalona |
1990–1997 | FC Barcelona |
1997–1998 | Limoges CSP |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Professional career
editMontero was selected 113th overall, by the Atlanta Hawks, at the 1987 NBA draft. He was the second Spanish player to be drafted by an NBA franchise, after Fernando Martín. However, he never played in the NBA.
As a member of FC Barcelona, he competed in two EuroLeague Finals, in 1991, and 1996. He was a FIBA European Selection in 1990. In 1991, he was selected to the EuroLeague All-Final Four Team.
National team career
editMontero was a regular member of the senior Spanish national team. With Spain, he reached the semifinals at EuroBasket 1987.
Awards and accomplishments
edit- 3× Spanish League Champion: 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97
- 2× Spanish Cup Winner: 1990–91, 1993–94
- 2× EuroLeague runner up: 1991, 1996
- FIBA Saporta Cup runner up: 1988
- FIBA Korać Cup Champion: 1990
References
edit- ACB.com Profile (in Spanish)
- FIBA.com Profile