40th anniversary of Fernando Martín's NBA debut
On October 31, 1986, the madridista legend made history as the first Spanish player in the North American league.
It has been 40 years since Fernando Martín's debut in the NBA. On October 31, 1986, the center became the first Spanish player to participate in a game in this competition. The madridista legend made his debut with the Portland Trail Blazers in the North American league, and the Seattle SuperSonics were his first opponent in the 25 games he played in the U.S. championship.
Before his move to the NBA, Fernando Martín made history with Real Madrid over five seasons. In 1987, he returned to our club to complete a legendary career, which was tragically cut short by his passing on December 3, 1989. His achievements include 4 Leagues, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 2 European Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Korać Cup, 3 Copa del Rey titles, and 1 Spanish Super Cup.
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