By George Orfanakis/ info@eurohoops.net
Talent, passion, guts and audacity are only a few of the elements that make up the profile of players who were born in Argentina and whose journey in basketball led them to the EuroLeague.
Some made history and tried their luck in the NBA, others had a more complementary role, but all of them created some beautiful memories for basketball fans.
Eurohoops presents some of the most important Argentinian players that have competed in the EuroLeague…
Luis Scola
Team: Tau Ceramica
Stats: 144 appearances, 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists
Is Luis Scola the greatest power forward in the history of the EuroLeague? The Argentine played in the colors of Tau Ceramica for a number of seasons and put up some amazing performances, combining consistency with leadership. He may not have won a European title but he’s rightly considered among the elite of the competition.
Scola cashed in his course in Europe with a move to the NBA for the Houston Rockets (2007), while he has been an integral part of the Argentine national team for almost 20 years.
Pablo Prigioni
Teams: Tau Ceramica (Caja Laboral, Baskonia), Real Madrid
Stats: 186 appearances, 6.1 points, 4.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds
Pablo Prigioni has many elements in common with Luis Scola. He remained faithful to Tau Ceramica for many years, he didn’t win the EuroLeague but was a benchmark for the team and left his mark on the competition. An excellent point guard with skills in execution and creation, a great ability in defense and a brilliant course in the national team. Prigioni played in the NBA too, before returning to Europe again for Baskonia.