Víctor Claver
Encyclopedia
Víctor Claver Arocas is a Spanish
professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 9 ½ in (2.07 m) tall and weighs 236 lbs (107 kg). He currently plays with the club Valencia.
, for the first time during the 2007–08 season.
in the 2009 NBA Draft
.
and a bronze medal at the 2008 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
. He has also played with the senior Spanish national basketball team. He won a gold medal at the EuroBasket 2009
.
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 9 ½ in (2.07 m) tall and weighs 236 lbs (107 kg). He currently plays with the club Valencia.
Pro career
Claver began his playing career with the youth teams of Maristas and Valencia in Spain. He made his professional debut with Valenica during the 2006–07 season. He played in Europe's second-level competition, the EurocupULEB Cup
Eurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
, for the first time during the 2007–08 season.
NBA
Claver was drafted 22nd overall by the Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
in the 2009 NBA Draft
2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
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Spanish national team
As a member of the junior national teams of Spain, Claver won a bronze medal at the 2006 FIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was inaugurated in 1964 and for the following 40 years it had been held biannually. From 2004 onwards, it is held every year.-Summaries:-Performances by nation:...
and a bronze medal at the 2008 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1992. Until 2004 it was held biannually, but from 2004 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Spain.Since 2005, a second level...
. He has also played with the senior Spanish national basketball team. He won a gold medal at the EuroBasket 2009
EuroBasket 2009
The EuroBasket 2009 was the 36th EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September 2009 and concluded with the final on 20 September 2009...
.
Pro career
- Spanish All-Star Game Slam Dunk Champ: (2008)
- Won the EurocupULEB CupEurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
Championship: (2010) - Eurocup Rising StarULEB Eurocup AwardsThe Eurocup Basketball Awards are the awards given to the top individual performers of each season's edition of Eurocup Basketball, which is Europe's second-tier level continental professional basketball competition...
: (2010)
Spanish national team
- 2006 FIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was inaugurated in 1964 and for the following 40 years it had been held biannually. From 2004 onwards, it is held every year.-Summaries:-Performances by nation:...
: Bronze Medal - 2008 FIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1992. Until 2004 it was held biannually, but from 2004 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Spain.Since 2005, a second level...
: Bronze Medal - 2009 FIBA European ChampionshipEuroBasket 2009The EuroBasket 2009 was the 36th EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September 2009 and concluded with the final on 20 September 2009...
: Gold Medal