Epi

Epi

basketballplayer

BIRTHDAY June 12, 1959
BIRTH SIGN Gemini
BIRTHPLACE Zaragoza, Spain
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ABOUT EPI

Former Spanish professional basketball player famous for his time with FC Barcelona. In the year 1984, he was honored with the title of Mister Europa. It was awarded by the Italian basketball magazine Superbasket, which recognized him as the European Player of the Year. He was the last athlete to carry the Olympic torch before passing it to the archer in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

He made his club debut with CN Helios.

He was recognized as one of the 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors in the year 2008. He is a member of the FIBA Hall of Fame. He began working as a commentator for  Canal+ Spain in 2007. He stands 6'7" and weighs roughly 200 pounds.

His brother Herminio also played basketball professionally.

He and Juan Carlos Navarro both played for FC Barcelona.