Gustavo Ayón

Awards & Honours

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Ayón's career is a story of relentless improvement and team success. He is one of the most decorated Mexican basketball players ever, and his two EuroLeague titles with Real Madrid put him in rare company. His MVP performance at the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship was a defining moment for Mexican basketball, as he carried a team that had not reached a World Cup in decades to qualification.Individually, his two All-EuroLeague Second Team selections reflect his standing among the continent's elite big men during his prime. He was also named the Best Latin American Player in the ACB in 2012. Ayón's legacy is secure as a pioneer who showed that Mexican players could compete at the highest levels of the sport.

AwardsAyón's trophy cabinet is impressive, headlined by two EuroLeague championships with Real Madrid. He also won three Spanish League titles, two Copa del Rey, and two Spanish Supercups. Individually, he was twice named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team and was the MVP of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship.

Honours & Distinctions

FIBA Americas Championship MVP

FIBA·2013

Named Most Valuable Player of the tournament after leading Mexico to the title and a World Cup berth.

All-EuroLeague Second Team

EuroLeague·2015

Recognized as one of the best players in Europe's top competition.

All-EuroLeague Second Team

EuroLeague·2016

Second consecutive selection to the All-EuroLeague Second Team.

Rankings & Lists

Top 10 Greatest Mexican Basketball Players

ESPN Deportes·2020

Records & Feats

First Mexican to win a EuroLeague championship

Historic First·2015

Ayón became the first Mexican player to win the EuroLeague title when Real Madrid took the trophy in 2015.

Most appearances by a foreign center in Real Madrid history

Career Milestone·2018

With 340 appearances, Ayón holds the record for the most games played by a non-Spanish center at Real Madrid.