Tiago Splitter

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Tiago Splitter earned a special place in basketball history as the first Brazilian born player to hoist the NBA championship trophy. That 2014 win with San Antonio came after he had already dominated European hoops. His three All-EuroLeague selections and back to back Spanish Supercup MVPs showed his skill long before he reached the NBA. Splitter also helped Brazil collect four international golds which lifted the profile of basketball in his home country.His quick shift to coaching after retirement stands out too. By 2025 he had contributed to titles in France and earned the chance to lead an NBA team as interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Few players transition so smoothly across continents and roles. Splitter's career mixes elite European success an NBA title and now leadership from the bench. That range makes him a unique voice in the game today.

AwardsTiago Splitter won ACB MVP and ACB Finals MVP in 2010 with Baskonia. He earned Spanish Supercup MVP honors in 2006 and 2007. He collected four gold medals with Brazil at major international tournaments including two FIBA AmeriCups. As a coach he helped Paris Basketball claim the 2025 LNB Élite title and French Cup. His 2014 NBA championship with the Spurs stands as his most famous team achievement.

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First Brazilian-born player to win an NBA championship

Historic First·2014

Splitter became the first athlete born in Brazil to win an NBA title when the Spurs defeated the Heat in 2014.