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Juan Carlos Navarro, Spain
Ibn Facts: Began with the F.C. Barcelona
juniors in 1996-97 as a 16-year-old, then moved up to the F.C. Barcelona B team
in the EBA League... Split time between the EBA and Spain’s top league, the ACB,
in 1997-98 and 1998-99 seasons. In 1999-00, joined F.C. Barcelona’s top team and
has played three seasons there, increasing his contribution each year...Helped
F.C. Barcelona to the Spanish National Championship in 1999 and 2001. Has been a
member of the Spanish Junior National Team...Helped his team to the gold medal
at the 1998 European Junior Championship. Helped Spain capture the gold medal at
the 1999 World Championship...Played on Spain’s National Team in the 2000
Olympic Games...In 2001-02, is one of four guards that played between 20 and 25
minutes per game...Through 29 games, was averaging 10.2 points and 2.4 assists
while sharing playing time with former Maryland guard Sarunas Jasikevicius,
Atlanta Hawks 1997 draft pick Alain Digbeu and veteran point guard Nacho
Rodriguez...Scouting reports indicate that he currently uses his explosive
quickness more to create shots for himself than others but is maturing in this
regard... Telebasket.com praises his quick feet and on-the-ball pressure. Has
worked to increase his range and is now dangerous from three-point land. 1997-98
FC Barcelona(jun) 1998 Nike Italian Camp 1998-99 FC Barcelona(EBA) 1999 Nike
Summer Camp in FC Barcelona 2000 re-signed with FC Barcelona for 5 years 2001-02
FC Barcelona(1T) Member of the Spanish Junior National Team, won the gold medal
at the 1998 European Junior Championship. Bronze medal at the 2001 European
Championship in Turkey. with the Senior National Team. Won the 1997-98 Spanish
Junior Championship, the ACB Spanish Title and the Korac Cup in 1998-99. Played
the 2000-01 and 2001-02 ACB League All-Star Game. Won the 2000-01 Spanish
National Cup (Copa del Rey) and Championship. |
Name: Juan Carlos Navarro Nickname: La Bomba (The Bomb) Born: 06/13/1980 Status: Active Origin: Sant Feliu Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Height: 6-3 /1,91m Weight: 170lbs/77,1 kg. Schools: N/A Drafted: 2002, Second Round, 40th pick by the Washington Wizards Languages: Spanish, English Website: bombanavarro.com & InterBasket Teams (jersey): Spanish National Team (7), F.C. Barcelona Ibn Notes: Known as La Bomba, Navarro is a crafty, clutch shooter and is one of the top European players yet to try his hand at the NBA, though he was selected by the Wizards in the 1997 draft. Rumour has it, La Bomba will be suiting up for an NBA team during the 2006-07 season. 
FibaEurope: He is one of the most talented players in Spanish basketball history and his career stats with the national team prove it. With Gasol out of the team, Juan Carlos Navarro will need to step up and raise his usually great performances. He is an offensive threat from any distance, as well as a great ball handler and dribbler who has played point guard in many situations even when he fits much better at the “2”. Navarro is always ready to shoot a three or use his dribbling and quickness to drive to the basket and score a layup or one of his “bombas”, a very particular shot that has given him the nickname of “La bomba” (the bomb). Extremely fast, he excels on the break and in transition. In spite of many ups and downs, he is always ready to take the important shot and he is very reliable from the free throw line in the clutch. |
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