The 2022 EuroBasket Most Valuable Player, Willy Hernangomez, hails from Spain and plays as a center for FC Barcelona in the Spanish league of Liga ACB. He assisted team Spain in the EuroBasket finals to snag the trophy by posting 14 points and 8 rebounds. Plus, also helped the team to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The 6 ‘11’’ wing carries seven years of experience playing in the NBA. He logged 345 games in total, starting from the New York Knicks in 2016 to New Orleans Pelicans in 2020, He was inducted into the NBA All-Rookie First Team in his debut year with the Knicks, but as he passes away two-three seasons he was struggling to find a proper opportunity to showcase his true potential, he was getting a limited playing time, therefore, he decided to move to Europe.
According to SDNA, a Spanish club, FC Barcelona has offered the center a three-year deal.
Last season with the Pelicans, Willy played in 38 games with an average playing time of 12 minutes, he scored 6.9 ppg, 4.7 RPG with a shooting accuracy of 52 percent.
Willy Hernangomez’s Age
The FC Barcelona player was born on 27 May 1994. This year the guard turns 29.
Hernangomez's entry into the Senior National Team was seen in the EuroBasket of 2015, where the team won the gold medal, and since then he has been a regular roster for the Spanish national team. He has also contributed to capturing a bronze and gold for team Spain in the EuroBasket of 2017 and 2022. Additionally, in the 2016 Brazil Olympics and in the 2019 FIBA Championship (China), he won a bronze and gold for the team.
Willy is highlighting the Spanish roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, currently, the team is busy playing their tune-up matches, they won their first two matches against Venezuela, and Slovenia but lost their recent matches with USA and Canada.
The group stage will not be a deal for the team as they are the most experienced team who hold fabulous records in the past and additionally have the MVP's brothers, Willy and Juancho Hernangomez in their squad. Willy was the MVP of the EuroBasket 2022, while Jauncho has gathered years of experience while playing in the NBA and several European competitions.
FAQs
A. Yes, Juancho and Willy Hernangomez are both brothers. They both represent Team Spain in international tournaments.
A. The Spanish center is listed at 6 feet 11 inches or 2.11m tall and weighs around 250 lb or 113 kg.
A. Spanish center Willy Hernangomez wears the number nine jersey for the New Orleans Pelicans.
A. Willy Hernangomez, 29, has an excellent wingspan of 7 feet 1.5 inches. His body structure is well-suited for the center position. Additionally, using physicality is an important element of his gameplay.
A. Football is the most common sport in Spain and the country is often referred to as the powerhouse of Europe in producing many iconic football players like Sergio Ramos and Xavi Hernandez.
A. Willy Hernangomez is 29 years old.
