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WALTER TAVARES

WALTERTAVARES

Real Madrid

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22

NationalityCabo Verde
Height220
Born22 Mar 1992

Achievements

Won the 2018 and 2023 EuroLeague with Real Madrid CF.
Named 2023 Final Four MVP.
Named 2019, 2021 and 2023 EuroLeague Best Defender.
Named to the 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 All-EuroLeague First Team.
Named to the 2018-19 and 2023-24 All-EuroLeague Second Team.
Named to the 2014-15 Eurocup First Team.
Named the 2014-15 Eurocup Last 32 Round 1 MVP.
Named 2018-19 EuroLeague October MVP.
Named 2019-20 EuroLeague Round 27 MVP.
Named 2020-21 EuroLeague Week 10 & 12 MVP.
Named 2021-22 November MVP.
Named 2022-23 Round 18 & Playoffs Game 3 & 4 MVP.
Named 2022-23 EuroLeague April-May MVP.
EuroLeague All-Time leader in blocks (427).
Led the 2018-19 EuroLeague in blocks (1.7 bpg).
Led the 2020-21 EuroLeague in rebounding (8.0 rpg).
Led the 2020-21 EuroLeague in blocks (1.8 bpg).
Led the 2021-22 EuroLeague in blocks (1.7 bpg).
Led the 2022-23 EuroLeague in blocks (2.2 bpg).
Led the 2023-24 EuroLeague in blocks (1.5 bpg).
Won the 2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22 and 2023-24 Spanish National Championship with Real Madrid CF.
Won the 2020 and 2024 Spanish National Cup with Real Madrid CF.
Won the 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2023 Spanish Super Cup with Real Madrid CF.
Named the 2022 Spanish Super Cup MVP.
Led the 2014-15 Spanish League in blocks (1.9 bpg).
Named to the 2016-17 All-NBDL 1st Team.
Named the 2017 NBDL Defensive Player of the Year.
Played the 2017 NBDL All Star Game.
Member of the Capo Verde National Team.
Played at the 2013 African Championship.
Played at the 2023 World Championship.
Led the 2023 World Championship in rebounding (12.4 rpg).

About WALTER TAVARES

Made his debut with CB Gran Canaria 2nd team (Spain), EBA, during the 2009-10 season.

Signed for the 2011-12 season by UB La Palma, LEB Gold.

Signed for the 2012-13 season by CB Gran Canaria, also played with UB La Palma, LEB Silver.

Played with CB Gran Canaria till the 2014-15 championship.

Moved to USA for the 2015-16 season, signed by Atlanta Hawks.

In November'15 signed by Austin Spurs, NBDL.

In December'15 signed by Canton Charge, NBDL.

In March'16 signed by Bakersfield Jams, NBDL.

Signed for the 2016-17 season by Atlanta Hawks.

In November'16 moved tto Canada, signed by Raptors 095 Mississauga, NBDL.

In April'17 back to USA, signed by Cleveland Cavaliers.

Moved to Canada for the 2017-18 season, signed by Raptors 095 Mississauga.

In November'17 moved to Spain, signed by Real Madrid CF.

He's still playing there.

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