Tiago Splitter

Tiago Splitter, a highly decorated athlete in European basketball, distinguished himself early in his career by earning the Spanish Supercup MVP title in both 2006 and 2007. Playing in Spain’s Liga ACB from 2000, he was selected for the All-EuroLeague First Team in the 2007–08 season and the All-EuroLeague Second Team in 2008–09. His dominance culminated in 2010 when he was named both Liga ACB MVP and Liga ACB Finals MVP. During this period, Splitter secured multiple titles, including the FIBA South American Championship Gold Medal and Pan American Games Gold Medal in 2003, the Spanish Cup in 2004, 2006, and 2009, and the FIBA AmeriCup Gold Medal in 2005 and 2009.

His performance led to him being drafted 28th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2007 NBA Draft. Splitter officially joined the San Antonio Spurs in 2010, signing a three-year contract. He achieved his most productive NBA season in 2012–13, averaging 10.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. A career highlight came in 2014 when he made history as the first Brazilian-born player to win an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs.

Following this championship season, Splitter moved to the NBA once again, joining the Portland Trail Blazers as an assistant coach in 2025, continuing his trajectory as a highly sought-after coaching talent.