Position Forward Nationality Spanish Listed weight 230 lb (104 kg) Height 2.06 m Siblings Guillermo Hernangómez | League NBA Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Playing career Salary 1.987 million USD (2016) | |
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Born September 28, 1995 (age 21)
Madrid, Spain ( 1995-09-28 ) NBA draft 2016, Denver Nuggets (Round: 1 / Pick: 15) Current team Denver Nuggets (#41 / Power forward) Similar Guillermo Hernangómez, Malik Beasley, Jamal Murray, Timothé Luwawu‑Cabarrot, Wade Baldwin IV Profiles | ||
Juan Alberto "Juancho" Hernangómez Geuer (born September 28, 1995) is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for Estudiantes of the Liga ACB, and has represented the Spain national under-20 basketball team.
Contents
- Early career
- CB Estudiantes 20122016
- Denver Nuggets 2016present
- National team career
- Player profile
- Personal life
- References
Early career
Hernangómez began playing competitive basketball in 2007, with the youth teams of CB Las Rozas. He joined a youth squad of Real Madrid and played with the team until moving to Club Baloncesto Majadahonda for the following years.
CB Estudiantes (2012–2016)
In 2012, Hernangómez signed his first professional contract with CB Estudiantes and competed with their second team until 2014, when he was promoted to the main team. In 2015–16, Hernangómez averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 34 games. He was subsequently named the recipient of the ACB Best Young Player Award.
Denver Nuggets (2016–present)
On April 26, 2016, Hernangómez was named in the international early entry candidates list for the 2016 NBA draft. He went on to be selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 15th overall pick. On August 9, 2016, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Nuggets. On January 4, 2017, he was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule. He was recalled by the Nuggets on three days later after appearing in one game for the Skyforce. On February 13, 2017, he scored a season-high 27 points to go with a season-best 10 rebounds in a 132–110 win over the Golden State Warriors. He hit six three-pointers against the Warriors to help the Nuggets tie an NBA record with 24 three-pointers.
National team career
In 2013, Hernangómez competed with the Spain national under-18 basketball team at the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in Latvia. He joined the under-20 team for the following two years, playing at the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. Hernangómez also helped the senior national team practise for the EuroBasket 2015.
Player profile
Hernangómez's style of play has drawn comparisons to NBA players Víctor Claver and Jonas Jerebko. He has been praised for his speed, athleticism, and approximately 7-foot (2-metre) wingspan. The duo of him and his brother, Willy, have also been compared to Spanish NBA stars Marc and Pau Gasol.
Personal life
Hernangómez has an older brother, Willy, who currently plays for the New York Knicks and previously played for Real Madrid Baloncesto. Hernangómez's father and sister have both had experience with Estudiantes.