Jorge Garbajosa
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| Position | Forward |
|---|---|
| League | NBA |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Team | Toronto Raptors |
| Nationality |  Spain |
| Born | December 19th, 1977 Madrid, Spain |
| Draft | Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2006 – present |
Jorge Garbajosa Chaparro (born December 19, 1977 in Madrid, Spain) is Spanish basketball player currently playing for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. He has played in Europe for 11 years, and is at his peak physically and from a basketball point of view. Garbajosa is coming off a fine season with Unicaja, where he averaged 14.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 35 minutes per game in the well-respected Euroleague. At 6'9" he is small but tough for his position, and also an aggressive and team oriented player with a high basketball IQ. He is known for his tough defense and his ability to knock down the three pointers.
On July 24, 2006 the Toronto Raptors officially signed Garbajosa to 3 year contract amounting to about $12 million U.S. He wears # 15 for the Raptors, previously worn by Vince Carter.
On September 3rd, 2006 Garbajosa and the Spanish national team won the gold medal at the FIBA world championship. He lead the way scoring a game high 20 points. In addition to winning the gold medal, Garbajosa also made the all-tournament team with team mate Pau Gasol, and José Calderón.
