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WALTER TAVARES

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 (436).
  • 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.