Juan Antonio Morales (born April 18, 1969) is a retired Spanish professional basketball player.
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Born | Bilbao, Spain | April 18, 1969||||||||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 11.1 in (2.11 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career | 1986–2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Center | ||||||||||||||||||||
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1986–1987 | Loyola Bilbao | ||||||||||||||||||||
1987–1995 | Joventut Badalona | ||||||||||||||||||||
1995–1997 | Real Madrid | ||||||||||||||||||||
1997–1999 | PAOK | ||||||||||||||||||||
1999–2000 | Saski Baskonia | ||||||||||||||||||||
2000–2001 | Panionios | ||||||||||||||||||||
2001–2002 | PAOK | ||||||||||||||||||||
2002 | Basket Rimini Crabs | ||||||||||||||||||||
2002–2003 | Olympiacos | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
editMorales started his career from the local club Loyola Bilbao. In 1987 he transferred to Joventut Badalona. He played eight years with the Catalan club and he won two Spanish Championship, the Korac Cup and EuroLeague. He continued his career in Real Madrid Baloncesto from 1995 to 1997; he completed his collection with European titles with FIBA Saporta Cup in 1997. Morales also played three years in the whole with P.A.O.K. BC, Saski Baskonia, Panionios B.C., Basket Rimini Crabs and Olympiacos B.C. His last title was the Greek Basketball Cup in 1999. He end his career in 1999, playing with Olympiakos.[1]
National team
editMorales played with Spain men's national basketball team in 1988 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, but his missed the Olympic tournament due to a serious ankle injury. He also took part at the EuroBasket 1989 and EuroBasket 1993. Moreover, he won the silver medal in 1987 Mediterranean Games and 1985 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship