Nicolás Brussino
 Brussino in 2015 | |
| No. 9 – Dallas Mavericks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward / Shooting guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
2 March 1993 Cañada de Gómez, Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2015 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2012 | San Martín de Marcos Juárez |
| 2012–2015 | Regatas Corrientes |
| 2015–2016 | Peñarol |
| 2016–present | Dallas Mavericks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Nicolás Brussino (born 2 March 1993) is an Argentine professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). At 6'8, he plays both as a shooting guard and as a small forward.
Professional career
Regatas Corrientes (2012–2015)
After two years playing for San Martín de Marcos Juárez,[1] Brussino joined Regatas Corrientes on July 22, 2012.[2] Prior to the 2012–13 season, it was discovered that Brussino had a heart problem, a congenital disease that saw an abnormal electrical connection between the atria and ventricles.[3] Despite this, he still managed 29 games for Corrientes, averaging 1.9 points and 1.1 rebounds per game, while helping Corrientes win the 2012–13 LNB championship.
In 2013–14, Brussino averaged 6.0 points and 2.6 rebounds in 55 games, and in 2014–15, he again played in 55 games and averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
Peñarol (2015–2016)
On August 1, 2015, Brussino signed with Peñarol.[4] In 2015–16, he averaged 14.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 59 games.
Dallas Mavericks (2016–present)
On July 15, 2016, Brussino signed with the Dallas Mavericks.[5] He made his NBA debut in the Mavericks' season opener on October 26, 2016, recording one assist in 34 seconds of game time in a 130–121 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers.[6]
Personal life
Brussino's brother, Juan, also plays basketball in Argentina.[7]
References
- ↑ Alegre, Mariana (August 3, 2011). "TNA: SAN MARTÍN DE MARCOS JUÁREZ VA TOMANDO FORMA". LaNaranjaEnElAire.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Nicolas Brussino se incorpora a Regatas de Corrientes". InterBasquet.Wordpress.com (in Spanish). July 22, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Brussino, un ejemplo de la cantera regatense". PickAndRoll.com.ar (in Spanish). April 16, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Nicolás Brussino es el nuevo refuerzo de Peñarol". BasquetPlus.com (in Spanish). August 1, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ Ahmadi, Arya (July 15, 2016). "Maverick sign G/F Nicolas Brussino". Mavs.com. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Mavericks at Pacers". NBA.com. October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
- ↑ Rosenbaun, Gabriel (May 9, 2012). "Nicolás Brussino, sobre la citación a la Selección: Me lo tomo como una experiencia única e inolvidable". BasquetBlog.Wordpress.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 12, 2016.
External links
- Nicolas Brussino at basquetplus.com