Tiago Splitter

Tiago Splitter Beims (born January 1, 1985) is a Brazilian former professional basketball player who played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently serving as a pro scout for the Brooklyn Nets. A three-time All-EuroLeague Team selection prior to his NBA career, he became the first Brazilian-born player to win an NBA championship in 2014, as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.\n', ' Splitter began his professional career in 1999. In 2000, he began to play in the Spanish Liga ACB. In 2004, Splitter became a naturalised citizen of Spain. Splitter was named the MVP of the Spanish Supercup tournament in both 2006 and 2007. He was also named to the All-EuroLeague First Team for the EuroLeague 2007–08 season, after leading Saski Baskonia to the 2008 EuroLeague Final Four. The following year, Splitter reached the EuroLeague 2008–09 season playoffs but failed to make another EuroLeague Final Four participation. His performances earned him a spot on the 2008–09 All-EuroLeague Second Team nevertheless. Splitter was named the Spanish League MVP in 2010.\n', ' Splitter was expected to declare for the 2006 NBA Draft, but because the expensive buyout of his contract discouraged NBA teams with high draft picks from drafting him, he remained in the Spanish ACB League for that season. Splitter was automatically eligible for the 2007 NBA Draft, as he was at least 22 years of age at the time of the draft. He was selected in the first round, with the 28th draft pick overall, by the San Antonio Spurs.\n', '