Jose Calderon
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| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.91 m / 91 kg |
| Born | 28 Sept 1981 (44 years) |
| Nationality |  Spain |
José Calderón is a Spanish former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association and several years in Spain's Liga ACB. He was also constantly a part of the Spanish Men’s National Basketball Team, winning gold in the FIBA World Cup and EuroBasket. He has played in the NBA for teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks.
Player Profile
José Manuel Calderón Borrallo was born on September 28, 1981, in Villanueva de la Serena, Spain. He stands 191 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 91 kg. Calderón played primarily as a point guard.Professional Career
José Calderón began his professional basketball career in Spain, playing for several teams before joining the NBA. He played for Diputación Foral Alava 1998-1999, Lucentum Alicante 1999-2001, Fuenlabrada 2001-2002, and Tau Cerámica 2002-2005.In 2005, he made the leap to the NBA, signing with the Toronto Raptors where he played until 2013.
He then had stints with the Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, [[Atlanta Hawks], and Cleveland Cavaliers before finishing his NBA career with the Detroit Pistons in 2019.
José Calderón is one of the most efficient shooters in NBA history. He holds the record for the highest free throw percentage in a single season (98.1% in 2008-09), and he nearly achieved the rare 50/40/90 shooting season in 2007-08.
International Career
Calderón was a key member of the Spanish National Team. He won silver medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, a FIBA World Cup gold medal in 2006, and EuroBasket gold medals in 2011 and 2015.Post-Playing Career
After retiring in 2019, Calderón joined the National Basketball Players Association as a special assistant to the executive director.Career Highlights
- 2004 - Spanish King's Cup winner
- 2005 - All-Spanish League Team
- 2000 - LEB Oro champion
Medal Record, Men's basketball, Representing Spain
- Silver - Olympic Games 2008 Beijing
- Silver - Olympic Games 2012 London
- Bronze - 2016 Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro
- Gold - 2006 FIBA World Cup Japan
- Gold - 2011 EuroBasket Lithuania
- Silver – 2003 EuroBasket Sweden
- Silver - 2007 EuroBasket Spain
- Bronze - 2013 EuroBasket Slovenia
- Gold - 1999 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup Portugal
- Bronze - 2000 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Macedonia
- Gold - 1998 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Bulgaria
Jose Calderon FAQ
What NBA records does José Calderón hold?
Calderón holds the NBA record for highest free-throw percentage in a single season (98.1% in 2008-09).
Where did José Calderón play before coming to the NBA?
Calderón played in Spain's Liga ACB for several teams, most notably Tau Cerámica (now known as Saski Baskonia) from 2001 to 2005.
What is José Calderón doing now?
As of 2024, Calderón works as a special assistant to the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association.