Esteban Batista
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| Position | Center |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 122 kg |
| Born | 2 Sept 1983 (42 years) |
| Nationality |  Uruguay |
Esteban Batista is a Uruguayan professional basketball player who made history as the first Uruguayan to play in the National Basketball Association. He has played for the Atlanta Hawks.
Player Profile
Esteban Damián Batista Hernández was born on September 2, 1983, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He stands 6 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 270 pounds.Batista plays as a center and power forward. He shoots left-handed.
Career
Batista began his professional career in 2001 with Club Atlético Welcome in Uruguay. He played for various teams in Uruguay and Spain before making his way to the NBA.In 2005, Batista signed with the Atlanta Hawks as an undrafted free agent, becoming the first Uruguayan to play in the NBA.
He played two seasons with the Hawks, appearing in 70 games and averaging 1.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per game.
After his NBA stint, Batista had a successful career in Europe and Asia.
He played for top teams in Israel, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Greece, China, and Italy. Some of his notable achievements include winning the Italian League championship twice (2016, 2017), the Italian Cup (2016), the Greek Cup (2015), and the Turkish Cup (2014).
Batista also represented Uruguay in international competitions.
He won bronze medals at the 2003 and 2010 FIBA South American Championships, silver medals at the 2006 and 2008 FIBA South American Championships, and a bronze medal at the 2007 Pan American Games.
In November 2024, Batista retired from Uruguay's national team after a long and successful career representing his country.
Career Highlights:
- 2014 - Turkish Cup winner (Pınar Karşıyaka)
- 2015 - Greek Cup winner (Panathinaikos)
- 2016 - Italian League champion and Italian Cup winner (Emporio Armani Milano)
- 2017 - Italian League champion (Reyer Venezia)
Medal Record, Men's Basketball Representing Uruguay
- Silver - 2006 FIBA South American Championship Caracas
- Silver - 2008 FIBA South American Championship Puerto Montt
- Bronze - 2003 FIBA South American Championship Montevideo
- Bronze - 2007 Pan American Games Rio de Janeiro
- Bronze - 2010 FIBA South American Championship Neiva
Esteban Damian Hernandez Batista FAQ
How long did Esteban Batista play in the NBA?
Esteban Batista played in the NBA for two seasons, from 2005 to 2007, with the Atlanta Hawks.
What was Esteban Batista's most significant achievement in basketball?
Batista's most significant achievement was becoming the first Uruguayan to play in the NBA when he signed with the Atlanta Hawks in 2005.
Has Esteban Batista played for the Uruguayan national team?
Yes, Batista represented Uruguay in international competitions, winning medals in the FIBA South American Championship and the Pan American Games. He retired from the national team in November 2024.