José Calderón Spanish Basketball Player Born in 1981
José Calderón · basketball player and businessperson · Spanish
Biography
Born on 28 September 1981 in Villanueva de la Serena, José Calderón is a Spanish basketball player. He is listed with Spain men's national basketball team (2002–2016) and Toronto Raptors (2005–2013) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a point guard. The earliest team listed is Saski Baskonia, from 1998. His 12 listed teams include Spain men's national basketball team, Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks. The longest stint listed is 14 years with Spain men's national basketball team. At Spain men's national basketball team (2002–2016), his team-mates on record include Pau Gasol, Ricky Rubio and Víctor Claver. Toronto Raptors team-mates from the same years include DeMar DeRozan and Kris Humphries.
Recognition
His awards include the honorary doctorate of the University of Extremadura (2013). His other honours include the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit.
Teams
12 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2005 | Saski Baskonia | Point guard |
| 1999–2001 | Lucentum Alicante | Point guard |
| 2001–2002 | Baloncesto Fuenlabrada | Point guard |
| 2002–2016 | Spain men's national basketball team | Point guard |
| 2005–2013 | Toronto Raptors | Point guard |
| 2013–2014 | Dallas Mavericks | Point guard |
| 2013 | Detroit Pistons | Point guard |
| 2014–2016 | New York Knicks | Point guard |
| 2016–2017 | Los Angeles Lakers | Point guard |
| 2017 | Atlanta Hawks | Point guard |
| 2017–2018 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Point guard |
| 2018–2019 | Detroit Pistons | Point guard |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | honorary doctorate of the University of Extremadura | Won | |
| Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit | Won |
José Calderón on Social Media
José Calderón Photos
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Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Kadellar · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Photo: John Maynard from Toronto, Canada · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is José Calderón?
José Calderón is 45 years old, born on 28 September 1981 in Villanueva de la Serena.
What is José Calderón known for?
José Calderón is a point guard who has played for Spain men's national basketball team and Toronto Raptors.
How tall is José Calderón?
José Calderón is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What is José Calderón’s nationality?
José Calderón is Spanish, born in Villanueva de la Serena.
Has José Calderón won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including honorary doctorate of the University of Extremadura (2013).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q316106), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Keith Allison · CC BY-SA 2.0
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