 Bargnani playing for Knicks | ||
| Free agent | ||
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| Position: | Power forward | |
| Personal information | ||
| Date of birth: | October 6, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: | Rome, Italy | |
| Nationality |  Italian
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| Height: 7 ft 0 in | Weight: 250 lbs | |
| Professional debut | ||
| International: 2002 for Stella Azzurra Roma NBA: 2006 for the Toronto Raptors | ||
| Career information | ||
| NBA Draft: | 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st | |
| Career history | ||
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
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Andrea Bargnani (born October 6,1985 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Bargnini was drafted first overall by the Raptors in the 2006 NBA Draft.
European Career
He began his career in the 2002-03 season playing for the Stella Azzura Rome in the Euroleauge. Bargnini scored 13 Points a game and 4 rebounds. In 2003-04 he signed with Italy's Benetton. He scored 12 points a game and 5 reobunds to lead Benetton to the Euroleauge championship.
NBA Career
His was drafted first overall in the Draft. He played his first game against Sacramento Kings he scored 20 pooints and grabed 4 reboundts. So far (as of 3.21) he has played 25 minutes scoring 11 points per game and grabbing 4 rebounds a game.