For 90 days get to know more about the international faces of the NBA. Day 77 brings…

Tiago Splitter (PF/C, San Antonio Spurs), Brazil
Height: 2.11m, 6-foot-11 | Weight: 111 kg, 245 pounds | Born: 1 January, 1985

Tiago Splitter's only worn silver and black his entire NBA career, but after the 2014 Finals, he has a gold accessory to go with it.

He started a mere eight games in his first two seasons with San Antonio. But his patience on a deep Spurs team paid off and in 2012-13 he started 58 out of 81 games, and 50 out of 59 games this past season.

The defending champs have plenty of players that can score - Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Kawhi Leonard, Boris Diaw to name a few. But Splitter's been the one who's been given some of the toughest defensive match-ups. In the first round of the 2014 playoffs he had the task of defending Dirk Nowitzki and in the next round went up against LaMarcus Aldridge.

The best team in 2013-14 has a handful of offensive threats, but they need defense too, and Splitter's there. His commitment to Popovich's system shone through last season, leading him to become the first Brazilian-born player to sport the golden Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Achievements/Awards:
- NBA Champion (2014)
- 2x Spanish League Champion (2008, 2010)
- Spanish League Finals MVP (2010)
- Spanish League MVP (2010)
- All-Spanish League Team (2010)

Key Stats:
2013-14 Season: GP: 59 | MPG: 21.5 | PTS: 8.2 | REB: 6.2
2014 Playoffs: GP: 23 | MPG: 22.4 | PTS: 7.5 | REB: 6.1
Season Highlight: He posted 17 points and 14 rebounds along with three assists and a steal in a win against Golden State on 22 March.

Five Things To Know:
1. He got married in 2010 with fellow NBA players Luis Scola and Pablo Prigioni in attendance.
2. In 2004, he became a naturalized citizen of Spain.
3. His full name is Tiago Splitter Biems. His maternal family name is Splitter and his paternal family name is Beims, adhering to Portuguese naming traditions.
4. He began his professional career in Europe at the age of 14.
5. He was the 28th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2007 NBA Draft, but played in Europe for three more seasons.

Check out Splitter's photos and video in the LEAGUE section of NBA Game Time.

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