Santiago Aldama Toledo is a Spanish basketball player. He is currently playing in the Forward-Center position for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
Santi Aldama was born on January 10, 2001 in Las Palmas, Spain. While growing up, his idols were Kobe Byrant, Juan Carlos Navarro and Pau Gasol. He started playing basketball at 3 years old. He played basketball in Spain and for the Loyola Greyhounds in the United States before joining the NBA.
He eventually made his NBA debut for the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021. He has been considered to be one of the rising stars in the modern generation of basketball. He was a member of the First Team All-Patriot League in 2021. Besides the NBA, Santi Aldama has represented Spain at the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship in Greece. He was also the FIBA U18 European Championship MVP in 2019.
Aldama has so far notched up a PPG of 9.0 with a RPG of 4.8, APG of 1.3 and a PIE of 9.3 in his NBA career so far. He is playing for the Spain National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Santiago Aldama’s Parents
Santi Aldama was born to Santiago Aldama Aleson and Maria Isabel Toledo Jimenez. He comes from a family with a basketball background as both his father and uncle are former basketball players.
Who is Santiago Aldama’s Mother?
Santi Aldama’s mother is Maria Isabel Toledo Jimenez. However, there is currently not much information available about her life and career.
Who is Santiago Aldama’s Father?
Santi Aldama’s father is Santiago Aldama Aleson. He is a former basketball player like his son. He is most notable for participating at the Summer Olympics in 19923 where he faced the Dream Team comprising of names like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen and more. He considers it to be an honor top get to play against such talented basketball players.
He has always supported his son regarding his basketball dreams from the very beginning and let him enjoy the game without pressuring him. He already thinks that his son has the potential to be one of the best Spanish basketball players in the future.
What Nationality are Santiago Aldama’s Parents?
Both of Santi Aldama parents, Santiago Aldama Aleson and Maria Isobel Toledo Jimenez reside in Spain. Therefore, they are Spanish by nationality and ethnicity.
Who is Santiago Aldama’s Uncle?
Santi Aldama’s uncle is Santiago Toledo. He was a professional basketball player and has played for many years in Spain, Italy and Portugal. He also helped in the development of his nephew into a basketball player when he was young.
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FAQs
A. Santi Aldama is from Spain.
A. Santi Aldama’s parents are Santiago Aldama Aleson and Maria Isobel Toledo Jimenez.
A. Santi Aldama is 7’0” (2.13m) in height and weighs 215 lbs (98 kg).
A. Santi Aldama plays in the Forward-Center position in basketball.
A. Santi Aldama is playing for the Spain National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
