Antonello Riva

Antonello Riva
Personal information
Born (1962-02-28) February 28, 1962 (age 62)
Rovagnate, Italy
NationalityItalian
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
Playing career1977–2004, 2014
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Career history
1977–1989Cantù
1989–1994Olimpia Milano
1994–1996V.L. Pesaro
1996–1998Nuova Pallacanestro Gorizia
1998–2002Cantù
2002–2004NSB Rieti
2014Leopandrillo Cantù
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Italy
Men’s Basketball
FIBA EuroBasket
Gold medal – first place 1983 France
Silver medal – second place 1991 Italy
European Championship for Cadets
Silver medal – second place 1979 Syria Under-16 Team

Antonello Riva (born 28 February 1962) is an Italian former professional basketball player. At 1.96 m (6'5"), he played at the shooting guard and small forward positions. During his playing career, he was nicknamed "Nembo Kid" (Italian version of Superman). Riva was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991. In 2004, he was given an award to mark his being the top scorer of all-time in the top two Italian club league competitions.[1] He is also the all-time leading scorer in the history of the senior men's Italian national team. He was named to the FIBA All-Time EuroStars Team in 2007. In 2008, he was named one of the 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors.


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