Fran Vázquez

Francisco Vázquez González (born May 1, 1983 in Lugo, Galicia, Spain), commonly known as Fran Vázquez, is a Spanish professional basketball player for FC Barcelona of the ACB. He was selected 11th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic.

Vázquez currently plays for FC Barcelona as a forward/center. He has a contract until 2008-2009 season.

Vázquez made headlines when he announced that he would remain in Spain for at least the following season. This came as a surprise to the Magic, who expected him to join Dwight Howard in the frontcourt for the 2005-2006 season, and enraged many Magic fans. Vazquez gave no indication he would be returning to Europe after he was drafted and had indicated that he would join the Magic. The Magic retain his NBA rights indefinitely and thus potentially can sign him in some future season. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Vazquez wants to join Orlando for the upcoming season. However, it is uncertain as to whether FC Barcelona will let him out of his contract.

External links

• Fran Vázquez Player Info at FCBarcelona.cat
• Fran Vázquez Player Info at ACB.com