Tiago Splitter's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tiago Splitter.

Tiago Splitter is a Brazilian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as the interim head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. Before his NBA career, Splitter was a three-time All-EuroLeague Team selection. In 2014, he made history as the first Brazilian-born player to win an NBA championship, achieving this feat with the San Antonio Spurs.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2003: Gold Medals

In 2003, Tiago Splitter, as a member of the Brazil men's national basketball team, won gold medals at the FIBA South American Championship and the Pan American Games.

2005: Gold Medal at FIBA AmeriCup

In 2005, Tiago Splitter won a gold medal with the Brazil men's national basketball team at the FIBA AmeriCup.

2006: MVP of Spanish Supercup

In 2006, Tiago Splitter was named the MVP of the Spanish Supercup tournament.

2007: MVP of Spanish Supercup

In 2007, Tiago Splitter was named the MVP of the Spanish Supercup tournament for the second consecutive year.

2008: All-EuroLeague First Team Selection

In 2008, Tiago Splitter was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team after helping Saski Baskonia reach the EuroLeague Final Four.

2009: Gold Medal at FIBA AmeriCup

In 2009, Tiago Splitter won a gold medal with Brazil at the FIBA AmeriCup.

2010: Spanish League MVP

In 2010, Tiago Splitter was named the Spanish League MVP.

2011: Silver Medal at FIBA AmeriCup

In 2011, Tiago Splitter won a silver medal with Brazil at the FIBA AmeriCup.

February 8, 2012: Selected for Rising Stars Challenge

On February 8, 2012, Tiago Splitter and teammate Kawhi Leonard were selected to play in the 2012 Rising Stars Challenge.

June 15, 2014: Won First NBA Championship

On June 15, 2014, Tiago Splitter won his first NBA championship after the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals.

2014: NBA Championship

In 2014, Tiago Splitter became the first Brazilian-born player to win an NBA championship as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.

2022: Head Coach of Brazilian U23 National Team

In 2022, Tiago Splitter was named head coach of the Brazilian U23 national team at the GLOBL Jam Tournament in Toronto, Canada, where the team won the gold medal.

May 5, 2024: Jersey Retired by Saski Baskonia

On May 5, 2024, Tiago Splitter's jersey number 21 was retired by Saski Baskonia.

2025: Won French Championship and French Cup

In 2025, Tiago Splitter's team, Paris Basketball, won the French championship and the French Cup, and qualified for the play-offs through play-in in EuroLeague.