Last Updated on February 25, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s information about José Calderón:
- Full Name: José Manuel Calderón Borrallo
- Nationality: Spanish
- Age: Born September 28, 1981
- Hometown: Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz, Spain
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
- Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
- Shoe Brand: Nike Kobe AD Exodus, Nike Kobe AD Mid, Adidas Crazylight Boost 2016
- Number: 8 (Toronto Raptors), 8, 81 (Detroit Pistons), 8 (Dallas Mavericks), 3 (New York Knicks), 5 (Los Angeles Lakers), 13 (Atlanta Hawks), 81 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: Did not attend an American high school; trained in Spain’s basketball system
- College: Did not attend college (developed through European basketball leagues)
- NBA Draft: Undrafted (signed with the Toronto Raptors in 2005 as a free agent)
- Teams Played For:
- Toronto Raptors (2005–2013)
- Detroit Pistons (2013, 2017–2018)
- Dallas Mavericks (2013–2014)
- New York Knicks (2014–2016)
- Los Angeles Lakers (2016–2017)
- Atlanta Hawks (2017)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)
- Detroit Pistons (2018–2019)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: 2 children
- Siblings: Not much is publicly known about his siblings
- Retirement Age: 37 years old
- Retirement Year: 2018-19 (with Detroit Pistons)
Fun Facts
- José Calderón was a highly efficient and intelligent point guard known for his playmaking and shooting accuracy.
- He once led the NBA in free throw percentage during a season and consistently ranked among the league leaders in assist-to-turnover ratio.
- A respected leader on and off the court, Calderón also had a long and distinguished international career, helping Spain’s national team win multiple medals, including a gold medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship.
- After retiring, Calderón became involved in basketball operations and philanthropy.