Nicolás Brussino
A crafty Argentine forward whose sharp shooting and basketball IQ have made him a cornerstone for both his Spanish club and the national team.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Argentine basketball player·Birthday: March 2·Millennials
Biography
Nicolás Brussino represents a modern breed of Argentine basketball player: long, skilled, and capable of stretching defenses from the forward position. Hailing from the basketball-rich city of Granadero Baigorria, he developed his game locally before making the pivotal jump to Europe. His breakthrough came in Spain with Gran Canaria, where his blend of size and perimeter shooting carved out a vital role. Brussino's game is not defined by explosive athleticism but by a sophisticated understanding of spacing, timely cuts, and a reliable three-point stroke. This skillset earned him a call to the Argentine national team, where he has helped usher in a new era following the 'Golden Generation.' On the court, he operates with a quiet confidence, often serving as the connective tissue that makes offensive systems hum, proving that impact isn't always about the loudest plays.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Nicolás was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nicolás Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Nicolás's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named to the All-ACB Second Team in the 2022-23 Spanish League season.
- Won the FIBA AmeriCup with the Argentine national team in 2022, averaging over 10 points per game.
- Played a key role in Gran Canaria's run to the 2023 Basketball Champions League final.
- Earned a spot on the NBA's Dallas Mavericks roster for the 2016-17 season after impressing in Summer League.
Did You Know?
He holds an Italian passport due to his family heritage, which simplifies his status to play in European leagues.
His older brother, Juan Pablo Brussino, is also a professional basketball player.
He was named the MVP of the 2016 FIBA South American Championship.
Before his breakout in Spain, he played for Regatas Corrientes in his native Argentina.
“You have to be ready when your number is called, and then you deliver.”
