Nicolás Laprovíttola
A crafty Argentine guard with a passport full of stamps, whose slick passing and shooting have made him a valuable asset on three continents.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Argentine basketball player·Birthday: January 31·Millennials
Biography
Nicolás 'Nico' Laprovíttola's career is a map of modern global basketball. The Buenos Aires native made his name in Argentina's domestic league before embarking on a journey that has seen him leave his mark in Spain, Russia, and the NBA. His game is pure point guard artistry: a lefty with deep range, clever vision, and an unflappable pace. A stint with the San Antonio Spurs in 2016, under Gregg Popovich, provided a masterclass in system play that he carried forward. His true emergence came upon returning to Europe, where he became a star for Movistar Estudiantes and later a key piece for powerhouse Real Madrid. A move to FC Barcelona solidified his place among Europe's elite, where his playmaking and clutch shooting are vital. For the Argentine national team, he has stepped into the guard legacy left by legends, helping secure a medal at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup and carrying the creative load.
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 1990, 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 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Nicolás's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
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
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a bronze medal with the Argentine national team at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China.
- Helped Real Madrid win the 2022 Spanish Liga ACB championship.
- Earned a contract with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs for the 2016-17 season.
- Named to the All-ACB First Team in 2021 while playing for Movistar Estudiantes.
Did You Know?
He began his professional career with Club Lanús in his native Argentina.
He played college basketball for one season at Florida International University in the United States.
He is known for his distinctive headband and left-handed playing style.
“My job is to read the game, to control the tempo and find the open man.”
