Nicolás Richotti
A sharpshooting Argentine guard whose clutch performances fueled an underdog Spanish club's rise to European basketball glory.
Born 1986 (age 40)·Argentine basketball player·Birthday: October 17·Millennials
Biography
Nicolás 'Nico' Richotti carved out a significant career as the quintessential professional journeyman with a sniper's touch. Standing at just 1.84 meters, he compensated with a quick release, high basketball IQ, and fearless shot-making. After developing in Argentina, he found his true home in Spain's competitive leagues. His defining chapter came with Iberostar Tenerife (CB Canarias), where he evolved from a role player into a cornerstone. Richotti was the offensive sparkplug for a team that famously punched above its weight, culminating in the stunning 2017 FIBA Champions League title. His late-career move to Iceland added another trophy, proving his adaptability. Never the biggest or fastest, his story is one of intelligence and precision, a player who maximized every ounce of his talent to win on multiple continents.
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 1986, 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 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Nicolás's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2017 FIBA Champions League with Iberostar Tenerife, hitting crucial shots throughout the tournament.
- Secured the 2017 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, defeating an NBA G-League team in the final.
- Earned the 2012 LEB Oro championship and Copa Príncipe de Asturias, key to Tenerife's rise.
- Captured the 2021 Icelandic Cup with Úrvalsdeild karla club Njarðvík late in his career.
Did You Know?
He holds both Argentine and Italian passports, which facilitated his career in Europe.
Richotti's father, Daniel, was also a professional basketball player in Argentina.
Despite being known as a shooter, he also led the Spanish ACB league in steals during the 2015-16 season.
“My shot is my voice on the court; it must always be heard.”
