Leonardo Gutiérrez


Leonardo "Leo" Martín Gutiérrez is an Argentine former professional basketball coach and former player. He played as a power forward.

Professional career

Gutiérrez had a career average of 13.1 points per game in the top-tier level Liga Nacional de Básquetbol, while playing in 1,106 games over 23 seasons. He scored a total of 14,531 points in the Argentina top League. He is also first all-time in games played in the Argentine League, and third all-time in total points scored.
He holds the record for Liga Nacional de Básquet as defending the most Argentine League championships won, at 10.

National team career

Gutiérrez defended Argentina, bringing home from FIBA Americas Championships: a gold medal in 2001 and 2011, silver medals at the 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2007, and a bronze medal in 2009.
He defended Argentina in Summer Olympic Games bringing home medals in 2004, and a bronze medal at the 2008.

Personal life

Gutiérrez met his wife at Venado Tuerto, while playing for Olimpia. He married his longtime fiancée on June 17, 2006. They have two children. The first child in 1999, and his daughter, Mora, in 2009.

Awards and accomplishments

Pro career