What is Andrea Bargnani famous for?

Andrea Bargnani (Italian pronunciation: [anˈdrɛːa barˈɲaːni]; born 26 October 1985) is an Italian former professional basketball player. The 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) power forward-center played for Benetton Treviso in the Italian LBA and the EuroLeague before being selected first overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors.

What happened to Tony Bargnani?

Bargnani became the third Raptor ever to win the award twice, joining Vince Carter and Damon Stoudamire. On 21 March 2007, Bargnani underwent emergency appendectomy surgery after being taken to hospital following illness experienced after practice the night before.

What team does Bargnani play for now?

On 17 July 2015, Bargnani signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He made his debut for the Nets in the team’s season opener against the Chicago Bulls on 28 October, recording 17 points and 7 rebounds off the bench in a 115–100 loss.

Why was Bargnani drafted first overall?

As a prospect, Bargnani drew many comparisons to German NBA player Dirk Nowitzki, mainly due to his ability to shoot from the perimeter, his mobility despite his size, and his ball-handling skills. Bargnani entered the 2006 NBA draft and was selected first overall by the Toronto Raptors.

What happened to Bargnani in 2010?

On 2 February 2010, Bargnani scored a career-high 34 points in a loss against the Indiana Pacers; he later scored 33 in a game against the Detroit Pistons. Although Toronto were six games above .500 at one point, their form spiralled downwards after the All-Star break.

What is Bargnani’s career high in points?

As a result, Bargnani became the focal point of Toronto’s offense. On 8 December 2010, he scored a career-high 41 points in a losing effort against the New York Knicks. Bargnani had a career year, averaging 21 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block.