Isaac Vázquez Joins El Bàsquet Girona: Why the Lliga ACB Move Is His ‘Biggest Career Step’
El Bàsquet Girona has signed Spanish guard Isaac Vázquez for the 2024-25 Lliga ACB season, marking his first professional contract in Spain’s top division. Vázquez, who spent the 2023-24 campaign with Ourense in LEB Oro, described the move as the “biggest step” of his career, citing Girona’s “consolidated elite project” and clear ambitions. The signing follows the team’s acquisition of Slovenian forward Aljaz Kunc earlier this month.
Why Vázquez Chose Girona: A Project Built for the ACB Elite
In his first public comments since joining Girona, Vázquez emphasized the team’s stability and vision as key factors in his decision. “From the outside, Girona looks like a project that’s already established at the top of the ACB,” Vázquez told reporters. “They know where they’re going and what steps they need to take to get there.”
For Vázquez, the move represents a significant leap. After developing in the youth ranks of FEB’s lower divisions, he spent two seasons with Ourense in LEB Oro, where he averaged 12.3 points and 4.1 assists per game in 2023-24. The Lliga ACB, Spain’s premier basketball league, operates at a higher competitive and financial level, with teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Baskonia consistently competing for European titles.
Key context: Vázquez’s arrival coincides with Girona’s push to solidify its position in the ACB’s upper echelon. The team finished 11th in the 2023-24 regular season but secured a playoff berth, demonstrating its ability to compete despite operating with a leaner budget than top-tier clubs.
What This Means for El Bàsquet Girona’s Roster and Ambitions
Girona’s 2024-25 roster is still taking shape, but Vázquez’s signing adds depth to a backcourt that already includes experienced point guards like
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