Tiago Splitter Beirns, a basketball player born in Blumenau is the new Brazilian promise. Currently, played by TAU Ceramics, Spanish team. Come to be invited to serve on San Antonio Spurs and join the American league (NBA), but declined the invitation because the team of Spain offered a much more tempting offer.
Tempting in financial terms.

The player f hi chosen as the third best player in the world baquete, among the names that do not dispute the NBA. The first place of the relationship was Ricky Rubio of DKV Joventut, followed by Juan Carlos Navarro of Barcelona.

Dispute with the Brazilian National Team of the Basketball Pre-Olympic Tournament in Las Vegas. Brazil has won only the fourth place, despite the good performance of James.

One thing is fact: deny the invitation of the NBA, might have compromised his career forever.

Source: LUB