Sep 22, 2010 · Draft: Atlanta Hawks, 3rd round (4th pick, 54th overall), 1988 NBA Draft. Career Length: Rookie. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Sign up for the free Basketball Reference newsletter and get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball.

Sep 22, 2010 · Name: Jorge Gonzalez; Position: Center; Height: 7-7 (2.31m) Weight: 403 (182kg) Pro Team: Canada De Gomez (Argentina) Nationality: Argentine; Birthplace: Formosa, Argentina; Birthdate: 1/31/1966 - 9/22/2010; Drafted: Selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the third round (54th pick overall) of 1988 NBA Draft

6 days ago · Jorge Gonzalez, who was known as Giant Gonzalez and El Gigante as a pro wrestler and was a one-time draftee of the Atlanta Hawks, died this week at the age of 44, according to reports....

González took part in the 1988 NBA draft, being chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the third round (#54 selection). Along with Hernán Montenegro (drafted #57), they became the first Argentine players drafted in the NBA.

Sep 6, 2024 · In 1988, Jorge Gonzalez was a basketball star in Argentina and became the first athlete from this country drafted by an NBA team, the Atlanta Hawks. He was over 2.5m tall due to gigantism,...

May 28, 2024 · Jorge Gonzalez was a giant in wrestling at 7'7", but his lack of mobility and promo skills held him back from true success. After a stint in NBA with Atlanta Hawks, Ted Turner convinced Gonzalez to try wrestling, leading to his WCW and WWE career.

Sep 28, 2010 · Former wrestler Jorge Gonzalez, better known as the Giant Gonzalez, has died at the age of 44, SLAM! Sports reports. Gonzalez was wheelchair bound since 1995 because of diabetes. The...

Jul 25, 2023 · Giant Gonzalez, whose real name was Jorge González, was a professional wrestler from Argentina. Standing at a towering height of 7 feet 7 inches, he was known for his intimidating presence in the wrestling ring.

Sep 25, 2010 · Former pro wrestler Jorge Gonzalez died at the age of 44 due to various healthy complications. His Wikipedia page notes that he died on Wednesday. Ovacion Online reports that he had been confined to his home in Colorado in recent years.

Sep 24, 2010 · Wrestling has lost another former superstar, as Jorge Gonzalez has passed away at the age of 44. Gonzalez, who spent a short time in both WCW and the WWF, was one of the tallest men to ever compete in the squared circle. Tributes to the giant began to …