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Gustavo Ayón

グスタボ・アヨン　/　ぐすたぼ・あよん

Basketball player from Mexico

April 1, 1985 (age 41)　・　Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico

Nayarit
basketball player

My Take

Gustavo Ayón fascinates me on two fronts. As a 6-foot-10 Mexican center earning two All-EuroLeague Second Team selections, he punched far above the expectations placed on basketball from his country, thriving against Europe's elite rather than just the domestic scene. Representing Mexico's national team adds a layer of pride I genuinely respect. What elevates him for me, though, is the turn toward politics after his playing days. Channeling the competitiveness honed on the court into public service suggests a man who wants to keep contributing once the cheering stops. Tall in stature and, it seems, in ambition too.

Overview

Gustavo Alfonso Ayón Aguirre (born April 1, 1985) is a Mexican politician and former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Mexican national basketball team in international national team competitions. Standing at a height of 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), he played at the center position. Ayon is a two−time All-EuroLeague Second Team selection.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Gustavo Ayón
Name (Japanese): グスタボ・アヨン
Reading: ぐすたぼ・あよん
Born: April 1, 1985 (age 41)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aries / Ox
Origin: Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Blood type: Private
Height: 208 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: basketball player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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