The “Badalona City of Basketball” exhibition, a joint project of the FIBA Foundation’s Cultural Heritage unit and the Museum of the Spanish Basketball Federation, opened its doors in Badalona between April 10 and May 9, drawing residents and visitors alike.
Roots of a basketball culture
The showcase traced the sport’s early days in Catalonia, illustrating how the region helped shape basketball’s growth in Spain and set the stage for the historic 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Artifacts ranging from original jerseys and archival documents to audiovisual recordings were displayed, giving visitors a tangible connection to the game’s evolution.
Celebrating local legends
The exhibition paid tribute to Badalona’s role in nurturing talent, spotlighting alumni such as Ricky Rubio, Rudy Fernández, Nino Buscató, José Antonio Montero, Alex Mumbrú, Jordi Fernández and Jordi Villacampa, whose careers reflect the city’s enduring influence.
School groups filled the halls, underscoring the educational mission of the event and its power to inspire the next generation of players.
A legacy beyond the court
By linking major sporting moments with cultural initiatives, the FIBA Foundation seeks to leave a lasting imprint, using Badalona’s story as a model for future heritage projects.