Tiago Splitter

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Tiago Splitter Beirns (born January 1, 1985 in Blumenau, Brazil) is a Brazilian-Spanish professional basketball player who currently plays in the Spanish ACB with TAU Cerámica. The 6'11" power forward was expected to declare for the 2006 NBA Draft, but as the expensive buyout of his contract discouraged teams with high picks, he remained in Spain for that season.

Splitter was automatically eligible for the 2007 NBA Draft, as he was at least 22 years of age at the time of the draft. He was selected in the first round, with the 28th pick overall, by the San Antonio Spurs. As he currently has one year remaining on his contract, barring a buyout of his ACB contract, he will likely play the next season in Spain. Splitter won the gold medal with the Brazil national basketball team at the 2003 Pan American Games.