Toni Garma’s debut season in the Real Madrid jersey has been nothing short of remarkable. Having just turned 14 a few days ago and standing at 188 centimeters tall, he made a grand entrance into the “Los Blancos”. A year ago, he played as a guest in a game with his peers and ended the game with 57 points.
Leading scorer in all 10 tournaments Real Madrid participated in
A few months earlier, he had scored 73 points against Cibona’s U13 team. Real Madrid’s talent scouts immediately identified him as a prodigious talent, expected to become a top-tier basketball player in Madrid within a few years.
It’s clear that Toni has not only met but exceeded all expectations. His father, Nikola Garma, listed Toni’s achievements with Real Madrid on his Instagram profile, and the list is impressive.
- MVP of the league’s Final Four
- Top scorer of the league’s Final Four
- Leading scorer in all 40 league games he played
- Named the best shooting guard of his generation in Spain
- Top scorer of the Copa del Rey, the world’s most prestigious U14 tournament
- Record 57 points in a single game in just 20 minutes
- Leading scorer in all 10 tournaments Real Madrid participated in
- First player ever to score over 1,500 points in his first season with Real Madrid
Youngest player in history to be offered Spanish citizenship
These accolades are just a part of his accomplishments. According to NBA scouts, he is the top prospect in Europe for his age group and ranks third worldwide. His father also mentioned that Toni is the youngest player in history to be offered Spanish citizenship. There is no doubt in Spain that young Garma will become a world-class player, even though he just turned 14.
Toni Garma scores effortlessly from all positions, often looking like a seasoned player rather than a 14-year-old boy. He has played with peers two years older and once scored seven three-pointers in 20 minutes. The difference between 14 and 16-year-olds on the basketball court is significant.
Playing style is reminiscent of Luka Doncic
Of course, it must be remembered that Toni Garma is only 14, and he has a long road of hard work and many games ahead before reaching the senior competition. Those who have known him since childhood have no doubt about his success, as he is an incredible worker.
As mentioned, Toni Garma’s playing style is reminiscent of Luka Doncic. He favors the step-back three, is slightly more robust, often absorbs contact from defenders on drives, and finishes from difficult angles. Additionally, his excellent sense of playmaking is evident. Many players from the Balkans have passed through Real Madrid’s academy, but few have succeeded. Everything points to a bright future for Toni Garma.
Legends like Mirza Delibasic, Drazen Petrovic, Nikola Mirotic, and Luka Doncic, as well as today’s stars Dzanan Musa and Mario Hezonja, have all had significant roles and won numerous titles with Real Madrid. Toni Garma seems poised to follow in their footsteps and potentially inherit their legacy.