Nicolás Brussino

Nicolás Brussino (born 2 March 1993) is an Argentine professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). At 6'8, he plays both as a shooting guard and as a small forward.

Professional career

Regatas Corrientes (2012–2015)

After two years playing for San Martín de Marcos Juárez, Brussino joined Regatas Corrientes on July 22, 2012. Prior to the 2012–13 season, it was discovered that Brussino had a heart problem, a congenital disease that saw an abnormal electrical connection between the atria and ventricles. Despite this, he still managed 29 games for Corrientes, averaging 1.9 points and 1.1 rebounds per game, while helping Corrientes win the 2012–13 LNB championship.

In 2013–14, Brussino averaged 6.0 points and 2.6 rebounds in 55 games, and in 2014–15, he again played in 55 games and averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Peñarol (2015–2016)

On August 1, 2015, Brussino signed with Peñarol. In 2015–16, he averaged 14.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 59 games.

Dallas Mavericks (2016–present)

On July 15, 2016, Brussino signed with the Dallas Mavericks. He made his NBA debut in the Mavericks' season opener on October 26, 2016, recording one assist in 34 seconds of game time in a 130–121 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. On January 8, 2017, he was assigned to the Texas Legends, the Mavericks' D-League affiliate and was recalled on January 15.

Personal life

Brussino's brother, Juan, also plays basketball in Argentina.