This is the story of Fernando Martín Espina, the first great professional and media idol in the history of Spanish basketball, a tireless fighter in constant search for new professional challenges, who sought to be the best, even in the most adverse conditions. After achieving success in Europe, he decided to show that nothing is impossible and pursued the great American dream, to be the first Spaniard and second European, to compete with the best players in the world in the legendary North American NBA of the mid-80s, a tough competition. and ruthless with foreigners at that time, where Fernando opened the doors to several generations of European basketball players.—Juan Travierza