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{{short description|Puerto Rican basketball player}}
{{spanish name 2|Rivera|Olivera}}
{{family name hatnote|Rivera|Oliveras|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox NBA biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Neftalí Rivera
| name = Neftalí Rivera
| image =
| image =
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| weight_lb = 174
| weight_lb = 174
| career_position = [[Shooting guard]]
| career_position = [[Shooting guard]]
| birth_date = {{birth date|1948|9|22|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1948|11|03|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Quebradillas, Puerto Rico]]
| birth_place = [[Manhattan, New York]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2017|12|23|1948|9|22|mf=y}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2017|12|23|1948|11|03|mf=y}}
| death_place = [[Hato Rey, Puerto Rico]]
| death_place = [[Hato Rey, Puerto Rico]]
| nationality = Puerto Rican
| nationality = [[Puerto Rico]] [[United States]]
| career_start = 1969
| career_start = 1969
| career_end = 1983
| career_end = 1983
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| awards =
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* 4× [[List of BSN champions|BSN champion]] (1970, 1977–1979)
'''As player:'''
* [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] Single-game scoring record (79)
* [[BSN Most Valuable Player Award|BSN Most Valuable Player]] (1973)
* [[BSN Most Valuable Player Award|BSN Most Valuable Player]] (1973)
* [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] scoring champion (1969, 1973)
* [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] scoring champion (1969, 1973)
* [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] Rookie of the Year (1969)
* BSN Rookie of the Year (1969)
'''As team'''
* 4× [[List of BSN champions|BSN champion]] (1970, 1977, 1978, 1979)
|stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]]
|stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]]
|stat1value = 7,482 (19.2 ppg)
|stat1value = 7,482 (19.2 ppg)
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{{MedalSilver|[[1971 Pan American Games|1971 Santiago de Cali]]|[[Basketball at the 1971 Pan American Games|Team]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[1971 Pan American Games|1971 Santiago de Cali]]|[[Basketball at the 1971 Pan American Games|Team]]}}
}}
}}
'''Neftalí Rivera Oliveras''' (November 3, 1948 – December 23, 2017) was a Puerto Rican [[basketball]] player who competed in the [[1972 Summer Olympics]] and in the [[1976 Summer Olympics]].<ref name=sref>{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ri/neftali-rivera-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418105726/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ri/neftali-rivera-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |accessdate=7 June 2012}}</ref> He holds the record for most points in a game in the [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional]] when he scored 79 points on May 22, 1974. In that game he achieved the record by making 34 field goals (all of them 2-pointers as the 3-pointers were not adopted back then) and 11 free throws.<ref>{{cite web|title=40 años de la increíble gesta de Neftalí Rivera |url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/40anosdelaincreiblegestadeneftalirivera-1777447/|publisher=El Nuevo Día|accessdate=4 December 2016}}</ref> He died on December 23, 2017, at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in [[Hato Rey, Puerto Rico]], due to respiratory problems.<ref>

'''Neftalí Rivera Olivera''' (September 22, 1948 – December 23, 2017) was a [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] [[basketball]] player who competed in the [[1972 Summer Olympics]] and in the [[1976 Summer Olympics]].<ref name=sref>{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ri/neftali-rivera-1.html |accessdate=7 June 2012}}</ref> He holds the record for most points in a game in the [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional]] when he scored 79 points on May 22, 1974. In that game he achieved the record by making 34 field goals (all of them 2-pointers as the 3-pointers were not adopted back then) and 11 free throws.<ref>{{cite web|title=40 años de la increíble gesta de Neftalí Rivera |url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/40anosdelaincreiblegestadeneftalirivera-1777447/|publisher=El Nuevo Día|accessdate=4 December 2016}}</ref> He died on December 23, 2017, at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in [[Hato Rey, Puerto Rico]], due to respiratory problems. He was buried at the [[Puerto Rico National Cemetery]] in [[Bayamon, Puerto Rico]]<ref>
[http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/falleceelexbaloncelistaboricuaneftalirivera-1260736/ Fallece el exbaloncelista boricua Neftalí Rivera.]</ref>
[http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/falleceelexbaloncelistaboricuaneftalirivera-1260736/ Fallece el exbaloncelista boricua Neftalí Rivera.]</ref>


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Since his debut Rivera was an impact player in the BSN league. As a rookie in the BSN he averaged 22.3 points to be the league's scoring champion and that same season he won the Rookie of the Year award. In the 1973 season he was once again the league's scoring champion with an average of 25.2 points and was the first player to surpass 800 points in a season. His achievements in 1973 included winning the BSN Most Valuable Player award.<ref name=terry2018>{{cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/terrysequitaunaespinitaconelmvp-1299630/?li_source=LI&li_medium=article-bottom-rail| title=Terry se quita una espinita con el MVP | author=Joel Ortiz Rivera| publisher=Primera Hora| language=Spanish| date=August 28, 2018| accessdate=August 29, 2018}}</ref>
Since his debut Rivera was an impact player in the BSN league. As a rookie in the BSN he averaged 22.3 points to be the league's scoring champion and that same season he won the Rookie of the Year award. In the 1973 season he was once again the league's scoring champion with an average of 25.2 points and was the first player to surpass 800 points in a season. His achievements in 1973 included winning the BSN Most Valuable Player award.<ref name=terry2018>{{cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/terrysequitaunaespinitaconelmvp-1299630/?li_source=LI&li_medium=article-bottom-rail| title=Terry se quita una espinita con el MVP | author=Joel Ortiz Rivera| publisher=Primera Hora| language=Spanish| date=August 28, 2018| accessdate=August 29, 2018}}</ref>


On May 22, 1974 he established the record for most points scored in a game in the BSN league when he scored 79 in the victory of the Piratas over the Taínos de Mayagüez with a score of 153-82.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fallece Neftali Rivera, leyenda del básquetbol boricua, a los 69 años (in Spanish) |url=http://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nota/_/id/3818714/fallece-neftali-rivera-leyenda-del-basquetbol-boricua-a-los-69-anos |publisher=espndeportes |accessdate=August 25, 2018}}</ref> In the same game he also set new league records by scoring 34 field baskets in the game, getting 52 points in the second half, and scoring 25 field baskets in that second half. His teammate [[Raymond Dalmau]] scored 30 points in that same game, thus they combined for 109 points, breaking the record for most points by team duo in the league.
On May 22, 1974, he established the record for most points scored in a game in the BSN league when he scored 79 in the victory of the Piratas over the Taínos de Mayagüez with a score of 153–82.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fallece Neftali Rivera, leyenda del básquetbol boricua, a los 69 años (in Spanish) |url=http://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nota/_/id/3818714/fallece-neftali-rivera-leyenda-del-basquetbol-boricua-a-los-69-anos |publisher=espndeportes |accessdate=August 25, 2018}}</ref> In the same game he also set new league records by scoring 34 field baskets in the game, getting 52 points in the second half, and scoring 25 field baskets in that second half. His teammate [[Raymond Dalmau]] scored 30 points in that same game, thus they combined for 109 points, breaking the record for most points by team duo in the league.


Rivera became part of the national team in 1969, the same year he debuted in the BSN league. His first tournament with the team was at the Centrobasket in 1969 where he was the second best scorer of the tournament with an average of 20.5 points and was the leader of basket scored with 72. In that tournament, held in Cuba, the Puerto Rican squad won the bronze medal. During his career in the national team, he participated in three Central American Games (1970, 1974 and 1978), two Pan American Games (1971 and 1975), two Olympic Games (1972 and 1976), two FIBA World Championships (1974 and 1978), and one FIBA Championship Americas which was held in 1980 in San Juan.
Rivera became part of the national team in 1969, the same year he debuted in the BSN league. His first tournament with the team was at the Centrobasket in 1969 where he was the second best scorer of the tournament with an average of 20.5 points and was the leader of basket scored with 72. In that tournament, held in Cuba, the Puerto Rican squad won the bronze medal. During his career in the national team, he participated in three Central American Games (1970, 1974 and 1978), two Pan American Games (1971 and 1975), two Olympic Games (1972 and 1976), two FIBA World Championships (1974 and 1978), and one FIBA Championship Americas which was held in 1980 in San Juan.
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== See also ==
== See also ==
{{Portal|Puerto Rico}}
{{Portal|Puerto Rico}}
* [[List of famous Puerto Ricans#Sports|List of famous Puerto Ricans]]
* [[List of Puerto Ricans#Sports|List of Puerto Ricans]]
* [[Teófilo Cruz]]
* [[Teófilo Cruz]]
* [[Mario Morales]]
* [[Mario Morales]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.bsnpr.com/jugadores/jugador.asp?id=1698&e=0 Statistics in [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] ]
* [http://www.bsnpr.com/jugadores/jugador.asp?id=1698&e=0 Statistics] in [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]]
* [http://english.worldhoopstats.com/stats/bsn-pr/neftali-rivera-olivera.html Statistics in [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] from WorldHoopsStats.com ]
* [http://english.worldhoopstats.com/stats/bsn-pr/neftali-rivera-olivera.html Statistics] in [[Baloncesto Superior Nacional|BSN]] from WorldHoopsStats.com
* [https://enciclopediapr.org/en/galleries/sports/gallery-basketball/ Gallery of Pictures of Puerto Rican players] at enciclopediapr.org
* [https://enciclopediapr.org/en/galleries/sports/gallery-basketball/ Gallery of Pictures of Puerto Rican players] at enciclopediapr.org


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Latest revision as of 12:53, 2 December 2024

Neftalí Rivera
Personal information
Born(1948-11-03)November 3, 1948
Manhattan, New York
DiedDecember 23, 2017(2017-12-23) (aged 69)
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
NationalityPuerto Rico United States
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight174 lb (79 kg)
Career information
Playing career1969–1983
PositionShooting guard
Career history
1969—1981Piratas de Quebradillas
1982—1983Leones de Ponce
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points7,482 (19.2 ppg)
Rebounds1,052 (2.7 rpg)
Assists1,291 (3.3 apg)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Puerto Rico
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1975 Mexico City Team
Silver medal – second place 1971 Santiago de Cali Team

Neftalí Rivera Oliveras (November 3, 1948 – December 23, 2017) was a Puerto Rican basketball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1] He holds the record for most points in a game in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional when he scored 79 points on May 22, 1974. In that game he achieved the record by making 34 field goals (all of them 2-pointers as the 3-pointers were not adopted back then) and 11 free throws.[2] He died on December 23, 2017, at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, due to respiratory problems.[3]

Career

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Rivera played for 15 seasons in the BSN. He made his debut in 1969 with the Piratas de Quebradillas and retired in 1983 with the Leones de Ponce. His first 13 seasons were spent with the Piratas, where he won four championships in the seasons of 1970, 1977, 1978, and 1979.[4]

Since his debut Rivera was an impact player in the BSN league. As a rookie in the BSN he averaged 22.3 points to be the league's scoring champion and that same season he won the Rookie of the Year award. In the 1973 season he was once again the league's scoring champion with an average of 25.2 points and was the first player to surpass 800 points in a season. His achievements in 1973 included winning the BSN Most Valuable Player award.[5]

On May 22, 1974, he established the record for most points scored in a game in the BSN league when he scored 79 in the victory of the Piratas over the Taínos de Mayagüez with a score of 153–82.[6] In the same game he also set new league records by scoring 34 field baskets in the game, getting 52 points in the second half, and scoring 25 field baskets in that second half. His teammate Raymond Dalmau scored 30 points in that same game, thus they combined for 109 points, breaking the record for most points by team duo in the league.

Rivera became part of the national team in 1969, the same year he debuted in the BSN league. His first tournament with the team was at the Centrobasket in 1969 where he was the second best scorer of the tournament with an average of 20.5 points and was the leader of basket scored with 72. In that tournament, held in Cuba, the Puerto Rican squad won the bronze medal. During his career in the national team, he participated in three Central American Games (1970, 1974 and 1978), two Pan American Games (1971 and 1975), two Olympic Games (1972 and 1976), two FIBA World Championships (1974 and 1978), and one FIBA Championship Americas which was held in 1980 in San Juan.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Neftalí Rivera". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  2. ^ "40 años de la increíble gesta de Neftalí Rivera". El Nuevo Día. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  3. ^ Fallece el exbaloncelista boricua Neftalí Rivera.
  4. ^ "Fallece Neftalí Rivera a los 69 años de edad". bsnpr.com (in Spanish). Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  5. ^ Joel Ortiz Rivera (August 28, 2018). "Terry se quita una espinita con el MVP" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  6. ^ "Fallece Neftali Rivera, leyenda del básquetbol boricua, a los 69 años (in Spanish)". espndeportes. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
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