Willy Hernangómez and Nicolas Batum’s suitcases were both a tad heavier on their flights out of Beijing today as the two Charlotte Hornet players each picked up a medal on the final day of the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.
The 25-year-old Hernangómez racked up 11 points, three rebounds and three blocks in 14 minutes off the bench as Spain won its second World Cup gold medal and first since 2006 with a 95-75 win over Argentina on Sunday morning. Over the course of the 16-day tournament, the Charlotte center averaged 7.0 PPG on 52.4% shooting, 3.