J.R. Holden's jumper with 2.1 seconds left secured Russia their first-ever EuroBasket title with a thrilling 60-59 victory over reigning world champions and hosts Spain.

Pau Gasol had a chance to win the game at the buzzer but his mid-range jumpshot went in and out, leaving Spain to collect their sixth European silver medal.

Despite the fact that he was on crutches and would spend the next four months rehabbing, Pau Gasol was a happy man on 3 September 2006.  He had the 2006 World Championship trophy in one hand and the MVP award of the tournament in the other while a gold medal hung around his neck.