Orlando Méndez-Valdez

Orlando Méndez-Valdez
Méndez-Valdez with Mexico in 2014
Mexico City Capitanes
PositionGeneral manager
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1986-04-29) April 29, 1986
San Antonio, Texas
NationalityAmerican / Mexican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeWestern Kentucky (2005–2009)
NBA draft2009: undrafted
Playing career2009–2023
Number13, 33
Career history
2009–2012Halcones de Xalapa
2012Pioneros de Quintana Roo
2012–2015Halcones de Xalapa
2015–2016Pioneros de Quintana Roo
2016–2017Maccabi Haifa
2017–2019Soles de Mexicali
2019–2020Capitanes de Ciudad de México
2020Mineros de Zacatecas
2021–2022Plateros de Fresnillo
2022Peñarol
2022–2023Mexico City Capitanes
Career highlights
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Mexico
Pan American Games
2011 Guadalajara
FIBA AmeriCup
2013 Venezuela

Orlando Homer Méndez-Valdez (born April 29, 1986) is an American-born Mexican former professional basketball player who is currently the General manager of the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.