Edy Tavares
#22 · Center · Real Madrid Baloncesto
- Nationality
- Cape Verde
- Born
- 1992-03-22
- Birthplace
- Maio, Cape Verde
- Height
- 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
- Weight
- 265 lb (120 kg)
Walter Samuel "Edy" Tavares da Veiga (born March 22, 1992) is a Cape Verdean professional basketball player for Real Madrid of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He was selected with the 43rd overall pick in 2014 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks and has played internationally for the Cape Verde national basketball team. Tavares receives praise as a physical phenomenon, standing 7'3" tall and possessing a 7'9" wingspan.