Orlando Homer Méndez-Valdez (born April 29, 1986) is an American-born Mexican[1] former professional basketball player who is currently the General manager of the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League.

[4] He won the MVP award in the Bull City Classic, and led the team to a championship at the tournament.

He was a member of the 2008 Sweet Sixteen team which included Courtney Lee, Tyrone Brazelton, Ty Rogers, and Boris Siakam.

In addition, he received All-American accolades, and recorded the first-ever triple double in Western Kentucky history.

[11] In 2013, Mendez-Valdez helped lead Mexico to victory in the gold medal game against Puerto Rico at the FIBA Americas Championship.