On the first round of the 2010 playoffs, Espiga started on all 3 games, because starting point guard Manteguinha was injured.
He was named to the Salvadoran Team of the 20th century and received "La Espiga Dorada" from the hands of the President of El Salvador at the time, Francisco Flores, in recognition for his achievements as a player and coach and for his contribution to all sporting activities at the national level.