Adam Parada

Adam Parada (born October 21, 1981) is an American-born Mexican former professional basketball player. He played most notably as an import in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Alaska Aces. He played four years at the University of California, Irvine, but was not drafted by any team in the 2004 NBA draft. He became a mainstay of the Mexico national team. He first played as an import for the Red Bull Barako in 2008 and led the Barako to a third-place finish, becoming the first Latin American reinforcement in an Asian league.

Adam Parada
Personal information
Born (1981-10-21) October 21, 1981
Alta Loma, California
NationalityMexican
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlta Loma (Alta Loma, California)
CollegeUC Irvine (2000–2004)
NBA draft2004: undrafted
Playing career2004–2017
PositionCenter
Career history
2005–2006Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2006–2007Halcones UV Xalapa
2007–2008Fastlink
2008-2009Red Bull Barako
2009–2010Los Angeles Lightning
2010-2012Alaska Aces
2012–2015Halcones UV Xalapa
2015–2016Pioneros de Quintana Roo
2016–2017Fuerza Regia
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Mexico
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2011 Guadalajara
Centrobasket
Gold medal – first place 2014 Tepic

Pan American Games

  • Pan American Games 2011 Silver Medal

Centrobasket

  • Centrobasket 2014 Gold Medal

References


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