Paulão Prestes

Paulo Sérgio "Paulão" Prestes (born February 15, 1988 in Monte Aprazível, São Paulo[1]) is a Brazilian-Spanish[2] former professional basketball player.

Paulão Prestes
Personal information
Born (1988-02-15) February 15, 1988
Monte Aprazível, São Paulo
NationalityBrazilian / Spanish
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2010: 2nd round, 45th overall pick
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career2005–2016
PositionCenter
Career history
2005–2006COC Ribeirao Preto
2006–2009Unicaja Málaga
2006–2009Clinicas Rincón
2009–2010Murcia
2010–2012Granada
2012Pieno žvaigždės
2012–2013Gran Canaria
2013Brasília
2013–2014Franca
2014–2016Mogi das Cruzes
2016Paulistano/Unimed
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro
FIBA South American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2006 Caracas

Professional career

Prestes was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves, in the second round of the 2010 NBA draft. However, he never played in the NBA. During his pro club career, some of the teams Prestes played with included Pieno žvaigždės,[3] Gran Canaria, and Paulistano/Unimed.[4]

References


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