Pavel Podkolzin
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 Podkolzin with the Mavericks in 2005 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1985 Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) |
| Listed weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2004: 1st round, 21st overall pick |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Playing career | 2001–2019 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 24 |
| Career history | |
| 2001 | Sibirtelecom Lokomotiv |
| 2002–2004 | Metis Varese |
| 2004–2006 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2006 | →Fort Worth Flyers |
| 2006–2007 | Khimki |
| 2007–2010 | Sibirtelecom Lokomotiv |
| 2010–2011 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk |
| 2011–2014 | Sibirtelecom Lokomotiv |
| 2014 | Altai Basket |
| 2014–2016 | Sibirtelecom Lokomotiv |
| 2016–2017 | PSK Sakhalin |
| 2018-2019 | Universitet Yugra Surgut |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Pavel Nikolaevitch Podkolzin (
NBA Development League. He is a 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in) tall center
.
Pro career
Podkolzin made his debut with
previous year's draft, but withdrew[2] due to acromegaly, a pituitary disorder.[3][4] Podkolzin was considered to be a high draft pick in the 2004 draft because of his size, blocking ability and strength, but he was chosen late in the draft. Podkolzin averaged 6.0 rebounds in 14.0 minutes in his first two Las Vegas Summer League Revue games.[5] On 5 August 2006, he was waived by the Mavericks after appearing briefly in just six games spanning two seasons.[6]
In 2006–07, he played in the
Khimki BC
and former team Lokomotiv Novosibirsk.
Russian national team
Podkolzin was a member of the junior Russian national basketball team that won the silver medal at the 2000 European Cadets Championship.
Notes
- ^ "Российская Федерация Баскетбола - Игроки". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ^ a b "Mavs Acquire Draft Rights for Pavel Podkolzin". NBA.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ^ Podkolzine draft status likely unaffected
- ^ ESPN.com Pavel Podkolzin Draft Bio
- ^ Sene: Sultan of summer swats
- ^ ESPN - Mavs cut loose former first-round big man Podkolzin - NBA.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Photo of Pavel Podkolzin, dated February 28, 2006