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The promising young Brazilian basketball, Paulão Prestes, has been awarded for his great season at CB Murcia.
The 23-year power forward has been elected at number 15 of the second round of the NBA Draft.
The franchise that has chosen Prestes is Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Club is extremely happy about this news, since it has not been an easy year for the player.
When was the most suitable equipment was playing better and better were their numbers, a chilling injury forced him to end the season on April 4.
In the first quarter of the game pitting the CB Murcia against Power electronics in the Palacio de los Deportes, to support his right foot badly with such bad luck that saw a sprained ankle.
Fortunately the operation was a success and is now recovered.
Despite the injury, Prestes finished his first year in the ACB with sensational figures.
It was the second top rebounder from the competition with a total of 204 rebounds in 28 games, 7.29 per game average.
It was established as a reference in defense and attack, playing over 24 minutes per game and surpassing the 12 valuation.
At the moment is concentrated with the Brazilian team in the absence of the coach decides who will be the final 12 players who will go to Mundobasket.
From the CB Murcia wishes all the luck in the world whether you choose to undertake the adventure to the NBA, or you decide to continue a year in the ACB.
His professionalism and character have left good memories at the club.
Source: CB Murcia
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