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 (age 43) Alta Loma, California
Nationality	Mexican
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school	Alta Loma (Alta Loma, California)
College	UC Irvine (2000–2004)
NBA draft	2004: undrafted
Playing career	2004–2017
Position	Center
Career history
2005–2006	Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2006–2007	Halcones UV Xalapa
2007–2008	Fastlink
2008-2009	Red Bull Barako
2009–2010	Los Angeles Lightning
2010-2012	Alaska Aces
2012–2015	Halcones UV Xalapa
2015–2016	Pioneros de Quintana Roo
2016–2017	Fuerza Regia
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Mexico Pan American Games 2011 Guadalajara Centrobasket 2014 Tepic

Pan American Games

• Pan American Games 2011 Silver Medal

Centrobasket

• Centrobasket 2014 Gold Medal

References

• RealGM profile
• PBA Online! Profile
• Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League