Luciano Parodi

Luciano Parodi González (born February 16, 1994) is a Uruguayan professional basketball player for Franca of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). A three-time Uruguayan League champion with Hebraica Macabi. Parodi was named Uruguayan League MVP and Finals MVP in 2016.

Luciano Parodi
Franca
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBB
Personal information
Born (1994-02-16) February 16, 1994
Paysandú, Uruguay
NationalityUruguayan
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2016 / Undrafted
Playing career2009–present
Career history
2009Paysandú
2009–2017Hebraica Macabi
2017–2018Bahía Blanca
2018Dinamo Sassari
2018–2019Corinthians
2019–presentFranca
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Uruguayan League champion (2012, 2016, 2017)
  • Uruguayan League MVP (2016)
  • Uruguayan League Finals MVP (2016)

Early life

Parodi was born in Paysandú, Uruguay. He played for Paysandú and Hebraica Macabi youth teams.

Professional career

Hebraica Macabi (2009–2017)

After starting his career in 2009 with Paysandú, Parodi moved to Hebraica Macabi, later that same year. Parodi helped Hebraica to win the 2016 Uruguayan League championship, and he was named the Uruguayan League MVP.[1] In his next season, Parodi averaged 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game and helped Hebraica to win the title two years in a row.

Bahía Blanca (2017–2018)

On June 14, 2017, Parodi signed a one-year deal with the Argentine League team Bahía Blanca.[2] On January 31, 2018, Parodi recorded a career-high 27 points, shooting 8-of-15 from the field, along with four rebounds and six assists in a 93–90 win over Boca Juniors.[3]

Be'er Sheva / Sassari (2018)

On July 14, 2018, Parodi signed with the Israeli League team Hapoel Be'er Sheva for the 2018–19 season.[4] However, on September 16, 2018, Parodi parted ways with Be'er Sheva before appearing in a game for them.[5] On September 27, 2018, Parodi signed a one-year deal with the Italian League team Dinamo Sassari.[6] On November 26, 2018, Parodi parted ways with Sassari after appearing in six games.[7]

Corinthians (2018–2019)

On December 3, 2018, Parodi signed with Corinthians Paulista of the NBB.[8]

Franca (2019-present)

On June 28, 2019 Parodi signed with Franca for the 2019–20 NBB season.[9]

National team career

Parodi is a member of Uruguayan national basketball team, he participated in the 2013, 2015 and 2017 FIBA AmeriCup tournaments, as well as the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification games.

References
  1. "Repasamos el camino que llevó a Hebraica Macabi a coronarse campeón de la Liga Uruguaya". futbol.com.uy (in Spanish). May 4, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  2. "Refuerzos de Bahía". webasketball.com.ar (in Spanish). June 14, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  3. "Weber Bahia Estudiantes 93 at Boca Juniors 90 - Box Score". RealGM.com. January 31, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  4. מאורוגוואי לנגב: פארודי חתם בבאר שבע. basket.co.il (in Hebrew). July 15, 2018.
  5. "מצאתי כאן משהו שונה". hb7.co.il (in Hebrew). September 16, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  6. "Luciano Parodi signs with Dinamo Sassari". Sportando.basketball. September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  7. "Luciano Parodi, Dinamo Sassari part ways". Sportando.basketball. November 26, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  8. "Parodi y otro cambio de club". ovaciondigital.com.uy (in Spanish). December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
  9. "Dono de ótimas atuações pelo Corinthians na última temporada, armador uruguaio Luciano Parodi, ex-Corinthians, é a primeira contratação do time paulista". lnb.com.br (in Portuguese). 28 June 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
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