Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Paulão Prestes:

  • Full Name: Paulo Sérgio Prestes
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Age: Born February 15, 1988
  • Hometown: Monte Aprazível, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 265 lb (120 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: Typically wore #15 during his career
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Not applicable (developed in Brazil)
  • College: Did not attend college (developed through Brazilian basketball system)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected 45th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves (did not play in the NBA)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Brazil:
      • Franca Basquetebol Clube
      • Bauru Basket
      • Brasília Basketball
    • Spain:
      • CB Granada
      • CB Murcia
      • CB Estudiantes
    • Other: Played in leagues in Puerto Rico and Argentina
  • Championship Rings: None (did not play in the NBA)
  • Kids: Not publicly documented
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Paulão Prestes’ player archetype was that of a bruising interior big: a traditional center built to battle on the block, control the glass, and finish through contact rather than stretch the floor or play in space. Defensively, he projected best as a paint body who used size, strength, and length to hold position, absorb contact, and rebound, even if he was not an especially quick or explosive rim-running shot blocker. Offensively, his role was rooted in low-post touches, second-chance scoring, screen-setting, and simple interior finishes, with soft hands and functional post skill standing out more than face-up creation. Physically, Prestes brought a massive frame, long arms, and genuine power around the basket, and his overall play style was rugged and old-school: physical, competitive, effective near the rim, and most comfortable doing the hard work inside. (NBADraft)

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Paulo Prestes – NBADraft.net
FIBA Basketball — BRA – Paulo Prestes gets a late call
FIBA Basketball — Paulo Prestes – Brazil – Player profile – South American Championship 2006