Sergei Lishouk
Encyclopedia
Sergei Lishchuk is an Ukrainian
professional basketball player.
in the 2004 NBA Draft
. On February 21, 2008, his NBA draft
rights were traded to the Houston Rockets
in exchange for the draft rights to Malick Badiane
. On December 15, 2010 Lishouk's draft rights were traded to Los Angeles Lakers
in a three way trade with the New Jersey Nets
.
. With his national team he played at the 2001 FIBA European Championship
and at the 2005 FIBA European championship
.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
professional basketball player.
Pro career
Lishouk was selected by the NBA's Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
in the 2004 NBA Draft
2004 NBA Draft
The 2004 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2004 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York and was broadcast live on ESPN at 7:00 pm . In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible...
. On February 21, 2008, his NBA draft
NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted...
rights were traded to the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
in exchange for the draft rights to Malick Badiane
Malick Badiane
Malick Badiane is a Senegalese professional basketball player. He plays mainly as a center, but he can also play at the power forward position. He is 6 ft 11 in in height.-Early years:...
. On December 15, 2010 Lishouk's draft rights were traded to Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in a three way trade with the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
.
Ukrainian national team
Lishouk is a member of the Ukrainian national basketball teamUkraine national basketball team
The Ukrainian national basketball team is the national basketball team of Ukraine. The team participates at FIBA Europe competitions. It's been less successful then other teams that resulted from the division of Soviet Union. Their best result to date was the 13th place at EuroBasket, in 1997...
. With his national team he played at the 2001 FIBA European Championship
EuroBasket 2001
The EuroBasket 2001 was the 32nd EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Turkey, began on 31 August 2001 and concluded with the final on 9 September 2001. Yugoslavia won the gold medal,...
and at the 2005 FIBA European championship
Eurobasket 2005
The EuroBasket 2005 was held in Serbia and Montenegro between 16 September and 25 September 2005. Greece won the gold medal by defeating Germany, while France won the bronze medal over Spain...
.