Fab Melo Biography

Fabrico “Fab” Paulino de Melo is a former Brazilian professional basketball player. Melo spent his two college years at Syracuse University where he played two seasons on their basketball team. In his sophomore season, Melo was named Big East Defensive Player of the year. Melo declared himself eligible for the 2012 NBA Draft, where the Boston Celtics selected him as the 22nd pick. In July 2012, the Celtics added Melo to the 2012 Orlando Pro Summer League and the 2012 NBA Summer League. At the end of 2012, Melo bounced from the Celtics to the Maine Red Claws a couple of times. Melo made his NBA debut with the Celtics on February 1, 2013. Following the 2012-13 season, Melo was traded to the Memphis Grizzles and then waived. On September 10, the Dallas Mavericks signed him and then he was once again waived. On January 22, 2014, Melo was acquired by the Maine Red Claws and then traded to the Texas Legends that same day. Melo went on to play in Brazil for several seasons. 

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