Vitaly Potapenko is a professional basketball player.
Early Life
Vitaly Nikolaevich Potapenko was born in Kiev, Ukraine, on March 21, 1975. He attended high school at Kozchagin. He continued his education at Wright State University. In 1996, Potapenko was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 12th pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Vitaly Potapenko
Pro Career
In his first season with the Cavs, Potapenko appeared in 4 games for the team. As of 2008, Potapenko has career averages of 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 8.9 minutes per game. He has only played in a total of 13 games throughout his career in the NBA.NBA.com: Vitaly Potapenko
Vitaly Potapenko Timeline
- March 21, 1975: Born
- 1996: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers
- 1999: Traded to Boston Celtics
- 2002: Traded to Seattle SuperSonics
- 2006: Traded to Sacramento Kings
Vitaly Potapenko Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Sacramento Kings
- Basketball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 280lbs
- Rookie Year: 1996-97