Shilton dos Santos
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PositionPower forward
LeagueNBB
BornAugust 10, 1982
Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Shilton on an April, 2010 Playoff game | |
| No. 6 – Minas | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | NBB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 10, 1982 Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 231 lb (105 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2012 | Joinville/JBA |
| 2012–2014 | Flamengo |
| 2014–2016 | Minas |
| 2016–2018 | Bauru |
| 2018–2019 | Corinthians |
| 2019–present | Minas |
Shilton Alessanco dos Santos is a Brazilian professional basketball player, who currently plays for Flamengo. He is a small but very strong center, very skilled at getting rebounds, both offensive and defensive. Shilton is also known for his powerful post moves, most of the time successfully drawing a foul. Although not a good free throw shooter (a little below 50% for the 09-10 season), Shilton scores some crucial points at the foul line on the very competitive games in NBB, Brazilian premier league.
As of early 2010, Shilton has played for the following teams:
- Círculo Militar - SP
- Monte Líbano - SP
- Pinheiros - SP
- Londrina - PR
- Campos - RJ
- Araldite/Univille Joinville - SC