Szymon Szewczyk

Szymon Szewczyk (born December 21, 1982) is a Polish former professional basketball player who last played for Anwil Włocławek of the PLK. of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). Standing at 6'9, he plays both the power forward and center positions.

Career After playing two successful seasons in his native Poland, Szewczyk was evaluated by several top teams in Europe before signing with Braunschweig of Germany's top division (Bundesliga I) for the 2002–03 season. Many considered him at the time as the best prospect from Poland in his age group.

National team He has been a member of the Polish Junior National Team, the Polish Under-20 National Team and the Polish “B” National Team. He currently is a member of the Polish National Team.

Highlights 1999–2000: SKK Szczecin - In his first full season with Szczecin, Szewczyk averaged 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds. 2000–2001: SKK Szczecin - Szewczyk improved his numbers across the board in his second season with Szczecin. Averaged 14.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and showed a three-point touch with 14 three-pointers (48.3%). 2001–2002: Polpharma Starogard Gdański 2002–2003: TXU Energie Braunschweig - Szewczyk delivered a very solid performance in his first season in Germany. Averaged 12.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.07 blocked shots (4th in league). Erupted for 27 points (8-for-12 shooting from two-point range) and added seven rebounds vs. Trier. Posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds vs. Cologne. Scored 14 points and added five rebounds, four steals and three blocked shots in a win over X-Rays Würzburg. 2003–2005: Alba Berlin 2005–2006: Olimpija Ljubljana 2006–2007: Scafati Basket 2007–2009: Lokomotiv Rostov 2009–2011: Air Avellino 2011–2013: Reyer Venezia Mestre 2014: Pallacanestro Virtus Roma 2014–2015: AZS Koszalin 2015–2016: Basket Zielona Góra 2016–2017: BM Slam Ostrów Wielkopolski - Signed on September 23, 2016. 2017–2020: KK Włocławek 2020–2021: GTK Gliwice 2021–2022: KK Włocławek

NBA On June 26, 2003, Szewczyk was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 35th pick of the 2003 NBA draft. On 2009, he joined the Bucks for the Las Vegas Summer League.

On July 11, 2013, the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Szewczyk's rights in a three team deal with Milwaukee and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Personal life Born in Szczecin, Szewczyk grew up with PKK Szczecin's youth teams. His father Miroslaw Szewczyk was a professional basketball player for more than 20 years in Szczecin.