Two-time NBA champ Stanislav Medvedenko helps police, fights looting in Kyiv / News - Basketnews.com

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The legendary Ukrainian basketball player Stanislav Medvedenko stayed in Ukraine. At present, he is helping to defend the capital from crimes.

Stanislav Medvedenko

Position:C, PFAge:42Height:208 cmWeight:115 kgBirth place:Kiev, UkraineProfileNewsStatistics

"Of course, there was an opportunity to go abroad but I don't think you need to go anywhere. At this time, you need to stay in Kyiv – support and do everything you can," Medvedenko said to Sport Arena.

"We have organized a self-defense headquarters in our area. Some people work with logistics, others take care of public order in the streets. I am patrolling the city, while my wife is working in a communication center.

I think this is very important because we have taken on the police role. Our task is to minimize looting. At the same time, we are looking for saboteurs, who we have the right to detain and deliver to the Ukrainian security service. As we take care of our city streets, life is very quiet. Drug addicts no longer know what to do," the 42-year-old spoke.

Ukrainian basketball legend also noted that he is in constant contact with FIBA and NBA.

"I am constantly in touch with FIBA and NBA. After the win in this war, we will launch a fundraising program to restore the sports infrastructure in Kyiv."

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Medvedenko started his professional path with Budivelnik Kyiv in 1997. He played in Ukraine and Lithuania until 2000, then he joined the Los Angeles Lakers.

Medvedenko spent six years in California and two times became the NBA champion (2001, 2002).

After a stint in Los Angeles, he shifted to the Atlanta Hawks (2006-07).

The power forward holds NBA career averages of 5.3 points and 2.8 rebounds over 263 games.

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