Karim Malpica Torres (born August 24, 1978 in
Mexico City
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) is a Puerto Rican professional
basketball
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player. He is a 6'2"
guard
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Professional occupations
* Bodyguard, who protects an individual from personal assault
* Crossing guard, who stops traffic so pedestrians can cross the street
* Lifeguard, who rescues people from drowning
* Prison ...
who plays for
Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera in the
Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional in Mexico. He is also a member of the
Mexico national basketball team.
Career
Malpica has played professionally in Puerto Rico and Mexico. On July 23, 2009, Malpica signed with traditional Mexican League powerhouse
Soles de Mexicali.
Malpica is a member of the
Mexico national basketball team. He competed for the team at the
2006
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and
2008 Centrobasket
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tournaments.
Profile
at FIBA.com He made his debut at the FIBA Americas Tournament for the team in 2009
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.
References
External links
RealGM profile
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1978 births
Living people
Basketball players from Mexico City
Guards (basketball)
Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera players
Leones de Ponce basketball players
Mets de Guaynabo basketball players
Mexican men's basketball players
Ostioneros de Guaymas (basketball) players
Panteras de Aguascalientes players
Soles de Mexicali players