Mikhail Lobochevski

Mikhail Lobochevski
(Musk Deer, F)
ID# 421

Illustrated by Christaphorac
No. 42 – Retired
Position	Forward
Species	Musk Deer ( Cervidae )
Gender	Male
Nickname(s)
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Personal information
Born	Saint Petersburg, RUS
Nationality	Russian
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Shoots	Right
Career information
FBA draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Dakota Bikers
Pro playing career	2008–2017
Career history
2008-Nov 2009	Dakota Bikers
Nov 2009-2011	Spokane Rapids
2011-2012	Baltimore Spirits
2012-2016	Winnipeg Voyageurs
2016-2017	Tallahassee Typhoons
Career highlights and awards
FBA Champion (2017)
Contract information
Contract year	2013
Player Contacts
(IC) Agent	JTigerclaw
(OOC) Creator	Unknown
(OOC) Actor	Unknown
(OOC) Usage	Ask me before any use

Mikhail Lobochevski is a 6'9 musk deer forward in the FBA. He was drafted 17th overall in 2008 by the Dakota Bikers.

Lobochevski, a Russian-born player who moved to the States with his parents at the age of 5 and starred at Seton Hall University in New Jersey in 2007, is most well known throughout the league as the guy who got caught having sexual relations with Stephanie Beck, a deer guard who at the time played with Lobochevski on the Bikers, in the team's (ladies) locker room after a 2009 offseason practice by Bikers reserve guard Aina La'ia.

In November 2009, soon after the locker room discovery (and citing additional clues to further promiscuity and actions seen as detrimental to the team), Lobochevski was traded to the Spokane Rapids, a move explained as an attempt by the Bikers organization to cease the distractions in the locker room and keep their players focused on the game. The plan backfired, however, as angry fans and players viewed the move as a forceful breakup of two furs who had fallen in love. Adding insult to injury, their player Stephanie Beck battled emotional problems throughout the 2009-2010 season and was deactivated for personal reasons, then suspended for flying to Spokane in April 2010 (while on personal team leave) to be with Lobochevski against the wishes of the Bikers organization. The suspension was met with outrage by the FBPA (Furry Basketball Players Association), who threatened to file a grievance against the Bikers for their attempt to micromanage the personal lives of their players. The outcome of the case was never disclosed, though the Bikers did seem to back off of further off-court stipulations after the season.

Lobochevski, for his part, received no additional punishment aside from a first half benching in a game for being tardy to practice (due to staying out too long with Beck). A few sources revealed the buck was having a very difficult time keeping his emotions together on the basketball court while the two were forced apart. Lobochevski and Beck did meet again that year when the Bikers played his Rapids on April 25, 2010, with Beck attending the game as a willing spectator during her 2 game suspension from team activities. With his sweetheart in the front row, a rejuvenated Lobo put in a near-career high performance (31 points, 11 rebounds). The Bikers still won 103-90, but the lovestruck couple scored a win before the game during customary team handshakes, sharing a tender kiss on the jumbotron and melting the hearts of many fans and players alike.

Beck and the Bikers went on to win the championship that year [2010]. Following the championship celebration Lobo proposed to Beck at her Sturgis, SD apartment. The two deer were married the next offseason, in an early October 2011 ceremony in the beautiful and secluded Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in the Washington state wilderness.

Though Beck and Lobochevski continue to play for different teams and own individual residences in their area of employment, the two share an offseason home in a well-to-do suburban Spokane neighborhood, which they occupy together when they are not at obligated team activities.

Stories

FBA News Report - April 24, 2010 Written by FBA © FBA

NEWS: Stephanie Beck (Deer, PG, DAK) has been fined $20,000 and suspended 2 games for disregarding the Bikers organization's order to not meet up with Spokane Rapids forward Mikhail Lobochevski (Musk Deer) during the regular season. During Beck's "personal time off" from the team, she reportedly boarded a plane to Spokane to see her estranged beau before his game against the Spectrums, April 9th. Lobo was apparently 15 minutes late to practice and darted past confused teammates on his way to take an immediate shower before participating in practice, an action found to be quite odd by the coaches and teammates alike. Teammate Dan Bailey (Irish Setter, PG) was quoted as saying Lobochevski "kinda smelled weird, and I don't think it was sweat. He smelled like a different person." Lobo was benched for the first half of that night's game against the Spectrums as punishment for his tardiness, but the team never discussed the event with reporters. Santa Ana won the game by 3 points. The couple were supposedly spotted together at an Olive Garden in Spokane the following night, though both appeared to be trying to keep a low profile. A picture was sent via iPhone to Rapids personnel, who informed the Bikers about their player. Beck was ordered back to Sturgis, South Dakota, and informed of the penalty and possible penalties of further infringements. The Spokane Rapids have placed no such penalty or restrictions on Lobochevski, and he continues to start for the squad. Calls made to Beck and Lobo have not been returned, though those in contact with the two say both are "very distraught" over the situation. The FBPA (Furry Basketball Player's Association) is reported to be filing a grievance against the Dakota Biker's organization demanding the punishments be revoked for Beck, and that her personal life be treated as separate from her professional life. Dakota management has not commented on the report. "It's really sad what they're doing to her. I wish they would just leave her alone," one of Beck's closest friends on the team, Aina La'ia (Lemur, PG), stated last week. "She's a pro, and all pros are capable of handling their personal lives and professional lives at the same time. We all do it. We don't need anyone to babysit us and tell us who we can or can't see, or who we choose to be with. I really feel bad for her that she has to deal with this." Continued La'ia, "I have seen how she loves that deer, and it's a beautiful thing... I may have seen more than I really wanted to of their love [referring to discovering them in the lady's showers at Biker's practice in the offseason] but I do know just how deep it goes... well.... emotionally I mean. You know what I mean," she finished, as she appeared to stare off into space for a few seconds.

The Aftermath (excerpt) Written by Chrys Bourgeois © Chrys Bourgeois

[The day after the Dakota Bikers won the 2010 FBA Championship, reporter Chrys Bourgeois detailed the activities each Bikers player engaged in following their victory. The excerpt below reports on Stephanie Beck and Aina La'ia, featuring Mikhail Lobochevski of the Rapids.] Aina La'ia and Stephanie Beck were seen hanging out at their favorite salon together, chatting it up with the hairdressers and enjoying the little bit of attention they were getting from a few fans in the area. They were there for about 30 minutes before Beck got a text message from her beau, Mikhail Lobochevski of the Spokane Rapids. A couple minutes later, Beck dropped some money on the counter, excused herself, and rushed out of the salon. Lobo was awaiting her at her apartment in Sturgis (hey, she's only been there 9 months, you expected something bigger?) When they both got inside, Stephanie asked Mikhail what was wrong, what was so urgent, is everything alright? The buck stammered a bit and said, "This... isn't easy for me to say my deer," to which Stephanie's face sunk. "Are.... you're not.... breaking up with me are you?!" the deer squealed hysterically. "No no, of course not," he reassured, inciting a look of relief and confusion from Beck. "It's just.... well... it's not easy for me to say this, just... you know, in general," he muttered awkwardly, "I mean, you now have a ring, and I don't..... and.... " "Awww sweetheart, you will have one one day," Stephanie soothed. "Spokane is a good club. And I'm sure they want to keep you and..." "Well, no it's not that," Lobo interjected. "I just... I'd like one sooner than that. But more importantly, even though you have one already, one of great value...." " I'd like to give you one more." At that point, the buck dropped to one knee and pulled out a small black box, opening it to reveal a ruby encrusted engagement ring. Stephanie gasped as her eyes began to well up with tears. "Would you do me the honor of being my most valuable prize? My wife? Stephanie, my deer... will you marry me?" The doe could do nothing more to reply than nod emphatically as emotions overtook her and she melted into the buck's arms, both of them crying tears of joy. Aina La'ia was naturally the first to hear about the engagement via a text message from Beck. When asked about it by a Dakota reporter, she smiled, shrugged non-chalantly and said "Well, I did see what they were doing in the locker room that one time, so I saw it coming..." *giggles among the group of reporters* "NOT LIKE THAT! Ew! Oh my God you guys are sick!" The official announcement of the engagement, as well as the victory parade through Sturgis, is scheduled for Monday, 8/16. Dakota management has not commented on the engagement, nor have they mentioned how it affects any plans with Beck moving forward. I just hope that despite their actions in the past regarding those two love-struck deer, that they are happy for them. Because dammit, everyone else is.

Artwork

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