 In 1953, he set a team record for most points scored in a game—a mark that was eclipsed a few years later by Chet Forte.The Fort Wayne Pistons drafted him third in the 1953 NBA Draft and played in 32 games before the league banned him for wagering on Pistons games.Molinas was selected for the 1954 NBA All-Star Game but was suspended at the time of the game and was replaced by teammate Andy Phillip.