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Thabo Sefolosha

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Quick Facts
Born (1984-05-02) May 2, 1984 (age 38)
Vevey, Switzerland
Nationality Swiss
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career 2001–2020
Position Shooting guard / Small forward
Number 2, 25, 22, 18
Career history
2001–2002 Tege Riviera
2002–2005 Élan Chalon
2005–2006 Angelico Biella
2006–2009 Chicago Bulls
2009–2014 Oklahoma City Thunder
2011 → Fenerbahçe Ülker
2014–2017 Atlanta Hawks
2017–2019 Utah Jazz
2019–2020 Houston Rockets
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010)
  • French League All-Star (2005)
Career NBA statistics
Points 4,994 (5.7 ppg)
Rebounds 3,252 (3.7 rpg)
Steals 935 (1.1 spg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Thabo Sefolosha (Basketball player) Age, Biography and Wiki

Thabo Sefolosha is a famous Basketball player (born in 2 May 1984) in . Discover Thabo Sefolosha’s birthday, age, height, weight, net worth, wiki facts 2022-23.

Occupation Basketball player
Age 38 years old
Born 2 May 1984
Nationality

Thabo Patrick Sefolosha (/ˈtɑːboʊ ˌsɛfəˈloʊʃə/; born May 2, 1984) is a Swiss former professional basketball player. He has also played in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, and Utah Jazz, in the Turkish Basketball League for the Fenerbahçe, in France for Élan Chalon, in Italy for Angelico Biella, and in Switzerland for Vevey Riviera Basket. In 2006, he became the first player from Switzerland to play in the NBA, and in 2013, he was labelled the best Swiss basketball player of all-time by Swiss newspaper Freiburger Nachrichten.

Thabo Sefolosha Net Worth

According to our analysis, Google, Wikipedia, Youtube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, Thabo Sefolosha net worth is approximately $20 million.

Thabo Sefolosha Height, Weight & Measurements

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Thabo Sefolosha and Basketball player FAQ

Is Thabo Sefolosha still playing?

The 1.98-meter swingman announced his retirement from professional basketball on March 31, 2021. Before that, on September 23, 2019, Sefolosha signed his last deal (one-year) with the Houston Rockets. Thabo Sefolosha holds NBA career averages of 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists over 869 duels.

Are there any South African NBA players?

Our list of African NBA players includes a group of famous names including Dikembe Mutombo, Serge Ibaka, Luc Mbah a Moute, and yes, even Steve Nash (born in South Africa). Some of these players are the best blockers in the NBA, while others are part of a select list of impact players off the bench.

What is the meaning of Thabo?

Joy

Thabo (Τhα’βω) is a male and female African given name. It is short for “Lethabo” meaning “Happiness” or “Joy”. It is a common name for South African men and women. It is most used in seSotho, Setswana and Sepedi [or Northern Sotho] and by some of the Nguni [Zulu, Xhosa, Swati and Ndebele] people.

Who is the best African basketball player?

1) Hakeem Olajuwon– Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is the greatest African player to play NBA. Hakeem was born on January 21, 1963 in Lagos, Nigeria. He was the 1st Over-all pick by Houston Rockets in 1984 Draft. Hakeem played as centre for the Rockets and even helped them win the NBA championship twice in 1994 and 1995.

How many Africans are in NBA?

Share of NBA players 2010-2021, by ethnicity



In 2021, 73.2 percent of NBA players were African American.

Who is the best South African basketball player?

1. Steve Nash (1974 – )

Does Thabo Mbeki have a child?

Monwabisi Kwanda Mpahlwa is the son of former South African President Thabo Mbeki and Olive Mpahlwa.

Where did Thabo Mbeki grow up?

1942–60: Eastern Cape



Mbeki was born on 18 June 1942 in Mbewuleni, a small village in the former homeland of Transkei, now part of the Eastern Cape. The second of four siblings, he had one sister, Linda (born 1941, died 2003), and two brothers, Moeletsi (born 1945) and Jama (born 1948, died 1982).

What is joy in Sepedi?

Lethabo (joy, Sesotho/Sepedi/Setswana)

How much do South African basketball players earn?

An entry level basketball assembler (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R135,928. On the other end, a senior level basketball assembler (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R210,464.

Does SA have a basketball team?

South Africa national basketball team is the basketball team that represents South Africa in international competitions. The governing body of the team is Basketball South Africa.

Is there a basketball league in South Africa?

The Basketball National League (BNL) is the pre-eminent male and female semi-professional basketball league in South Africa. Since it’s inception in 1993 the league has been exclusively played by male club teams, in 2021 the women’s division officially launched.

Is there basketball in South Africa?

Basketball is an increasingly popular sport in South Africa, especially amongst the youth. The national federation Basketball South Africa was founded in 1992 and is one of the youngest members of the global basketball governing body FIBA. The national team competes at the FIBA Africa Championship.

What is the average salary in the basketball Africa league?

They are also the teams that pay the best for basketball players. The average salary that a basketball player can receive at ACB is from $250k to $500k per season. The highest-paid European basketball players are Walter Tavares and Sergio Llull. Each pocketed more than $2 million per season.

How can I join FIBA basketball?

Players need to meet the basic requirement of citizenship and appropriate age for youth competitions. National Federations must register the athletes directly on a digital platform called the 3×3 Backend. For more information about National Team eligibility, contact the 3×3 department of your National Federation.