 Olowokandi with the Boston Celtics in 2006 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 April 1975 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Pacific (1995–1998) |
| NBA draft | 1998: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Playing career | 1998–2007 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 34, 41 |
| Career history | |
| 1999 | Kinder Bologna |
| 1999–2003 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2003–2006 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2006–2007 | Boston Celtics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,135 (8.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,414 (6.8 rpg) |
| Blocks | 697 (1.4 bpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Michael Olowokandi (born 3 April 1975) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in London, he played collegiately for the Pacific Tigers in Stockton, California. Nicknamed "The Kandi Man," Olowokandi was selected as the first overall pick of the 1998 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He played professionally until 2007, when he was forced to retire due to severe hernia and knee injuries.