Personal information | |
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Born | Le Robert, Martinique | 13 January 1983
Nationality | French |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 249 lb (113 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | INSEP, Emlyon Business School |
College | Gonzaga (2001–2005) |
NBA draft | 2005: 2nd round, 37th overall pick |
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
Playing career | 2005–2014 |
Position | Center |
Number | 21, 14, 32 |
Career history | |
2005–2006 | Yakima Sun Kings |
2006–2008 | Los Angeles Lakers |
2008–2010 | Golden State Warriors |
2010–2011 | New York Knicks |
2011 | ASVEL |
2011–2012 | Washington Wizards |
2012 | Miami Heat |
2012–2013 | Los Angeles Clippers |
2013–2014 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Medals |
Ronny Turiaf (/ˈroʊni ˈtɜːriɑːf/ ROH-nee TUR-ee-ahf,[citation needed] French: [ʁɔni tyʁijaf]; born 13 January 1983) is a French former professional basketball player who played 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Turiaf grew up in France and played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the United States, where he led the West Coast Conference (WCC) in scoring in his senior year. After graduating from Gonzaga, he entered the 2005 NBA draft and was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers. He later played for the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Turiaf won an NBA championship with Miami in 2012. He was also a member of the French national team.[1] He was inducted into the French Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.[2]