Serge Jonás Ibaka Ngobila[1] (/ˈsɜːrdʒ iːˈbækə/;[2] born 18 September 1989)[3][4] is a professional basketball player for Real Madrid of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 24th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft. Ibaka is a three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection and has twice led the league in blocks. Although born in the Republic of the Congo, he is also a Spanish citizen and has played for the Spain national team. In 2019, Ibaka won an NBA championship as a key member of the Toronto Raptors.
Early life
editIbaka was born in Brazzaville, People's Republic of the Congo (modern-day Republic of the Congo) on 18 September 1989 and is the third youngest of 18 children.[5][6] His father played basketball in the Republic of the Congo and with the Congolese national team, and his mother played for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ibaka started playing basketball at a very young age with his first club, Avenir du Rail, using the sport as an escape from his mother's untimely death and his father's imprisonment during the Second Congo War.[7] His father organized for the family to flee the country prior to the war, but ended up as a political prisoner upon their return.[6]
Professional career
editInter Club (2006)
editAfter playing for the Avenir du Rail senior team, Ibaka later joined rival club Inter Club junior team. Ibaka preferred the club because of its better structure, as it provided sneakers and meals.[8] With Inter's senior team, Ibaka played in the 2006 FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup, the highest competition in Africa. There, he led the competition in rebounds and was named to the competition's All-Star Five.[9]
L'Hospitalet (2007–2008)
editIn March 2007, Ibaka moved to France at the age of 17 and joined a second-division basketball team before moving to Spain, where he taught himself Spanish.[10][6] In Spain, Ibaka soon began playing with a second-division basketball club CB L'Hospitalet. He averaged 10.8 points and 8.2 rebounds and shot 55%.[11]
In 2008, Ibaka entered several international showcases, picking up an MVP award at the Reebok Eurocamp[6] and the attention of NBA scouts. An NBA scout at one of the camps said that "athletically he's off the charts—there's no telling how good he can be".[11]
Manresa (2008–2009)
editIbaka was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 24th pick in the 2008 NBA draft. He became the first player from the Republic of Congo to be selected in the draft, although the Oklahoma City Thunder (the re-branded SuperSonics that relocated to Oklahoma City immediately after the draft) agreed to keep Ibaka in Europe. He then signed a three-year contract with Ricoh Manresa from the ACB League in Spain, keeping the option to leave for the NBA after each season. In the ACB, Ibaka averaged 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 16 minutes per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2011)
editIn July 2009, the Thunder paid the buyout for Ibaka's deal with Manresa and signed him to a two-year contract with two more optional seasons.
Although coming to the NBA as a raw talent, Ibaka had managed to become a starter in the Thunder rotation. He was often used for his energy in the paint, whether on defense or rebounding. In his first NBA season, Ibaka played 18.1 minutes per game in 73 games, averaging 6.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. His blocks average led all rookies in the 2009–10 season, and he ranked number 20 overall. In the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, Ibaka played in six games, averaging 25.5 minutes, 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. His seven blocks during Game 2 in Los Angeles were a record, and Ibaka became the youngest player to have seven blocks in playoff game.
On 19 February 2011, Ibaka participated in the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.[12] He began the contest with a free-throw line dunk. In the second round, Ibaka grabbed a stuffed animal from the rim with his mouth and dunked in one motion. However, Ibaka lost out to Blake Griffin in the competition.[13]
Real Madrid (2011)
editDuring the 2011 NBA lockout, Ibaka signed a two-month contract with Real Madrid in Spain alongside Spain national basketball team teammate and friend Rudy Fernández with an option to return to the NBA at the end of the lockout.[14][15] Over 6 games in the EuroLeague, he averaged 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2 blocks in 15 minutes per game.[16]
Return to Oklahoma City (2011–2016)
editAfter the lockout, Ibaka returned to the NBA from Spain. On 19 February 2012, he recorded his first career triple-double against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 14 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and getting a career-high 11 blocks.[17] Ibaka played all 66 games in the shortened season as a starter, averaging the most blocks in the league, 3.6 per game. In voting for the Defensive Player of the Year, he finished second behind Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks.[18] In Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Ibaka went 11–11 from the field. Oklahoma City went on to win the series in six games and advance to the 2012 NBA Finals. In the Finals, Ibaka averaged 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds, but the Thunder fell to the Miami Heat in five games.
In August 2012, Ibaka signed a four-year deal worth $48 million with the Thunder.[19]
During the 2012–13 NBA season, Ibaka upped his scoring average from 9.1 to 13.2. Ibaka also averaged 7.7 rebounds, and a league-leading 3.0 blocks. For his defensive efforts, Ibaka finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting, behind LeBron James and the winner, Marc Gasol. In the playoffs, the Thunder beat the Houston Rockets in six games but fell to the Memphis Grizzlies in five games. Ibaka averaged 12.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks in the postseason but shot only 43.7% from the field, a near 14% drop off from his regular season field goal percentage of 57.3%.
In 2013–14, Ibaka averaged career highs of 15.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, and led the league in total blocks (219) for the fourth straight season. In a series-clinching win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the conference semifinals, Ibaka suffered a left calf injury that was expected to sideline him for the remainder of the 2014 playoffs.[20] However, Ibaka returned in Game 3 against San Antonio Spurs in the Conference Finals. The Thunder eventually fell to the Spurs in six games as Ibaka averaged 12.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks throughout the playoffs. Ibaka was also named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the third consecutive year.
On 19 February 2015, Ibaka recorded 21 points and a career-high 22 rebounds in the 104–89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.[21] On 17 March, he was ruled out for four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to address right knee soreness.[22]
On 4 January 2016, Ibaka scored a season-high 25 points in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.[23]
Orlando Magic (2016–2017)
editOn 23 June 2016, Ibaka was traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Victor Oladipo, Ersan İlyasova, and the draft rights to Domantas Sabonis, the 11th pick of the 2016 NBA draft.[24] He made his debut for the Magic in their season opener on 26 October, recording 14 points and seven rebounds in a 108–96 loss to the Miami Heat.[25] On 13 November, Ibaka scored a career-high 31 points and hit a game-winning baseline jumper to lead the Magic to a 119–117 victory over his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.[26]
Toronto Raptors (2017–2020)
editOn 14 February 2017, Ibaka was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Terrence Ross and a future first-round draft pick (later used to draft Anžejs Pasečņiks).[27][28] He made his Raptors debut 10 days later, scoring 15 points in a 107–97 victory over the Boston Celtics.[29] On 21 March, against the Chicago Bulls, Ibaka was ejected after an altercation with Bulls' center Robin Lopez. The next day, Ibaka received a one-game suspension.[30]
On 7 July 2017, Ibaka re-signed with the Raptors to a reported three-year, $65 million contract.[31][32] On 10 January 2018, he was suspended for one game without pay for an altercation with James Johnson during a game against the Miami Heat a day earlier.[33]
On 4 November 2018, Ibaka made his first 14 shots on the way to a career-high 34 points in a 121–107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. He finished the game 15 of 17 from the field and became the first player to start a game 14 of 14 from the field since Shaquille O'Neal did it in February 2006.[34] On 3 February 2019, Ibaka had 16 points and 12 rebounds in a 121–103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, marking a career-best sixth straight double-double, Toronto's longest streak since Chris Bosh had eight in November 2009.[35] On 12 March, Ibaka was suspended for three games without pay due to an altercation with Marquese Chriss during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.[36]
In June 2019, Ibaka helped the Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors in six games during the NBA Finals to win his first NBA championship.[37]
On 5 February 2020, Ibaka hit a game winning three pointer to lead the Raptors to a 119–118 win over the Indiana Pacers, extending the Raptors' win streak to 12, a franchise record.[38]
Los Angeles Clippers (2020–2022)
editOn 25 November 2020, Ibaka signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.[39] He was reunited with former Raptors teammate Kawhi Leonard, both of whom were part of the 2018-19 championship squad. In his first game with the Clippers, Ibaka had 15 points and six rebounds in a 116–109 victory over the Lakers. On 24 February 2021, Ibaka recorded 21 points, nine rebounds, and six assists during a 128–111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.[40]
Milwaukee Bucks (2022–2023)
editOn 10 February 2022, Ibaka was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a four-team trade that sent Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers.[41]
On 19 July 2022, the Bucks re-signed Ibaka to a one-year contract.[42] In January 2023, the Bucks mutually agreed with Ibaka to trade him.[43]
On 9 February 2023, Ibaka was traded to the Indiana Pacers alongside Jordan Nwora and George Hill in a four-team trade involving the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns.[44] He was waived by the Pacers two days later.[45]
Bayern Munich (2023–2024)
editOn 16 September 2023, Ibaka officially signed with Bayern Munich of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroLeague.[46] On July 15, 2024, Ibaka parted ways with the German club.
Return to Real Madrid (2024–present)
editOn July 26, 2024, Ibaka signed a one-year deal with Real Madrid.[47]
National team career
editAt youth level, Ibaka represented the Republic of the Congo.[48] At the 2006 FIBA Africa Under-18 Championship in Durban, he led all players in scoring and rebounds with an average of 18.6 points and 13.8 rebounds respectively.[49]
Years later, Ibaka expressed a desire to play for the Spain national basketball team. After living in the country for four years, he was granted Spanish citizenship on 15 July 2011.[50] His team won the gold medal in the Eurobasket 2011, beating France in the final by a score of 98–85. He won a silver medal with Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[51]
Personal life
editIbaka speaks four languages: Lingala, French, English, and Spanish.[52]
Ibaka is a chef, and on his YouTube series, “How Hungry Are You”, Ibaka, who refers to himself as Mafuzzy Chef, has served numerous delicacies to his teammates, including beef penis to Kawhi Leonard[53] and lamb brain to the Raptors bench players.[54]
Ibaka is known for his sophisticated fashion. In 2019, Ibaka was named to Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List.[55] He refers to his sartorial efforts as “Art”.[56]
Ibaka has a daughter who was born shortly after he left the Republic of the Congo when Ibaka was still a teenager.[57] She was raised by her mother and Ibaka's father, with neither Ibaka nor his daughter knowing of each other until she was three years old. They met for the first time when she was five years old.[58]
Ibaka's younger brother, Igor, is a former NCAA basketball player for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[59]
On 3 April 2017, Ibaka was announced as the newest member elected to the board of directors of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation, the charitable arm of the NBPA which provides strategic funding and support for players' community engagement initiatives worldwide.[60]
Ibaka is related to Romanian actor and TV host Cabral Ibacka.[61]
Career statistics
editGP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
Bold | Career high |
NBA
edit† | Denotes season in which Ibaka won the NBA |
* | Led the league |
Regular season
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009–10 | Oklahoma City | 73 | 0 | 18.1 | .543 | .500 | .630 | 5.4 | .1 | .3 | 1.3 | 6.3 |
2010–11 | Oklahoma City | 82 | 44 | 27.0 | .543 | .000 | .750 | 7.6 | .3 | .4 | 2.4 | 9.9 |
2011–12 | Oklahoma City | 66* | 66* | 27.2 | .535 | .333 | .661 | 7.5 | .4 | .5 | 3.7* | 9.1 |
2012–13 | Oklahoma City | 80 | 80 | 31.1 | .573 | .351 | .749 | 7.7 | .5 | .4 | 3.0* | 13.2 |
2013–14 | Oklahoma City | 81 | 81 | 32.9 | .536 | .389 | .784 | 8.8 | 1.0 | .5 | 2.7 | 15.1 |
2014–15 | Oklahoma City | 64 | 64 | 33.1 | .476 | .376 | .836 | 7.8 | .9 | .5 | 2.4 | 14.3 |
2015–16 | Oklahoma City | 78 | 78 | 32.1 | .479 | .326 | .752 | 6.8 | .8 | .5 | 1.9 | 12.6 |
2016–17 | Orlando | 56 | 56 | 30.5 | .488 | .388 | .846 | 6.8 | 1.1 | .6 | 1.6 | 14.8 |
Toronto | 23 | 23 | 31.0 | .459 | .398 | .882 | 6.8 | .7 | .3 | 1.4 | 15.1 | |
2017–18 | Toronto | 76 | 76 | 27.5 | .483 | .360 | .797 | 6.3 | .8 | .4 | 1.3 | 12.6 |
2018–19† | Toronto | 74 | 51 | 27.2 | .529 | .290 | .763 | 8.1 | 1.3 | .4 | 1.4 | 15.0 |
2019–20 | Toronto | 55 | 27 | 27.0 | .512 | .385 | .718 | 8.2 | 1.4 | .5 | .8 | 15.4 |
2020–21 | L.A. Clippers | 41 | 39 | 23.3 | .510 | .339 | .811 | 6.7 | 1.8 | .2 | 1.0 | 11.1 |
2021–22 | L.A. Clippers | 35 | 10 | 15.4 | .490 | .387 | .690 | 4.3 | 1.0 | .2 | .7 | 6.6 |
Milwaukee | 19 | 2 | 17.8 | .519 | .351 | .800 | 5.3 | .7 | .2 | .4 | 7.0 | |
2022–23 | Milwaukee | 16 | 2 | 11.6 | .481 | .333 | .615 | 2.8 | .3 | .1 | .4 | 4.1 |
Career | 919 | 697 | 27.3 | .513 | .359 | .757 | 7.1 | .8 | .4 | 1.9 | 12.0 |
Playoffs
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | Oklahoma City | 6 | 0 | 25.5 | .571 | - | .700 | 6.5 | .3 | .3 | 2.0 | 7.8 |
2011 | Oklahoma City | 17 | 17 | 28.8 | .462 | .000 | .825 | 7.3 | .2 | .2 | 3.1 | 9.8 |
2012 | Oklahoma City | 20 | 20 | 28.4 | .528 | .250 | .722 | 5.8 | .6 | .6 | 3.0 | 9.8 |
2013 | Oklahoma City | 11 | 11 | 33.3 | .437 | .444 | .792 | 8.4 | .7 | .0 | 3.0 | 12.8 |
2014 | Oklahoma City | 15 | 15 | 33.7 | .622 | .333 | .750 | 7.3 | .5 | .7 | 2.4 | 12.1 |
2016 | Oklahoma City | 18 | 18 | 33.4 | .521 | .449 | .750 | 6.3 | .6 | .8 | 1.3 | 12.0 |
2017 | Toronto | 10 | 10 | 30.7 | .462 | .316 | .846 | 6.5 | 1.4 | .4 | 1.7 | 14.3 |
2018 | Toronto | 10 | 9 | 26.0 | .417 | .375 | .818 | 5.9 | 1.1 | .1 | 1.3 | 8.7 |
2019† | Toronto | 24 | 0 | 20.8 | .477 | .237 | .762 | 6.0 | .9 | .5 | 1.0 | 9.4 |
2020 | Toronto | 11 | 0 | 22.8 | .573 | .511 | 1.000 | 7.7 | 1.2 | .2 | 1.3 | 14.8 |
2021 | L.A. Clippers | 2 | 0 | 9.0 | .500 | .000 | 1.000 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .5 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
2022 | Milwaukee | 6 | 0 | 3.7 | .250 | .000 | .500 | 1.7 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 1.5 |
Career | 152 | 102 | 27.1 | .499 | .382 | .789 | 6.3 | .7 | .4 | 1.9 | 10.6 |
EuroLeague
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011–12 | Real Madrid | 6 | 0 | 14.9 | .571 | .000 | .818 | 4.7 | .0 | .5 | 2.0 | 5.5 | 9.2 |
2023–24 | Bayern Munich | 28 | 26 | 24.7 | .598 | .480 | .667 | 6.8 | 1.2 | .5 | 1.2 | 12.6 | 15.8 |
Career | 34 | 26 | 23.0 | .596 | .480 | .695 | 6.4 | 1.0 | .5 | 1.4 | 11.4 | 14.6 |
Domestic leagues
editYear | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007-08 | L'Hospitalet | LEB Oro | 28 | 26.4 | .528 | .250 | .641 | 8.4 | .3 | .6 | 3.1 | 11.9 |
2008-09 | Manresa | ACB | 31 | 16.1 | .550 | .250 | .721 | 4.5 | .2 | .3 | .3 | 7.1 |
2011-12 | Real Madrid | ACB | 6 | 14.6 | .581 | .000 | 1.000 | 4.0 | — | .7 | 2.0 | 6.7 |
2021-22 | A. C. Clippers | G League | 4 | 27.5 | .431 | .316 | .700 | 9.3 | 2.5 | .3 | 1.3 | 15.5 |
2023-24 | Bayern Munich | BBL | 31 | 21.2 | .567 | .283 | .671 | 5.7 | 1.7 | .3 | 1.2 | 10.5 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ibaka, Serge [@sergeibaka9] (29 March 2011). "no! Serge Jonas Ibaka Ngobila is full name RT"@kdurant35: @sergeibaka9 is it real??"Sergeballu LaMu Sayonga Loom Walahas Jonas Hugo Ibaka """ (Tweet). Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ 2016-17 NBA Pronunciation Guide (Start of Season) Retrieved 19 June 2019
- ^ His story / Su historia Archived 3 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
- ^ NBA.com: Serge Ibaka 2008 Draft Profile
- ^ "THE STORY". Serge Ibaka. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d Whitaker, Lang (23 May 2011). "Power Serge". Slam. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ Mayberry, Darnell (26 March 2010). "Coming to America: How Serge Ibaka went from the Congo to the NBA". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ Delourme, Camille (30 August 2014). "NBA - Serge Ibaka : "À quinze ans, je jouais avec les adultes"". Le Point (in French). Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Revisit the early days of the Basketball Africa League". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Goldsberry, Kirk (13 January 2014). "How Serge Ibaka Made the Leap". Grantland. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ a b Thomsen, Ian. "Intriguing players at Hoop Summit". sportsillustrated.com. Accessed: 13 September 2013
- ^ "NBA.com". NBA.com. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^ "Blake Griffin wins slam dunk contest". ESPN. 19 February 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ REAL MADRID adds size with Ibaka
- ^ "Real Madrid officially announces Serge Ibaka". Sportando. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "IBAKA, SERGE – Welcome to EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL". Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Kevin Durant has career-best 51 as Thunder make history in OT win". ESPN.com. 19 February 2012. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ "Knicks' Chandler wins Kia Defensive Player of Year". NBA.com. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "Serge Ibaka agrees to extension". ESPN. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ Stein, Marc (16 May 2014). "Thunder lose Serge Ibaka to injury". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014.
- ^ "Westbrook leads Thunder past Mavericks, 104-89". NBA.com. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Ibaka Undergoes Successful Surgery". NBA.com. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Cousins has 33 points, 19 boards, Kings top Thunder 116-104". NBA.com. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ "Magic Acquire Serge Ibaka From Thunder". NBA.com. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Whiteside powers Heat to season-opening win". ESPN.com. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Ibaka hits game winner vs. former team as Magic top Thunder". ESPN.com. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "Raptors Acquire Serge Ibaka From Magic mountain". NBA.com. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ Smith, Doug (14 February 2017). "Raptors trade Terrence Ross to Magic for Serge Ibaka". TheStar.com. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "DeRozan has career-high 43, Raptors beat Celtics 107-97". ESPN.com. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ "Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez, Toronto Raptors' Serge Ibaka each suspended one game". NBA.com. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
- ^ "Raptors Re-Sign Serge Ibaka". NBA.com. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- ^ Nathan, Alec (3 July 2017). "Serge Ibaka, Raptors Reportedly Agree to 3-Year, $65 Million Contract". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- ^ "Miami's J. Johnson, Toronto's Ibaka suspended; Raptors' DeRozan, Heat's Goran Dragic fined". NBA. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Ibaka's career-high 34 sends Raptors past Lakers, 121-107". ESPN.com. 4 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ "Leonard scores 18 points, Raptors rout Clippers 121-103". ESPN.com. 3 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ "Raptors' Serge Ibaka and Cavaliers' Marquese Chriss suspended". NBA. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6". ESPN.com. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Reynolds, Daniel (5 February 2020). "Late-game heroics seal 12th straight win for the Raptors, 119-118 over the Pacers". Raptors HQ. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "LA Clippers Sign Forward/center Serge Ibaka". NBA.com. 25 November 2020.
- ^ Williams' 30 points leads Clippers in 128-111 rout of Cavs
- ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Acquire Serge Ibaka From The Los Angeles Clippers In Four-Team Trade". NBA.com. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Re-sign Serge Ibaka". NBA.com. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Greenawalt, Tyler (20 January 2023). "Bucks and Serge Ibaka mutually agree to find trade partner". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Indiana Pacers Acquire Jordan Nwora, George Hill, and Serge Ibaka, and Multiple Second-Round Picks". NBA.com. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ^ "Indiana Pacers Waive Serge Ibaka". NBA.com. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "NBA champion for Munich: Serge Ibaka joins Bayern". FCBayern.com. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Serge Ibaka signs with Real Madrid for the next season". EuroHoops.net. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Which NBA players compete most often for their countries?
- ^ Julio Chitunda (25 September 2020). "FIBA U18 African Championships have produced some bright talents over the years". FIBA. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ Helin, Kurt (15 July 2011). "Ibaka granted Spanish citizenship, will play in Eurobasket". MSNBC.com. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Serge Ibaka Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ Serge Ibaka teaches girlfriend Keri Hilson a new language
- ^ "Video: Watch Serge Ibaka Serve Kawhi Leonard Beef Penis Pizza on Cooking Show". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Serge Ibaka made his teammates eat LAMB BRAIN". 2 October 2018.
- ^ Bullock, Maggie. “The 2019 Vanity Fair Best-Dressed List“. vanity Fair, September 5, 2019.
- ^ "Raptors' Serge Ibaka gives lesson on how to wear scarves, make 'art'". Sportsnet, 22 March 2020
- ^ "From the Congo to the Heartland: An NBA Star Raises His Daughter". Yahoo! Sports. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "NBA standout Serge Ibaka is a standout single father too". 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Serge Ibaka's little brother headed to Oklahoma State". GiveMeSport. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ From Congo Playgrounds to Global Impact: Serge Ibaka Elected to NBPA Foundation Board
- ^ "Vedeta tv Cabral este văr cu campionul NBA, Serge Ibaka".
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Serge Ibaka Archived 20 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine at acb.com (in Spanish)
- Serge Ibaka at euroleague.net
- Serge Ibaka at Olympics.com
- Serge Ibaka at Olympedia