Kevin Séraphin

Basketball player for the Washington Wizards

Kevin Séraphin - Basketball player for the Washington Wizards
Born

December 7th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Born in France, this basketball player started his professional career in 2007 with Cholet Basket in the French Jeep Elite. In 2010, he entered the NBA Draft and was selected as the 17th overall pick by the Washington Wizards. Played for the Wizards until 2015, contributing as a center. After his time with the Wizards, he played for the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. Later, he returned to Europe, representing various teams. Represented France in international competitions. Played a significant role in the development of basketball in both France and the NBA.

Selected 17th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft

Played for Washington Wizards from 2010 to 2015

Competed with the French national basketball team

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