This phase was only interrupted by the 2011 lockout when Ibaka returned to Spain for two months – to Real Madrid, coached by Pablo Laso. He averaged approximately 30 minutes per game for the Thunder, and in the 2013/2014 season, his scoring average increased to 15.1 points with a 54% shooting percentage and 8.8 rebounds. He played seven years for the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he soon worked his way up to become a starter. Ibaka stayed one more season in his adopted home of Spain, spending the 2008/2009 season with Manresa in the ACB, before embarking on his long NBA journey. The (then) Seattle SuperSonics selected the teenager in the first round as the 24th pick.
His athleticism and impressive shooting touch for a tall big man (all-time three-point shooting percentage: 36%) quickly caught the attention in the second Spanish league. Serge Ibaka, born in the Congolese capital of Brazzaville, moved to Europe at the age of 17. I am certain that our young players will greatly benefit from his vast experience." Champion in 2019 with Toronto, 1071 NBA appearances We are convinced that he will not only be a tremendous asset in terms of sports but also a enrichment for German basketball. To me, he is one of the best coaches in the world."Ĭlub President Herbert Hainer, who had an extensive exchange with Ibaka on Friday evening, said, "We are incredibly proud and happy that such a highly decorated athlete like Serge Ibaka believes in our journey. The fact that Pablo Laso is the coach was also a decisive factor for me. I had a long NBA career, but I approach this new chapter with a lot of enthusiasm – I still have a lot of fire in me and love the game. Serge Ibaka already had an extensive individual training session on Saturday and stated beforehand: "For me, it is a privilege to join this historic, globally renowned sports club, so that the basketball team can rise to the top of Europe. He was twice the overseas leader in shot-blocking and was selected three times for the All-Defensive First Team. Additionally, he played 152 playoff games. Over 14 years, the 2008 NBA Draft 24th pick had a total of 919 appearances in the NBA regular season, averaging twelve points and 7.1 rebounds. He was last under contract with the Milwaukee Bucks before parting ways at the beginning of the year. Ibaka, a Spanish national team player with Congolese roots, will already meet head coach Pablo Laso and his new team at the " MagentaSport Cup" in the Munich BMW Park on Saturday and Sunday.
The 2.08-meter powerhouse arrived in Munich on Friday morning, successfully underwent all medical checks, and finalized his commitment with a handshake with club president Herbert Hainer in the evening on the sidelines of the Bundesliga match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Roughly two weeks before the start of the season, FC Bayern Basketball has completed their roster, and it's quite spectacular: The long-time NBA center and power forward Serge Ibaka, aged 33, who played a crucial role in the 2019 championship with the Toronto Raptors, has signed a contract for the upcoming season with the German Cup winners.
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