Ian Mahinmi facts for kids
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Mahinmi with the Washington Wizards in 2020
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| Born | November 5, 1986 Rouen, France |
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| Nationality | French | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 262 lb (119 kg) | |||||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2003–2020 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 2003–2006 | STB Le Havre | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | ÉB Pau-Orthez | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2010 | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | →Austin Toros | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | STB Le Havre | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2020 | Washington Wizards | |||||||||||||
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| Career statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 3,209 (5.2 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 2,705 (4.4 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Blocks | 443 (.7 bpg) | |||||||||||||
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Ian Mahinmi, born on November 5, 1986, is a former professional basketball player from France. He was a tall and strong player who played the "center" position. He was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2005 NBA draft.
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Growing Up: From Soccer to Hoops
Ian Mahinmi was born in France. His dad was from Benin, and his mom was from Jamaica. When he was a kid, Ian loved playing soccer with his older brother. But as he grew taller, he switched to basketball. By the time he was 14, he was already 6 feet tall!
Ian's Professional Basketball Journey
Starting in France: Le Havre (2003–2006)
Ian first caught the eye of international scouts at a big tournament in Spain in 2004. One of these scouts was from the San Antonio Spurs. After playing for the French national team, Ian signed his first professional contract with a club called STB Le Havre in France. He played there for three seasons. In his last year, he averaged almost 10 points and over 5 rebounds per game.
Winning the French Cup with Pau-Orthez (2006–2007)
In 2006, Ian moved to another top French team, Pau Orthez. He helped his team win the French Cup, a big championship in France. He played about 12 minutes per game, scoring over 4 points and grabbing over 3 rebounds.
Joining the NBA: San Antonio Spurs (2007–2010)
The San Antonio Spurs picked Ian 28th overall in the 2005 NBA draft. This was a surprise to many because he wasn't well-known in the NBA world yet. The Spurs saw him as a player who could become great in a few years. They needed a strong, athletic player like him after their star, David Robinson, retired.
Ian joined the Spurs' summer league team in 2006. He showed off his athletic skills, but he needed to get stronger. The Spurs even sent a special coach to France to help him improve. In 2007, Ian got hurt during the Summer League, but the Spurs still signed him. He made his NBA debut on October 30, 2007. He also spent time playing for the Austin Toros, the Spurs' team in the NBA Development League (now G-League). He played very well there, averaging over 17 points and 8 rebounds, and helped his team reach the D-League Finals.
Becoming an NBA Champion with the Dallas Mavericks (2010–2012)
Ian signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2010. He started to show what he could do, getting his first "double-double" (scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds) in December 2010. He also scored a career-high 17 points in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The biggest moment came in 2011. In Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with the Mavericks close to winning the championship, Ian made a crucial play. He grabbed an offensive rebound and scored a basket right as the buzzer sounded at the end of the third quarter. This helped the Mavericks win the game and the series, making Ian an NBA champion!
During an NBA player lockout in 2011, Ian played a few games back with his old team, STB Le Havre. When he returned to the Mavericks, he scored a new career-high of 19 points. He also got his first start in an NBA game.
Key Player for the Indiana Pacers (2012–2016)
In 2012, Ian was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He became an important part of their team. In the 2014-15 season, he struggled with his free throws. This meant teams would sometimes foul him on purpose to get the ball back.
But Ian kept improving! In 2016, he matched his career-high with 19 points several times and grabbed many rebounds. In a playoff game against the Toronto Raptors, he scored a career-high 22 points, helping the Pacers win. In his final season with the Pacers, Ian had his best year yet, averaging career highs in points (9.3), rebounds (7.1), and blocks (1.1) per game.
Washington Wizards and Retirement (2016–2020)
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In 2016, Ian signed a contract with the Washington Wizards. He faced some challenges with knee injuries early on, which kept him off the court for a while. When he returned, he showed his defensive skills, getting a career-high seven steals in one game. He also scored a season-high 16 points.
Ian played for the Wizards until 2020. On July 6, 2021, he announced that he was retiring from professional basketball after a long and successful career.
Ian's NBA Career Statistics
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| GP | 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 | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2007–08 | San Antonio | 6 | 0 | 3.8 | .500 | – | 1.000 | .8 | .2 | .0 | .7 | 3.5 |
| 2009–10 | San Antonio | 26 | 0 | 6.3 | .636 | – | .660 | 2.0 | .1 | .1 | .3 | 3.9 |
| 2010–11† | Dallas | 56 | 0 | 8.7 | .561 | .000 | .768 | 2.1 | .1 | .3 | .3 | 3.1 |
| 2011–12 | Dallas | 61 | 12 | 18.7 | .546 | .000 | .639 | 4.7 | .2 | .6 | .5 | 5.8 |
| 2012–13 | Indiana | 80 | 2 | 16.5 | .453 | .000 | .608 | 3.9 | .3 | .5 | .8 | 5.0 |
| 2013–14 | Indiana | 77 | 1 | 16.2 | .481 | – | .621 | 3.3 | .3 | .5 | .9 | 3.5 |
| 2014–15 | Indiana | 61 | 6 | 18.8 | .552 | – | .304 | 5.8 | .5 | .5 | .8 | 4.3 |
| 2015–16 | Indiana | 71 | 71 | 25.6 | .589 | – | .587 | 7.1 | 1.5 | .9 | 1.1 | 9.3 |
| 2016–17 | Washington | 31 | 0 | 17.9 | .586 | – | .573 | 4.8 | .6 | 1.1 | .8 | 5.6 |
| 2017–18 | Washington | 77 | 0 | 14.9 | .556 | .000 | .703 | 4.1 | .7 | .5 | .5 | 4.8 |
| 2018–19 | Washington | 34 | 6 | 14.6 | .452 | .188 | .689 | 3.8 | .7 | .7 | .5 | 4.1 |
| 2019–20 | Washington | 38 | 35 | 21.3 | .495 | .192 | .619 | 5.7 | 1.3 | .8 | 1.2 | 7.4 |
| Career | 618 | 133 | 16.8 | .533 | .160 | .612 | 4.4 | .6 | .6 | .7 | 5.2 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010 | San Antonio | 2 | 0 | 9.5 | .500 | – | .750 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .5 | 4.5 |
| 2011† | Dallas | 6 | 0 | 5.5 | .600 | – | .556 | 1.0 | .0 | .2 | .0 | 1.8 |
| 2012 | Dallas | 4 | 0 | 17.5 | .643 | – | .846 | 4.5 | .0 | .8 | .8 | 7.3 |
| 2013 | Indiana | 18 | 0 | 8.3 | .448 | – | .300 | 2.3 | .1 | .0 | .7 | 1.6 |
| 2014 | Indiana | 19 | 0 | 12.7 | .481 | – | .611 | 2.4 | .2 | .3 | .8 | 1.9 |
| 2016 | Indiana | 7 | 7 | 24.6 | .500 | – | .600 | 5.1 | 1.1 | .7 | .9 | 8.1 |
| 2017 | Washington | 5 | 0 | 12.6 | .556 | – | .364 | 2.2 | 1.2 | .2 | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 2018 | Washington | 6 | 0 | 8.7 | .714 | – | .909 | 1.8 | .2 | .7 | .8 | 5.0 |
| Career | 67 | 7 | 11.9 | .527 | – | .614 | 2.6 | .3 | .3 | .7 | 3.2 | |
Ian's Family Life
Ian Mahinmi is married to his wife, Alexis. They have three daughters together.
See also
In Spanish: Ian Mahinmi para niños
- List of European basketball players in the United States
