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 November 5, 1986) is a French former professional basketball player. He played as a center, a position for tall players near the basket. The San Antonio Spurs chose him as the 28th player in the 2005 NBA draft.
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Early Life and Basketball Beginnings
Ian Mahinmi was born in Rouen, France. His father was from Benin and helped other people from Africa move to France. His mother was from Jamaica and worked as a preschool teacher. When he was younger, Ian and his older brother liked playing soccer. But Ian later switched to basketball. By the time he was 14, he was already 6 feet tall!
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing in France: Le Havre and Pau-Orthez (2003–2007)
Ian Mahinmi first caught the eye of international scouts at a big basketball tournament in Spain in 2004. One of these scouts was Sam Presti from the San Antonio Spurs. After playing for the French national team, Ian signed his first professional contract. He joined the club STB Le Havre in France. He played there for three seasons. In his last season (2005–06), he averaged 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
In the summer of 2006, Mahinmi moved to another top French team, Pau Orthez. During the 2006–07 season, he helped his team win the French Cup. He averaged 4.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in about 12.7 minutes per game.
Joining the NBA: San Antonio Spurs (2007–2010)
The San Antonio Spurs picked Ian Mahinmi 28th overall in the 2005 NBA draft. This was a surprise to many because he wasn't even on most draft lists! The Spurs saw him as a "project" player. This meant he had a lot of potential but would need a few years to get ready for the NBA. The Spurs were looking for a strong, athletic big player after David Robinson retired.
In 2007, Ian Mahinmi signed with the Spurs. He made his NBA debut on October 30, 2007, playing against the Portland Trail Blazers. He only played for a short time and didn't record any stats. Soon after, he spent time playing for the Austin Toros. This team was the Spurs' affiliate in the NBA Development League (now called the G-League). In the D-League, Mahinmi averaged 17.1 points and 8.2 rebounds. He even helped the Austin Toros reach the D-League Finals.
Becoming an NBA Champion: Dallas Mavericks (2010–2012)
Ian Mahinmi joined the Dallas Mavericks on July 13, 2010. On December 7, 2010, he achieved his first "double-double" against the Golden State Warriors. A double-double means he had 10 or more points and 10 or more rebounds in one game. He scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 21 minutes.
On January 15, 2011, Mahinmi scored a career-high 17 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. He made all 6 of his shots from the field! Later, on March 20, 2011, he grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors.
The biggest moment came on June 12, 2011. In Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Mavericks were playing the Miami Heat. With the Mavericks leading the series, Mahinmi grabbed a very important offensive rebound. He then made a shot right as the buzzer sounded at the end of the third quarter. This helped the Mavericks extend their lead. Dallas went on to win the game 105–95. This victory meant Ian Mahinmi won his first NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks!
During a time when NBA players couldn't play (called a lockout) in 2011, Mahinmi played a few games for his old team, STB Le Havre. He returned to the Mavericks in December 2011. On December 30, 2011, he scored a new career-high of 19 points against the Toronto Raptors. This helped the Mavericks win their first game of the 2011–12 season. He also made his first career start in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Time with the Indiana Pacers (2012–2016)
On July 12, 2012, Ian Mahinmi was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He played with them for four seasons.
In the 2014–15 season, Ian had a tough time with his free throws. His free throw percentage was very low. Because of this, teams would sometimes intentionally foul him. This meant he often didn't play much in the fourth quarter of games.
However, he had some great games with the Pacers. On February 19, 2016, he scored 19 points and had 11 rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On March 4, 2016, he grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds against the Charlotte Hornets. On March 27, 2016, he helped the Pacers beat the Houston Rockets by tying his career-high of 19 points and adding 11 rebounds.
In the 2016 playoffs, Mahinmi had his best playoff game in Game 4 against the Toronto Raptors. He scored a career-high 22 points. He also had 10 rebounds and 5 assists, which were his best playoff numbers for those stats. This helped the Pacers tie the series. In his final season with Indiana, Mahinmi had his best averages for points (9.3), rebounds (7.1), and blocks (1.1) per game.
Final Years: Washington Wizards (2016–2020)
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On July 7, 2016, Mahinmi signed a four-year contract with the Washington Wizards. He faced some injuries early in his time with the Wizards. He missed the first 14 games of the 2016–17 season due to knee surgery. He played his first game for the Wizards on November 26, 2016. He then needed more treatment for his knees and was out for another six weeks.
He returned to play more regularly later in the season. On March 7, 2017, he had a career-high seven steals in a game against the Phoenix Suns. On March 17, 2017, he scored a season-high 16 points against the Chicago Bulls. He also returned from another injury to play in the playoffs that year.
Ian Mahinmi announced his retirement from professional basketball on July 6, 2021.
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 Stats
| 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 | |
Playoff Stats
| 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 | |
Personal 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
