Joffrey Lauvergne facts for kids
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Lauvergne with LDLC ASVEL in 2025
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| Free agent | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 30 September 1991 Mulhouse, France |
| High school | INSEP (Paris, France) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall |
| Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies | |
| Pro career | 2009–present |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2012 | Élan Chalon |
| 2012 | Valencia |
| 2012–2014 | Partizan |
| 2014–2015 | Khimki |
| 2015–2016 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2016–2017 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2017 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2017–2018 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2018–2020 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2020–2022 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2022–2025 | ASVEL |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joffrey Lauvergne, born on September 30, 1991, is a professional basketball player from France. He last played for LDLC ASVEL in France's top league and the EuroLeague. Joffrey was picked by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2013 NBA draft. His rights were then traded to the Denver Nuggets.
Contents
- Joffrey's Basketball Journey
- Early Years with Élan Chalon (2009–2012)
- Short Time with Valencia (2012)
- Becoming a Star at Partizan (2012–2014)
- Playing for Khimki (2014–2015)
- Joining the NBA: Denver Nuggets (2015–2016)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2017)
- Chicago Bulls (2017)
- San Antonio Spurs (2017–2018)
- Back to Europe: Fenerbahçe (2018–2020)
- Žalgiris Kaunas (2020–2022)
- ASVEL (2022–2025)
- Career Statistics
- National Team Career
- Personal Life
- See also
Joffrey's Basketball Journey
Joffrey Lauvergne has played for many teams around the world. He started his career in France and later played in Spain, Serbia, Russia, and the NBA in the United States.
Early Years with Élan Chalon (2009–2012)
Joffrey spent two years at INSEP, a special sports school in Paris. In 2009, he joined Élan Chalon, a team in France. With them, he won the French League in 2012. He also helped the team win two French Cups in 2011 and 2012. They also won the Leaders Cup in 2012. He averaged about 5.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. He left the team in November 2012.
Short Time with Valencia (2012)
In November 2012, Joffrey signed a short deal with Valencia in Spain. He played five games for them. In those games, he averaged 5.8 points and 3.8 rebounds.
Becoming a Star at Partizan (2012–2014)
In December 2012, Joffrey joined Partizan Belgrade in Serbia. He quickly became a key player. In the 2013 NBA draft, the Memphis Grizzlies picked him. They chose him as the 55th player overall. His rights were then traded to the Denver Nuggets. It was decided he would stay in Europe for a while.
In 2013, Joffrey decided to stay with Partizan for another season. He became one of the best rebounders in the EuroLeague. He averaged 9.3 rebounds in 10 games. The Denver Nuggets were impressed by his progress. When the team captain got injured, Joffrey became the new captain. He was the first non-Serbian captain in the team's history. He averaged 11.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague. He also helped Partizan win their 13th league title in a row.
Joffrey wrote a heartfelt letter when he left Partizan. He thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans. He said he felt like part of a family there.
Playing for Khimki (2014–2015)
In June 2014, Joffrey signed a two-year deal with Khimki, a Russian team. Partizan received money for his transfer. He played for Khimki until February 2015. He averaged 9.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Joining the NBA: Denver Nuggets (2015–2016)
In February 2015, Joffrey signed a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets. He made his NBA debut a few days later. He scored 8 points and grabbed 3 rebounds in his first game. In February 2016, he scored his career-high 22 points against the Sacramento Kings.
Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2017)
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In August 2016, Joffrey was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He scored a season-high 16 points in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies in February 2017.
Chicago Bulls (2017)
In February 2017, Joffrey was traded again. He moved to the Chicago Bulls as part of a trade deal.
San Antonio Spurs (2017–2018)
In July 2017, Joffrey signed with the San Antonio Spurs. In February 2018, he scored a new career-high of 26 points. He also had 11 rebounds in that game.
Back to Europe: Fenerbahçe (2018–2020)
In July 2018, Joffrey signed a two-year deal with Fenerbahçe, a Turkish team. He scored 12 points in his first EuroLeague game with them. He averaged 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague during the 2018–2019 season.
Žalgiris Kaunas (2020–2022)
In July 2020, Joffrey joined Žalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania. He signed an extension deal with them in January 2021. In October 2021, he had a shoulder injury. This kept him from playing for most of the 2021–2022 season.
ASVEL (2022–2025)
On June 30, 2022, Joffrey signed with ASVEL, a French team. He played for them until 2025.
Career Statistics
Joffrey has played many games in different leagues. He has shown his skills in scoring, rebounding, and assisting.
National Team Career
Joffrey is also a member of the French national basketball team. He has won several medals with his country.
- He won a gold medal at the EuroBasket 2013.
- He won a bronze medal at the 2014 World Cup. In this tournament, he averaged 9.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
- He also won a bronze medal at the EuroBasket 2015.
Personal Life
Joffrey likes to keep his personal life private. He has mentioned in interviews that he is married. He is also a big fan of his former team, KK Partizan.
In October 2020, it was reported that Joffrey tested positive for COVID-19. However, after more tests, it was found to be a false positive. He did not have the virus.
See also
In Spanish: Joffrey Lauvergne para niños
- List of foreign basketball players in Serbia
- List of NBA drafted players from Serbia
