Joffrey Lauvergne facts for kids
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Lauvergne with the Fenerbahçe in 2018
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| No. 7 – LDLC ASVEL | |
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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 |
| League | LNB Élite EuroLeague |
| 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–present | ASVEL |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joffrey Lauvergne (born 30 September 1991) is a French professional basketball player. He plays for LDLC ASVEL in France's top league, LNB Élite, and in the EuroLeague. He was picked 55th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2013 NBA draft. His rights were then traded to the Denver Nuggets.
Contents
- Joffrey's Basketball Journey
- Starting in France: Élan Chalon (2009–2012)
- Short Stop in Spain: Valencia (2012)
- Becoming a Star in Serbia: Partizan (2012–2014)
- Playing in Russia: Khimki (2014–2015)
- Joining the NBA: Denver Nuggets (2015–2016)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2017)
- Chicago Bulls (2017)
- San Antonio Spurs (2017–2018)
- Return to Europe: Fenerbahçe (2018–2020)
- Žalgiris Kaunas (2020–2022)
- Back to France: ASVEL (2022–present)
- Joffrey's Career Stats
- Playing for France: National Team Career
- Joffrey's Personal Life
- See also
Joffrey's Basketball Journey
Starting in France: Élan Chalon (2009–2012)
Joffrey Lauvergne started his professional career in 2009 with Élan Chalon in France. Before that, he spent two years at INSEP, a famous sports school in Paris.
With Élan Chalon, he helped his team win several important titles. They won the French League in 2012. They also won the French Cup twice, in 2011 and 2012. Plus, they won the Leaders Cup in 2012. During his time there, Lauvergne averaged about 5.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in the French League. He left the team in November 2012.
Short Stop in Spain: Valencia (2012)
After leaving Élan Chalon, Lauvergne signed a short contract with ACB club Valencia in Spain. He played five games for them, averaging 5.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Becoming a Star in Serbia: Partizan (2012–2014)
In December 2012, Lauvergne joined Partizan Belgrade in Serbia. He quickly became a key player. In the 2013 NBA draft, he was picked by the Memphis Grizzlies. However, his rights were soon traded to the Denver Nuggets. It was decided he would stay and play overseas for a while before joining the NBA.
In 2013, Lauvergne decided to stay with Partizan for another season. This was even though the club was facing money problems. He improved a lot in his second EuroLeague season. He became one of the best rebounders in the league. He averaged 9.3 rebounds in 10 regular season games. The Denver Nuggets noticed his progress.
When the team captain got injured, Lauvergne was chosen as the new captain. This was a big deal because he was the first non-Serbian player to be captain of Partizan. In 24 EuroLeague games, he averaged 11.1 points and led the league with 8.6 rebounds per game. He was also chosen for the Ideal Team of the 2013–14 ABA League season. Partizan won their 13th straight Serbian League title that season.
Lauvergne 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 in Russia: Khimki (2014–2015)
In June 2014, Lauvergne signed a two-year deal with the Russian club Khimki. Partizan also received money for his transfer. He played for Khimki until February 2015. During his time there, he averaged 9.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Joining the NBA: Denver Nuggets (2015–2016)
In February 2015, Lauvergne signed a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets. He made his NBA debut a few days later, scoring 8 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. In February 2016, he scored a career-high 22 points in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2017)
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In August 2016, Lauvergne was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played for them until February 2017. His best game with the Thunder was 16 points in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Chicago Bulls (2017)
In February 2017, Lauvergne was traded again, this time to the Chicago Bulls. He was part of a trade that involved several players.
San Antonio Spurs (2017–2018)
In July 2017, Lauvergne signed with the San Antonio Spurs. In February 2018, he had his best NBA game, scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Return to Europe: Fenerbahçe (2018–2020)
In July 2018, Lauvergne signed a two-year deal with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe. In his first EuroLeague game with Fenerbahçe, he scored 12 points. Over the 2018–2019 EuroLeague season, he averaged 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and a career-high 1.8 assists per game.
Žalgiris Kaunas (2020–2022)
In July 2020, Lauvergne joined Žalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania. He signed an extension deal with them in January 2021. In October 2021, he got a shoulder injury that kept him out for most of the 2021–2022 season.
Back to France: ASVEL (2022–present)
In June 2022, he signed with ASVEL, a team in France's top basketball league.
Joffrey's Career Stats
| 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 | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
NBA Games
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Denver | 24 | 1 | 11.2 | .404 | .188 | .643 | 3.2 | .5 | .3 | .4 | 3.9 |
| 2015–16 | Denver | 59 | 15 | 17.6 | .513 | .245 | .899 | 4.9 | .9 | .2 | .3 | 7.9 |
| 2016–17 | Oklahoma City | 50 | 0 | 14.8 | .455 | .346 | .638 | 3.7 | 1.0 | .3 | .1 | 5.7 |
| Chicago | 20 | 1 | 12.1 | .402 | .300 | .600 | 3.4 | 1.0 | .4 | .0 | 4.5 | |
| 2017–18 | San Antonio | 55 | 1 | 9.7 | .516 | .000 | .638 | 3.1 | .7 | .2 | .1 | 4.1 |
| Career | 208 | 18 | 13.6 | .479 | .285 | .719 | 3.8 | .9 | .3 | .2 | 5.6 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017 | Chicago | 3 | 0 | 8.7 | .364 | .000 | 1.000 | 3.0 | 1.7 | — | — | 4.7 |
| 2018 | San Antonio | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 1.000 | — | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | 2.0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 8.0 | .417 | .000 | 1.000 | 2.5 | 1.3 | — | — | 4.0 | |
EuroLeague Games
| * | Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2012–13 | Élan Chalon | 7 | 5 | 15.4 | .531 | .500 | .800 | 3.6 | .9 | .1 | .1 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| 2013–14 | Partizan | 24 | 24 | 32.3* | .515 | .229 | .714 | 8.6* | 1.0 | .6 | .3 | 11.1 | 15.4 |
| 2018–19 | Fenerbahçe | 22 | 4 | 18.0 | .559 | .300 | .514 | 3.6 | 1.8 | .4 | .3 | 8.5 | 10.1 |
| 2019–20 | 19 | 9 | 13.9 | .543 | .286 | .441 | 2.7 | .8 | .2 | .2 | 6.3 | 6.6 | |
| 2020–21 | Žalgiris | 32 | 31 | 20.9 | .586 | .400 | .660 | 5.6 | 1.5 | .5 | .1 | 10.7 | 12.0 |
| 2021–22 | 13 | 4 | 15.3 | .523 | — | .692 | 3.4 | .9 | .4 | .2 | 8.3 | 8.9 | |
| 2022–23 | ASVEL | 3 | 0 | 18.0 | .600 | — | .700 | 2.3 | 1.3 | .7 | — | 8.3 | 10.7 |
| 2023–24 | 31 | 21 | 24.6 | .513 | .358 | .726 | 5.2 | 1.8 | .4 | .2 | 12.6 | 13.0 | |
| Career | 151 | 98 | 21.4 | .542 | .320 | .656 | 5.0 | 1.4 | .4 | .2 | 9.8 | 11.2 | |
EuroCup Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2012–13 | Valencia | 2 | 0 | 16.0 | .692 | .500 | .600 | 3.0 | — | .5 | .5 | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| 2014–15 | Khimki | 13 | 3 | 20.5 | .484 | .333 | .700 | 5.0 | 1.1 | .5 | .7 | 9.6 | 10.9 |
| Career | 15 | 3 | 17.8 | .484 | .333 | .700 | 4.3 | .9 | .5 | .6 | 8.3 | 9.5 | |
Playing for France: National Team Career
Joffrey Lauvergne 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, his role on the team grew. He averaged 9.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
- He also won a bronze medal at the EuroBasket 2015.
- He won a bronze medal at the U20 European Championship in 2011.
International Game Stats
| Tournament | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
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| 2013 EuroBasket | 9 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| 2014 World Cup | 9 | 9.2 | 5.3 | 0.4 |
| 2015 EuroBasket | 9 | 9.6 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
| 2016 Summer Olympics | 5 | 9.4 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
Joffrey's Personal Life
Joffrey Lauvergne likes to keep his personal life private. He has mentioned in interviews that he is married.
He is a big fan of his former Serbian team, KK Partizan.
In October 2020, it was reported that Lauvergne had tested positive for COVID-19. However, after taking two more tests, it was found that the first test was wrong. He had not actually caught the virus.
See also
In Spanish: Joffrey Lauvergne para niños
- List of foreign basketball players in Serbia
- List of NBA drafted players from Serbia
