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Noel Felix
Personal information
Born (1981-10-04) October 4, 1981 (age 43)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality Belizean / American
High school Inglewood (Inglewood, California)
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College Fresno State (1999–2003)
NBA Draft 2003 / Undrafted
Pro career 2003–2015
Career history
2003–2004 Shanghai Sharks
2004 Idaho Stampede
2004 Carife Ferrara
2004–2005 Yakima Sun Kings
2005–2006 Sioux Falls Skyforce
2006 Seattle SuperSonics
2006–2007 Maccabi Tel Aviv
2007 Anaheim Arsenal
2007–2008 Hapoel Jerusalem
2008–2009 Anaheim Arsenal
2009–2010 Maine Red Claws
2010 Springfield Armor
2010–2011 Seoul Samsung Thunders
2011–2012 Dacin Tigers
2012–2013 Taiwan Mobile Clouded Leopards
2013 Guaiqueríes de Margarita
2013–2014 Alexandria Sporting Club
2014 Qatar SC
2014–2015 Sitra Club
2015 Caciques de Humacao
Career highlights and awards
  • All-CBA First Team (2006)
  • CBA Defensive Player of the Year (2006)
  • 2× CBA All-Defensive Team (2005, 2006)
  • CBA blocks leader (2006)

Noel Gregory Felix, born on October 4, 1981, is a former professional basketball player. He is from both Belize and the United States. Noel was born in Los Angeles, California.

Noel Felix is a tall player, standing 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) and weighing 225 pounds (102 kg). He played as a forward and center. He went to Fresno State for college.

Early Career and Achievements

Noel Felix started his professional basketball journey in 2003. He played for many teams around the world.

Shining in the CBA

During the 2005–06 season, Noel Felix played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He was named the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Defensive Player of the Year. This award goes to the best defensive player in the league. He also earned a spot on the All-CBA First Team. This means he was one of the top players in the entire league that season.

Time with the Seattle SuperSonics

In March 2006, Noel Felix signed a short contract with the Seattle SuperSonics. This was a big step, as the SuperSonics were an NBA team. He played in 12 games for them. He averaged 1.5 points per game. Later that month, he signed for the rest of the season. In October 2006, he left the SuperSonics.

Playing Around the World

After his time in the NBA, Noel Felix continued his career internationally. He played for teams in different countries.

Playing in Israel

In October 2006, Noel Felix signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. He played there for a season. In December 2007, he joined Hapoel Jerusalem, another team in Israel.

Back to the NBA Development League

Noel Felix also spent time in the NBA Development League (now called the G-League). He played for the Anaheim Arsenal in 2007 and again from 2008 to 2009. In 2010, he played for the Springfield Armor and Maine Red Claws.

Asian Basketball Adventures

Noel Felix also played in Asia. In 2010, he joined the Seoul Samsung Thunders in South Korea. In 2011, he played for the Dacin Tigers in Taiwan. He also played for the Taiwan Mobile Clouded Leopards in 2012.

Other International Teams

Noel Felix's career took him to many places. He played for:

  • Guaiqueríes de Margarita in Venezuela (2013)
  • Alexandria Sporting Club in Egypt (2013–2014)
  • Qatar SC in Qatar (2014)
  • Sitra Club in Bahrain (2014–2015)
  • Caciques de Humacao in Puerto Rico (2015)

Noel Felix retired from professional basketball in 2015. He had a long career playing for many teams worldwide.

See also

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