Noel Felix facts for kids
Personal information | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
October 4, 1981
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 | |
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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.
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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
In Spanish: Noel Felix para niños