Alexis Ajinça

Alexis Ajinça
Ajinça with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2014
Washington Wizards
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1988-05-06) 6 May 1988
Saint-Étienne, France
Listed height7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Listed weight248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolINSEP (Paris, France)
NBA draft2008: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Drafted byCharlotte Bobcats
Playing career2006–2019
PositionCenter
Number8, 21, 42
Coaching career2023–present
Career history
As a player:
2006–2007Pau-Orthez
2007–2008Hyères-Toulon
20082010Charlotte Bobcats
2009Sioux Falls Skyforce
2009–2010Maine Red Claws
2010–2011Dallas Mavericks
2011Toronto Raptors
2011Hyères-Toulon
2011–2013SIG Strasbourg
20132018New Orleans Pelicans
2018–2019ASVEL Basket
As a coach:
2023–2024Capital City Go-Go (assistant)
2024–presentWashington Wizards (assistant)
Career highlights
Career statistics
Points1,553 (5.3 ppg)
Rebounds1,150 (3.9 rpg)
Blocks181 (.6 bpg)
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 
Medals
FIBA EuroBasket
2013 SloveniaNational Team
U-18 European Championship
2006 GreeceU-18 Team

Alexis Ajinça (French pronunciation: [alɛksi aʒɛ̃sa]; born 6 May 1988) is a French former professional basketball player who is currently an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played seven seasons in the league for the Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans.