Hasheem Thabeet
Thabeet with Hsinchu JKO Lioneers in 2021 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 February 1987 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Listed height | 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cypress Christian School (Houston, Texas, U.S.) |
| College | UConn (2006–2009) |
| NBA draft | 2009: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2011 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2010 | →Dakota Wizards |
| 2011–2012 | Houston Rockets |
| 2011 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2012 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2012–2014 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2014–2015 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2017–2018 | Yokohama B-Corsairs |
| 2019–2020 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2020–2021 | Hsinchu JKO Lioneers |
| 2021 | Savio |
| 2022–2023 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
| 2023 | TaiwanBeer HeroBears |
| 2023 | Pazi |
| 2024 | Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers |
| 2024–present | Dar City |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Hasheem Thabeet (born Hashim Thabit Manka; 16 February 1987) is a Tanzanian professional basketball player who currently plays for Dar City. He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies before being drafted second overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. His performance as a second overall draft pick has led many analysts to label him as one of the "biggest busts" in NBA history.