Marcin Gortat
Gortat at the Washington Wizards Open Practice in 2022 | |
| Washington Wizards | |
|---|---|
| Position | Player development and assistant coach |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 17, 1984 Łódź, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish, American (since 2021) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2005: 2nd round, 57th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Phoenix Suns |
| Playing career | 2002–2020 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 13, 4 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 2002–2003 | ŁKS Łódź |
| 2003–2007 | RheinEnergie Cologne |
| 2007–2010 | Orlando Magic |
| 2007–2008 | →Anaheim Arsenal |
| 2010–2013 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2013–2018 | Washington Wizards |
| 2018–2019 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| As a coach: | |
| 2022–present | Washington Wizards (player development and assistant coach) |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 7,951 (9.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,407 (7.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 915 (1.1 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Marcin Janusz Gortat (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmart͡ɕiŋ ˈɡɔrtat]; born February 17, 1984) also known as "The Polish Hammer" is a Polish former professional basketball player, and current player development and assistant coach at the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), 240 pounds (110 kg) center is the son of boxer Janusz Gortat. He was drafted in the second round by the Phoenix Suns in the 2005 NBA draft and played for the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers. He retired from professional basketball in 2020.