Hasheem Thabeet

About Hasheem Thabeet

"Tanzanian-born 7'3" He was a standout defender and rebounder at the University of Connecticut before getting selected second overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.

Hasheem Thabeet is a Tanzanian professional basketball player for Tainan TSG GhostHawks of the T1 League. He played college basketball for UConn before being drafted second overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He is considered a draft bust due to a lack of success from such a high draft position.

Listed weight	263 lb
Number	34
Team	Tainan TSG GhostHawks
League	T1 League
Nationality	Tanzanian
Born	February 16, 1987, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
NBA draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2, Memphis Grizzlies
College	UConn (2006–2009)
Listed height	7 ft 3 in
Position	Center

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Trivia

His NBA career started off slow and he became the highest-drafted player to be sent down to the NBA Developmental League during his rookie year.

Hasheem Thabeet before fame

As a junior at the University of Connecticut, he averaged a double-double, including a triple-double against Providence College.

Achievement of Hasheem Thabeet

His NBA career started poorly, as he was the highest-drafted player to be sent to the NBA Developmental League during his first year.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$8 Million

Hasheem Thabeet family life

He grew up in Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam, with his sister Sham and brother Akbar.

Associations of Hasheem Thabeet

He was drafted in the hopes of dominating in the paint like other 7-foot centers before him, such as the 7'6" Yao-Ming of the Houston Rockets team.

Hasheem Thabeet Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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