Thabo Sefolosha: Biography in Details
Who is Thabo Sefolosha?
Thabo Sefolosha is a well-known Swiss professional basketball player.
He is best known as the player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He plays from the shooting position as well as small forward wearing a jersey number 25.
What are the birth facts of Thabo Sefolosha?
Sefolosha was born in Vevey, Switzerland on 2 May 1984. He is of African ethnicity and has Swiss nationality.
He is the son of Christine (mother) and Patrick Sefolosha (father). His birth name is Thabo Patrick Sefolosha.
His father was a South African musician and his mother was a Swiss artist. Thabo Sefolosha has lived in several countries and is fluent in French, Italian, and English.
There is no information on Thabo’s educational background.
Thabo Sefolosha: Professional Life, Career
Talking about the career journey of Sefolosha, he has been active in the professional basketball game since 2001 and he is still engaged with it.
Thabo Sefolosha started playing basketball professionally at the age of 17 after joining Tege Riviera Basket. He was also acquired by the French team Elan Chalon a premier pro league in 2002.
Thabo Sefolosha signed with the Italian club Angelico Biella in 2005 but soon left the team to join the NBA. He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2006 NBA draft but soon traded to the Chicago Bulls.
Sefolosha played for the team Bulls till 2009 and was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on 19 February 2009. During the 2009-10 season, he was selected to the All-NBA Defensive Second Team, and during the 2011 NBA lockout, he signed with the Turkish team Fenerbahce Ulker.
On 15 July 2014, Sefolosha was acquired by the Atlanta Hawks and since then he has been playing for the team Hawks. Thabo Sefolosha is best known for his tough defense and three-point shooting.
Thabo Sefolosha: Salary, Net Worth
Thabo Sefolosha’s salary is around 3.3 million USD according to 2012 data. His net worth varies depending on the source so as of 2023, we can say that his net worth is $20 million.
Thabo Sefolosha: Rumors, controversy
Except for his trade rumor, Sefolosha hasn’t been to other rumors but he suffered a controversy when he was arrested outside a nightclub in New York City.
How tall is Thabo Sefolosha?
Thabo Sefolosha has a height of 6 feet 7 inches and weighs 100 kg.
His hair color is dark brown and his eye color is also dark brown. His shoe size is unknown.
Thabo Sefolosha: Social Media Profile
Thabo Sefolosha is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
He has over 411k followers on Facebook, over 704 followers on Instagram, and over 158.8k followers on Twitter.
Thabo Sefolosha’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May | Thursday |
| 2025 | May | Friday |
| 2026 | May | Saturday |
| 2027 | May | Sunday |
| 2028 | May | Tuesday |