Kevin Séraphin


Kevin Séraphin is a French professional basketball player who last played for FC Barcelona Lassa of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He was drafted 17th overall in the 2010 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, but was later traded to the Washington Wizards. Standing tall, Séraphin plays at both the power forward and center positions.

Professional career

Cholet Basket (2007–2010)

In December 2007, Séraphin joined the Cholet Basket senior team for the first time after having played for their junior team since 2006. In August 2009, he signed a three-year contract extension with Cholet. In the 2009–10 season, he played 32 games, averaging 6.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as he went on to help Cholet win the 2010 LNB Pro A championship. He also earned the 2010 Most Improved Player award.

Washington Wizards (2010–2015)

On June 24, 2010, Séraphin was selected with the 17th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. On July 8, 2010, he was traded, along with Kirk Hinrich and cash considerations, to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the rights to Vladimir Veremeenko. On July 30, 2010, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Wizards.
On September 20, 2011, Séraphin signed with Caja Laboral of Spain for the duration of the NBA lockout. In December 2011, he returned to the Wizards following the conclusion of the lockout.
On June 30, 2014, the Wizards tendered a $3.89 million qualifying offer to make Séraphin a restricted free agent. On July 18, 2014, he accepted the one-year, $3.89 million qualifying offer.

New York Knicks (2015–2016)

On August 6, 2015, Séraphin signed with the New York Knicks.

Indiana Pacers (2016–2017)

On September 8, 2016, Séraphin signed with the Indiana Pacers. On July 31, 2017, he was waived by the Pacers.

Barcelona (2017–2019)

On August 4, 2017, Séraphin signed a two-year deal with FC Barcelona Lassa of the Liga ACB. On February, 17, 2019 he won Copa del Rey trophy after a wonderful final held in Madrid. In the final Seraphin had 6 points and 1 rebound.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

EuroLeague

International career

Séraphin was named to the All-Tournament team of the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, after helping France to win the silver medal. He was a member of the senior French national basketball team in 2011, where France reached the finals of the EuroBasket 2011, which they lost to Spain. He played for France at the 2012 Summer Olympics.