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Joakim Noah

Joakim Noah

Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 11"/230 lbs
Born: New York, New York
College: Florida
Draft: 2007 1st round (9th pick) by the
Chicago Bulls
  • Sports Illustrated Memphis Grizzles News, Analysis and More

    Former All-NBA Star Makes Strong Victor Wembanyama Statement

    Former All-NBA Star Makes Strong Victor Wembanyama Statement San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is amazing Author: Joey Linn Apr 22, 2024 In this story: Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama Memphis Grizzlies grizzlies NBA During a recent episode of the The OGs Show, former All-NBA star Joakim Noah was asked what current player he would like to play with, and said San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. "I'm seeing f--king Wemby do sh-t I've never seen before," Noah said. Detailing a recent game against the Memphis Grizzlies when Wembanyama slowed a 3-on-1 fast-break, Noah said it was unlike anything he had ever seen on a basketball court. “The s*** Wemby is doing right now, I've never seen on

  • Orlando Sentinel

    Sorry, but UConn's back-to-back national titles not as legendary as Billy Donovan's Gators

    With all due respect to the UConn Huskies and their dominant stomp through March Madness to claim a second consecutive national championship, their story does not compare to the 2006-07 Florida Gators. Of course, the comparisons are natural after UConn defeated Purdue 75-60 Monday night to become the first team since coach Billy Donovan's Gators to capture back-to-back national championships. There have only been three programs since John Wooden's dynastic run at UCLA in the 1960s and '70s to repeat as national champs — Dan Hurley's Huskies, Donovan's Gators and Coach K's Duke Blue Devils of 1991-92.