Ronny Turiaf
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2006–2008 | Los Angeles Lakers | ||||||||||||||||||||
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2008–2010 | Golden State Warriors | ||||||||||||||||||||
2010–2011 | New York Knicks | ||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | ASVEL | ||||||||||||||||||||
2011–2012 | Washington Wizards | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | Miami Heat | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012–2013 | Los Angeles Clippers | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013–2014 | Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Ronny Turiaf (
Early life
Born in Fort-de-France,[3] Turiaf spent most of his childhood in Martinique, a French overseas department in the Caribbean Sea. Following the advice from his father, Turiaf moved to Paris in 1998, at the age of 15, to attend the National Institute of Physical Education (INSEP), a school that combines rigorous secondary education with elite-level athletic training.[4]
In 1999, he made the
College career
In 2001, Turiaf left France after accepting an offer to attend Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where he played for four years. In his last three years at Gonzaga, he was named First Team All-WCC.[4] Additionally, in his senior year (2004–05), he was named the conference's Player of the Year.[4] He ended his college career as the fourth all-time leader in scoring and rebounding in school history, with 1,723 points and 859 rebounds, respectively.[4] He averaged 13.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game through his college years at Gonzaga, but led the WCC averaging 15.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game as a senior.[4][6] He graduated from Gonzaga with a degree in sports management, communication and French. He was the first triple major in his family.[4]
Professional career
Los Angeles Lakers
2005–06 season
Ronny Turiaf was the 37th overall pick in the
As part of his rehabilitation, Turiaf signed with the
2006–07 season
On 1 November 2006, in the second game of the season, Ronny Turiaf scored career highs in almost every category against the Golden State Warriors, including 8/10 shooting with 23 points and 14 rebounds.
2007–08 season
Ronny Turiaf received playing time due to the many Laker injuries during the
During his time with the Lakers, Turiaf developed a close friendship with teammate Kobe Bryant. Bryant expressed sadness upon Turiaf's departure from the Lakers[13] and would later say that Turiaf was one of his four all-time favorite teammates. [14]
Golden State Warriors
On 9 July 2008 Ronny Turiaf agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract offer from the Golden State Warriors. According to free agency rules, his previous team, the Los Angeles Lakers, had seven days to match that offer.
The Lakers, on July 18, decided not to match the Warriors' offer and the deal was finalized.[15]
New York Knicks
On 9 July 2010 Turiaf was traded to the
ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
During the 2011 NBA lockout he signed with ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne in his native France.[17]
Washington Wizards
On 10 December 2011 Turiaf was traded to the Washington Wizards.[18]
Miami Heat
On 15 March 2012 Turiaf was traded to the Denver Nuggets along with JaVale McGee in a three-way trade involving the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Washington Wizards.[19] He was waived by the Nuggets shortly afterwards.[20]
On 21 March 2012 Turiaf signed with the Miami Heat.[21] On 21 June 2012 Turiaf won his first NBA championship.
Los Angeles Clippers
On 27 July 2012 Turiaf signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.[22]
Minnesota Timberwolves
On 18 July 2013 Turiaf signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.[23] He managed 31 games for Minnesota in 2013–14, but only two games in 2014–15 after being ruled out for the rest of the season on 16 December 2014, after undergoing a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right hip.[24] Three days later, he was acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team trade that involved the Timberwolves and the Houston Rockets.[25] He was waived by the 76ers on 23 December 2014.[26]
Turiaf announced his retirement from basketball on 24 October 2016,[27] almost two years after having appeared in his last game and after having been plagued by hip pain for a long time.[28]
National team career
Turiaf represented the senior
NBA career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
† | Won an NBA championship |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2005–06 | L.A. Lakers | 23 | 1 | 7.0 | .500 | .000 | .556 | 1.6 | .3 | .1 | .4 | 2.0 |
2006–07 | L.A. Lakers | 72 | 1 | 15.1 | .549 | .000 | .664 | 3.6 | .9 | .2 | 1.1 | 5.3 |
2007–08 | L.A. Lakers | 78 | 21 | 18.7 | .474 | .000 | .753 | 3.9 | 1.6 | .4 | 1.4 | 6.6 |
2008–09 | Golden State | 79 | 26 | 21.5 | .508 | .000 | .790 | 4.6 | 2.1 | .4 | 2.1 | 5.9 |
2009–10 | Golden State | 42 | 20 | 20.8 | .582 | .000 | .474 | 4.5 | 2.1 | .5 | 1.3 | 4.9 |
2010–11 | New York | 64 | 21 | 17.8 | .632 | .000 | .622 | 3.2 | 1.4 | .5 | 1.1 | 4.2 |
2011–12 | Washington | 4 | 0 | 14.5 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | .8 | 1.5 |
2011–12† | Miami | 13 | 5 | 17.0 | .533 | .000 | .591 | 4.5 | .4 | .6 | 1.1 | 3.5 |
2012–13 | L.A. Clippers | 65 | 0 | 10.8 | .505 | .000 | .365 | 2.3 | .5 | .3 | .5 | 1.9 |
2013–14 | Minnesota | 31 | 10 | 19.5 | .598 | .000 | .420 | 5.6 | .8 | .3 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
2014–15 | Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 9.5 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .5 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Career | 473 | 105 | 17.0 | .533 | .000 | .636 | 3.7 | 1.3 | .4 | 1.3 | 4.7 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2006
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L.A. Lakers | 3 | 0 | 8.3 | .600 | .000 | .833 | 2.3 | .0 | .0 | .3 | 3.7 |
2007
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L.A. Lakers | 4 | 0 | 12.0 | .357 | .000 | .700 | 3.0 | .3 | .5 | .3 | 4.3 |
2008
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L.A. Lakers | 19 | 0 | 9.8 | .389 | .000 | .588 | 1.4 | .3 | .1 | .9 | 2.0 |
2011
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New York | 4 | 4 | 18.8 | .667 | .000 | .700 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .3 | 1.5 | 5.8 |
2012 †
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Miami | 12 | 7 | 10.1 | .556 | .000 | .273 | 2.6 | .1 | .1 | .7 | 1.9 |
2013
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L.A. Clippers | 5 | 0 | 11.8 | .700 | .000 | .500 | 1.6 | .0 | .2 | .6 | 3.2 |
Career | 47 | 11 | 11.0 | .495 | .000 | .586 | 2.0 | .2 | .1 | .8 | 2.7 |
Personal life
Turiaf can speak five languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, and Antillean Creole (his native language).[4] He has four younger sisters: Elodie, Florence, Nadia, and Rachelle.[4]
In August 2009, Turiaf set up his "Heart to Heart" Foundation to provide medical care to children who do not have health insurance and cannot afford the care they need. According to the Foundation's website, the mission is "to provide support, including echocardiograms to people with heart related issues so they can live a healthy and happy life."[33]
See also
References
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- ^ "Pau Ankle Injury". 2008. Archived from the original on April 12, 2008. Retrieved March 30, 2008.
- ^ "Bryant Scores Just Six of His 53 in Final Quarter". 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2008.
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- ^ "Warriors Signing Of Free Agent Ronny Turiaf Finalized". 2008. Retrieved July 19, 2008.
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- ^ "Ronny Turiaf Injury Update | Minnesota Timberwolves". Minnesota Timberwolves. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
- ^ "Sixers Acquire 2015 Second-round Pick, Ronny Turiaf, And Rights To Sergei Lishouk | Philadelphia 76ers". Philadelphia 76ers. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
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- ^ "Ronny Turiaf raccroche". BeBasket. Archived from the original on October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ "Ronny Turiaf profile, FIBA World Championship 2006 | FIBA.COM". FIBA.COM. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
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- ^ "Ronny Turiaf | EuroBasket (2009) | FIBA Europe". www.fibaeurope.com. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ "Ronny TURIAF – Olympic Basketball | France". International Olympic Committee. June 26, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ "ABOUT THE HEART TO HEART FOUNDATION". RonnyTuriaf.me. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
External links
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- Ronny Turiaf at Basketball-Reference.com
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- Ronny Turiaf at ESPN.com
- Ronny Turiaf at College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
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