Hasheem Thabeet Manka was born on 16 February 1987. He is best known for her nick name Hasheem Thabeet. He is a Tanzanian professional basketball player who last played for the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA development league. He played college basketball for Connecticut before being drafted second overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.
Thabeet was acquired by the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Pistons. In 49 games for the Drive he averaged 8.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Thabeet was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a trade exception and a 2015 protected second round draft pick. On September 1, 2014, he was waived by the 76ers.
Hasheem Thabeet Height Weight Age Body Measurements Affairs Biography
Full Name
Hashim Thabit Manka
Nick Name
Hasheem Thabeet
Date of Birth
16 February 1987
Current Age
28 years
Born Place
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Nationality
Tanzanian
Occupation
Professional Basketball
Ethnicity
Black
NBA Draft
2009
Pro Career
2009 to Present
Sun Sign
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Black
Height in Feet
7 Feet 3 in
Height in Meters
2.21m
Height in Centimeters
221cm
Weight in Kg
119Kg
Weight in Pounds
263lbs
Chest Size
48
Waist Size
38
Triceps Size
32
Biceps Size
18
Shoe Size
11
Awards
NBA D-League All-Defensive Third Team (2015)
2 NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2008–2009)
Consensus second-team All-American (2009)
Big East co-Player of the Year (2009)
