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Born on May 6, 1988, Alexis Ajinça is from Saint-Étienne, Loire, France. Alexis Ajinça is a basketball player and basketball coach. The age as of 2026 is 38. The listed height is 218 cm.
My Take
At 218 cm, Alexis Ajinça is easy to notice but hard to last, and lasting is what impresses me. Born in Saint-Étienne, he carved out seven NBA seasons across the Bobcats, Mavericks, Raptors and Pelicans, which is no small feat in a league where size alone gets you nowhere. What I find most telling is his second act: an assistant coaching role with the Washington Wizards. Taking the lessons of a demanding playing career and turning them toward developing others shows a self-awareness that outlasts any vertical leap. He's a quiet credit to French basketball, and I rate his transition as much as his height.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alexis Ajinça
- Name (Japanese)
- アレクシス・アジンサ
- Reading
- あれくしす・あじんさ
- Born
- May 6, 1988 (age 38)
- Origin
- Saint-Étienne, Loire, France
- Height
- 218 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
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Frequently asked questions
When was Alexis Ajinça born?
Born May 6, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Alexis Ajinça from?
Alexis Ajinça is from Saint-Étienne, Loire, France.
What does Alexis Ajinça do?
Alexis Ajinça works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Alexis Ajinça?
Alexis Ajinça is 218 cm.
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