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My Take
Festus Ezeli's story genuinely moves me. A towering 211 cm center born in Benin City, Nigeria, he carved a path through Vanderbilt to the NBA, going 30th overall to Golden State in 2012 and winning a championship ring in 2015. Injuries cruelly cut his prime short, which is the real tragedy of his career, but during that golden Warriors era he was a vital rim-protecting presence inside. To me he represents the long-shot journey, from Africa to the very top of American basketball, made real through sheer determination. That alone earns my deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Festus Ezeli
- Name (Japanese)
- フェスタス・イジーリ
- Reading
- ふぇすたす・いじーり
- Born
- October 21, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 211 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Jesuit High School
- University
- Vanderbilt University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Festus Ezeli born?
Born October 21, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Festus Ezeli from?
Festus Ezeli is from Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
What does Festus Ezeli do?
Festus Ezeli works as basketball player.
How tall is Festus Ezeli?
Festus Ezeli is 211 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.