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My Take
Sefolosha is a pioneer, and pioneers always move me. Coming out of Vevey, he became the first Swiss player in NBA history in 2006 and was later named the greatest Swiss basketball player ever by his home press. At 201 cm, he built a reputation as a tenacious defender forged across leagues in Turkey, France, and Italy. What I value most is the courage of being first: he walked a road no one from his country had walked, and in doing so he became a blueprint for the kids who came after. That kind of trailblazing earns my deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Thabo Sefolosha
- Name (Japanese)
- ターボ・セフォロシャ
- Reading
- たーぼ・せふぉろしゃ
- Born
- May 2, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Vevey, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
- Height
- 201 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Thabo Sefolosha born?
Born May 2, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Thabo Sefolosha from?
Thabo Sefolosha is from Vevey, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
What does Thabo Sefolosha do?
Thabo Sefolosha works as basketball player.
How tall is Thabo Sefolosha?
Thabo Sefolosha is 201 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.