Quick Facts

The French phenom Alexis Ajinça is a former professional basketball who spent nine seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

The 7-footer athlete came from an eastern-central city in France, Saint-Etienne, and solidified himself as a competitive force in NBA, NBA G League, and Overseas in between his playing career.

Alike, it’s hard not to notice Ajinça when he paced onto the floor; he was extraordinarily gigantic and had good ball-handling skills with a 7’6″ wingspan.

What is the net worth of Alexis Ajinça?

Alexis Ajinça, a 7’2″ basketball player, is worth between $1 and $5 million. In terms of earnings, the athlete earned $5,285,394 with the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2018-19 season.

In 2017-18, his expected salary with the New Orleans Pelicans was $4,961,798, up from $4,863,206 the previous season.

Similarly, he made $981,084 w\ith the New Orleans Pelicans in 2014-15, and $635,880 with the Pelicans in 2013-14.

In the 2010-11 season, he was set to earn $1,467,840 with the Toronto Raptors. In the 2009-10 season, Ajinça earned $1,372,080 with the Charlotte Hornets, and $1,276,320 with his first NBA team, the Hornets, in the 2008-09 season.

Childhood and Family of Alexis Ajinça

Alexis Ajinça, a professional athlete, was born in Saint-Etienne, France, on May 6, 1988.

Ajinça is a French citizen who is a Christian. His father was a wrestler from French Island, and he was born to parents who had devoted their lives to anything other than basketball.

His mother is an Ajinça-roux Joell as well. His father was also health-conscious, and Ajinça was inspired to exercise by his father’s discipline from an early age.

As a result, he was heartbroken when he lost his devoted father, but there is no further information about the case or any information about his family.

His blessings are his two siblings, an older brother and Elodie Ajinca Caprili. His basketball career started when he was 12 years old, but before that, he was a world-class BMX rider who competed in BMX races.

Ajinça played for Pau-Orthez and Hyères-Toulon while attending INSEP High School in Paris, France, from 2006 to 2008.

A Professional Career Path

The Charlotte Bobcats picked Ajinça with the 20th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.

The athlete began his career with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League and finished his second season with the Maine Red Claws of the G League.

Ajinça was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2010, and subsequently to the Toronto Raptors in 2011.

After that, in 2011, he spent a week with the French professional basketball team Paris-Levallois before departing.

Later, he joined Hyères-Toulon, but only stayed with the team for two games.

Honors & Grants

Ajinça commenced his playing career professionally in 2006 and wrapped it up in 2019 with some awards and acclaim.

During this juncture, he spent his stints with most of France’s teams, NBA G League, and NBA and won most of the recognition for his continuous commitment and allegiance.

• All-French League First Team (2013)
• LNB Pro A All-Star  (2013)
• All French League Third Team (2012)
• All French League Defensive Team  (2012)
• French Cup winner (2007)
• All French League Domestic Team for two consecutive years (2012 & 2013)
• NBA D-League All-Star (2010)
• Albert Schweitzer Tournament Most Talented Player (2006)

Physical Characteristics

• Alexis Ajinça is a skilled center player who was born on May 6, 1988, and is 33 years old according to his birth certificate.
• His physical stats are as follows: he stands tall at 7 feet 2 inches (2.10 m) and weighs around 248 pounds (112 kg).
• Ajinça is a powerful and athletic seven-footer with remarkable agility and long arms who can run the floor while also distributing the ball proficiently.
• His enormous wingspan allows him to tower above the majority of opponents, allowing him to consistently block shots.

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