Ian Mahinmi is a French former professional basketball player. At 6'11" and 250 lb, he played the center position and was selected with the 28th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.
Mahinmi with the Washington Wizards in 2020
Mahinmi in 2007
Mahinmi guards Kelly Olynyk of the Boston Celtics in 2017
The 2005 NBA draft took place on June 28, 2005, in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues. The NBA announced that 49 college and high school players and 11 international players had filed as early-entry candidates for the draft.
Andrew Bogut was selected 1st overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Deron Williams was selected 3rd overall by the Utah Jazz.
Chris Paul was selected 4th overall by the New Orleans Hornets.
Andrew Bynum was selected 10th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.