Kevin Séraphin
A French big man whose powerful dunks and infectious smile became a fan favorite during a journeyman NBA career.
Born 1989 (age 37)·French basketball player·Birthday: December 7·Millennials
Biography
Kevin Séraphin brought a specific and memorable energy to the basketball court. Discovered in French Guiana, he developed his game at the INSEP academy in Paris before turning professional with Cholet Basket. Drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bulls in 2010, he was immediately traded to the Washington Wizards, where he spent the most formative years of his career. Séraphin was a physical, left-handed post player known for a potent jump hook and a thunderous dunking ability. While his role fluctuated, his enthusiastic demeanor and moments of brute-force offense made him a popular figure with fans. After Washington, he embraced the life of an NBA journeyman, with stops in New York, Indiana, and Barcelona, before injuries led him to retire, leaving behind a legacy of effort and palpable joy for the game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kevin was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kevin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Kevin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Drafted in the first round (17th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.
- Played five seasons for the Washington Wizards, appearing in 321 games and establishing himself as a rotation big man.
- Averaged a career-best 9.1 points per game during the 2012-13 NBA season with the Wizards.
- Won the French League MVP award in 2010 after leading Cholet Basket to the championship.
- Represented the French national team at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Did You Know?
He was born in Cayenne, French Guiana, a overseas department of France in South America.
He is known for having a large tattoo of a koi fish on his left arm.
His nickname among some fans and teammates was 'Seraphim' or 'The Seraphim'.
After leaving the NBA, he played for FC Barcelona in Spain before a knee injury forced his retirement.
“My role was to bring physicality, protect the paint, and finish with authority.”
