However, Ibaka contains value as a rim protector with length who could deter Doncic and other Mavs in the paint on drives to the basket. The other reason this injury absence matters is that the Clippers took Ibaka from the NBA champion Toronto Raptors , believing he would in fact be an important piece of the playoff puzzle for a franchise which has infamously failed to make the conference finals at any prior point in its history.
Ibaka was supposed to be the savvy veteran who would play crunch-time defense, hit an occasional 3-pointer, and provide rebounding help. Now that option is off the board. Zubac scored only two points in Game 2 and has not made the impact Los Angeles needs him to make in this series. They know that if they lose this series, a massive roster shakeup — and a near future without championship contention — will become part of their new reality.
Born in Congo, Ibaka left his family and his home to pursue a basketball career in Europe at the age of So Desire took on a paternal role and helped raise Ranie until it was decided that he come clean. But a couple of days I start feeling better, and like I said, it was something I used to dream about always. I want to have kids, and now I want to have more. Ibaka said what he looks forward to most in raising Ranie is her education and continuing to be there for her.
And I try to be my best I can to be with her and spend time. I love that. It makes me nervous now. But I know the time is going to come.
Everything has a time. He went from dazzling with his defensive and offensive skills on the court with the Thunder to a brief stint with the Orlando Magic, and now his most recent stint is with the Toronto Raptors. Ibaka founded the Serge Ibaka Foundation just after meeting his daughter, with the goal of furthering his humanitarian efforts in Africa. Ibaka desires to inspire children around the world to believe in themselves and in their chances no matter how hard their circumstances are. With the help of NBA Cares and UNICEF, Ibaka has provided resources and hope for Congo natives in the past few years by bringing basketball, pro athletes, celebrities and charities together through his various philanthropic efforts, to provide support, spread awareness and open a dialogue about the issues and attributes of his homeland.
Ibaka opened up about first setting sight on Ranie in the documentary Son of the Congo: This is Africa. I want to be here for her and make sure we spend time together. You got family.
I always grow up in a family place, a house. Ibaka is known for his fashion-forward style , and Ranie is following his lead. Described as equally stylish and one who takes pride in her wardrobe, the two often debate about who is the best dresser in the household. So we always try to challenge each other, because she knows. So, she loves to dress too. Many teen fathers who are also the primary custodian sometimes have fears.
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