Meet Joakim Noah- Joakim Noah is a French-American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators, winning back-to-back NCAA championships in 2006 and 2007. The Chicago Bulls selected Noah with the ninth overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft. Noah is a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA First Team in 2014 when he also was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He represented France in international competitions.
Who is Joakim Noah?
Joakim Simon Noah (born February 25, 1985) Noah was born in New York City, to French singer and former world No. 3 tennis player Yannick Noah, winner of the French Open in 1983, and Cécilia Rodhe, Miss Sweden and fourth runner-up at Miss Universe 1978.
His grandfather Zacharie Noah was a Cameroonian professional football player, winner of the Coupe de France in 1961. Noah lived in Paris, France from 1988 to 1998 and returned to New York City at age 13.
He played youth basketball with the youth teams of the French club Levallois Sporting Club, in Paris. He played high school basketball for the United Nations International School, Poly Prep Country Day School and The Lawrenceville School.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Noah was listed as the No. 19 power forward and the No. 75 player in the nation in 2004.
Joakim Noah’s Wife
Joakim Noah is set to marry his fiancee, Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro, who is most known for her job as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Noah became engaged to Victoria’s Secret model Lais Ribeiro in September 2019 at Burning Man. The couple began dating in July 2018.
Joakim Noah’s Net Worth
Joakim Noah’s net worth is projected to be over $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The 36-year-earnings old’s are largely derived from his earnings as an NBA professional basketball player. Noah signed a four-year, $76 million contract with the New York Knicks in 2016, but was only able to play in 53 games before being waived due to injury. After recovering from an Achilles tendon cut with the Memphis Grizzlies, the veteran joined the Los Angeles Clippers for their playoff run last season.
Joakim Noah’s Ambassador
Joakim Noah has officially become a Bulls Ambassador. “It means so much to me that I’m now a Bull for life.” Noah was named a Bulls’ ambassador for the franchise ahead of the team’s evening to honor him as the current group faces the New York Knicks.
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