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Joakim Noah
/ˈdʒoʊəkɪm ˈnoʊə/ (JOH-ə-kim NOH-ə)
Definition
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Joakim Noah is a retired French-American professional basketball player, primarily known for his tenure as a center with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA.
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A two-time NBA All-Star (2013, 2014) and the 2014 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, he is the son of former tennis champion Yannick Noah.
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Joakim Noah's defensive intensity turned the paint into no-man's-land for opposing bigs.
Like his dad on the tennis court, Joakim Noah served up blocks that left fans roaring.
Joakim Noah hustled so hard, he made lazy rebounds look like a personal affront.
In retirement, Joakim Noah's energy now fuels Chicago tech talks instead of Bulls wins.