Date of Birth: December 11, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Roy Denzil Hibbert, an American-Jamaican former professional basketball player, was born on December 11, 1986, in Queens, New York. Hibbert’s journey to basketball stardom began in high school at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland. His impressive height and skills on the court earned him a scholarship to Georgetown University, where he played for the Georgetown Hoyas from 2004 to 2008. Hibbert was selected 17th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors, who subsequently traded him to the Indiana Pacers. He quickly became known for his shot-blocking and defensive prowess, earning two NBA All-Star selections in 2012 and 2014. Hibbert spent seven seasons with the Pacers, during which he was a key player in their deep playoff runs. After his tenure with the Pacers, Hibbert played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, and Denver Nuggets before retiring in 2017. Post-retirement, Hibbert has dabbled in coaching and has been an active participant in various charitable endeavors.
5 Interesting Facts about Roy Hibbert
1. Roy Hibbert is of Jamaican and Trinidadian descent.
2. He was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 while at Georgetown.
3. Hibbert stands at 7 feet 2 inches tall, making him one of the tallest players in NBA history.
4. During the 2011-2012 NBA season, Hibbert recorded a career-high 11 blocked shots in a game.
5. He has made guest appearances on TV shows such as “Parks and Recreation.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Roy Hibbert
1. “I try to pride myself on defense and being a presence in the paint.”
2. “You have to keep working hard and stay humble if you want to keep improving.”
3. “I’m very blessed to have played in the NBA and I’m grateful for every moment.”
4. “Defense wins championships. That’s the mindset I always had.”
5. “Every game, every practice, I give it my all, because you never know when it might be your last.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$35 million (highest net worth achieved)
Children
As of the latest information available, Roy Hibbert does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Roy Hibbert’s NBA Profile](https://www.nba.com/stats/player/201579/
4. [Roy Hibbert’s IMDb Page](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4786939/
5. [Roy Hibbert’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/Hoya2aPacer