Joakim Noah American Basketball Player From New York City
Joakim Noah · basketball player · American
Biography
Joakim Noah, born 25 February 1985 in New York City, is an American basketball player. He is known for spells at New York Knicks (2016–) and Chicago Bulls (2007–2016).
Early life
Yannick Noah and Cecilia Rodhe are his parents. His education includes United Nations International School, Lawrenceville School and Poly Prep Country Day School.
Career
Joakim Noah plays in the center role. In 2004, he is first listed with Florida Gators men's basketball. Joakim Noah has worn the colours of 5 teams on record, including New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Florida Gators men's basketball. From 2007 to 2016, he played for Chicago Bulls. New York Knicks is the newest entry in his career list, from 2016. At New York Knicks (2016–), his team-mates on record include RJ Barrett and Derrick Rose. Chicago Bulls team-mates from the same years include Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler and Andrés Nocioni.
Recognition
His awards include two NBA All-Defensive Team awards (2013 and 2014). The list of wins also includes the All-NBA Team (2014) and a NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (2014). In total, he has won 5 awards and earned one nomination.
Teams
5 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Florida Gators men's basketball | Center |
| 2004–2007 | Florida Gators men's basketball | Center |
| 2007–2016 | Chicago Bulls | Center |
| 2016– | New York Knicks | Center |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Center |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award | Won | |
| 2014 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2014 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2014 | NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2013 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2014 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated |
Personal life
He studied at United Nations International School, Lawrenceville School and Poly Prep Country Day School.
Joakim Noah on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 540K @stickity13
- Engagement rate
- 0.94% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 4,998
- Average comments
- 93 Based on the last 9 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joakim Noah?
Joakim Noah is 41 years old, born on 25 February 1985 in New York City.
What is Joakim Noah known for?
Joakim Noah is a center who has played for New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls.
How tall is Joakim Noah?
Joakim Noah is 211 cm (6 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Joakim Noah’s nationality?
Joakim Noah is American, born in New York City.
Has Joakim Noah won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2015).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q311735), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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