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Marcin Gortat

Polish basketball player

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Key facts

Title: Player development and assistant coach
League: NBA
Born: ( 1984-02-17 ) February 17, 1984 (age 42) , Łódź , Poland
Nationality: Polish & American (since 2021 )
Listed height: 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight: 240 lb (109 kg)
Nba draft: 2005 : 2nd round, 57th overall pick
Drafted by: Phoenix Suns
Playing career: 2002–2020
Position: Center
Number: 13, 4
2002 2003: ŁKS Łódź
2003 2007: RheinEnergie Cologne

Article

Marcin Janusz Gortat ( Polish pronunciation: [ˈmart͡ɕiŋ ˈɡɔrtat]; born February 17, 1984), also known as "the Polish Hammer", or "the Polish Machine", is a Polish former professional basketball player, and current player development and assistant coach at the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), 240 pounds (110 kg) center is the son of boxer Janusz Gortat. He was drafted in the second round by the Phoenix Suns in the 2005 NBA draft and played for the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers. He retired from professional basketball in 2020.

Early life and career