D. J. Mbenga
Mbenga with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2010 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 30, 1980 Kinshasa, Zaire (now DR Congo) |
| Nationality | Belgian / Congolese |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2002: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2001–2013 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 28 |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2002 | Spirou Gilly |
| 2002–2003 | Leuven Bears |
| 2003–2004 | Spirou Charleroi |
| 2004–2007 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2007–2008 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2008–2010 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2010–2011 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2012 | Qingdao DoubleStar |
| 2013 | Barako Bull Energy |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Didier "D. J." Ilunga-Mbenga (ben-ga; born December 30, 1980) is a Belgian-Congolese former professional basketball player. He has also played for the Belgian national basketball team as he is a dual citizen of both his native countries.