Serge Jonas Ibaka Ngobila is a Congolese-Spanish professional basketball player who currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association. Ibaka was drafted by the Thunder's former incarnation, the Seattle SuperSonics with the 24th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft. He is referred to as Air Congo, Serge Protector, and Iblocka by his teammates, in reference to his shot-blocking skills. Although born in the Republic of the Congo, Ibaka officially represents Spain in international competition, as he moved there as a teenager before joining the NBA.
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