Festus Ezeli

Sports Analyst, NBC Sports Bay Area
Former NBA player (Warriors, Trail Blazers)

Festus Ezeli is a former professional basketball player who was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft.

During his time with the Warriors, Ezeli played a crucial role as a rim protector and provided valuable minutes at the Center position. He was an integral part of the Warriors team that won an NBA Championship during the 2014-2015 season. His shot-blocking prowess and physical presence in the paint contributed to the team's success.

Beyond basketball, Ezeli has been involved in philanthropic endeavors, using his platform to give back to his community and promote positive change. This is especially true for young fans in his home country of Nigeria.

After his NBA career, Ezeli also ventured into various business and entrepreneurial pursuits, with the most recent being a Sports Analyst role with NBC Sports.