Jérôme Moïso

Jérôme Moïso
Personal information
Born (1978-06-15) 15 June 1978
Paris, France
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High schoolMilford Academy
(Milford, Connecticut)
CollegeUCLA (1998–2000)
NBA draft2000: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Drafted byBoston Celtics
Playing career2000–2013
PositionPower forward / center
Number5, 6, 7
Career history
2000–2001Boston Celtics
2001–2002Charlotte Hornets
2002–2003New Orleans Hornets
2003–2005Toronto Raptors
2004–2005New Jersey Nets
2005Cleveland Cavaliers
2006Lottomatica Roma
2006–2007Climamio Bologna
2007Real Madrid
2007–2008DKV Joventut
2008Khimki BC
2008–2009DKV Joventut
2009–2010Bilbao Basket
2010–2011Jiangsu Dragons
2011–2012BC Dnipro
2013Piratas de Quebradillas
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  France
European U-18 Championship
1996 France U-18 Team

Jérôme Moïso (born 15 June 1978) is a French former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other top leagues. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins.

Professional career

A forward-center, Moïso was selected 11th overall in the 2000 NBA draft by the Celtics in 2000, and played for the NBA clubs the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also traded from the Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, though he never played for them.[1][2] In total, Moïso played 145 games in his NBA career, starting in 3 of them, with averages of 2.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. His best season came in 2002-03 when he established career highs in points per game (4.0) and rebounds per game (3.5) for the New Orleans Hornets.[3]

He would end his NBA career as a Cavalier, only playing 4 games for the team. Moïso's final NBA game was played on February 16, 2005, in a 111–89 win over the Atlanta Hawks, where he recorded only 2 points and 1 rebound.

He has also played in Europe with the Italian League clubs Lottomatica Roma and Climamio Bologna, the Spanish ACB League clubs Real Madrid, DKV Joventut, and Bilbao Basket, and the Russian Super League club Khimki BC.

Post-professional career

Following his retirement from professional basketball, Moïso transitioned into life coaching and personal development work. According to his official website, he works as a transformational life coach, focusing on helping high-achieving individuals address internal barriers such as guilt, religious conditioning, and self-doubt.[4] His clientele includes senior professionals, creatives, and high-potential athletes.

Moïso is also an author. In his memoir, Playing Small in a Big Man's World, he reflects on his journey from being selected in the first round of the 2000 NBA draft to experiencing financial and personal setbacks following his basketball career. The book discusses themes of identity, external validation, and personal growth, which form the basis of his coaching philosophy.[5]

Personal life

Moïso was born in Paris and grew up in Guadeloupe.[6]

References

  1. ^ "76ers Deal Away Hill but Acquire Moiso". The Los Angeles Times. August 4, 2001.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "76ers Get Coleman in Three-Team Deal". The Los Angeles Times. October 26, 2001.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Jérôme Moïso Stats".
  4. ^ "Jérôme Moïso Official Website". Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Playing Small in a Big Man's World". Amazon. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  6. ^ Fitz, Gary (29 June 2000). "Celtics hope they may have found a real keeper in Moiso". Nashua Telegraph. p. 35. Retrieved 21 April 2024 – via NewspaperArchive.


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