Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka has been one of the more entertaining players in the league for years now. Aside for consistently putting up solid numbers for any team he's on, Ibaka always provides a lighthearted interview and a good sense of humor.
The Congolese native is certainly not camera shy, as he told Raptors beat writer Jesse Lewenberg on Wednesday morning:
Does Ibaka like having all the extra cameras around?
Serge: "Not really."
Seriously?
Serge: "No, I'm joking. Who doesn't like it? I was born for this, so I like it."— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) December 5, 2018
There's no reason for Ibaka to be shy at all right now. Through 24 games, Ibaka has posted one of the better stat lines in his career, averaging 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting an efficient 56 percent from the field.
Ibaka has been a valuable piece to the league-leading Raptors. He is an effective stretch forward with the ability to knock down an open three-pointer, but also grab offensive rebounds and putback dunks with his impressive leaping ability.
Ibaka's most prized ability might be his shot blocking. He has led the league in blocked shots twice and made the NBA All-Defensive First Team three times. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse frequently alternates between Ibaka and center Jonas Valunciunas to make sure Toronto always has imposing length on the court.
Even as Ibaka enters his 11th season, he still has a few quality years left to play for a contender. This season is looking promising for the Raptors, and Ibaka will look to finally help his team dethrone the Golden State Warriors and put an end to what at times looks like an unstoppable dynasty.
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