Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Luc Mbah a Moute:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
  • Nationality: Cameroonian
  • Age: Born September 9, 1986
  • Hometown: Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
  • Shoe Size: US size 15
  • Number: Most notably wore 12, 33, and 23
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida
    • Developed his basketball skills at one of the premier high school programs in the U.S.
  • College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2005–2008)
    • Key contributor to UCLA’s Final Four appearances in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
    • Averaged 8.8 points and 6 rebounds per game in his collegiate career.
  • NBA Draft: Selected 37th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Milwaukee Bucks (2008–2013)
    2. Sacramento Kings (2013–2014)
    3. Minnesota Timberwolves (2013–2014)
    4. Philadelphia 76ers (2014–2015)
    5. Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2017)
    6. Houston Rockets (2017–2018)
    7. Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2019)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA.
  • Kids: Mbah a Moute has kept his personal life private, with limited information available about children.
  • Siblings:
    • Comes from a large family with several siblings.
    • His twin brother, Emmanuel Bidias a Moute, also played basketball at the collegiate level.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Luc Mbah a Moute’s player archetype was that of a defense-first combo forward, a long, disciplined stopper whose best NBA value came from multi-positional coverage, help rotations, and low-maintenance complementary offense. At 6-foot-8 and 230 pounds, with notable length, mobility, and strong lateral quickness, he had the physical profile to defend wings, switch onto bigger forwards, clog passing lanes, and offer weak-side resistance without needing touches to stay involved. Offensively, his role was usually simple and connective rather than creative: cut, run the floor, finish opportunistically, rebound, and keep the ball moving, while defensively he operated as a versatile assignment defender capable of guarding across the frontcourt and disrupting actions with timing, reach, and effort. His overall play style was built on utility and restraint, making him the kind of player who could raise a lineup’s defensive floor without dominating the ball. (NBADraft)

Fun Facts

  • Renowned for his defensive skills, versatility, and leadership.
  • Career averages: 6.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game.
  • Played a key role in defensive schemes, often tasked with guarding the opposing team’s best player.
  • Part of the Houston Rockets team that won 65 games in the 2017–2018 season.

Sources:

NBA.com — Luc Mbah a Moute | Forward | Milwaukee Bucks | NBA.com (NBA)
NBADraft.net — L.R. Mbah a Moute – NBADraft.net (NBADraft)
Sports Forecaster — Luc Mbah a Moute Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More (Sports Forecaster)
ESPN — Luc Richard Mbah a Moute’s scouting report (ESPN.com)