Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Aleksej Pokuševski:

  • Full Name: Aleksej Pokuševski
  • Nationality: Serbian
  • Age: Born on December 26, 2001
  • Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 3 inches (221 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
  • Number: 17 (commonly worn in the NBA)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Did not attend U.S. high school; trained through the European basketball system.
  • College: Did not attend college; played professionally in Europe before entering the NBA.
  • NBA Draft: 2020 NBA Draft, 1st round, 17th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves (rights traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Europe:
      • Olympiacos B (2018–2020)
    • NBA:
      • Oklahoma City Thunder (2020–present)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings: Not widely discussed publicly

Aleksej Pokuševski, often nicknamed “Poku,” is known for his versatility, ball-handling, and perimeter shooting for a player of his height. His unique skill set, combined with his size and length, has earned him comparisons to modern stretch bigs and guards.

After developing with Olympiacos B in Greece, Pokuševski transitioned to the NBA, where he joined the rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder. As one of the youngest players in the 2020 draft, his development is seen as a key aspect of the Thunder’s long-term plans, with the team focused on honing his potential into consistent performance.