Career
He was drafted 17th overall in the 2010 National Basketball Association draft by the Chicago Bulls, but was later traded to the Washington Wizards. Standing 6 feet 10 inches (208 m) tall, Séraphin plays at both the power forward and center positions. Cholet Basket (2007–2010)
In December 2007, Séraphin joined the Cholet Basket senior team for the first time after having played for their junior team since 2006.
In August 2009, he signed a three-year contract extension with Cholet.
He also earned the 2010 Most Improved Player award. Washington Wizards (2010–2015)
On June 24, 2010, Séraphin was selected with the 17th overall pick in the 2010 National Basketball Association draft by the Chicago Bulls.
On July 30, 2010, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Wizards. On September 20, 2011, Séraphin signed with Caja Laboral of Spain for the duration of the National Basketball Association lockout.
In December 2011, he returned to the Wizards following the conclusion of the lockout.
On June 30, 2014, the Wizards tendered a $3.89 million qualifying offer to make Séraphin a restricted free agent. On July 18, 2014, he accepted the one-year, $3.89 million qualifying offer. New York Knicks (2015–present)
On August 6, 2015, Séraphin signed with the New York Knicks.