Steeve Ho You Fat is a French professional basketball player that was born in French Guiana. Throughout the course of his professional career, Ho You Fat has played for a number of French clubs, beginning his career with Cholet Basket in 2008.
After playing for Chorale Roanne Basket from 2019 to 2021, Ho You Fat joined Metropolitans 92 ahead of the 2021-22 season. Per eurobasket.com, Ho You Fat stands at 6-foot-8 and weighs in at a shade under 200 pounds. He is listed as a power forward.
After an exhibition game against the G League Ignite in 2022, Ho You Fat went viral due to his last name which resembles an insulting slang phrase in English.
Steeve Ho You Fat Real Name: What Is Steeve Ho You Fat’s Real Name?
Yes, Steeve Ho Yu Fat is his real name. It was the name given to him by his parents at birth. His first is Steeve whereas his surname is the “legendary” Ho You Fat. It was derived from his Chinese background.
“Chinese people don’t like to mix [marriages]. I’m Black, it’s a Chinese name, so it’s not easy to talk about that,” Ho You Fat said. “But that’s it. I’m proud of my name, I’m proud of who I am. I’m proud of my dad and my mom.”