Top 20 Basketball Player celebrities in France
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Basketball Player celebrities [Updated June 6, 2023].
Boris Diaw was born
on April 16, 1982
in France.
His mother Elisabeth Riffiod is regarded as one of the best centers in French women's basketball history.
Net Worth 2020: $22 Million
Rudy Gobert was born
on June 26, 1992
in Saint-Quentin, France.
His 7 foot, 8 1/2 inch wingspan was the largest wingspan ever recorded at the 2013 NBA Draft Combine. He was also the NBA blocks leader in the 2016-17 season.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Dominique Wilkins was born
on January 12, 1960
in Paris, France.
He had legendary battles against
Michael Jordan in the NBA Slam Dunk Content, and he came away with two victories.
Net Worth 2020: $14 Million
Ronny Turiaf was born
on January 13, 1983
in Martinique, France.
He underwent a six-hour open-heart surgery in July, 2005, and less than six months later, returned to play professional basketball.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Joffrey Lauvergne was born
on September 30, 1991
in Mulhouse, France.
He's represented France internationally, winning a EuroBasket gold medal in 2013.
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Salary 2020: 1.71 million USD (2017)
Tariq Abdul-Wahad was born
on November 3, 1974
in Maisons-Alfort, France.
He was born Olivier Michael Saint-Jean, but changed his name in 1997 when he converted to Islam.
Nicolas Batum was born
on December 14, 1988
in Lisieux, France.
He was drafted 25th overall by the Houston Rockets in 2008 but never played a game for the team.
Leo Westermann was born
on July 24, 1992
in France.
He's represented France at the U18, U20, and senior levels, winning a bronze medal at the 2015 EuroBasket.
Rodrigue Beaubois was born
on February 24, 1988
in France.
He was selected 25th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but traded on draft day to the Dallas Mavericks.
Elie Okobo was born
on October 23, 1997
in Bordeaux, France.
He dropped 44 points as a member of Pau-Lacq-Orthez during Game 1 of the playoff series against first-seeded Monaco in May of 2018. The game helped his draft stock rise.
Johan Petro was born
on January 27, 1986
in France.
He scored the final points ever scored for the New Jersey Nets on April 26, 2012 before the franchise moved to Brooklyn.
Ian Mahinmi was born
on November 5, 1986
in France.
He won the French League Rising Star Award in 2006.
Evan Fournier was born
on October 29, 1992
in Saint-Maurice, France.
The Nuggets selected him 20th overall in the 2012 NBA draft.
Alexis Ajinca was born
on May 6, 1988
in France.
He won a gold medal as a member of the French national team at FIBA EuroBasket in 2013.
Mickael Pietrus was born
on February 7, 1982
in Guadeloupe, France.
Xavier Delarue was born
on October 15, 1977
in France.
In addition to his role in athletics, he also stars in the TMC original series The Mysteries of Love with a recurring role in season 14 and 15 of the series.
Guy Dupuy was born
on March 24, 1987
in France.
In addition to dunking professionally, he is an athletic trainer.
Erik Murphy was born
on October 26, 1990
in France.
He was selected 49th overall in the 2013 NBA draft.
Jaylen Hoard was born
on March 30, 1999
in France.
He was named the International MVP of the 2015 Jordan Brand Classic.
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