In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team France will compete in Group B, facing off against Brazil, Germany, and Japan. This year’s French team, featuring five Olympic debutants, is poised to make a significant impact on the international stage.
Five Debutants for Team France
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama is a French generational talent who plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He was the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, making him the first French player to achieve this milestone.
Wembanyama had a promising summer league debut, recording 9 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 blocks despite shooting 2-13 from the field. Over two games, he tallied 36 points, 20 rebounds, eight blocks, and three assists for a shooting percentage of 41%.
Bilal Coulibaly
After being selected in last season’s draft, Bilal Coulibaly plays for the Washington Wizards. He is considered a defensive-focused player, but he has shown significant improvement on the offensive end.
In his rookie season, Coulibaly played 63 games, averaging 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. His best performance to date came against the Chicago Bulls, where he recorded 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, per ESPN stats.
Isaia Cordinier
Isaia Cordinier is a star guard who plays for Virtus Bologna in the Lega Basket Serie A. The Atlanta Hawks drafted him in the 2016 NBA draft.
Although he participated in the Hawks’ summer league, he didn’t make it to the NBA regular season. In 2018, the Brooklyn Nets traded his draft rights to him, who later made him an unrestricted free agent.
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Mathias Lessort
Lessort plays for Panathinaikos in the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. A 2024 EuroLeague champion, He initially declared for the NBA draft in 2016 but later withdrew his decision.
Matthew Strazel
Matthew Strazel plays for AS Monaco in the LNB Pro A. The young star made his EuroLeague debut in 2019 and signed a three-year deal with the club in 2022.
Team France has already won three silver medals in 1948, 2000, and 2020. With these debutants and other experienced stars, Team France is leading the charge as a contender for gold in the Paris Olympics.
Also Read: Victor Wembanyama Hilariously Bent His Knees During the Photoshoot to Make Rudy Gobert Look Taller.
