Rhoden : ” It’s really very different “

Published on April 16, 2026

A key player for Paris Basketball since signing in early November, Jared Rhoden spoke to us about his superb start in the capital after his time in the NBA.

Our Mr. Tomar is delighting us with his first steps on the Old Continent. In both Betclic ÉLITE and the EuroLeague, the former Toronto Raptors player is dazzling Europe with his talent. A successful adaptation for our swingman: ” It’s going well, the transition from the NBA to Europe has been smooth, but the culture here perfectly suits my style. I love playing at a fast, high pace. And the city is beautiful, so I’m really enjoying myself. “

Another continent, another approach to basketball, which Jared discussed: ” It’s really very different. There’s a lot more execution in the European style of play, and it also requires more concentration. I find it very similar to college (NCAA), where you have long stretches of play as well as a lot of different systems.” While the NBA is more focused on athletes and individual skills, that’s the biggest difference for me. “

Now, his main goal is to continue adapting to the unique style of Paris Basketball: ” Personally, my objective is to continue integrating as best I can into the system. I joined the team mid-season, which was very difficult. Now, I’m simply trying to be as aggressive as possible while following instructions. “

And of course, Jared wanted to say hello: ” Thank you so much for your support since the beginning of the season. We hope you’ll continue to come and cheer us on ! “

With the playoffs approaching, Jared’s teammates will need your votes starting Saturday, April 2nd against Chalon. A fantastic game you can be a part of by clicking on this link.