Basketball 101

Rick Barry : The Explosive Genius and the Impossible Free Throw
Rick Barry was not a discreet player. He was a relentless scorer, a fierce competitor, and a controversial figure (not…

Basketix Glossary : Double Step
At Paris Basketball training, it’s the first move we practise. It’s the basis of attacking on the move. Yet, in…

Top 10 all-time best NBA teams
Nearly eight decades separate Joe Fulks’ Philadelphia Warriors from SGA’s Oklahoma Thunder. During this time, the NBA has seen multiple…

Chauncey Billups : The “Mr. Big Shot” who redefined the point guard position
Chauncey Billups may not be the flashiest player in NBA history, but he is undoubtedly one of the most effective.…

Top 10 all-time best NBA coaches
In 2026, the NBA will celebrate its 80th anniversary. From Russell’s Celtics to Curry’s Warriors and Jordan’s Bulls, the Major…

Top 10 all-time best NBA players
The controversial question, the never-ending debate… For its Christmas article, the Paris Basketball staff reveals ITS all-time Top 10 best…

1982–83 76ers : The Year of Lead, third and final title for a historic franchise
Philadelphia 1983. The year of the title. The culmination of an obsessive quest. It wasn’t just a victory. It was…

Top 10 all-time best Euroleague coaches
Over the 25 seasons of its modern era, nine teams and 13 different coaches have lifted the EuroLeague trophy. A…

DETROIT 1989 : THE BAD BOYS TAKE OVER
It wasn’t just a blip between the Bird-Johnson era and the Jordan era. It was the first title in a…

LOS ANGELES LAKERS 1987 : WHEN SHOWTIME REACHED PERFECTION
A number, a dynasty, Showtime, the most watched final of all time without Jordan. The greatest rivalry of all time,…

Top 10 all-time best Euroleague teams
In the 2025-2026 season, the EuroLeague enters its 25th year of its modern era. From Siena’s defensive toughness to Paris…

Top 10 best NBA players 2025-2026
Rising stars, players in their prime, veterans still going strong… The NBA is full of all-time great basketball players, whom…



