Basketball 101

Basketball glossary : Tanking
Here at Paris Basketball, we play to win. Every possession counts. In the NBA ? It’s a different story. Sometimes…

Elgin Baylor : The Uncrowned King
Elgin Baylor is not just a star. He is a founding legend. The first athletic forward in NBA history. A…

Top 10 greatest achievements in French basketball of all time
French basketball fans distinguish themselves from one another by their particular fondness for a club or franchise. While most follow…

Top 10 greatest moments in NBA history
Every season, the NBA concocts scenarios and anecdotes, each more incredible than the last. So, naturally, in 79 years of…

PISTONS 2004 : The team that brought down the Galacticos
The year the NBA learned that defence still wins championships. The Detroit Pistons were not the favourites. No MVP. No…

Basketix Glossary : The Lay-up
At the Adidas Arena, the crowd wants fierce dunks. But for the coaching staff, two points are still two points.…

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…



