Basketball 101

Stéphane Ostrowski : A power forward who’s just too good
Standing 6 feet 9 inches tall, with a massive frame and masterful technique in the low post, Stéphane Ostrowski is…

Pau Gasol : The Catalan Legend Who Conquered the NBA
6 feet 4 inches tall, 250 pounds, with a point guard’s touch. Pau Gasol has never been like anyone else.…

Michael Jordan : The Story of the Greatest
Boxing has Muhammad Ali, track and field has Usain Bolt, baseball has Shohei Ohtani, American football has Tom Brady, and…

Kevin Garnett : The Big Ticket
Twenty-one seasons of sweat, sharp trash-talking, and an unparalleled will to win. Kevin Garnett swept through the NBA with terrifying…

Richard Dacoury : The epic story of the first king of Europe
Richard Dacoury est une institution. Le visage du basket français des années 80 et 90. Un athlète en avance sur…

Wilt Chamberlain : l’homme aux 100 points
There are basketball players, there are legends, and then there’s Wilt Chamberlain. A legend. A living record book. If you…

Alain Gilles : Mr. Basketball
Before Tony Parker, before Victor Wembanyama, there was the legend. The original pioneer. Alain Gilles isn’t just a player; he’s…

Kobe Bryant : The Black Mamba
Some players define an era. Others become timeless. Kobe Bryant belongs to the latter category. The idol of an entire…

Bob Pettit : The Bomber from Baton Rouge
Some nicknames are more memorable than others, and Bob Pettit’s is one we really like at Paris Basket. But the…

Walt Frazier : When the Garden Was Eden
Walt Frazier is not just a point guard. He is an era. Nicknamed “Clyde” for his style of dress, reminiscent…

George Mikan : The Prototype of Domination
George Mikan is not just a name on a plaque. He is the starting point of interior dominance. The prototype…

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…



