1. Alain Gilles was a French professional basketball player and coach.
10 Facts About Alain Gilles
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In 1991, Gilles was included in the FIBA's 50 Greatest Players' list.
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Alain Gilles was named The Best French Basketball Player of the 20th Century, by a panel of players, coaches, and journalists.
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The Alain Gilles Trophy is named after him, in his honor by the French Federation of Basketball.
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Alain Gilles played for the French clubs Chorale Roanne and ASVEL Basket.
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Alain Gilles won 3 French League Player of the Year awards.
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In France's top-tier level competition, Alain Gilles scored a total of 18,502 career points.
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Alain Gilles played in 160 games with the senior men's French national basketball team.
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Alain Gilles was the head basketball coach of the French club ASVEL Basket and the French club Montpellier.
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Alain Gilles won the French League championship in 1981, and the French Cup title in 1984.