1. Guerschon Yabusele was considered one of the best international prospects for the 2016 NBA draft.
19 Facts About Guerschon Yabusele
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Guerschon Yabusele was drafted with the 16th overall pick by the Boston Celtics and played for them from 2017 to 2019, splitting time with Boston's NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.
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Guerschon Yabusele was born and raised in Dreux, France, to parents who emigrated from The Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Guerschon Yabusele began playing basketball with the youth sections of Chorale Roanne Basket in 2012, competing with their under-21 team.
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Guerschon Yabusele joined the Chorale Roanne team in the LNB Pro B in 2013 and finished the season averaging 1.5 points per game in 8 appearances.
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Guerschon Yabusele signed with Rouen Metropole Basket of the LNB Pro A, the top league in France, in the summer of 2015.
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Guerschon Yabusele made the decision to help his NBA draft stock.
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Guerschon Yabusele was projected to be either a late first round or early second round selection but surprised many by going 16th overall in the draft to Boston.
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Guerschon Yabusele joined the Boston Celtics for the 2016 NBA Summer League.
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On July 21,2016, Guerschon Yabusele signed a deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association.
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Guerschon Yabusele was named a CBA All-Star for his production with the Sharks.
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On March 29,2017, Guerschon Yabusele signed with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League and on July 20, he signed with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
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On July 10,2019, Guerschon Yabusele was waived by the Celtics.
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On February 25,2020, Yabusele signed with ASVEL of the French LNB Pro A Yabusele re-signed with the team on June 1.
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On July 12,2021, Guerschon Yabusele signed a one-year contract with Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.
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Guerschon Yabusele played for the France under-18 team at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and later with the under-20 team at the 2014 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship and the 2015 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship.
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Guerschon Yabusele played with Les Bleus at the 2020 Olympics, where he won a silver medal, as well as at EuroBasket 2022, winning silver.
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Guerschon Yabusele played a key role in France's campaign at 2024 Olympics.
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Guerschon Yabusele then scored 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting, as well as 7 rebounds, to lead France to a semi-final win over Germany, to qualify for their second straight Olympic final.