Mathias Lessort is still unable to train with the French national team and remains questionable for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023. In his absence, the French Basketball Federation has announced that Yves Pons, a former ASVEL forward, will step in and take his place in the 12-man squad. Pons will at least participate in France's first friendly game against Tunisia.
After spending a year in France, Yves Pons will have to search for a new team again. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne have officially announced that the club has parted ways with the player after reaching an agreement. Pons previously had a year left in his contract with the French team.
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne finished the EuroLeague season in last place. On top of that, they were eliminated in the semifinal round of the French League (LNB). Now, one of the club's players has come out to express his discontent with the organization.
Mathias Lessort is still unable to train with the French national team and remains questionable for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023. In his absence, the French Basketball Federation has announced that Yves Pons, a former ASVEL forward, will step in and take his place in the 12-man squad. Pons will at least participate in France's first friendly game against Tunisia.
After spending a year in France, Yves Pons will have to search for a new team again. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne have officially announced that the club has parted ways with the player after reaching an agreement. Pons previously had a year left in his contract with the French team.
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne finished the EuroLeague season in last place. On top of that, they were eliminated in the semifinal round of the French League (LNB). Now, one of the club's players has come out to express his discontent with the organization.
Former Memphis Grizzlies forward -- Yves Pons -- won the LNB Slam Dunk Contest. His arguably most spectacular dunk came on projected No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama when he jumped over the 7-foot-3 French unicorn. Next up, he dunked from behind the free-throw line. Pons capped off his performance by dunking barefoot and making a reverse double-clutch jam.
Yves Pons is ready to make his Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut by joining LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on a two-year deal, per the official club's report. "It's great news to see Yves join our project. He is a player we have been following for several years already. Yves is very athletic, strong, and has significant potential," said Gaetan Muller, Deputy Chairman of LDLC ASVEL.