Basketball. The NBA franchise came to Mathias Lessort this summer

The definitive takedown for the NBA? At least it is possible for Mathias Lessort, as pointed out by the American media CUT this friday Drafted in the second round in the 50th position by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017, the Fort-de-France native has so far not had the opportunity to play in the world’s top basketball league.

Negotiations were halted when status was being considered

Since he returned to Europe, where he has been successful seasons on the side of AS Monaco, Partizan Belgradeor more recently with Panathinaikos, the pivot is popular again on the international scene. An important role in Vincent Collet’s system, Lessort stood out at the Paris Olympic Games (7.6 pts and 3 rebounds in an average of 14 minutes per game), where he stood out. they will take part in the final against the United States on Sunday.

If the 29-year-old wants to join the NBA, he has only one option: the New York Knicks, who have his NBA rights from 2020. And the franchise has reportedly spoken to Panathinaikos, the club that Lessort currently plays for.

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The French international, who is the undoubted starter in Greece, and the leaders of the Knicks have not reached an agreement, however. The New York team already has several players playing in the same position as Lessort (Mitchell Robinson, Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims).