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Evan Fournier on Victor Wembanyama: "He's a global megastar, but day-to-day, he's a great guy, focused on others, who really wants to perform. The fact that he's here, I won't lie, has been a motivation for me to keep going. Seeing a kid who wants to achieve things and puts in the work is inspiring... I don't want to come just for the sake of coming."

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“I don’t know if it’s relieved me. I think I’m just calmer,” Fournier replies. “I’m not going to say I’m getting old (laughs) , but… As you get older, you understand things better, you put them into perspective. My role? I can be the player who makes sure everything is in order. If we lack aggression, if we need to establish a half-court offense, put the ball where it needs to be, I can make sure of that… People think I’m just a scorer, but I can do a lot of things. If necessary, I can still score. Well, okay, maybe not 28 points against the USA (laughs) (2021 Olympics, France won 83-76) . ” I no longer see myself as the super aggressive player all the time. I think the main challenge will be determining, beyond Victor (Wembanyama), who will do what. With Rudy, we need to facilitate the transition, bridge the gap with the coach. I'm a veteran; I have more "insider knowledge" to share. Few have experience at this level, and it's crucial. In any case, it won't stop me from remaining the person I've always been.

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During a quick-fire Q&A with French content creator Rookicks, the San Antonio Spurs star was asked whether he could score more than 100 points in a single game. “I agree, yeah,” Wembanyama replied. The Frenchman was also asked which compatriot he would like to bring to the Spurs. “Off the top of my head, I’d say Evan Fournier,” he answered.

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Legion Hoops: Jalen Brunson says when he signed in New York, he always wanted to wear No. 13 to honor his favorite player, Steve Nash, but he wasn’t able to get it from Evan Fournier.

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Jaron Blossongame: LOL….. Alec Peters not F4 MVP???

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Olympiacos Piraeus shooting guard Evan Fournier has been named the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four MVP after leading his team to the title. Fournier delivered when it mattered most in the championship game against Real Madrid, scoring a team-high 20 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, finishing with a 21 PIR in 27 minutes during Olympiacos' 92-85 victory.

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Head coach Frederic Fauthoux has named a 16-player roster for the senior national team of France heading into the upcoming July window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, as revealed by the French Federation of Basketball on Friday. The star-studded training camp squad is highlighted by the returns of veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier, alongside a strong NBA contingent featuring Bilal Coulibaly, Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Guerschon Yabusele, and newcomer Maxime Raynaud. While France will be without Victor Wembanyama following his deep run in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, Fauthoux balanced the roster with EuroLeague standouts Sylvain Francisco, Nadir Hifi, Jaylen Hoard, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Frank Ntilikina, Elie Okobo, and Matthew Strazel, who were also called up alongside window veterans Adam Mokoka and Amine Noua to ensure continuity.

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French basketball icon Evan Fournier has signaled the beginning of the end for his illustrious career, confirming his plans in an interview with L’Equipe published Monday. Currently 33 and competing for Greek powerhouse Olympiacos, the veteran guard admitted that while his competitive fire remains at ‘150%’, the toll of professional life, specifically the constant travel and time away from family, has led him to envision the finish line. “To be honest, I think I’ll finish this contract and then retire. I won’t continue beyond that,” he mentioned, relaying his plan and referring to a contract signed last July. “It’s becoming harder to deal with little things that make me consider it. I want to be with my children, travel with my wife, and enjoy the life I haven’t had until now because basketball took up everything.”

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Fournier explained that the idea of retirement crossed his mind after a challenging stretch in the NBA and that he took some time to reflect on what he wanted next in his career. “I seriously considered retiring after the Paris Olympics,” Fournier said. “I had given myself a little bit of time to think about it. I went to the mountains and I thought, ‘Okay, let’s give it a go. I’ll enjoy it.’ “I was coming off two difficult seasons with the Knicks and I deeply love basketball, so I thought, ‘Enjoy yourself and end your career on that note.’”

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French veteran Evan Fournier has been in the middle of those battles. He was part of the squad that beat the US in the group stage at the Tokyo Olympics, only to lose to them in the gold-medal game – a script that played out again in Paris. And interestingly enough, Fournier doesn't disagree with Kevin Durant. "I mean, he's not necessarily wrong," Fournier told BasketNews. "I think the world and Europe are getting better, but we're not there versus the US. I mean, as far as talent-wise, we're just not there, and he's not wrong," the 33-year-old continued. "In a FIBA tournament, can we beat them in a semifinal or a final? Yeah, it could happen. "You know, we beat them in the group phase in Tokyo. They almost lost to Serbia. It could happen, but the USA is far ahead in terms of developing talent and having superstar players. He's not wrong in that regard," Fournier added.

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He also expressed his desire to finish his career with Olympiacos and reflected on how he managed to adapt so quickly to Giorgos Bartzokas’ playing style. “When I was younger, I was really emotional on the court. I played with a lot of emotion — maybe too much. In the NBA, there are simply too many games for that. You’re going to get crushed, you’re going to have crazy ups and downs because you feel and absorb all those emotions. And even though I’m more stoic now, the passion here allowed me to reconnect with that side of myself. It felt amazing to play with that ‘fire’ and that energy again… I really missed it. I’m truly happy that here I got to feel alive again!”

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Evan Fournier: If European basketball wants to get taken seriously there needs to be a change in how we report news. All the fake rumors are fucking embarrassing. This is my first off season and Im exhausted. I dont know how yall do this every summer lol

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Evan Fournier: Its ok bro I know you’re tired of playing for the lottery.

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Donatas Urbonas: OFFICIAL: Evan Fournier extended with Olympiacos for three more seasons.

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