NBA sees record 17 French players under contract this season

As of November 10, 2026, NBA teams have signed more than fifty players from France, marking a significant increase over the past thirty years. This season, a record of seventeen French players are under contract, more than any other country outside the United States. Over the last four NBA drafts, two French players, including Victor Wembanyama, have been selected as No. 1 picks. Additionally, seven other French players have been chosen in the top thirty.

• 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Since then, N.B.A. teams have signed more than fifty …