Evan Fournier
French basketball player, Olympian
Born
October 29th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional basketball player, participated in multiple seasons of the NBA primarily with the Orlando Magic. Represented France in international competitions, contributing to the national team's success. Achieved a significant milestone by winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Played a key role in both scoring and assisting, showcasing skills as a shooting guard/small forward.
Played for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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