Guerschon Yabusele
French basketball player with NBA experience
Born
December 17th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Born in France, a professional basketball player competed in the NBA and European leagues. Played for the Boston Celtics and contributed to the team during the 2017-2018 season. Transitioned to international play with success in European competitions and has represented France in international tournaments. Known for a strong playing style and versatility on the court.
Played for the Boston Celtics in the NBA
Competed in the EuroLeague with ASVEL Basket
Represented France in international competitions
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