Vincent Poirier

French professional basketball player

Vincent Poirier - French professional basketball player
Born

October 17th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Played professional basketball in Europe and the NBA. Began career in France before moving to the NBA. Played for the Philadelphia 76ers, contributing to the team's roster. Also represented the French national team in international competitions, showcasing talent on the global stage.

Played for the Philadelphia 76ers

Competed in international tournaments for France

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