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Laurent Foirest

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Laurent Foirest
Metropolitans 92
PositionHead coach
LeagueLNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (1973-09-18) 18 September 1973 (age 51)
Marseille, France
NationalityFrench
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
Playing career1989–2011
PositionSmall forward
Coaching career2014–present
Career history
As player:
1989–1996Olympique Antibes
1996–1999Pau-Orthez
1999–2003TAU Cerámica
2003–2006Pau-Orthez
2006–2011ASVEL Basket
As coach:
2014–2015France (assistant)
2015–2023Béliers de Kemper
2017–presentFrance (assistant)
2023–presentMetropolitans 92
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  France
Men's Basketball
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney
European U-18 Championship
Gold medal – first place 1992 Hungary U-18 Team

Laurent Foirest (born 18 September 1973) is a French professional basketball coach and former player who played at the small forward position. He is at a height of 6' 6" (1.98 m) tall. He is current head coach for Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A. He was inducted into the French Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Professional career

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Foirest played professionally with Saski Baskonia of the Spanish Liga ACB.[1]

National team career

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Foirest won a silver medal with the senior French national basketball team at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games.

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Laurent Foirest". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.