Guerschon Yabusele

Guerschon Yabusele

NBAPower Forward|Chicago Bulls
FranceDecember 17, 1995

Biography

Guerschon Yabusele (French pronunciation: ; GAIR-shun YAH-boo-ZELL-ay; born December 17, 1995) is a French professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He primarily plays at the power forward position. Yabusele represents the French national team in international competitions, with whom he won silver medals at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. Yabusele was considered one of the best international prospects for the 2016 NBA draft. He was drafted with the 16th overall pick by the Boston Celtics and played for them from 2017 to 2019, splitting time with Boston's NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. While in Boston, Yabusele became a fan favorite despite playing few minutes and was nicknamed the "Dancing Bear." Yabusele has also played in the Chinese Basketball Association and the lower-level French LNB Pro B. He signed with Real Madrid in 2021, and won a EuroLeague title in 2023. After an impressive performance for France during the 2024 Olympics, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Guerschon Yabusele — NBA Forward for Chicago Bulls
Guerschon Yabusele — NBA Forward for Chicago Bulls
Guerschon Yabusele — NBA Power Forward for Chicago Bulls
Guerschon Yabusele — NBA Power Forward for Chicago Bulls

Career Timeline

1995personal

Guerschon Yabusele (French pronunciation: ; GAIR-shun YAH-boo-ZELL-ay; born D...

Guerschon Yabusele (French pronunciation: ; GAIR-shun YAH-boo-ZELL-ay; born December 17, 1995) is a French professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

2016career

Yabusele was considered one of the best international prospects for the 2016 ...

Yabusele was considered one of the best international prospects for the 2016 NBA draft.

2017career

He was drafted with the 16th overall pick by the Boston Celtics and played fo...

He was drafted with the 16th overall pick by the Boston Celtics and played for them from 2017 to 2019, splitting time with Boston's NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.

2020achievement

Yabusele represents the French national team in international competitions, w...

Yabusele represents the French national team in international competitions, with whom he won silver medals at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.

2021achievement

He signed with Real Madrid in 2021, and won a EuroLeague title in 2023.

2024career

After an impressive performance for France during the 2024 Olympics, he signe...

After an impressive performance for France during the 2024 Olympics, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Achievements

2020

Yabusele represents the French national team in international competitions, w...

Yabusele represents the French national team in international competitions, with whom he won silver medals at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.

2021

He signed with Real Madrid in 2021, and won a EuroLeague title in 2023.

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