Call My Agent: The Basketball Edition

France’s unprecedented surge of basketball talent

For the first time in history, France is producing more elite basketball players than any other nation. From NBA stalwarts such as Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier to rising sensations like Victor Wembanyama, the French pipeline is overflowing with athletes who dominate both European leagues and the NBA.

The vision of two friends

Two longtime friends, Jean‑Marc Leroux and Lucas Durand, saw this wave coming decades ago. While still teenagers, they spent countless evenings watching local courts in Paris, noting the raw skill and work ethic of young players. Their conviction was simple: France would become a basketball powerhouse.

Turning foresight into opportunity

Fast forward to today, Leroux and Durand have transformed their early predictions into thriving careers as agents and talent scouts. Their agency now represents a roster of French stars, negotiating multimillion‑dollar contracts and securing endorsement deals that were unimaginable just twenty years ago. As they often say, “We didn’t just call the shots—we called the agents who would shape the future of French basketball.”

What’s next for French basketball?

The momentum shows no signs of slowing. With youth academies expanding across the country and a new generation of coaches embracing modern training methods, France is poised to continue its dominance on the global stage. Leroux and Durand are already scouting the next wave of talent, confident that the best is still to come.