Livio Jean-Charles

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Livio Jean-Charles
2022-03-10 ALBA Berlin gegen Olympiacos Piraeus (EuroLeague 2021-22) by Sandro Halank-043.jpg
Jean-Charles with Olympiacos, in 2022
No. 17CSKA Moscow
Position Center
League VTB United League
Personal information
Born (1993-11-08) 8 November 1993 (age 30)
Cayenne, French Guiana, France
NationalityFrench
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
NBA draft 2013: 1st round, 28th overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2016 ASVEL
2016–2017 Austin Spurs
2017ASVEL
2017–2018Austin Spurs
2018 Málaga
2018–2020ASVEL
2020–2022 Olympiacos
2022–present CSKA Moscow
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of France.svg France
U20 European Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Slovenia Team

Livio Philippe Jean-Charles (born November 8, 1993) is a professional basketball player for CSKA Moscow of the VTB United League.

Contents

Professional career

ASVEL (2011–2016)

Between 2009 and 2011, Jean-Charles played for Centre Fédéral in the French 3rd-tier level NM1 League. In 2011, Jean-Charles joined ASVEL of the professional French top-tier level LNB Pro A. In April 2013, he participated in the Nike Hoop Summit, where he was named the Most Outstanding Player, after a 27-point, 13-rebound effort, leading the World Team to a 112–98 win over the USA Junior Select Team.[ citation needed ]

On 27 June 2013 Jean-Charles was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 28th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. [1]

Jean-Charles spent five seasons with ASVEL. In the 2015–16 season, he saw action in 25 games, averaging 5.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, in 21.2 minutes per game, while shooting .552 (64-116) from the field and .655 (19-29) from the foul line. In the playoffs, he appeared in 11 games, upping his averages to 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game, helping lead ASVEL to the French Pro A championship. He also made eight FIBA Europe Cup appearances, averaging 8.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, in 23.9 minutes per game. [2]

Austin Spurs (2016–2017)

In July 2016, Jean-Charles joined the Spurs for the 2016 NBA Summer League [3] and on 22 July 2016 he signed with the San Antonio Spurs, [2] but was waived on October 22 after appearing in five preseason games. [4] Seven days later, he was acquired by the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League as an affiliate of San Antonio. [5]

Return to ASVEL (2017)

On 30 March 2017, Jean-Charles' return to ASVEL was announced. He signed for the remainder of the 2016–17 season. [6]

Return to Austin (2017–2018)

On 2 November 2017 Jean-Charles was included in the 2017–18 opening night roster for Austin Spurs. [7]

Unicaja (2018)

On 18 March 2018 Unicaja of the Liga ACB announced that they had signed Jean-Charles. [8] [9]

Third stint with ASVEL (2018–2020)

On 5 July 2018 ASVEL Basket of the LNB Pro A announced that they had signed Jean-Charles to a three-year contract. [10] [11]

Olympiacos (2020–2022)

On July 1, 2020, Olympiacos announced that they had signed a two-year contract with Jean-Charles. [12]

CSKA (2022–present)

In July 2022, he left Olympiacos and signed a contract with PBC CSKA Moscow for one season with an option for an additional season. During the season he led them to a record of 24 victories in a row in the regular season of the VTB United League. [13]

National team career

Jean-Charles has represented the French under-20 national team at the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, and the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. At the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, he averaged 17.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. [2]

EuroLeague Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played MPG Minutes per game FG%  Field goal percentage
 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game BPG  Blocks per game
 PPG Points per game Bold Career high  Led the league
YearTeamLeagueGPMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2010-11 CFBB FFBL 2930.0.532.250.7085.31.3.8.413.0
2011-12 ASVEL LNB Pro A 445.4.400.273.7141.0.2.1.11.0
2012-13 ASVEL EuroCup 108.4.438.333.7501.5.5.0.32.4

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References

  1. "Spurs selects Livio Jean-Charles and Deshaun Thomas in 2013 NBA Draft". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 27, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
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  5. "AUSTIN SPURS ANNOUNCE 2016 RETURNING PLAYERS AND TRAINING CAMP INVITEES". NBA.com. October 29, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  6. "Pro A : Livio Jean-Charles de retour à l'Asvel". lequipe.fr. March 30, 2017.
  7. "Opening Night Roster". Twitter.com. November 2, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  8. "Livio Jean-Charles will join because of Shermadini's injury". unicajabaloncesto.com. Baloncesto Málaga. March 18, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  9. "Livio Jean-Charles signs with Unicaja Malaga". Sportando.basketball. March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  10. "Livio JEAN-CHARLES de retour !". asvelbasket.com (in French). ASVEL Basket. July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  11. "Asvel signs Livio Jean-Charles to a three-year contract". Sportando.basketball. July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  12. "Reds bring in Jean-Charles at forward". euroleague.net. July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  13. Livio Jean-Charles signe au CSKA Moscou