Alain Gilles, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Alain Gilles

French basketball coach

Date of Birth: 05-May-1945

Place of Birth: Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Date of Death: 18-Nov-2014

Profession: basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Alain Gilles

  • Alain Gilles (May 5, 1945 – November 18, 2014) was a French professional basketball player and coach.
  • Standing at 1.88 m (6' 2") tall, Gilles played at the point guard and shooting guard positions. His number 4 jersey was retired by ASVEL, and the club's logo was also designed in his honor.
  • In 1991, Gilles was included in the FIBA's 50 Greatest Players list.
  • The Alain Gilles Trophy (The Best French Player award) is named after him, in his honor.
  • He was named The Best French Basketball Player of the 20th Century, by a panel of players, coaches, and journalists.
  • He was nicknamed "Monsieur Basket" (English: "Mr.
  • Basket").

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