Top Five Things You Did Not Know About NBA Star Evan Fournier
Evan Fournier currently plays for New York Knicks in the NBA. From 2007 to 2009, he was a youth basketball player in the French INSEP program. Fournier signed a one-year contract with JSF Nanterre in the LNB Pro B in September 2009. Evan Fournier committed to a two-year contract with Poitiers Basket 86 of the LNB Pro A in June 2010. Fournier was chosen by the Denver Nuggets as the 20th overall choice in the 2012 NBA Draft on June 28, 2012.
In exchange for Arron Afflalo, Evan Fournier was moved to the Orlando Magic on June 26, 2014, along with the draft rights to Devyn Marble. They exchanged Fournier for Jeff Teague and two future second-round draft selections by the Boston Celtics on March 25, 2021. Fournier was acquired by the New York Knicks in a sign-and-trade with the Celtics on August 17, 2021.
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Unknown facts about Evan Fournier:
Parents were Judo athletes
Francois and Meriem Fournier gave birth to Evan Fournier. Evan is the lone kid. Evan’s parents were both Judo competitors, and his mother is still a Judo instructor today. When he was younger, Evan competed in both basketball and judo, but he ultimately decided to follow the basketball career route.
Both of Evan Fournier's parents were Judo experts, so he practiced it growing up. He has some fun with @SBondyNYDN:
"I can kick your ass though, don't worry" 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/MfUauv82VI
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) September 27, 2021
Started playing basketball due to Sacramento Kings
In 2002, Evan Fournier developed a passion for basketball as a result of the Sacramento Kings’ 2001–2002 campaign.
Wore number 10 due to Kings legend
Due to his admiration for the late player Mike Bibby of the Sacramento Kings, Evan Fournier sports the number 10.
Evan Fournier's idol growing up was Mike Bibby, hence the number 10! #Magic #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/MiUAyE1yI4
— Magic Nation (@MagicNationCP) September 14, 2019
Started playing basketball at the same facility where father worked
Evan’s parents were former Judo competitors. His mother is a Judo instructor, while his father works at INSEP, the school Evan attended. From 2007 to 2009, he was a youth basketball player in the French INSEP program.
Broke Knicks 3-pointer record in a season
Evan Fournier broke the Knicks record for most 3-pointers made in a season on March 23 against the Charlotte Hornets, defeating John Starks’ mark from 1995 (217).
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