Boris Diaw is a French basketball executive and former power forward. He currently serves as the president of the Metropolitans 92 team in France's top basketball league. |
His mother, Élisabeth Riffiod, is a renowned center player in French women's basketball history and a member of the French Basketball Hall of Fame. |
Diaw has a half-brother named Paco Diaw, who played college basketball in the United States. |
In 2003, the Atlanta Hawks drafted Diaw as the 21st pick in the NBA draft. He signed a multi-year contract with the Hawks shortly after. |
Diaw was traded to the Phoenix Suns in August 2005, showcasing his versatility by playing various positions on the court. |
During the 2005–06 season, Diaw took on different roles for the Suns due to team injuries. |
In 2011, he played for JSA Bordeaux in France during the NBA lockout. |
Diaw signed a new contract with the San Antonio Spurs in 2012 and played in the 2013 NBA Finals. |
He renewed his contract with the Spurs in 2014 and played in the NBA Africa exhibition game in 2015. |
Diaw joined the Utah Jazz in 2016 and later returned to France to play for Levallois Metropolitans. |
In his career, Diaw won medals with the French national basketball team at various international tournaments. |
He was also involved in basketball club management, launching an environmentally friendly clothing brand and becoming a club president. |
Diaw became the president of the Metropolitans 92 basketball club in 2019. |
He announced his retirement from basketball in 2018 and discussed post-retirement life on a podcast in 2023. |
Diaw is known for his versatility on the court and his strong friendship with fellow French NBA player Tony Parker. |
He is involved in charity work, particularly supporting young people in Senegal through his organization, Babac'Ards. |
Diaw has a love for animals and owns two dogs. |