Alain Gilles

Alain Gilles
Gilles, in 1980.
Personal information
Born (1945-05-05)May 5, 1945
Roanne, France
Died November 18, 2014(2014-11-18) (aged 69)
Montpellier, France
Nationality French
Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
Playing career 1962–1986
Position Point guard / Shooting guard
Number 4
Coaching career 1980–1993
Career history
As player:
1962–1965 Chorale Roanne
1965–1986 ASVEL
As coach:
1980–1989 ASVEL
1990–1993 Montpellier
Career highlights and awards

As player:

As head coach:

Alain Gilles (May 5, 1945 – November 18, 2014)[1] 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").

Playing career

Gilles played with the French club Chorale Roanne, from 1962 to 1965, and the French club ASVEL Basket, from 1965 to 1986. During his pro club career, he won 8 French League championships, 2 French Cups, and 3 French League Player of the Year awards.

National team career

Gilles played in 159 games with the senior men's French national basketball team.

Coaching career

Gilles was the head basketball coach of the French club ASVEL Basket, from 1980 to 1989, and the French club Montpellier, from 1990 to 1993. He won the French League championship in 1981, and the French Cup title in 1984.

References

  1. ↑ Alain Gilles s'en est allé (in French).
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