Michael Jordan with the big boss of the NBA, Adam Silver. - T. Gagnepain / 20 Minutes

The NBA obviously enjoyed his short stay in Paris. Before the match between the Charlotte and Milwaukee started at the AccorHotels Arena, it was already time for thanks. With prestigious guests on stage. Nothing less than Marc Lasry, the boss of the Bucks, Adam Silver, the president of the NBA and… Michael Jordan. Yes, MJ himself, the old legend also being the boss of the Hornets.

So, Parisian life? “It was a great opportunity to come here, greeted the legendary n ° 23, who has his habits in the French capital. The restaurants were excellent, everything was perfect, ”he said in his native language. Marc Lasry, he made more efforts.

With two other teams next year

"It was a fantastic moment for us," launched the boss of the Wisconsin franchise in flowing French. The players visited Paris really like tourists, they wanted to take photos all the time! It is a city that we love very much. "

They will not see her again for an NBA game next year. Adam Silver further confirmed that a new meeting would be held here but that it would be with "two different teams in this magnificent Arena. "

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