Livio Philippe Jean-Charles (born November 8, 1993) is a professional basketball player for

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Professional career

ASVEL (2011–2016)

Between 2009 and 2011, Jean-Charles played for Centre Fédéral in the French 3rd-tier level NM1 League. In 2011, Jean-Charles joined

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French top-tier level

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. In April 2013, he participated in the

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, where he was named the Most Outstanding Player, after a 27-point, 13-rebound effort, leading the World Team to a 112–98 win over the USA Junior Select Team. On 27 June 2013 Jean-Charles was selected by the

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with the 28th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. Jean-Charles spent five seasons with ASVEL. In the 2015–16 season, he saw action in 25 games, averaging 5.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, in 21.2 minutes per game, while shooting .552 (64-116) from the field and .655 (19-29) from the foul line. In the playoffs, he appeared in 11 games, upping his averages to 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game, helping lead ASVEL to the French Pro A championship. He also made eight

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appearances, averaging 8.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, in 23.9 minutes per game.

Austin Spurs (2016–2017)

In July 2016, Jean-Charles joined the Spurs for the

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and on 22 July 2016 he signed with the San Antonio Spurs, but was waived on October 22 after appearing in five preseason games. Seven days later, he was acquired by the

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of the

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as an affiliate of San Antonio.

Return to ASVEL (2017)

On 30 March 2017, Jean-Charles' return to ASVEL was announced. He signed for the remainder of the 2016–17 season.

Return to Austin (2017–2018)

On 2 November 2017 Jean-Charles was included in the 2017–18 opening night roster for

Unicaja (2018)

On 18 March 2018

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announced that they had signed Jean-Charles.

Third stint with ASVEL (2018–2020)

On 5 July 2018

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announced that they had signed Jean-Charles to a three-year contract.

Olympiacos (2020–2022)

On July 1, 2020,

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announced that they had signed a two-year contract with Jean-Charles.

CSKA (2022–present)

On July 2022, he left

and signed a contract with

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for one season with option for additional season. During the season he lead them to a record of 24 victories in row at the regular season of the

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National team career

Jean-Charles has represented the French under-20 national team at the

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, and the

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. At the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, he averaged 17.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.

EuroLeague Career statistics

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Professional career

ASVEL (2011–2016)

Austin Spurs (2016–2017)

Return to ASVEL (2017)

Return to Austin (2017–2018)

Unicaja (2018)

Third stint with ASVEL (2018–2020)

Olympiacos (2020–2022)

CSKA (2022–present)

National team career

EuroLeague Career statistics

References

External links