Armel Traoré is a French small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers as of November 2024. He went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft but signed a two-way contract with the Lakers on July 5, 2024. He is also playing for their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers as per the terms of his two-way deal. In his first four games of the G League season as of November 25, 2024, Traoré has averaged 16.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. Although it's early in the season, his performance has been impressive.
Before joining the Lakers, Traoré played for several teams in France. From 2018 to 2021, he was part of the youth program at Centre Fédéral de Basket-ball (CFBB). In the 2021-2022 season, he signed with AS Monaco but had limited opportunities, averaging 1.7 points and 1.1 rebounds in 6.3 minutes per game across 11 appearances as per Basketball Reference. Traoré's performance improved significantly in the 2022-2023 season with Metropolitans 92, where he averaged 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game. During this time, he played alongside Victor Wembanyama. In the 2023-2024 season, he joined ADA Blois of the LNB Pro A and showed tremendous growth. He averaged 10.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 25.5 minutes of action per game.
What is Armel Traore’s Wingspan?
Armel Traore has a wingspan of 7 feet 0 inches or 2.13 meters, according to his NBA 2K25 rating.
Armel Traore Height
Armel Traore's height is 6 feet 8 inches or 2.03 meters, as per his NBA 2K25 rating.
Armel Traore Weight
Armel Traore weighs 215 pounds or 97 kg, as per his NBA 2K25 rating.
Armel Traore Age
Armel Traore is 21 years old, as of December 2024. He was born on January 23, 2003, in Créteil, France.
FAQs on Armel Traore
A. Armel Traore hails from Créteil, France.
A. Armel Traore’s jersey number is #94.
A. Armel Traore is rated 67 in the NBA 2k25.
A. Armel Traore plays as a center or a power forward or small forward.
