Elie-Franck Okobo is a French basketball player. He is presently playing in the Guard position for AS Monaco in the LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague. However, he has also played in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns and the Long Island Nets (NBA G League, affiliation with Brooklyn Nets).
Elie Okobo was born on October 23, 1997 in Bordeaux, France. He played basketball in his youth in France before signing up for the NBA. He eventually made his NBA debut for the Phoenix Suns on October 17, 2018. In his basketball career, he has received several achievements so far. He became a 2-times Pro A Champion in 2022 and 2023. Apart from this, he was also the French Cup Winner in 2023. He was the French Cup Final MVP in 2023. He was also considered to bea LNB All-Star in 2018. Elie Okobo has represented France at the 2017 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship in Greece and at the 2022 EuroBasket in Germany.
Okobo has achieved a PPG of 3.5 with a RPG of 1.6, APG of 1.1 and a BPG of 0.1 in his basketball career so far. He is a member of the France National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Elie Okobo’s Parents
Elie Okobo’s father is Yves Okobo. The name of his mother is currently unknown.
Who is Elie Okobo’s Mother?
Elie Okobo’s mother's name is currently not available. However, she is very supportive of her son and loves to see him play basketball. She along with her husband visited her son when he was in the United States during his NBA career. She however, misses him whenever he is away for games.
Who is Elie Okobo’s Father?
Elie Okobo’s father is Yves Okobo. He is a former basketball player like his son. It was him who introduced the game of basketball to his son Elie Okobo. His son started practicing with him when he was 3 or 4 years old. He used to take his son to his practices, gave him cones and allowed him to practice basketball on the sides.
Elie Okobo decided to follow his father’s footsteps and become a professional basketball player himself. He shares a very close bonding with his father regarding the subject of basketball.
What Nationality are Elie Okobo’s Parents?
Elie Okobo’s father Yves Okobo and his unnamed mother reside in France which makes them French by nationality.
However, his father is Congolese by ethnicity while his mother is French by ethnicity.
;'/></svg>)
FAQs
A. Elie Okobo is currently 25 years old as of 2023.
A. Elie Okobo plays for AS Monaco in the LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague.
A. Elie Okobo’s parents are Yves Okobo. His mother’s name is currently unknown.
A. Elie Okobo is 6’3” (1.91m) in height and weighs 190 lbs (86kg).
A. Elie Okobo is a member of the France National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
