Boris Diaw
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 2.03 m / 113 kg |
| Born | 16 Apr 1982 (44 years) |
| Nationality |  France |
| Nickname | The French Army Knife |
Boris Diaw is a French former professional basketball player and current basketball executive. He used to play for the National Basketball Association and in 2014, while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, he won the NBA Championship.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Boris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod was born on April 16, 1982, in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France. He stands 203 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 113 kg. Diaw played multiple positions throughout his career, including power forward, small forward, and center.Diaw comes from an athletic family. His mother was a renowned French basketball player, and his father was a Senegalese high jump champion. He has two brothers who also played basketball at various levels.
He is close friends with former NBA player Tony Parker, having been the best man at Parker's wedding.
Off the court, Diaw is involved in charitable work through his foundation, Babac'Ards, which helps youth in Senegal. He also enjoys photography, sailing, and wine tasting as hobbies.
Youth and Professional Career
He attended INSEP in Paris before being drafted 21st overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2003 NBA Draft.Diaw's professional journey began with Pau-Orthez in France from 2001 to 2003. He then moved to the NBA, playing for the Hawks (2003-2005), Phoenix Suns (2005-2008), Charlotte Bobcats (2008-2012), San Antonio Spurs (2012-2016), and Utah Jazz (2016-2017).
During the 2011 NBA lockout, he briefly returned to France to play for JSA Bordeaux. Diaw concluded his career with Levallois Metropolitans in France for the 2017-2018 season.
Throughout his career, Diaw accumulated numerous accolades. He was an NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014 and won the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2006. In France, he was a two-time LNB Pro A champion (2001, 2003), LNB Pro A MVP (2003), and won two French Basketball Cup championships (2002, 2003).
Diaw also had a distinguished international career representing France.
He won gold at EuroBasket 2013, silver at EuroBasket 2011, and bronze medals at the 2014 World Cup and EuroBasket 2005 and 2015. In his youth, he contributed to France's success in FIBA Europe youth championships, winning gold in the Under-18 tournament in 2000 and bronze in the Under-20 event in 2002.
Career Highlights
- 2014 - NBA champion
- 2006 - NBA Most Improved Player
- 2013 - EuroBasket gold medal
- 2014 - FIBA World Cup bronze medal
- 2005 - All-EuroBasket Team
Medal Record
- 2014 - World Cup Bronze medal – Spain
- 2013 - EuroBasket Gold medal – Slovenia
- 2011 - EuroBasket Silver medal – Lithuania
- 2005 - EuroBasket Bronze medal – Serbia and Montenegro
- 2015 - EuroBasket Bronze medal – France
- 2000 - FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Gold medal – Croatia (U-18 Team)
- 2002 - FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Bronze medal – Lithuania
Boris Diaw FAQ
Where did Boris Diaw play college basketball?
Diaw did not play college basketball. He went directly from playing professionally in France to the NBA.
When was Boris Diaw drafted into the NBA?
Boris Diaw was drafted in 2003, and was selected 21st overall in the first round by the Atlanta Hawks.
What is Boris Diaw doing now?
As of 2024, Diaw serves as the president of Metropolitans 92, a professional basketball team in the French LNB Pro A league.
What was Boris Diaw's most successful NBA season?
Diaw’s best NBA Season was the 2005-06 season with the Phoenix Suns, when he won the NBA Most Improved Player Award, averaging 13.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.