Mickaël Gelabale
Encyclopedia
Mickaël Gelabale is a French
professional basketball
player. He currently plays for Spirou Basket in the Belgian
BLB
. He is a 6-foot 7-inch, 215-pound small forward
, with athleticism as his main asset.
, averaging 10 points and five rebounds
per game in his final season (2003–04). Subsequently, he joined Real Madrid
, being used in the side's rotation during two seasons (about 23 minutes per game combined).
At the end of his first season, Gelabale was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
in the second round (48th overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft
, but opted to stay in the Spanish capital
instead of immediately joining the NBA.
On July 12, 2006, he signed a two-year contract with the Sonics, joining Johan Petro
as the second French player on the team. Barred by both Ray Allen
and Rashard Lewis
(in 2006-07
) and rookie
Kevin Durant
(2007-08
), Gelabale appeared sparingly for the team, also tearing his anterior cruciate ligament
midway through his second year.
On March 29, 2009, he restarted playing, one year after his injury, with the Los Angeles D-Fenders
in the NBA D-League.
On September 28, 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers
of the NBA signed him to their practice squad to give him a chance at a long-term contract, but he was waived on October 10, 2009, two weeks before the beginning of the 2009-10 regular season. He then signed with Cholet Basket
in the French
Pro A
on November 26, 2009. He won the 2009-2010 Pro A
championship and was named MVP of the Play-Offs Final with Cholet
.
In July 2010, Gelabale signed a contract with ASVEL.
In August 2011 he signed with Spirou Basket in Belgium
for one year , but his contract was later indefinitely suspended because of an injury.
to the bronze medal
at the 2005 European Championship
.
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Seattle
| 70 || 14 || 17.7 || .462 || .234 || .805 || 2.5 || .8 || .3 || .3 || 4.6
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Seattle
| 39 || 0 || 11.9 || .439 || .432 || .778 || 1.5 || .8 || .3 || .2 || 4.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 109 || 14 || 15.6 || .454 || .321 || .800 || 2.1 || .8 || .3 || .2 || 4.5
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He currently plays for Spirou Basket in the Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
BLB
Basketball League Belgium
The Basketball League Belgium , also known as the Ligue Ethias or Ethias League, is the highest professional basketball league in Belgium.-Teams:* Antwerp Giants* Belgacom Liège Basket* Dexia Mons-Hainaut* Generali Okapi Aalstar...
. He is a 6-foot 7-inch, 215-pound small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
, with athleticism as his main asset.
Club career
Gelabale started playing professionally with Cholet BasketCholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
, averaging 10 points and five rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
per game in his final season (2003–04). Subsequently, he joined Real Madrid
Real Madrid Baloncesto
Real Madrid Baloncesto is a Spanish professional basketball team founded in 1932 as a division of the Real Madrid club. They play in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto ....
, being used in the side's rotation during two seasons (about 23 minutes per game combined).
At the end of his first season, Gelabale was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
in the second round (48th overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft
2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
, but opted to stay in the Spanish capital
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
instead of immediately joining the NBA.
On July 12, 2006, he signed a two-year contract with the Sonics, joining Johan Petro
Johan Petro
Johan Petro is a French professional basketball player of Guadeloupean descent who is playing for the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association. A 7'0", 247 lbs. center, Petro was selected by the Sonics in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft...
as the second French player on the team. Barred by both Ray Allen
Ray Allen
Walter Ray Allen is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. He has played professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics; and collegiately for the University of...
and Rashard Lewis
Rashard Lewis
Rashard Quovon Lewis is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Washington Wizards as a small forward and a power forward.-Seattle SuperSonics:...
(in 2006-07
2006-07 NBA season
The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. The regular season began on October 31, 2006 and ran through April 18, 2007. The league fielded 30 teams, each playing an 82 game regular season schedule. The top eight seeds from each conference reached the NBA...
) and rookie
Rookie
Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of their sport or has little or no professional experience. The term also has the more general meaning of anyone new to a profession, training or activity Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of...
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant
Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association . A 6'9" small forward/shooting guard who is also capable of playing power forward, Durant was the consensus 2007 National College Player of the Year and the...
(2007-08
2007-08 NBA season
The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, and ended on Wednesday, April 16, 2008...
), Gelabale appeared sparingly for the team, also tearing his anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
midway through his second year.
On March 29, 2009, he restarted playing, one year after his injury, with the Los Angeles D-Fenders
Los Angeles D-Fenders
The Los Angeles D-Fenders are a NBA Development League team based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2006, the team is owned by the Los Angeles Lakers, which became the first National Basketball Association franchise to own a D-League team...
in the NBA D-League.
On September 28, 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
of the NBA signed him to their practice squad to give him a chance at a long-term contract, but he was waived on October 10, 2009, two weeks before the beginning of the 2009-10 regular season. He then signed with Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
in the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
Pro A
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
on November 26, 2009. He won the 2009-2010 Pro A
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
championship and was named MVP of the Play-Offs Final with Cholet
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
.
In July 2010, Gelabale signed a contract with ASVEL.
In August 2011 he signed with Spirou Basket in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
for one year , but his contract was later indefinitely suspended because of an injury.
International career
In September 2005, Gelabale helped the French national teamFrance national basketball team
The French national basketball team is the national basketball team representing France. It is administrated by the Fédération Française de Basket-Ball . The team has been competitive, but has yet to win a major international tournament...
to the bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
at the 2005 European Championship
Eurobasket 2005
The EuroBasket 2005 was held in Serbia and Montenegro between 16 September and 25 September 2005. Greece won the gold medal by defeating Germany, while France won the bronze medal over Spain...
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Seattle
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
| 70 || 14 || 17.7 || .462 || .234 || .805 || 2.5 || .8 || .3 || .3 || 4.6
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Seattle
| 39 || 0 || 11.9 || .439 || .432 || .778 || 1.5 || .8 || .3 || .2 || 4.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 109 || 14 || 15.6 || .454 || .321 || .800 || 2.1 || .8 || .3 || .2 || 4.5
External links
- ACB.com profile
- Basketpedya career data
- 'HoopsWorld Global' story on Gelabale; January 28, 2007