 Gilles, in 1980. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1945 Roanne, France |
| Died | 18 November 2014 (aged 69) Montpellier, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1962–1986 |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Number | 4 |
| Coaching career | 1980–1993 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1962–1965 | Chorale Roanne |
| 1965–1986 | ASVEL |
| As coach: | |
| 1980–1989 | ASVEL |
| 1990–1993 | Montpellier |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As head coach:
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Alain Gilles (5 May 1945 – 18 November 2014)[1] was a French professional basketball player and coach. He was 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall and played at the point guard and shooting guard positions.
His number 4 jersey was retired by ASVEL, and the club's logo was also designed in his honor. In 1991, Gilles was included in the FIBA's 50 Greatest Players' list. He was named The Best French Basketball Player of the 20th Century, by a panel of players, coaches, and journalists. He was nicknamed "Monsieur Basket" (English: "Mr. Basket").
The Alain Gilles Trophy ("The Best French Player Award") is named after him, in his honor by the French Federation of Basketball.