BAXI Manresa is reinforced with french Armel Traoré
A versatile player, 22 years old and 2.03 meters tall, who lands in Nou Congost to immediately join Diego Ocampo's team. Athletic, with the ability to shoot and play on the rim.
BAXI Manresa is also taking advantage of the break to strengthen its squad. Armel Traoré, who until now was in the ranks of the Lakers (NBA and G-League), but with experience in the French league, his country of birth, arrives at the Bages team. He arrives to finish this season with the option of another.
Armel Traoré (born in Créteil, France, on January 23, 2003) is the latest signing for BAXI Manresa. He is a 22-year-old French power forward, 2.03 meters tall, who will add athleticism, versatility and strength to the paint of Diego Ocampo's team. He comes from Los Angeles, where he has played this season with both the G-League team and the legendary purple and gold franchise, the Lakers, with whom he has played 9 games this season. He has experience in the French League, where he started as a professional a few years ago.
He is a versatile player, with the ability to rebound, fight in the paint and also finish both in the ring and in mid- and long-distance shooting. Youth and desire to progress in competitions such as the Endesa League and the Basketball Champions League.
Armel Traoré's career
2019-21 - Pole France (France, third division)
2021-22 - AS Monaco (France)
2021-22 - Evreux (France, second division)
2022-23 - Boulogne-Levallois (France)
2023-24 - Blois (France)
2024-25 - South Bay Lakers (G League)
2024-25 - Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)