- He is a 19-year-old French professional basketball player
- He played for the France national under-18 team in the 2022 FIBA U18 European Championship
- He was selected by the Washington Wizards in the 2023 NBA draft
Bilal Coulibaly is a 19-year-old French professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association and his net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $5 million.
Coulibaly played for the Metropolitans 92 of LNB Pro A, the highest league of basketball in France. He also played for the France national under-18 team in the 2022 FIBA U18 European Championship.
He was selected with the 7th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association.
The 19-year-old is a raw prospect but has shown flashes of potential to be a valuable player for the Wizards in the future. He is also a good teammate and is eager to learn from the more experienced players on the team.
How rich is Coulibaly?
Bilal Coulibaly’s net worth is estimated to be about $5 million. The player is very young and his professional basketball career has just begun.
Bilal Coulibaly. Photo/Bullets Forever
He recently signed a four-year rookie contract with the Washington Wizards who selected him in the 2023 NBA draft. This being his first season, he will earn a salary of $6.6 million every year.
With time, he is also likely to be endorsed by some companies and this will help him earn more.
Personal Life
Bilal Coulibaly was born on July 26 2004 in Saint-Cloud, France to Malian parents who moved to France in search of greener pastures. He has three sisters: Kaysh, Matcha and Mayson.
His parents settled in Courbevoie, France where he began playing basketball at eight years and became a top player in his age group.
Bilal Coulibaly. Photo/ClutchPoints
Coulibaly joined the Levallois youth team Sporting Club basket where he made his professional debut, establishing himself as a promising player in France.
In 2023, the player was elected with the 7th overall pick in the NBA draft by the Washington Wizards, becoming the youngest player who has ever been drafted by the Wizards.
He comes from a family that practices the Islamic faith and it could be that he is also a practicing Muslim. His family are his greatest fams and they encourage and support him to conquer.
His selection in the NBA draft has inspired many young people who would want to play in the NBA and it is possible to get such an opportunity through hard work.
What are Coulibaly’s prospects in the NBA?
Already, the 19-year-old has shown flashes of potential that he is an asset to any NBA team. He has all it takes to remain in the NBA.
As he continues playing, he is sharpening his skills and becoming better every time. This is an assurance that if he continues performing well, he will be in the NBA for a long and will become the best player he would want his fans to remember after retirement.
Coulibaly’s greatest dream like any other NBA player is to be a great NBA player and win a championship.
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