POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Stephane Lasme
Texas Legends inked experienced 35-year old Gabonese center Stephane Lasme (203-98kg-82, college: Massachusetts). He played most recently at Galatasaray in Turkish BSL league. In 36 games he averaged 11.6ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.6bpg last season. Lasme helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very good season in his career as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Center of the Year, selected to 1st Team and selected to All-Imports Team. Lasme also played 24 games in Eurocup where he had 11.2ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.4bpg.
He received also Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Defensive Player of the Year award in 2016.
The previous (14-15) season Lasme played at Anadolu Efes (TBL) in Turkish league. In 36 games he recorded 9.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.1apg and 1.3bpg. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league final. Lasme also played 28 games in Euroleague where he got 6.8ppg and 3.8rpg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
In 2007 Lasme was drafted by Jackson Wildcats (USBL) in third round (22nd overall).
The former University of Massachusetts standoutis in his tenth season in pro basketball.
Lasme won Greek League championship title in 2014.
Lasme also represented Gabon at the Afrobasket Championships in Rades (Tunisia) two years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 11.2ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.0spg, Blocks-3 (1.8bpg), FGP: 52.1%, 3PT: 9.1%, FT: 77.8%.
Lasme is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Israel (Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv), Russia (Spartak St.Petersburg), Serbia (Partizan), Spain (Blusens Monbus), NBA (Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors), Greece (Panathinaikos) and D-League (Maine Red Claws).
Lasme is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Texas Legends.
Lasme's game is described as:
(by Matthew Maurer for NBADraft.net in 2007)
Extremely mobile and athletic player. Runs the court like a guard and shows rare lateral quickness for a player his size. Fluent shot blocker capable of dominating the lane. Excellent out of position rebounder. Plays the game with raw aggression and passion. Underrated post passer who has little problems identifying open players.
Has problems setting up in the low post as he is often rooted out due to lack of body strength. Still learning the nuances of the game which really show up in his court awareness.
By Eurobasket Data Center
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