Mathias Lessort #26

Mathias Lessort
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens
Position:
C
Height:
206 cm
Weight:
113 kg
Age:
29 yo (1995 September 29)
Birth place:
Martinique, France
Citizenship:
French
PTS
13
25 Position in the EuroLeague
REB
6.6
3 Position in the EuroLeague
AST
1.6
84 Position in the EuroLeague
EFF
20
5 Position in the EuroLeague

Statistics
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MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
EuroLeague 25:27 72.6%
90/124 		0%
0/2 		64.4%
67/104 		6.6
4.1/2.5 		1.6 0.9 1.7 0.7 0.2 2.1 5 13 20 19 »

Last 10 games

Date Opponent MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
05-25
 17 50%
3/6 		-
0/0 		100%
6/6 		4
4/0 		3 0 0 0 0 2 5 12 19
05-23
 14 50%
1/2 		-
0/0 		83.3%
5/6 		1
1/0 		1 1 0 1 0 1 5 7 13
12-19
 16 83.3%
5/6 		-
0/0 		0%
0/1 		6
2/4 		2 2 0 0 1 1 5 10 21
12-17
 27 50%
1/2 		-
0/0 		75%
6/8 		8
5/3 		3 0 1 0 0 2 6 8 19
12-13
 26 28.6%
2/7 		-
0/0 		75%
3/4 		5
1/4 		1 1 3 0 1 2 7 7 9
12-05
 33 50%
5/10 		-
0/0 		100%
3/3 		6
3/3 		5 1 3 3 0 3 5 13 22
12-03
 25 71.4%
5/7 		-
0/0 		60%
6/10 		8
6/2 		1 1 1 0 0 0 8 16 27
11-29
 34 90%
9/10 		-
0/0 		80%
4/5 		11
7/4 		2 0 3 1 0 4 5 22 32
11-22
 23 100%
3/3 		-
0/0 		50%
4/8 		7
7/0 		0 1 2 0 0 3 7 10 16
11-15
 28 77.8%
7/9 		-
0/0 		50%
2/4 		8
5/3 		0 1 3 0 0 2 4 16 20

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This Win Reveals Two HUGE Things About PAO
2025-03-07
News
Kendrick Nunn on Mathias Lessort's return in Final Four: 'Different Beast'

4 hours ago

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort made a stunning comeback at the Final Four, just months after suffering a gruesome injury in December that kept him sidelined until this weekend in Abu Dhabi. Lessort featured in both games, making an impact with 7 points in the semifinal against Fenerbahce and adding 12 points and 4 rebounds in the third-place game against Olympiacos.
Ataman reflects on Lessort’s return and defensive struggles

2025-05-23

After five months out of action, Mathias Lessort made his long-awaited return in the EuroLeague Final Four—but even his presence wasn’t enough to lift Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, who fell to Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in a tough semifinal battle 82-76.
Nunn picks PAO's Haliburton, praises Lessort ahead of Fenerbahce clash

2025-05-22

Millions watched as Tyrese Haliburton attacked off the dribble, suddenly pulled back behind the arc, and launched a deep, off-balance three that sent Indiana into a frenzy and evoked memories of Reggie Miller’s iconic moments in a Pacers jersey. The shot sealed a dramatic win over the New York Knicks and marked one of the most clutch baskets in recent NBA conference finals history.
News
Kendrick Nunn on Mathias Lessort's return in Final Four: 'Different Beast'

4 hours ago

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort made a stunning comeback at the Final Four, just months after suffering a gruesome injury in December that kept him sidelined until this weekend in Abu Dhabi. Lessort featured in both games, making an impact with 7 points in the semifinal against Fenerbahce and adding 12 points and 4 rebounds in the third-place game against Olympiacos.
Ataman reflects on Lessort’s return and defensive struggles

2025-05-23

After five months out of action, Mathias Lessort made his long-awaited return in the EuroLeague Final Four—but even his presence wasn’t enough to lift Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, who fell to Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in a tough semifinal battle 82-76.
Nunn picks PAO's Haliburton, praises Lessort ahead of Fenerbahce clash

2025-05-22

Millions watched as Tyrese Haliburton attacked off the dribble, suddenly pulled back behind the arc, and launched a deep, off-balance three that sent Indiana into a frenzy and evoked memories of Reggie Miller’s iconic moments in a Pacers jersey. The shot sealed a dramatic win over the New York Knicks and marked one of the most clutch baskets in recent NBA conference finals history.
Mathias Lessort provides his injury update ahead of Final Four

2025-05-22

With the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four tipping off soon, all eyes are on Mathias Lessort and whether the Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens big man will be ready to go. After missing time due to injury, his availability remains uncertain—but Lessort himself isn’t making any guarantees. When asked about how he expects to perform after returning in the quarterfinals, Lessort kept things grounded.
Ergin Ataman confirms Mathias Lessort's Final Four availability

2025-05-19

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach Ergin Ataman delivered clarity and confidence ahead of the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi—starting with the status of a key piece of the Greens' roster. Asked by SKWEEK whether Mathias Lessort, who had been dealing with long-lasting injury concerns, will be available, Ataman offered a short but telling exchange:
Mathias Lessort on playing in Final Four: 'I can’t say anything yet'

2025-05-16

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens fans are eagerly awaiting the team's clash against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in the upcoming EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi. But one big question remains — will center Mathias Lessort be able to take the court?
Mathias Lessort expected to return for Final Four

2025-05-07

Panathinaikos Aktor Athens are en route to the Euroleague Final Four after beating Anadolu Efes Istanbul in 5 games. The quarterfinal series brought a lot of spark and attention, but Panathinaikos fans have lots of reasons to be happy. One of those reasons arrived post-game, when Ergin Ataman talked about Mathias Lessort's recovery.
Mathias Lessort puts all the spotlight on teammates after Panathinaikos' Final Four berth

2025-05-06

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens are back in the Final Four after a hard-fought Game 5 victory over Anadolu Efes Istanbul, winning 75–67 in front of more than 20,000 electrified fans at OAKA.
Mathias Lessort on his NBA offer: 'I would have paid to play'

2025-04-20

Mathias Lessort was on the pace for an incredible season before suffering a gruesome ankle injury. Nevertheless, Panathinaikos Aktor Athens resigned him on a three-year deal. Lessort talked with Euro Insiders about his extension with Panathinaikos: "The most important summer of my career was coming and I was looking forward to it," Lessort started.
Mathias Lessort credits Yam Madar's jersey number switch to 26 for MVP-level play

2025-04-07

Yam Madar has been a driving force behind Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv's historic run to their first-ever EuroCup Finals appearance. Madar joined the team mid-season and made an immediate impact—not just with his play, but also with a symbolic change. After previously wearing No. 41 with his former clubs, he opted for No. 26 upon arriving at Hapoel.
Ergin Ataman voices uncertainty about Lessort's return in EuroLeague postseason

2025-04-03

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach Ergin Ataman expressed uncertainty about whether center Mathias Lessort will be available for the upcoming EuroLeague playoffs. The French big man has been recovering from a fractured fibula suffered in December, and his return remains in doubt.
Mathias Lessort speaks openly about his injury, extension with PAO

2025-03-24

Mathias Lessort was on pace for another elite season before suffering a fatal injury to his ankle. For the first time since it occurred, Lessort spoke publicly about the injury in a 20-minute confession for Panathinaikos' website:
This Win Reveals Two HUGE Things About PAO

2025-03-07

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius break down Panathinaikos’ statement win over Real Madrid, revealing two major takeaways about the Greek powerhouse. They discuss how this victory silences all doubts about Mathias Lessort’s absence and what it means for their Final Four ambitions.
Nicolas Batum on offers from EuroLeague, Lessort in NBA and his Final 4 prediction

2025-03-06

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum recently sat down for an interview with Amerikanos 24, where he discussed his connection to the EuroLeague, Mathias Lessort’s potential in the NBA, and his predictions for the upcoming EuroLeague Final Four.
Mathias Lessort's NBA rights traded to Milwaukee

2025-02-06

The New York Knicks are sending guard Jericho Sims and the draft rights to Mathias Lessort to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of the Milwaukee and Washington Wizards' trade that included Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma. In return, the Knicks are receiving center Delon Wright, the draft rights to Hugo Besson, and cash considerations from the Bucks.
Mathias Lessort on injury frustration: 'Watching my team play f**king sucks'

2025-01-30

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort is struggling to be away from basketball. Watching his team play without being able to help is especially painful for him as he recovers from a fibula fracture.
Panathinaikos reportedly spend €12.3 million for recent extensions

2025-01-04

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens have recently solidified their roster for the coming years by extending the contracts of two key players -- Mathias Lessort and Juancho Hernangomez -- who were important pieces in their EuroLeague triumph last season.
Mathias Lessort trains at OAKA with his leg in a cast

2025-01-03

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort can't bear to be away from basketball. On Friday, despite a serious injury that could sideline him for up to four months, the Frenchman made his way to the OAKA Arena. In the empty gym, he grabbed a basketball and started training, making simple dribbles and passes.
Panathinaikos keep Mathias Lessort long-term

2024-12-31

Shortly before the end of 2024, Mathias Lessort has agreed to extend his contract with Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens for three more years. The club's owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, went to the French center's house in person to make the deal official, as he revealed via an Instagram post.
Panathinaikos, Mathias Lessort reportedly nearing long-term extension

2024-12-28

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens experienced a shock upon watching Mathias Lessort leave the Round 17 game against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz with a serious injury that resulted in the Frenchman missing the next four monhs of action. The Greens reacted instantly by bringing in Wenyen Gabriel, who posted 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks in his debut with the reigning EuroLeague champs in Munich.
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EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 25:27 72.6%
90/124 		0%
0/2 		64.5%
67/104 		6.6
4.1/2.5 		1.6 1 1.7 0.7 0.2 2.1 5 13 20 19 »
23/24 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 29:40 62.6%
204/326 		0%
0/1 		60.7%
162/267 		6.3
4/2.3 		1.4 1 1.8 0.9 0.5 2.7 6.7 13.9 19.6 41 »
22/23 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 30:11 67.7%
163/241 		0%
0/1 		73.4%
130/177 		7.1
4/3.1 		1.4 0.9 1.4 0.8 0.3 2.7 4.8 12 19.2 38 »
21/22 Maccabi Tel Aviv 11:36 73.7%
14/19 		- 56.3%
9/16 		3.4
2.2/1.2 		0.6 1 1.2 0 0 2 2.4 7.4 9.2 5 »
19/20 FC Bayern Munich 11:17 52.7%
28/53 		- 60%
27/45 		2.2
1.1/1.1 		0.5 0.5 1.1 0.5 0.1 1.9 1.8 3.8 4.2 22 »
17/18 Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade 21:05 55.2%
100/181 		0%
0/1 		63.1%
55/87 		5.7
2.8/2.9 		0.8 0.8 1.7 0.7 0.4 2.8 3 8.5 10.7 30 »

Olympic Games

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2024 France 13:35 66.6%
14/21 		- 60%
15/25 		3.3
2/1.3 		1.5 0.5 1.5 0.3 - 1.8 - 7.2 8.5 6 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2023 France 17:09 87.5%
7/8 		- 66.7%
2/3 		5.5
4/1.5 		0.5 0.5 1.5 0 - 2 - 8 12 2 »
2019 France 12:02 47%
8/17 		- 53.9%
7/13 		2.2
1.2/1 		0.3 0 0.3 0.5 - 1.7 - 3.8 2.3 6 »

EuroCup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
21/22 Partizan Belgrade 23:24 63.4%
45/71 		- 70.7%
41/58 		6.4
3.5/2.9 		1 1 1.1 0.5 0.3 1.9 4.9 13.1 19.3 10 »
20/21 Monaco Basket 24:33 58.7%
98/167 		0%
0/1 		67.1%
92/137 		6.1
3.2/2.9 		1.1 0.9 1.7 1.2 0.5 2.2 5.3 12.5 17.8 23 »
18/19 Unicaja Malaga 21:55 70.2%
75/107 		- 60.3%
59/98 		5.4
3.6/1.7 		1.1 1 2 1.3 0.1 2.5 5.2 11 16.6 19 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
05-25
 97-93 17 50%
3/6 		-
0/0 		100%
6/6 		4
4/0 		3 0 0 0 0 2 5 12 19
05-23
 82-76 14 50%
1/2 		-
0/0 		83.3%
5/6 		1
1/0 		1 1 0 1 0 1 5 7 13
12-19
 104-69 16 83.3%
5/6 		-
0/0 		0%
0/1 		6
2/4 		2 2 0 0 1 1 5 10 21
12-17
 103-74 27 50%
1/2 		-
0/0 		75%
6/8 		8
5/3 		3 0 1 0 0 2 6 8 19
12-13
 93-67 26 28.6%
2/7 		-
0/0 		75%
3/4 		5
1/4 		1 1 3 0 1 2 7 7 9
12-05
 91-73 33 50%
5/10 		-
0/0 		100%
3/3 		6
3/3 		5 1 3 3 0 3 5 13 22
12-03
 90-89 25 71.4%
5/7 		-
0/0 		60%
6/10 		8
6/2 		1 1 1 0 0 0 8 16 27
11-29
 88-91 34 90%
9/10 		-
0/0 		80%
4/5 		11
7/4 		2 0 3 1 0 4 5 22 32
11-22
 84-77 23 100%
3/3 		-
0/0 		50%
4/8 		7
7/0 		0 1 2 0 0 3 7 10 16
11-15
 77-82 28 77.8%
7/9 		-
0/0 		50%
2/4 		8
5/3 		0 1 3 0 0 2 4 16 20
11-12
 93-87 30 85.7%
6/7 		-
0/0 		75%
6/8 		6
3/3 		2 2 5 1 1 4 5 18 21
11-08
 89-94 26 71.4%
5/7 		-
0/0 		60%
3/5 		5
4/1 		1 0 1 1 0 0 5 13 20
11-01
 77-81 25 66.7%
4/6 		-
0/0 		16.7%
1/6 		9
5/4 		1 2 2 2 0 2 6 9 18
10-30
 92-68 18 80%
4/5 		-
0/0 		50%
1/2 		4
2/2 		0 0 2 0 0 2 4 9 11
10-25
 76-81 24 83.3%
5/6 		-
0/0 		50%
4/8 		5
2/3 		3 3 1 1 0 3 5 14 22
10-17
 90-86 23 100%
4/4 		-
0/0 		0%
0/2 		7
6/1 		1 0 1 0 0 3 2 8 12
10-15
 84-80 29 66.7%
6/9 		-
0/0 		70%
7/10 		11
6/5 		3 1 3 2 0 4 5 19 28
10-10
 94-79 27 81.8%
9/11 		-
0/0 		66.7%
4/6 		6
2/4 		1 0 2 1 0 1 4 22 27
10-03
 77-87 27 85.7%
6/7 		0%
0/2 		100%
2/2 		8
7/1 		1 2 0 0 0 1 2 14 23

EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 24:50 72.6%
90/124 		0%
0/2 		64.4%
67/104 		6.6
4.1/2.5 		1.6 0.9 1.7 0.7 0.2 2.1 5 13 20 19 »
Regular season 25:56 74.1%
86/116 		0%
0/2 		60.9%
56/92 		7.1
4.3/2.8 		1.6 1 1.9 0.7 0.2 2.2 5 13.4 20.5 17 »
Playoffs 15:30 50%
4/8 		- 91.7%
11/12 		2.5
2.5/0 		2 0.5 0 0.5 0 1.5 5 9.5 16 2 »
Home game 25:22 80%
44/55 		- 66.7%
30/45 		6.8
3.9/2.9 		1.5 0.6 1.9 0.5 0.3 1.8 5.3 14.8 22.3 8 »
Away game 24:27 66.7%
46/69 		0%
0/2 		62.7%
37/59 		6.5
4.3/2.2 		1.7 1.2 1.6 0.8 0.1 2.4 4.8 11.7 18.4 11 »
Wins 24:42 78.8%
52/66 		0%
0/2 		58.2%
32/55 		6.8
3.9/2.9 		1.4 1.3 1.7 0.5 0.2 1.8 4.9 13.6 20.9 10 »
Losses 25:00 65.5%
38/58 		- 71.4%
35/49 		6.3
4.3/2 		1.9 0.6 1.8 0.9 0.1 2.4 5.1 12.3 19 9 »
Last 5 games 20:00 52.2%
12/23 		- 80%
20/25 		4.8
2.6/2.2 		2 0.8 0.8 0.2 0.4 1.6 5.6 8.8 16.2 5 »
October 24:40 81%
34/42 		0%
0/2 		60%
18/30 		6.8
4.2/2.7 		1.5 1 1.5 0.7 0 2.3 3.7 14.3 20.5 6 »
November 27:40 81%
34/42 		- 55.6%
20/36 		7.7
5.2/2.5 		1 1 2.7 0.8 0.2 2.5 5.3 14.7 21.2 6 »
December 25:24 56.3%
18/32 		- 69.2%
18/26 		6.6
3.4/3.2 		2.4 1 1.6 0.6 0.4 1.6 6.2 10.8 19.6 5 »
May 15:30 50%
4/8 		- 91.7%
11/12 		2.5
2.5/0 		2 0.5 0 0.5 0 1.5 5 9.5 16 2 »
Versus Paris Basketball 29:00 66.7%
6/9 		- 70%
7/10 		11
6/5 		3 1 3 2 0 4 5 19 28 1 »
Versus Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 16:00 83.3%
5/6 		- 0%
0/1 		6
2/4 		2 2 0 0 1 1 5 10 21 1 »
Versus Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 33:00 50%
5/10 		- 100%
3/3 		6
3/3 		5 1 3 3 0 3 5 13 22 1 »
Versus Zalgiris Kaunas 23:00 100%
3/3 		- 50%
4/8 		7
7/0 		0 1 2 0 0 3 7 10 16 1 »
Versus Olympiacos Piraeus 21:30 61.5%
8/13 		- 81.8%
9/11 		4.5
4/0.5 		2 0 0.5 0.5 0 1 5 12.5 19.5 2 »
Versus Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 19:00 75%
6/8 		- 64.3%
9/14 		3
1.5/1.5 		2 2 0.5 1 0 2 5 10.5 17.5 2 »
Versus FC Bayern Munich 27:00 81.8%
9/11 		- 66.7%
4/6 		6
2/4 		1 0 2 1 0 1 4 22 27 1 »
Versus EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 27:00 50%
1/2 		- 75%
6/8 		8
5/3 		3 0 1 0 0 2 6 8 19 1 »
Versus FC Barcelona 25:00 71.4%
5/7 		- 60%
6/10 		8
6/2 		1 1 1 0 0 0 8 16 27 1 »
Versus Virtus Segafredo Bologna 28:00 77.8%
7/9 		- 50%
2/4 		8
5/3 		0 1 3 0 0 2 4 16 20 1 »
Versus Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 25:00 66.7%
4/6 		- 16.7%
1/6 		9
5/4 		1 2 2 2 0 2 6 9 18 1 »
Versus Real Madrid 23:00 100%
4/4 		- 0%
0/2 		7
6/1 		1 0 1 0 0 3 2 8 12 1 »
Versus ALBA Berlin 27:00 85.7%
6/7 		0%
0/2 		100%
2/2 		8
7/1 		1 2 0 0 0 1 2 14 23 1 »
Versus Anadolu Efes Istanbul 26:00 28.6%
2/7 		- 75%
3/4 		5
1/4 		1 1 3 0 1 2 7 7 9 1 »
Versus AS Monaco 34:00 90%
9/10 		- 80%
4/5 		11
7/4 		2 0 3 1 0 4 5 22 32 1 »
Versus Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv 30:00 85.7%
6/7 		- 75%
6/8 		6
3/3 		2 2 5 1 1 4 5 18 21 1 »
Versus LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 18:00 80%
4/5 		- 50%
1/2 		4
2/2 		0 0 2 0 0 2 4 9 11 1 »
Mathias Lessort
Height:
206 cm
Weight:
113 kg
Age:
29 yo (1995-09-29)
Birth place:
Martinique, France
Citizenship:
French
Height:
-
Weight:
-
Age:
-
Birth place:
-
Citizenship:
-
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