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
France monitoring Mathias Lessort’s fitness ahead of EuroBasket

5 hours ago

After a challenging return from injury, French international center Mathias Lessort is back in the spotlight. Lessort, who suffered a fractured fibula in December 2024, made his brief comeback during the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi but sat out the Greek League Finals as he continued his rehabilitation with Panathinaikos.
Panathinaikos' doctor explains decision to bench Lessort in Greek League finals

2025-06-20

Despite making his much-anticipated return at the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens big man Mathias Lessort was a surprising omission from the Greek Basket League finals — a move that sparked public curiosity and online speculation. Lessort, who has dealt with persistent criticism throughout his career, took to social media to deliver a passionate response.
Fueled by doubt, Mathias Lessort aims for redemption next season

2025-06-18

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort has been one of the most dominant forces in the EuroLeague over the past couple of seasons. Unfortunately, his 2023–24 campaign was cut short after he suffered a shocking fibula fracture in December.
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Mathias Lessort reacts to Cedi Osman and Evan Fournier signings

2024-09-08

After their rivals, Olympiacos Piraeus, announced the signing of Evan Fournier, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens wasted no time responding with a major move of their own.
Evan Fournier shares how Lessort tried to prevent his Olympiacos deal

2024-09-05

Evan Fournier arrived in Athens on Wednesday night and was officially introduced as the newest player for Olympiacos Piraeus on Thursday afternoon during a press conference.
NBC announcer confuses country flags during Paris Olympics

2024-08-11

Sporting your country's flag after winning a medal at the Olympics is arguably the biggest honor an athlete can have. Sometimes, that pride in your flag is misrepresented. French basketball player Mathias Lessort won silver medal with the French national team on Saturday, losing to Team USA in the final, 87-98. During the medal ceremony, the 28-year-old center brought out a country flag.
Sasa Obradovic pushes back against Collet's comment: 'Strange...'

2024-08-07

When Rudy Gobert couldn't fully compete due to a minor injury, Mathias Lessort played a dominant game against Canada in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. After the match, France's head coach, Vincent Collet, praised the player, which raised a question for his well-known colleague.
Collet on Mathias Lessort: 'I don't understand why he's not in the NBA'

2024-08-06

Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Nicolas Batum, and Evan Fournier were often the focal points of France's Olympic campaign outside Europe. However, in a crucial do-or-die matchup against Canada, the EuroLeague players elevated the team with their energy and physicality, leading France to an 82-73 victory and securing a spot in the semifinals.
Mathias Lessort on Matthew Strazel's shot: 'We needed a miracle, and he made it'

2024-07-30

Following France's thrilling victory over Japan, Mathias Lessort highlighted Matthew Strazel's significant contribution. With just 16 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and trailing by four points, Strazel stepped up and scored a 3+1 play, tying the game at 84.
Lessort jokes Sloukas stole his MVP, says Ataman has mystical powers

2024-05-26

Mathias Lessort was dominant throughout the entire season. His dominance continued in the EuroLeague Final Four as well, as Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens won their 7th EuroLeague title. Lessort teared up after the final whistle. He was very emotional in the mixed zone after the game as well.
From paradise to cold winters: Mathias Lessort's journey to European basketball apex

2024-05-26

"Paradise. Home. Lovely," these are the three words Mathias Lessort described Martinique. Why are we talking about Martinique before the upcoming EuroLeague Final Four final? Well, the Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center proudly brought it himself during the championship game press conference.
Lessort embraces his roots before EuroLeague final: '90% of you don't even know where it is'

2024-05-25

Ahead of the upcoming EuroLeague final against Real Madrid, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens forward Mathias Lessort revealed that playing for a title seems so surreal that he didn't even dream about it. "I'm from a place 90% of you don't even know where it is," Lessort said in a press conference, referencing the Martinique island in the eastern Caribbean Sea.
Mathias Lessort talks great PAO defense, delay before the game

2024-05-24

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Mathias Lessort outclassed Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in semifinal A of the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four, beating the yellow-and-navy team with a score of 73-57. In post-game interviews with various journalists, the French center talked about his team's defense, how he is hard on himself after mistakes, and the 27-minute delay before the game.
Karma believers Ioannis Papapetrou, Mathias Lessort reflect on crucial hits and misses

2024-05-22

For the organization called Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, the return to the EuroLeague Final Four was accompanied by joy but mostly by relief. The Greek side has been missing out on the season's most illustrious stage since 2012 when Zeljko Obradovic was still calling the plays.
Mathias Lessort furious after being spat on by PAOK fan

2024-05-19

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens swept their Greek playoff quarter-final series against PAOK (2-0) with an overtime win (99-96) in Game 2 that was held in the PAOK Sports arena in Pylaia, Thessaloniki on Saturday evening.
All-EuroLeague First Team announced

2024-05-13

Following a vote by fans, media, head coaches and team captains – each with the same 25% weight – here is the 2023-24 All-EuroLeague First Team! A two-time EuroLeague champion looking for a third crown in Berlin, Real guard Facundo Campazzo has been voted onto an All-EuroLeague team for the first time in seven seasons in the competition.
Mathias Lessort sets EuroLeague playoff antirecord in Game 5

2024-05-07

Despite earning the spot in the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort was struggling big time when it came to stepping up to the free-throw line.
BasketNews players survey reveals MVP, All-EuroLeague Teams, and top coach

2024-04-29

BasketNews is excited to unveil the EuroLeague Players survey, recognizing outstanding performances from the 2023-24 season.
Mathias Lessort explains why he moved to Partizan

2024-04-16

Currently one of the biggest stars of the EuroLeague, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens player Mathias Lessort first truly shone as a player of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the seasons of 2021-22 and 2022-23. Under the tutelage of Zeljko Obradovic, Lessort developed into one of the greatest current big men of the EuroLeague.
Mathias Lessort responds to Covic: 'He tried everything to f*** my career up'

2024-04-16

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort noticed Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade president Nebojsa Covic's comments and shared his response.
Zvezda's president bashes Lessort, claims he ruined Alimpijevic's tenure

2024-04-15

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade' president, Nebojsa Covic, shared some controversial comments after a very difficult win against SC Derby in the ABA League.
Mathias Lessort reacts to Red Star loss: 'Cheating the game never gonna serve you'

2024-04-12

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade captain Kevin Punter reacted to the latest Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade loss against Anadolu Efes Istanbul. "SMH, shit is ridiculous. Cheating the game is never gonna serve you; karma is a bitch," Lessort responded to Punter's tweet.
Mathias Lessort claims his third EuroLeague MVP of the Round

2024-03-02

A dominant display on the road has seen Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort earn Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 27 MVP honors with a round-high PIR of 33. Lessort inspired Panathinaikos to an 86-97 win at Real Madrid, which was defeated at WiZink Center for the first time this season.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 AS Monaco 34:00 90%
9/10 		- 80%
4/5 		11
7/4 		2 0 3 1 0 4 5 22 32 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 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 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 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 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 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 18:00 80%
4/5 		- 50%
1/2 		4
2/2 		0 0 2 0 0 2 4 9 11 1 »
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 Real Madrid 23:00 100%
4/4 		- 0%
0/2 		7
6/1 		1 0 1 0 0 3 2 8 12 1 »
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 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 »
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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