Who is the NBA player linked to Olympique de Marseille?
Ronny Turiaf, a retired NBA forward born January 13, 1983, in Le Robert, Martinique, is the athlete connected to the club. footmarseille.com reported his tie to Marseille; it was not confirmed in his own words. The site carries a line attributed to him: "Je connaissais le Vélodrome, j'étais abonné." The quote speaks of knowing the Vélodrome and holding a subscription there.
Does his career line up with Marseille?
Nothing here ties Ronny Turiaf to growing up in Marseille. He was born in Le Robert, Martinique, and trained at INSEP and Emlyon Business School. His NBA stops included the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves, and he also played for Yakima SunKings and ASVEL.
Questions people ask
Which athletes are Olympique de Marseille fans?
Ronny Turiaf, a retired NBA player, is reported by footmarseille.com to be a Marseille supporter.
Which athletes grew up Olympique de Marseille fans?
Ronny Turiaf was born in Le Robert, Martinique. Where he grew up and when his support for Olympique de Marseille began are not stated anywhere.
Did Ronny Turiaf say he supports Olympique de Marseille himself?
The tie was reported by footmarseille.com, which attributes to him the line "Je connaissais le Vélodrome, j'étais abonné."