French basketball player Theo Maledon who currently plays for Real Madrid gestures during an AFP interview at Real Madrid sport city in Madrid on November 18, 2025. The French point guard, whose spectacular rebounding with ASVEL last season opened the doors to Real Madrid, the EuroLeague giant, told AFP that he has "rediscovered the joy of playing" after a difficult NBA experience with Oklahoma City, Charlotte, and Phoenix. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)