The Atlanta Hawks’ head coach, Quin Snyder, recently announced that he would soon be retiring because of…

 

Snyder oversaw the Basketball Africa League Combine, which took place in Paris on Sunday and Monday. It was the first significant action he has taken in relation to the game since deciding to resign as Utah Jazz coach after eight seasons last spring.

I’m on a sabbatical right now. A self-imposed hiatus,” Snyder stated to The Associated Press. “I believe it’s merely healthful. Making this choice was difficult, but it’s something I’m truly passionate about at this stage in my career and it’s special this time around.

Thanks to his 20-year acquaintance with BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall, Snyder accepted the two-day position and showed no signs of regretting it. Among those observing the games from courtside on Monday were Dwyane Wade and Joakim Noah. Snyder led a workshop for coaches following the games, which he watched from a corner.

This week is significant for Parisian sports. The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons have arrived before their Thursday night matchup in the capital of France. Tuesday is NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s arrival date. Naturally, there will be a lot of discussion about Victor Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French sensation who stands 7 feet 3 inches tall and is predicted to be selected first overall in this year’s draft. It’s likely that Wembanyama will attend the game on Thursday night and see the players he will be facing in roughly ten months.