Olivier-Maxence Prosper

Olivier-Maxence Prosper (/əˈlɪvieɪ ˈmæksəns ˈprɒspər/ ə-LIV-ee-ay MAK-sənss PROSS-pər;[1] born July 3, 2002) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper
No. 18 – Dallas Mavericks
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-07-03) July 3, 2002
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2023: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentDallas Mavericks
2023–2024→Texas Legends
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Canada
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
2021 LatviaTeam

Early life and high school

Prosper grew up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[2] Prosper's father Gaetan moved to Montreal from Haiti as a child.[3] He initially attended L'Académie Ste-Thérèse, which did not have a basketball team.[4] When Prosper was 16 he enrolled at Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois.[5] Prosper transferred to the NBA Academy Latin America in Mexico City, Mexico to finish his high school career.[6] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Clemson.[7]

College career

Prosper began his college career at Clemson.[8] He averaged ten minutes of play and 2.5 points per game as a freshman.[9] After the season, Prosper entered the NCAA transfer portal.[10]

Prosper ultimately transferred to Marquette.[11] He averaged 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in his first season season with the Golden Eagles.[12] Prosper averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game as a junior.[13] After the season, he entered the 2023 NBA draft,[14] showcasing impressive performances at the NBA Draft Combine.

Professional career

Prosper was drafted 24th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2023 NBA draft.[15] Shortly after, his draft rights were traded, along with Richaun Holmes, to the Dallas Mavericks for cash considerations[16] and on July 16, 2023, he signed with the Mavericks.[17] On November 11, Prosper was assigned to the Mavericks’ G League affiliate, the Texas Legends.[18]

On April 14, 2024, in the Mavericks' season finale against the Detroit Pistons, Prosper earned his first career start, logging 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in 29 minutes.[19] Prosper reached the 2024 NBA Finals where the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.[20]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
 *  Led the league

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Dallas 4018.4.385.289.6832.0.6.2.13.0
Career 4018.4.385.289.6832.0.6.2.13.0

Playoffs
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2024 Dallas 303.0.000——1.0.3.0.0.0
Career 303.0.000——1.0.3.0.0.0

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Clemson 2229.7.346.167.6821.90.30.20.12.5
2021–22 Marquette 322520.7.461.317.8203.30.90.90.16.6
2022–23 Marquette 363629.1.512.339.7354.70.70.90.112.5
Career 906321.4.478.316.7493.50.70.70.18.0

Personal life

Prosper's parents both played college basketball at Concordia University and were both multiple-time RSEQ All-Stars, his mother Guylaine competed for the Canada women's national basketball team.[21] His sister, Cassandre, plays basketball for Notre Dame.[22]

References
  1. Next Gen: Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Sportsnet. April 9, 2022. Event occurs at 0:09. Retrieved June 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
  2. "Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper latest Montreal basketball talent". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. January 10, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  3. Steele, Ben (June 20, 2023). "Olivier-Maxence Prosper made up his mind at a young age that he would reach the NBA. That will happen for the Marquette star on Thursday". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  4. Rouleau, François-David (December 27, 2019). "Académie de la NBA: Olivier-Maxence Prosper est tombé dans la potion dès son enfance". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  5. Sadin, Steve (August 3, 2019). "From Montreal to Medellin: Lake Forest Academy junior thrives at Basketball Without Borders camp". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  6. Vardon, Joe (March 16, 2023). "How the Latin American NBA Academy helped save Bennedict Mathurin". The Athletic. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  7. Smith, Cam (October 25, 2019). "Clemson adds another major basketball recruit in 4-star F Olivier-Maxence Prosper". USA Today. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  8. "Marquette basketball's Olivier-Maxence Prosper could help scoring load". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. October 24, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  9. Senkiw, Brad (March 24, 2021). "Clemson's Prosper Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  10. Shanesy, Todd (March 24, 2021). "Clemson basketball loses Olivier-Maxence Prosper to transfer portal; second player this week". The Greenville News. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  11. Steele, Ben (April 15, 2021). "Marquette adds Clemson transfer Olivier-Maxence Prosper". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  12. "Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Oso Ighodaro have bigger roles for Marquette". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 16, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  13. Kalbrosky, Bryan (April 12, 2023). "Why NBA teams looking for the next OG Anunoby should consider drafting Olivier-Maxence Prosper". USA Today. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  14. Steele, Ben (April 12, 2023). "Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper puts name into 2023 NBA draft". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  15. Nacion, Chicco (June 23, 2023). "Kings select Olivier-Maxence Prosper, reportedly trade him, Holmes to Mavs". TheScore.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  16. "Sacramento Kings Complete Trade With Dallas Mavericks". NBA.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  17. Falcon, Julia (July 16, 2023). "Dallas Mavericks sign first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper". cbsnews.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  18. Stinar, Ben (November 11, 2023). "Dallas Mavericks Make A Roster Move". Fastbreak on FanNation. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  19. "Dallas Mavs' Jaden Hardy, O-Max Prosper Face Major Development Test Against OKC Thunder". si.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  20. "Boston Celtics defeat Dallas Mavericks to win 2024 NBA Finals". cbsnews.com. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  21. Ibrahim, Abdulhamid (January 25, 2023). "Montreal's Olivier-Maxence Prosper inches closer to NBA dream while helping star sister". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The Canadian Press. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  22. "March Madness: un excellent départ pour le Québécois Olivier-Maxence Prosper". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). March 17, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
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