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- Position
- Forward
- Team
Denver Nuggets- Nationality
- USA / Guinea
- Born
- 29 Jun 1997
Alpha Diallo signed for Denver in August 2026. It is a one-year deal at the minimum. He was born in New York on 29 June 1997. He is a forward of 2.01 meters.
He was the best defender in the EuroLeague last season. He also led the competition in steals. Monaco was his club for five years. He won three French titles there.
The route to Denver was strange. He agreed to join Dubai in May 2026. Monaco took a buyout of around 750,000 dollars. Two months later he used an NBA clause and left.
He gave up money to do it. The move cost him about two million net. He now plays alongside Nikola Jokic. At 29, he is an NBA rookie.
FAQ About Alpha Diallo
Which country does Alpha Diallo play for?
Guinea, since 2025. He was born in New York and played for the United States at the 2019 Pan American Games, where he won bronze. He made his debut for Guinea at AfroBasket in 2025. The French name comes from his years at Monaco, not from a French passport.
Where did he play before Monaco?
Four years at Providence in the American college system, until 2020. He went undrafted and started his professional career at Lavrio in Greece, where he spent one season. Monaco signed him in 2021.
What did he win at Monaco?
Three French championships, in 2023, 2024 and 2026. He also won two French Cups, the League Cup and the Supercup. He was named the best defender in the French league twice, in 2025 and 2026.
Transfer history
- Alpha Diallo signs with Denver Nuggets on one-year, $1.4M dealSigning
Dubai sign Alpha Diallo from MonacoSigning
Latest news
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