Nadir Hifi Crowned MVP as Paris Basketball claims Coupe de France Glory

Upset MVP Choice in Paris Basketball’s Coupe de France Triumph

In a surprise turn of events, Nadir Hifi has been crowned Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Coupe de France final, breaking the streak of T.J. Shorts winning the individual trophy in Paris.

Hifi’s Outstanding Performance in the Final

Hifi, the top scorer for Paris with 20 points (7/17 from the field), also contributed with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 interception in just 22 minutes of play. The French basketball federation highlighted his performance in the final:

📼 His highlights in the final to see here 🍿️#CDFBasket pic.twitter.com/xmyukyWSnt

Hifi: “This is Just a Bonus, It’s Very Cool”

Hifi reacted with humor and satisfaction to his MVP accolade: “‘Hey,’ took me a lot, I deserve at least one,” he laughed before adding, “It’s just a bonus, it’s very cool. I will put it in my living room and watch it every day!”

Collective Joy for Hifi and Paris Basketball

This collective trophy is also Hifi’s third career title, which brought him immense satisfaction. Reflecting on the victory, he said, “It is only happiness. We know how hard it is to win titles, it’s something very precious… It does not happen every year, even if I hope it can be the case.”

Road to Recovery

Hifi acknowledged the difficulty of their previous week in the Euroleague, stating that it was physically and mentally challenging. However, the team’s resilience and determination shone through in their Coupe de France triumph.