From France to the Kings: Maxime Raynaud Talks NBA Journey | Conversations with Deuce & Mo
Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud sits down with Deuce & Mo to discuss his journey from France to Stanford to the NBA. Maxime opens up about moving to the United States, learning a new language, adjusting to the physicality and pace of the NBA, and experiencing his welcome-to-the-NBA moment.
The conversation also explores Maxime’s competitive drive, the influence of his parents, his earliest basketball memories, and his close bond with Victor Wembanyama, including why he always knew Victor would be special. Off the court, Maxime shares his love for chess, his fascination with space and astrophysics, how he’s grown during his rookie season, and the teammate who helped him finally get his driver’s license.
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8 Comments
LOVED getting the chance to chat with Max
W video!! Getting my Raynaud jersey soon
W Interview! Purple Raynaud is a beast and has tons of potential. Impressive English speaking already!
If you read this Max, welcome to Sac big dawg. Come to play and we will always love and support you.
Give em' the French Press!
Ive always liked him from the start, I could see him trying his best and im very proud of what he's doing.
They tell you what they know!!!!!
Good try mate😂😂😂
Sac made a win pick with him. Very smart, tons of upside, mature and hard-working. I crossed his path by chance a few years back, when I was a TA at his high school – one of the best academic high schools in France. Paris is a smaller city than you think.
He was easy to spot among "normal" teenagers and already had the reputation to be a beast in any project he committed to. Had that unique mix of elite analytic skills, adaptiveness and dedication to sport, which is quite rare in France.
I wish him the best and I think he has a very bright future ahead.
Max the goat no cap 🧢