Nolan Traoré’s parents raised him in a close-knit family in an athletic household. His brother and sister also play professional basketball.
A French professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets excels at basketball for his age and illustrates great agility on the court.
His success demonstrates the significant impact of his strong family background on his achievements. The Brooklyn Nets picked him 19th in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Nolan Traoré Parents
Nolan’s mom is Nolwenn Traoré, who works at Hôpital Paris Est Val-de-Marne. She has been the most important person in helping him grow up and become good at basketball.
Nolwenn manages her job at the hospital while also supporting all her children. She instilled strong values in her children about life, and people know her for her calm demeanor and wise advice.
She feels very proud of Nolan and his siblings, and when her kids make mistakes, she helps them learn from those flaws and keep trying.
Netizens can see her pride on her social media pages where she shares news about what her children have accomplished.
Meanwhile, Nolan’s father keeps his name private, but he has been just as vital in his basketball journey. He loves sports and recognized Nolan’s talent at a very young age.
Later, he ensured that Nolan remained committed to basketball from the start.
Nolan’s Brother and Sister Also Play Basketball
Nolan’s older brother, Armel Traoré, is also a professional basketball player. He used to play for the Los Angeles Lakers and their G League team called the South Bay Lakers.
In 2025, he moved to Europe and signed with BAXI Manresa in Spain’s ACB League. The team gave him an option to extend his contract later.
Armel scored 1.6 points and grabbed 1.7 rebounds per game during his short time in the NBA. He played much better in French basketball teams. His career includes time with Monaco, Metropolitans 92, and other clubs in France.
Nolan looks up to his brother and gets motivated from watching Armel’s hard work and success.
On the other hand, Nolan’s sister, Annaëlle Traoré, also plays basketball and is part of the Pôle Espoir féminine d’Île-de-France program. She competes in regional basketball leagues under the Ligue Île-de-France de Basketball.
The whole Traoré family stays very active in French basketball.
Nolan’s NBA Draft and Future in Brooklyn
Joined the NBA as a young guard, Nolan stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 174 pounds.
During his last season before the draft, he scored 11.6 points per game. He also grabbed 1.7 rebounds and made 5.1 assists each game.
ESPN predicted Nolan would be picked 22nd in their mock draft, but the Brooklyn Nets surprised everyone by selecting him 19th overall instead. This earlier pick gives Nolan a better chance to develop in the NBA.
Previously, he played for the Centre Fédéral de Basket-ball in 2021 and won an award as the best young player in the league. He signed to Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball in the French top tier, LNB Pro A, at the end of March 2024.
