Paccelis Morlende


Paccelis Morlende is a French basketball coach for U-17 team of the Hermine de Nantes Atlantique of the LNB Pro B and a former professional basketball player.

Professional career

Morlende's career started with JDA Dijon, where he spent his career prior to being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 50th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. He was traded on draft day to the Seattle SuperSonics for Willie Green and cash considerations. Morlende did not play in the NBA, after averaging 7.9 points per game with JDA Dijon. His NBA rights are held by the Sonics franchise, which is now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Coaching career

Morlende coached Hermine de Nantes Atlantique U-17 team and brought the team to final of Coupe de France U17 in 2018, but unfortunately lost in final to JL Bourg Basket U-17 team.