Olivier-Maxence Prosper

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Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Prosper with Clemson in 2021
No. 18 – Memphis Grizzlies
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-07-03) July 3, 2002 (age 23)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2023: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Drafted bySacramento Kings
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2025Dallas Mavericks
2023–2024→Texas Legends
2025–presentMemphis Grizzlies
2025–present→Memphis Hustle
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Canada
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Latvia Team

Olivier-Maxence Prosper (/əˈlɪvieɪ ˈmæksəns ˈprɒspər/ ə-LIV-ee-ay MAK-sənss PROSS-pər;[1] born July 3, 2002), nicknamed "OMax",[2] is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Early life and high school

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Prosper grew up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[3] Prosper's father Gaetan moved to Montreal from Haiti as a child.[4] He initially attended L'Académie Ste-Thérèse, which did not have a basketball team.[5] When Prosper was 16 he enrolled at Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois.[6] Prosper transferred to the NBA Academy Latin America in Mexico City, Mexico to finish his high school career.[7] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Clemson.[8]

College career

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Prosper began his college career at Clemson.[9] He averaged ten minutes of play and 2.5 points per game as a freshman.[10] After the season, Prosper entered the NCAA transfer portal.[11]

Prosper ultimately transferred to Marquette.[12] He averaged 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in his first season with the Golden Eagles.[13] Prosper averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game as a junior.[14] After the season, he entered the 2023 NBA draft,[15] showcasing impressive performances at the NBA Draft Combine.

Professional career

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Dallas Mavericks

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Prosper was drafted 24th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2023 NBA draft.[16] Shortly after, his draft rights were traded, along with Richaun Holmes, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for cash considerations[17] and on July 16, 2023, he signed with the Mavericks.[18] On November 11, Prosper was assigned to the Mavericks’ G League affiliate, the Texas Legends.[19]

On April 14, 2024, in the Mavericks' season finale against the Detroit Pistons, Prosper earned his first career start, logging 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in 29 minutes.[20] Later in the season, the Mavericks, along with Prosper, reached the 2024 NBA Finals. They lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.[21]

Prosper made 52 appearances (four starts) for Dallas during the 2024–25 NBA season, averaging 3.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists. On March 7, 2025, it was announced that Prosper would require season-ending surgery to repair ligament damage in his right wrist.[22] On September 2, Prosper was waived by the Mavericks.[23]

Memphis Grizzlies / Memphis Hustle (2025–present)

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On September 4, 2025, Prosper signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.[24]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Dallas 40 1 8.4 .385 .289 .683 2.0 .6 .2 .1 3.0
2024–25 Dallas 52 4 11.2 .402 .235 .645 2.4 .8 .5 .1 3.9
Career 92 5 10.0 .396 .260 .658 2.2 .7 .4 .1 3.5

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2024 Dallas 3 0 3.0 .000 — — 1.0 .3 .0 .0 .0
Career 3 0 3.0 .000 — — 1.0 .3 .0 .0 .0

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Clemson 22 2 9.7 .346 .167 .682 1.9 0.3 0.2 0.1 2.5
2021–22 Marquette 32 25 20.7 .461 .317 .820 3.3 0.9 0.9 0.1 6.6
2022–23 Marquette 36 36 29.1 .512 .339 .735 4.7 0.7 0.9 0.1 12.5
Career 90 63 21.4 .478 .316 .749 3.5 0.7 0.7 0.1 8.0

Personal life

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Prosper's parents both played college basketball at Concordia University and were both multiple-time RSEQ All-Stars, his mother Guylaine competed for the Canada women's national basketball team.[25] His sister, Cassandre, plays basketball for Notre Dame.[26]

References

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  1. ^ Next Gen: Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Sportsnet. April 9, 2022. Event occurs at 0:09. Retrieved June 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Henriquez, Gloria (June 23, 2023). "Montrealer Olivier-Maxence Prosper drafted by NBA". Global News. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  3. ^ "Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper latest Montreal basketball talent". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. January 10, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Steele, Ben (June 20, 2023). "Olivier-Maxence Prosper made up his mind at a young age that he would reach the NBA. That will happen for the Marquette star on Thursday". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  5. ^ Rouleau, François-David (December 27, 2019). "Académie de la NBA: Olivier-Maxence Prosper est tombé dans la potion dès son enfance". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Sadin, Steve (August 3, 2019). "From Montreal to Medellin: Lake Forest Academy junior thrives at Basketball Without Borders camp". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  7. ^ Vardon, Joe (March 16, 2023). "How the Latin American NBA Academy helped save Bennedict Mathurin". The Athletic. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  8. ^ Smith, Cam (October 25, 2019). "Clemson adds another major basketball recruit in 4-star F Olivier-Maxence Prosper". USA Today. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "Marquette basketball's Olivier-Maxence Prosper could help scoring load". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. October 24, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  10. ^ Senkiw, Brad (March 24, 2021). "Clemson's Prosper Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  11. ^ Shanesy, Todd (March 24, 2021). "Clemson basketball loses Olivier-Maxence Prosper to transfer portal; second player this week". The Greenville News. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  12. ^ Steele, Ben (April 15, 2021). "Marquette adds Clemson transfer Olivier-Maxence Prosper". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  13. ^ "Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Oso Ighodaro have bigger roles for Marquette". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 16, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  14. ^ Kalbrosky, Bryan (April 12, 2023). "Why NBA teams looking for the next OG Anunoby should consider drafting Olivier-Maxence Prosper". USA Today. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  15. ^ Steele, Ben (April 12, 2023). "Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper puts name into 2023 NBA draft". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  16. ^ Nacion, Chicco (June 23, 2023). "Kings select Olivier-Maxence Prosper, reportedly trade him, Holmes to Mavs". TheScore.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  17. ^ "Sacramento Kings Complete Trade With Dallas Mavericks". NBA.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  18. ^ Falcon, Julia (July 16, 2023). "Dallas Mavericks sign first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper". cbsnews.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  19. ^ Stinar, Ben (November 11, 2023). "Dallas Mavericks Make A Roster Move". Fastbreak on FanNation. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  20. ^ "Dallas Mavs' Jaden Hardy, O-Max Prosper Face Major Development Test Against OKC Thunder". si.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  21. ^ "Boston Celtics defeat Dallas Mavericks to win 2024 NBA Finals". cbsnews.com. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  22. ^ "Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper expected to have season-ending surgery, per report". dallasnews.com. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  23. ^ "Mavs re-sign Dante Exum". mavs.com. September 2, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  24. ^ "Grizzlies sign Olivier-Maxence Prosper to Two-Way Contract". nba.com (in Spanish). Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  25. ^ Ibrahim, Abdulhamid (January 25, 2023). "Montreal's Olivier-Maxence Prosper inches closer to NBA dream while helping star sister". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The Canadian Press. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  26. ^ "March Madness: un excellent départ pour le Québécois Olivier-Maxence Prosper". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). March 17, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
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