On April 2nd Mavs players Antoine Rigaudeau and Tariq Abdul-Wahad were honored by the French-American Chamber of Commerce at Paris Vendome in the West Village. The players were able to mingle with Consul General de France Denis Simonneau and members of the chamber .

Mavs President of Basketball Operations/Assistant Coach Donnie Nelson was also in attendance to introduce the players to the group and mingle with guests. In addition, Abdul-Wahad was able to catch up with a former club team opponent from his days in France, Bertrand Leulliette. Abdul-Wahad played for Evreux, and Leulliette played for Gravelines.

Mavs players Antoine Rigaudeau and Tariq Abdul-Wahad were honored at the French-American Chamber of Commerce event April 2. Dawn Holgate/dallasmavericks.com

Abdul-Wahad caught up with Bertrand Leulliette, who he played against as a 17-year-old in France. Dawn Holgate/dallasmavericks.com

Front Row: Eric Corticchiato, VP of the Chamber; Back Row (L to R): Antoine Rigaudeau, Donnie Nelson, Consul General de France Denis Simonneau, Tariq Abdul-Wahad. Dawn Holgate/dallasmavericks.com