Armel signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 5, 2024.

Armel played internationally with AS Monaco from 2021-22, Metropolitans 92 from 2022-23, and ADA Bois from 2023-24. He appeared in 62 career games overseas, averaging 7.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.2 minutes. He scored in double figures in 26 games, including one game with 20+ points.

Armel’s hometown is Creteil, France. He played for France in the FIBA U20 European Championship in 2023 where he averaged 8.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in seven games. He was a fan of Kobe Bryant growing up.