Richard Dacoury


Richard Dacoury is a former French professional basketball player. He retired in 1998, as the basketball player who won the most French League titles during his career, with 9. Dacoury is considered to be one the greatest players in French basketball history. He had his jersey number 7 retired by Limoges, in October 2010.

Professional career

Dacoury led the French team of Limoges to several titles, including the 1993 FIBA European League, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in European-wide club basketball history. He was a three-time member of the FIBA European Selection team, in 1987, and twice in 1991.

National team career

Dacoury played with the French national basketball team, from 1981 to 1992. With France, he played in a total of 160 games, and scored a total of 2,230 points. He played in 5 EuroBaskets, one FIBA World Cup, and one Summer Olympics.
He played at the following tournaments: the 1981 EuroBasket, the 1983 EuroBasket,
the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, the 1986 FIBA World Championship, the 1987 EuroBasket, the 1989 EuroBasket, and the 1991 EuroBasket.

Awards and accomplishments

Club honours