History of Bilal Coulibaly in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2026

Bilal Coulibaly is a French professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. Before joining the NBA, he played for Metropolitans 92 in France's LNB Pro A. He was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2023 NBA draft. Coulibaly also represents France internationally, and won a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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July 2004: Birth of Bilal Coulibaly

On July 26, 2004, Bilal Coulibaly was born in Saint-Cloud, France.

2017: Joined Levallois Sporting Club Basket

In 2017, Bilal Coulibaly began playing for the youth team of Levallois Sporting Club Basket.

2021: Started playing professionally

In 2021, Bilal Coulibaly began playing professionally for Metropolitans 92 in LNB Espoirs.

2022: Played for Metropolitans 92 under-21 team

In 2022, Bilal Coulibaly began the season playing for the Metropolitans 92 under-21 team and was later promoted to the senior team.

2022: Played in FIBA U18 European Championship

In 2022, Bilal Coulibaly played for the France national under-18 team in the FIBA U18 European Championship and averaged 7.7 points.

July 2023: Signed with the Washington Wizards

In July 2023, Bilal Coulibaly signed with the Washington Wizards after being drafted by the Indiana Pacers and having his rights traded.

2023: NBA Draft

In 2023, Bilal Coulibaly was selected seventh overall by the Indiana Pacers in the NBA draft.

March 2024: Right Wrist Fracture

In March 2024, the Wizards announced that Coulibaly would miss the remainder of the 2023–24 season with a right wrist fracture.

2024: Played for Wizards during the 2024-25 NBA season

During the 2024-25 NBA season, Bilal Coulibaly started 59 contests for the Wizards, averaging 12.3 points, five rebounds, and 3.4 assists.

2024: Summer Olympics

In 2024, Bilal Coulibaly played with the French national team at the Summer Olympics, earning a silver medal.

2024: Silver at the Summer Olympics

In 2024, Bilal Coulibaly won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics while playing for the French national team.

March 2025: Right Hamstring Strain

In March 2025, Bilal Coulibaly suffered a right hamstring strain that forced him to miss the rest of the season while playing for the Wizards during the 2024-25 NBA season.