Playing Pickup Basketball Around the World. City 11: Paris, France.

From London to Paris for two games of pickup basketball in one day.
It wasn’t all buckets and baguettes. Nearly missed the train, got locked out of a court and a Metro line closure means we have to walk across Paris for another game.
We present to you a 15-minute feature of the INTERNATIONAL PICKUP TOUR from Paris, where Leigh spends just 12-hours exploring Paris and playing two games of basketball with a dedicated crew of ballers. We give away some jerseys along the way, and make some fantastic friends and memories.
Shot, directed and edited by Louis Coupe. Produced by Leigh Ellis, flengwin, Louis Coupe and Joe Rose.
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[@robinnaoun]

Thanks again Leigh for making this happen, so glad I was able to participate in this run 😁

[@leighellis76]

Thank you for coming out, Robin. Are you on Insta? If so, let me know your handle and I'll add you.

[@mluking]

Your videos are getting higher in production value every time. Good job! And so much fun to watch strangers having a good time together through the love for basketball. 🏀

[@leighellis76]

Thanks, Mluking. Trying every day to be better than the day before. And basketball is a great way to make friends and have great experiences.

[@mluking]

@@leighellis76 Well, you're doing a nice job of it! If you visit the Netherlands, I'd love to make the time to come play with you!

[@juanmarin89]

Fantastic content Leigh! I've been waiting for videos like this ever since you started the tour, hope you can continue to make such high quality videos in each city. Love it man, keep it up!

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, Juan. Hopefully I'll have a lot more of these in the near future.

[@travelingbostonian]

I lived abroad for years and used to basically make my friends in new cities through pick up basketball and football. I've played on some of the courts on your tour as well. Watching this transports me back to that time and makes me quite emotional. Thank you Leigh for doing this.

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for your support, Tyler. Yes, it really is a game that brings people from all manner of backgrounds together. As you have experienced, you can be in a city/country where you know nobody, but once you step on the court, it feels like you're among friends.

[@languagechefcorey]

What a memorable day, thanks Leigh!! - Corey

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for coming out, Corey. Hope to see you wearing your Magic Johnson jersey next time you're back in Portland!

[@louisalexallen]

Leigh, Joe, Louis, you absolutely smashed it! 🔥

[@leighellis76]

Thanks, Louis! Don't discount the big role you also played in making the day happen. (I'm just glad you didn't dehydrate during the first run!)

[@samharmon5530]

Thanks for taking us along for the fun!

[@leighellis76]

Thank you for your support, Sam!

[@boudewijnkerkwijk4695]

Love the longer form content! Hopefully you can come celebrate Rik Smits' legacy in the Netherlands some day lol

[@leighellis76]

Oh yes, Rik and Nick Van Exel are my two favorite Dutch players!

[@konradblocher7773]

Hey! I'm on CZcams! :) Great feature lads, well done

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for the huge effort you made to be a part of the day, Konrad!

[@konradblocher7773]

@@leighellis76Next time you're planning on being in Europe, let me know. I was thinking South America too :)

[@AngusCarbarns]

Awesome video, love the edit and music. Keep it up Leigh Leigh

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for your support, Angus.

[@maeby8]

Amazing video, you're an absolute natural at the travel show format Leigh! Can't wait to see more.

[@jonathanlandy]

TRUTH!

[@leighellis76]

Thank you for your support, Mae! My goal is to continue to produce more and more features like this.

[@jbripster]

A very solid video, excellent Leigh, and good luck.

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, JB! Working on more.

[@MarllonGama]

Awesome video Leigh! Hope you succeed with this project (and hope to see you in Brazil!)

[@leighellis76]

Obrigado, Marllon. Brazil is in the works. Not confirmed yet, but likely around March in 2024.

[@ThelmaDeLuise]

Really great! Straight to series.

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for your support, Mr. ThelmaDeLuise!

[@Grundlesmith]

nice one, Leigh!

[@leighellis76]

Thank you! I worked with a great team of dudes.

[@LouisCoupe]

great day! thanks for having us Leigh!!

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for coming along. You did a great job putting it together.

[@jasontorquato2027]

This is awesome

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, Jason. Louis & Joe did a fantastic job putting it together.

[@dt0c]

Very solid world tour!!

[@_spaceman]

Great stuff Leigh!

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, Mr. Spaceman!

[@clutchgene7403]

Youre an absolute legend Leigh-Leigh!

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for your support, Mr. Clutchgene.

[@mattkhosh]

Shout out to Jostens!
And Paris

[@leighellis76]

😂 "And Paris" Classic!

[@Deitsch89]

The vibes are immaculate!

[@sarahgray749]

classic travel-something always goes wrong, but it ends up all right in the end. 🙂

[@leighellis76]

That's a huge part of the appeal of traveling to me. The unplanned, unexpected stuff is always the most fun.

[@rohanm7144]

Keep up the great work Leigh! You're inspiring me to travel

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for your support, Rohan

[@georgeberry678]

Great video Leigh! Looking forward to hosting you in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@leighellis76]

Thanks, George! Can't wait to get to NZ!

[@hakeemolajujuan3756]

This is terrific Leigh, please keep it up

[@leighellis76]

Will do, Dream!

[@juancamiloromero734]

Awesome content Leigh! Inspiring to see someone take the leap and bet on himself. You can see you're happy doing this and that is a lesson for everyone!

[@leighellis76]

Thank you for your support, Juan.

[@phil1lip]

Incredible work. Great group of guys you got together!

[@leighellis76]

Yes, they were awesome to play with and the production crew did a masterful job.

[@konradluders6752]

Love it! Great stuff, Leigh.

[@leighellis76]

Thanks, Konrad. Hopefully more to come.

[@jonathanlandy]

Best content yet! Smashed it! Also, it is really captivating to watch the various personalities and the intimate moments within these groups of strangers coming together and playing pickup. Starting to really see why you're on this journey!
(Great production quality as well, can't wait to see where this goes!!!)

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, Jonathan. Yes, it's all about the people and personalities you meet along the way. Only hoping to get bigger and better from here.

[@sandravasquez829]

Great video. Very well produced and highly entertaining.

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, Sandravasquez829. I'm hoping to bring as many female viewers and supporters to my content, just like you!

[@GogOtHeCaT15]

For the Bir Hakeim court you have to go through a gymnasium to get on. So many afternoons over there with great memories and the view is the best

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for the info.

[@chumguzzler2126]

killin' it, as usual. keep it goin!

[@leighellis76]

Thanks for your continued support, Mr. Chumguzzler!

[@JoeRoganBaby]

good stuff Leigh, keep it up!

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, Mr. Big Doink!

[@Andyboylettuce]

Great video L. I definitely would love to keep up with your journey with these style videos 👌

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, Sniper machine! Hoping to have more soon.

[@reecemussman2338]

Looks like so much fun!

[@leighellis76]

It sure was, Reece. Great people in an incredible city.

[@dt0c]

This is amazing content.

[@leighellis76]

Thank you for your support.

[@reubenmathew6200]

Loving the content Leigh!

[@leighellis76]

Thank you, Reuben!

[@MaxF.]

Awesome content Leigh! Been missing you on the NoDunks pod, but great to see you doing your thing. Hope you make it to Vienna for a pickup game at some point

[@leighellis76]

Thanks, Max. Absolutely Vienna is on the list. Really keen to get there.

[@The_Bri_Cli]

Miss seeing you everyday on no dunks leigh

[@GeorgeKozatsas]

Great vid. Now hurry back to Athens again to make one of these 🏀🫡

[@leighellis76]

That will happen at some point, George!

[@pawlygon929]

Lmao stonks

[@dyalander]

No better city for a 30min walk. Even better if there’s a pickup game at the end.

[@leighellis76]

Yes, the only addition I would have added was to stop for a 3-hour Parisian lunch!

[@tonyyayo2115]

Is this the guy from the No Dunks pod with Melas and Skeets?

[@leighellis76]

which one?