The 23-year-old guard, who attended Partizan's game on Thursday, inspired his team past Maccabi on Friday
Nadir Hifi: The Prince of Paris is now King
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Most Paris Basketball fans expected it — and now it’s happening. Nadir Hifi has become the team’s go-to scorer and emotional leader on the court.
After a busy offseason that saw several key players move on — including TJ Shorts, Tyson Ward, Mikael Jantunen, Leon Kratzer, Maodo Lo, Kevarrius Hayes, and Collin Malcolm — Hifi chose to stay and honor his contract, even releasing a lighthearted video on social media to announce it.
That decision is already paying off. Hifi played a key role in Paris’s 94–101 road win over Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv in Round 2, delivering a complete performance that showed why he’s now the centerpiece of Francesco Tabellini’s squad.
Coming off the bench, Hifi immediately made an impact, burying back-to-back three-pointers during a 2–17 run that gave Paris control for good at 11–19. He struck twice more from beyond the arc — once just before halftime, and again to close the third quarter — to give Paris a 63–75 lead heading into the final frame.
But Hifi’s impact wasn’t just on offense. The young guard was constantly communicating with teammates, acting as an on-court extension of his coach, and disrupting Maccabi's rhythm with 5 steals. He finished with 21 points, 3 assists, and the look of a player ready to lead.
"I am satisfied with the energy and effort we put into the game for 40 minutes,” Hifi said. “We showed improvement since our game two days ago, and I’m happy to take this win.”
And the story doesn’t end there. On Thursday night — just 24 hours before facing Maccabi — Hifi showed his love for the game by attending the matchup between Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and EA7 Emporio Armani Milan as a fan. Rather than asking for VIP access, Hifi bought a regular ticket and sat among the Partizan supporters to soak up the Belgrade basketball atmosphere.
“It was amazing!” he said. “I always dreamed of experiencing that kind of energy. It’s always special to play in Belgrade — that’s why I went to the game.”
From staying loyal in the off-season to stepping up when it counts — and even cheering in the stands like any other fan — Nadir Hifi is becoming a fan favorite not just in Paris, but across the EuroLeague. The Prince of Paris is well on his way to becoming a king.