AS Monaco's French Guard Matthew Strazel (L) and AS Monaco's US guard #32 Mike James (R) celebrate as AS Monaco are crowned French Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB Elite) Champions after winning their match 5 final game against Paris Basketball at the Adidas Arena in Paris on June 23, 2026. Matthew Strazel was absent for the decisive final match after being handed a one-match ban (plus a suspended one) on June 22, 2026 by the National Basketball League (LNB) disciplinary committee. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP via Getty Images)