His selection angered many Knicks fans as Ron Artest, who had grown up in Queens, New York and played for St. John's University, was still available.

Weis ended up never playing in an NBA game, later stating that in spite of his interest in going to North America, the Knicks never directly contacted him about returning.

[5] Weis won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, with the senior French national basketball team.

After Enzo was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, Weis spiraled into alcoholism and depression, and Celia took their son and returned to France.

In 2008, Weis drove to a rest stop in Biarritz and attempted suicide by intentionally overdosing on sleeping pills.