In an interview with Telesport, Duane Washington talks about getting ready for his first abroad expertise, relays Basketball Information. Washington signed a two-year contract with Serbia’s Partizan Belgrade in July after spending all of final season within the G League.
“The vitality is unbelievable. I’ve felt it since day one, and I can’t wait to hit my first shot and make my first help in entrance of these followers,” Washington stated. “I consider the followers will see how devoted I’m and the way a lot I need to win. I’m prepared to present 100% to assist this workforce succeed.”
Washington joined the Pacers on a two-way deal in 2021 after going undrafted out of Ohio State. He was given an ordinary contract on the finish of the season, however was waived that summer season. He moved on to the Suns on a two-way contract earlier than being waived in the course of the 2022/23 season. He then signed three two-way contracts with the Knicks, however by no means appeared in a sport with them.
He’s trying ahead to the following chapter of his profession and attending to know his new teammates, together with Gabriel Lundberg, who performed in Phoenix shortly earlier than Washington arrived.
“I’m very excited. I can rating, however having gamers like Lundberg who can take some strain off me is a big benefit,” Washington stated. “We simply missed one another in Phoenix, however now we’re collectively, and I consider we’ll be a harmful duo for opponents.”
There’s extra worldwide information to move alongside:
- Rudy Fernandez, whose retirement was reported after Spain was eradicated from the Olympics, made an official announcement Friday on Twitter, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. The 39-year-old posted an emotional message to his followers together with a video displaying highlights from his profession. “I RETIRE with the sensation of getting been a participant dedicated to each workforce or membership I’ve been on,” Fernandez wrote. “I by no means dreamed of flying to date, or so excessive, and straight competing in opposition to whoever was in entrance of me. I’ll miss being on the courtroom, however now it’s time for me to construct a brand new path and be with my household greater than ever. In fact, I’ll proceed to get pleasure from this excellent sport, all the time. Thanks all for flying by my facet.”
- Alex Antetokounmpo has joined KK Podgorica Bemax in Montenegro, in line with Eurohoops. The youngest of the Antetokounmpo brothers has by no means performed within the NBA, though he signed coaching camp contracts the final three years with Toronto and Milwaukee. His new workforce is transferring into the primary division of the ABA League this season.
- Former NBA participant Jarell Eddie signed a one-year contract with Greek membership Peristeri, Eurohoops states in one other report. The 32-year-old ahead, who performed in Romania final season, has been by quite a few abroad stops since leaving the NBA after the 2017/18 season.
