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NBA: Fournier frees himself from Pistons and his post-EuroLeague lusts

NBA: Fournier frees himself from Pistons and his post-EuroLeague lusts

the Ivan Fournier It will not remain the same Detroit And scenarios for his return to Europe for his team EuroLeague…They’re angry.

And suddenly… the possibility of his return Ivan Fournier In Europe on behalf of some Euroleague team seems very possible! This comes from American reports about him 31 years The French international, specifically by the journalist Ivan sideriWho also works with Forbes.

According to reports from the other side of the Atlantic, the experienced goalkeeper/forward will not be staying put Detroit PistonsAs the club does not intend to activate the rise option 19 $1 million on his current contract to keep him on the roster.

The same reports indicate that Fournier already has proposals from its teams in his hands European League He is seriously considering returning to Europe. Let’s remember that two years ago the French star announced that he was open to the possibility of leaving the American League “For some big teams in the Europa League, like Olympiacos!”

It certainly seems so Olympic He would be interested in Fournier, not because of his specific statement but because he fits the… glove of what the Piraeus side are looking for in transfers, namely a goalscorer/shooter who covers the positions. «2» And «3». Yes, A post from France last May implicated the “Red and White” in transfer scenarios with the French top scorer.

Evan Fournier’s remarkable NBA career began 2012. He has since competed in Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks And Detroit Pistons, presence in the average 13,6 points, 2.7 Recovery and 2,5 Assist in 704 regular season games. Especially with the Magic in the 2020-2021 season, where he averaged 20 points in the NBA.

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At the national team level, Fournier won with France Silver medal in Olympic Games For 2020, two bronzes in World Cups to 2014 That’s it 2019but also silver and bronze. European basket to 2022 That’s it 2015 respectively.