Former Xinjiang Flying Tigers player Donatas Motiejunas is set to return to the EuroLeague. According to BasketNews, Motiejunas has signed a one-year deal with AS Monaco.
What happened?
Motiejunas was the second-best rebounder in the EuroLeague in 2012, averaging 12.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
Why it matters?
Motiejunas spent six seasons in the NBA, representing the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs.
What comes next?
Motiejunas has been playing in China for the past four years, averaging 21.6 points and 13.7 rebounds per game for Xinjiang Flying Tigers last season.
Xinjiang Flying Tigers' performance in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) will be affected by Motiejunas' departure.
Statistics
Motiejunas' best NBA season was in 2014-15, averaging 12 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
Motiejunas' return will bring new competition to the EuroLeague,
and his performance will be closely watched by fans and media.
Xinjiang Flying Tigers fans will be paying attention to Motiejunas' performance in the EuroLeague,
and hoping he can bring more honors.