Lonnie Walker Joins Turkish Club Besiktas After NBA Stint
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Lonnie Walker has signed with Turkish EuroLeague team Besiktas after being released by the NBA's Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old American guard previously played for Maccabi Tel Aviv and Zalgiris in the EuroLeague. Walker will now attempt to aid Besiktas, who recently suffered a loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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- Lonnie Walker, ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv, has agreed to terms with Besiktas.
- Walker was recently released by the NBA's Denver Nuggets.
- The 27-year-old American guard will play in the EuroLeague for a third time.
- Last season, Walker averaged 15.2 points for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Besiktas recently lost to Hapoel Tel Aviv 100-82.
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Lonnie Walker has agreed to terms with Turkish EuroLeague team Besiktas, according to Greek website SDNA. The 27-year-old American guard was recently released by the Denver Nuggets of the NBA after signing a training camp contract in August. Walker played with the Nuggets during the preseason but was let go three days prior to the report.
Walker's departure from the NBA generated interest in Europe, and Besiktas quickly made an offer. He accepted the offer on Thursday and will return to the EuroLeague for a third stint. Last season, Walker played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, averaging 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in the EuroLeague.
Prior to his time in Tel Aviv, Walker also played for Zalgiris. He will now aim to help Besiktas, who recently lost to Hapoel Tel Aviv 100-82 in Sofia.
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