Lonnie Walker Signs With Turkish Club Besiktas After NBA Stint
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Lonnie Walker has agreed to join Turkish EuroLeague team Besiktas after being released by the NBA's Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old guard previously played for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season and Zalgiris Kaunas. Besiktas recently lost to Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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- Lonnie Walker, ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv, agreed to terms with Besiktas after NBA release.
- Walker was recently cut by the Denver Nuggets after a preseason stint.
- The 27-year-old American guard previously played for Maccabi Tel Aviv and Zalgiris.
- Besiktas recently lost to Hapoel Tel Aviv 100-82.
- Walker will return to the EuroLeague for his third season.
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Lonnie Walker has agreed to terms with Turkish EuroLeague team Besiktas, according to Greek sports 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 and participating in the preseason. The Nuggets decided to part ways with Walker three days prior to the report.
Walker's departure from the NBA quickly generated interest in Europe, with Besiktas promptly making an offer. Walker accepted the offer on Wednesday, marking his 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 21.8 minutes in the EuroLeague. He previously played for Zalgiris Kaunas.
Besiktas recently lost to Hapoel Tel Aviv 100-82 in Sofia. Walker will now aim to help the Turkish team.
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