PAOK Thessaloniki Offers Ex-Hapoel Guard Chris Jones Massive Contract
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Former Hapoel Tel Aviv guard Chris Jones has reportedly been offered a contract worth three million euros per season by Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki. The offer, which would make him one of Europe's highest earners, aims to lure him from EuroLeague team Crvena Zvezda to the EuroCup. Jones, who also played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, is currently averaging 8.8 points and 5.9 assists in the EuroLeague.
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- PAOK Thessaloniki offered former Hapoel Tel Aviv guard Chris Jones a 3 million euro per season contract.
- The offer would make Chris Jones one of the highest-paid players in European basketball.
- Jones currently plays for Crvena Zvezda Belgrade in the EuroLeague.
- PAOK is looking to strengthen its point guard position with the 33-year-old American.
- It is unclear if Jones will leave the EuroLeague for the EuroCup.
Chris Jones, a former Hapoel Tel Aviv guard currently playing for Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, has reportedly received an exceptional offer from Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki. The proposed contract is worth three million euros per season, which would place him among the highest-paid players in European basketball. PAOK is seeking to strengthen its point guard position and views the 33-year-old American as a prime candidate.
The Greek team has contacted Jones's representatives to express their intentions with this significant financial proposal. However, securing Jones's signature is expected to be challenging. He currently has a contract with Crvena Zvezda, where he plays a crucial role in their offense. It remains uncertain whether he would be willing to leave the EuroLeague for the EuroCup.
Jones previously played for Hapoel Tel Aviv and later for Maccabi Tel Aviv before joining Crvena Zvezda this season. In nine EuroLeague games this season, he has averaged 8.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. PAOK's substantial offer now presents Jones with a significant career decision.
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