Former Teammate of Denny Avdija Released by Chinese Club, Eyes European Return
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Canadian guard Delano Banton, a former teammate of Denny Avdija, was released by his Chinese team after a poor performance. The 27-year-old guard, who previously played in the NBA and excelled in the G League, is now reportedly looking to return to European basketball. Banton was previously linked to Turkish clubs and could be an option for EuroLeague teams.
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- Delano Banton, former teammate of Denny Avdija, released by Chinese club Shandong Weihai.
- Banton is reportedly considering a return to European basketball, possibly the EuroLeague.
- The 27-year-old guard previously played for NBA teams and excelled in the G League.
- He averaged 7.8 points in six games for Shandong Weihai after failing to secure an NBA spot.
- Banton was a notable name in the European market last summer, especially for Turkish clubs.
Canadian guard Delano Banton, a former teammate of Israeli NBA player Denny Avdija, has been released by his Chinese team, Shandong Weihai, after a short and unsuccessful stint. Banton, 27, who stands at 2.03 meters, joined the Chinese club after failing to secure a place in the NBA and being linked with a move to Europe last summer. His performance in China was reportedly subpar, averaging 7.8 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds in six games, with poor shooting percentages.
Banton, selected 46th overall in the 2021 NBA draft, previously played for the Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, and Portland Trail Blazers. During the 2024-25 season, he played alongside Avdija in Portland. While he saw limited opportunities in the NBA, averaging 6.6 points over 222 regular season games, he excelled in the G League with averages of 24.9 points, 7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds in 44 games.
Following his release from China, Banton is now reportedly considering a return to Europe. Turkish journalist Yasin Yildirim noted that Banton was a "hot name" in the European market last summer, particularly for Turkish clubs. Sportsando also suggested that Banton could be an "interesting option" for European clubs, potentially indicating a move towards the EuroLeague.
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