Daniel Oturu has officially signed with Anadolu Efes, the Turkish club officially confirmed this information on social media.
This signing was necessary for Erdem Can’s team due to a large number of injuries. The Nigerian has moved from Merkezefendi to the ranks of the Turkish champion. Recently, Mike Daum also joined the team from EuroLeague.
Daniel Oturu was drafted in 2020 as the 33rd pick of the second round by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers quickly followed.
For the most part of his career ‘across the pond,’ he spent time in the G League (Windy City Bulls), while his stint in the NBA concluded as a player for the Toronto Raptors. The American center stood out as one of the best players in the Turkish Super League with an average of 20.9 points and 10.1 rebounds.