The transfer window behind us was marked by a remarkable total of 36 NBA player signings with European clubs, representing a significant shift compared to previous years.
The most attractive destinations for NBA players last summer were Italy and France, with six players heading to each of these countries. Following these nations are Turkey (5), Greece (4), Germany, Spain, Serbia (3), Israel (2), Lithuania, Ukraine, Montenegro, and Russia (1).
The most active in the market in this segment was AEK, which signed as many as three NBA players, indicating its ambitious plans for the upcoming period. Barcelona, Varese, Karsiyaka, and Partizan have each acquired two players from the premier basketball league in the world.
List of players who have come to Europe from the NBA:
- The number of NBA games played is indicated in parentheses.
- Serge Ibaka, Bayern (919)
- Kemba Walker, Monaco (750)
- Ben McLemore, AEK (556)
- Langston Galloway, Reggio Emilia (452)
- Raul Neto, Fenerbahce (435)
- Willie Cauley-Stein, Varese (422)
- Frank Kaminsky, Partizan (413)
- Willy Hernangomez, Barcelona (344)
- Juancho Hernangomez, Panathinaikos (339)
- Jabari Parker, Barcelona (310)
- Sterling Brown, Alba Berlin (268)
- Jahil Okafor, Zaragoza (247)
- Wes Iwundu, Rasta Vechta (226)
- Frank Jackson, Asvel (214)
- Alfonzo McKinnie, Sassari (182)
- Davon Reed, Prometey (122)
- P.J. Dozier, Partizan (121)
- Chasson Randle, AEK (119)