By George Orfanakis / info@eurohoops.net
The preparation of European clubs is in full swing, most rosters are now complete and the countdown for their official game commitments has begun.
However, there is a category of players who still haven’t managed to reach an agreement with a team. They are players who have proven that they can hold their own at the top level and have considerable experience on European courts.
Eurohoops presents the biggest free agents on the market…
Erick Green
The fact that Erick Green has not reached a deal with a EuroLeague team or some other club in Europe after a very good season with Valencia is bemusing.
The American is an excellent scorer who averaged 14.4 points and 41.7% in three-point shooting last season, while he counts a total of 74 games in the EuroLeague with Siena, Olympiacos and Valencia.
Coaches know that Green can undertake a leading role, as he did in Spain, or be a complementary part of the rotation, like he was with the Reds. In any case, he’s a player who offers great solutions, can threaten from any range and has the ability to finish games.
K. C. Rivers
One of the biggest names on the free agent market! After a full two-year stint in Panathinaikos, K. C. Rivers is looking for the next stop in his career and the coach that will show confidence in his poisonous shot and his excellent character.
The American is coming off a good season with 8.5 points and 2.7 rebounds in 31 games and despite the fact that a shoulder injury didn’t allow him to help at crucial points, there were games where he showed he could be a deciding factor.
Rivers’ resume is comprehensive and, among other things, includes 145 games in the EuroLeague, appearances in the playoffs with Real Madrid and Panathinaikos, but also a trophy win with the Whites (2015).
James Augustine
Another case of a player with a long career in the EuroLeague and, thus, extensive experience. After a very good season in Malaga with 9.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 66.7% in two-point shooting, James Augustine is roaming as a free agent and is carefully examining all options.
The American’s very good finishes breathe life into the offense and his big frame, combined with his technique, make any team’s front line better. Besides, let’s not forget that we’re dealing with a player who has played in the colors of Valencia, Khimki, CSKA Moscow and Malaga with success.
At 34 years of age, Augustine remains a great unit, a great teammate and a character that will help the younger players on the roster in the locker room.