By Giorgos Orfanakis/ info@eurohoops.net
Players available for EuroLeague clubs make an endless list. Some of them moved their talents to the Chinese CBA during the 2018-19 season. Eurohoops picked out ten talented players from the Chinese League that can easily fit in the roster of any EuroLeague side.
Lately, CBA has become a big wound for the European market, with a lot of players opting for the hefty contracts and the shorter season. However, many players are expected to make their EuroLeague comeback this summer. Europe’s premier competition is once again ready to entice many players who want to compete in a league that clearly has more quality and to experience real competition.
Eurohoops presents some interesting cases of players who shined on Chinese courts in the 2018-2019 season and who will be targeted by European clubs.
Malcolm Delaney
2018-19 Stats: 19.4 points, 5.6 assists, 6.1 rebounds, 41.6% in three-point field goals
He’s one of the most talked about names among basketball fans. His views, his honest answers on Twitter and his criticism regarding everything that is happening around us, make Malcolm Delaney a favorite topic of discussion.
The American guard is an amazing player with experience in the EuroLeague, China and the NBA. Last season he played in the colors of the Guangdong Southern Tigers in 37 games, averaging 19.4 points, 5.6 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 41.6% in three-point field goals.
He has proven he can act as a leader and hold his own at the highest level. For the past few months he has been taking his time, preparing his next move. The European team that will manage to persuade him will have automatically upped their level in the backcourt.
Aaron Jackson
2018-19 Stats: 25 points, 7.6 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 40.4% in three-point field goals
Aaron Jackson’s name is going to be heard a lot in the European market this summer. Besides, there aren’t too many players who have won the EuroLeague title, have the experience of 166 games in Europe’s premier competition and are free agents.
The American guard wants to return to Europe and, armed with specific competitive features, he’s expected to find a good contract. He’s a fast and athletic point guard, with great ability in scoring and creating, energy in offense and defense but also the willingness to adapt to the role he will be assigned.