Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a $2.1 million, one-year deal, to signal French ahead Guerschon Yabusele after he impressed on the Paris Olympic Video games this summer time.
76ers Signal Yabusele
After a powerful Olympics in his dwelling nation this summer time, Guerschon Yabusele has earned an enormous time transfer to the NBA with the 76ers signing the Frenchman on a one yr deal.
Yabusele went 66.7% from the sphere throughout his three video games on the Olympics, scoring 22 in opposition to Canada, 17 vs Germany and an enormous 20 factors within the remaining in opposition to USA.
The 28-year-old went viral through the remaining in opposition to USA with an enormous poster dunk on LeBron James, as he rose effectively above the Lakers and USA famous person earlier than smashing down on high of the veteran.
Group France’s Guerschon Yabusele posterizes Group USA’s LeBron James on the large dunk! #Olympics pic.twitter.com/2fyaUNaVtW
— Justin Time Sports activities (@JTIMESPORTS) August 10, 2024
Yabusele completed eighth within the Olympics MVP ladder, with Victor Wembanyama the one Frenchman to complete forward of the brand new Sixers star who was constant all through the match.
Shortly after the Olympics, Yabusele took to X to tease that he was signing for a brand new workforce, saying he’s ‘prepared’ for a second likelihood in 2024.
Been ready for a 2nd likelihood.. I’m prepared 😤🧸
— Guerschon Yabusele (@yabusele28) August 11, 2024
Yabusele first got here into the NBA in 2016 because the sixteenth total decide, taking part in 74 video games for the Boston Celtics between 2016 and 2019.
After leaving Boston in 2019, Yabusele moved to the EuroLeague the place he performed for ASVEL and Actual Madrid in 124 video games, averaging 10.8 factors per recreation.
It’s positively Yabusele’s worldwide profession that has earned him a transfer to Philadelphia this summer time although and with two Olympic Video games silver medals hanging spherical his neck, he will likely be hoping for NBA glory so as to add to his accolades.
The 76ers have strengthened in all departments forward of subsequent season, with Paul George probably the most notable commerce acquisition that would set the Sixers up for glory subsequent yr.
Philadelphia additionally drafted the favored Jared McCain because the sixteenth total decide within the NBA draft this yr, with the previous Duke star thrilling followers earlier than becoming a member of.
