Moving from Miami to Utah last summer, Omer Yurtseven (2m11, 26 years old) has not managed to convince and his adventure in the NBA will end there for the moment. Tested by the Knicks about ten days ago, the Turkish pivot will finally opt for a return to Europe, to Panathinaikos more precisely.
There Greek press had reported initial contacts that finally came to fruition in recent days. It would be a two-year contract, with the possibility of withdrawing at the end of the first year, particularly in the event of an NBA offer.
A big rebounder, Omer Yurtseven will therefore get a taste of the Euroleague nine years after his first match in the biggest European competition, and according to the Greek media, he will receive one million euros during his first season.
Reigning European champion, Pana has a choice rotation at position 5 behind the Frenchman Mathias Lessort, with also the Pole Aleksander Balcerowski (2m15). Still coached by Ergin Ataman, Pana has played the stability card with so far only Lorenzo Brown as a recruit.
