Drafted 51st and a new member of the Mavericks, Melvin Ajinça wore the Dallas jersey during the Summer League. It was the first step for him, because the rest was more unclear. Nico Harrison, the GM of the Texan franchise, had declared it after the Draft.
“The advantage of him being European is that we have a lot of options and they are on the table. We don't have a lot of places in our group. That's what makes his age so attractive, and the fact that he plays in Europe. We can find solutions.”he explained at the end of June.
Among the options, there was obviously France. This will be the case since Asvel announced the signing of the winger. The opportunity for Melvin Ajinça to confirm his last season with Saint-Quentin (9.3 points and 3.3 rebounds on average) and to progress on the Old Continent.
“I am very pleased that Melvin trusts us for the continuation of his development after two full years in Saint-Quentin,” comments the Asvel coachPierric Poupet. “He is a young player, but already experienced, who will bring us a superior athletic dimension on position 3, while being a real threat on the outside shot.”
Melvin Ajinça is from Villeurbanne!
After a stunning first season in the elite of French basketball at @SQBB_OfficielMelvin will bring all his energy and continue his learning at the very highest level by discovering, in particular, the biggest of competitions… pic.twitter.com/AOALGyWt2y
— LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) July 23, 2024
