His one more year in the Big League will not have changed the trajectory of his career. According to Eurohoops, Usman Garuba is preparing to leave the NBA to join Real Madrid, where a long-term contract awaits him.
This outcome had already been mentioned last September, when he was transferred to Atlanta then cut by Oklahoma City. The return to Europe did not take place at the time for the interior, ultimately signed by the Warriors under a “two-way contract”.
An arrival in California with the hope of finally showing himself, after two first tasteless seasons with the Rockets. Steve Kerr saw in him a “ very interesting player “.
“ Garuba always had a little something of Draymond (Green) in his game, or (Kevon) Looney. He's not necessarily the most athletic, but he's smart. He's a good passer, a good player to play hand-to-hand after a dribble. Excellent defender too », Listed the Warriors coach.
The latter will not have gone beyond the compliments since the Spaniard has only been mobilized 6 times this season, for a total of 18 minutes played. He was able to express himself more in the G-League, averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The 22-year-old therefore returns to Real Madrid, which he left in 2021 to be drafted in 23rd position, and where he could play an important role in the racket. Usman Garuba could indeed replace the French Vincent Poirier, announced for his part leaving for Anadolu Efes.
| Usman Garuba | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | HOU | 24 | 10 | 43.2 | 25.0 | 71.4 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| 2022-23 | HOU | 75 | 13 | 48.6 | 40.7 | 61.7 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 3.0 |
| 2023-24 | GOS | 6 | 3 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Total | 105 | 12 | 46.7 | 36.3 | 62.5 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 2.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
