Expensive move: Usman Garuba leaves Real Madrid for an NBA dream

2021-08-10 12:21
Credit: ZUMA Press Scanpix
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The Spanish national team player agreed to a deal, which will have him leave the Royal club and transfer to the NBA, according to Marca. 19-year-old forward, who was drafted 23rd overall in last month's NBA Draft will continue his career with the Houston Rockets.

Although, Usman Garuba's transition to the NBA will cost him around €2.3 million of his own money. According to BasketNews sources, this year's buyout was set at €3M, but every other season spent in Europe would have increased his buyout by an additional €1M. Thus, making his early move a more prudent financial decision.

His rookie contract with the Rockets guarantees him $1,961,100 in his first year and $2,059,360 in his second year, a total of just over $4M.

Usman Garuba

Usman  Garuba
Team: Real Madrid
Position: C, PF
Age: 19
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Birth place: Madrid, Spain

"Everyone who acknowledges me knows that it was a dream for me from an early age, I want to get there and give everything as always," said Garuba.

Last season in the EuroLeague Garuba averaged 3.9 points and 4 rebounds in 39 games.

He was also a member of the Spanish national team, which participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. In Japan, where Spain finished 6th, Garuba appeared in all 4 games and contributed 1 point and 2.8 rebounds in 11.6 minutes of playing time.

 



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