US Point Guard Silas Melson to Join MHP Giants Ludwigsburg in the Basketball Bundesliga

The start to the basketball Bundesliga was a bit bumpy for the MHP giants Ludwigsburg. After the opening defeat against Hamburg, there was at least a clear success in Würzburg in the second game.

Reason for the stumbling start: The Giants’ squad is very tight. Coach Josh King (38) currently only has six foreigners available. Far too little for the double burden that begins next week with the Champions League (Tuesday in Athens).

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But why so short? Because Jeff Roberson (27, torn cruciate ligament) is still in rehab. The winger will not return until December at the earliest. And because Marcus Garrett (24) failed the medical check – contract terminated.

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That’s why King used his US contacts again – with success!

BILD learned: Point guard Silas Melson (27) is already completing the medical checks in the baroque city! So the next American is about to sign.

Ludwigsburg coach Josh King definitely wants to get Silas Melson

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However: Melson, who was under contract with Petkim Spor last season, had problems with his Achilles tendon in Turkey and therefore had to cancel the season in Izmir.

Lots of experience in Europe

But King absolutely wants Melson, the first of four possible signings. Also because the 1.93 m tall combo guard has extensive European experience and would therefore be ideal for the premier class.

But King is also hoping for more pressure in attack from Melson in the league. The coach told BILD: “This season after the World Cup title will overshadow everything in Germany.” In plain language: “We will get NBA conditions.”

2023-10-09 17:35:48
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