Usman Garuba (2.02 m and 22 years old) can continue his career in the United States this season after having concluded his campaign with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League last week, when they fell in the second round of the playoffs, and having played only five games in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors. The Spanish center, who had an offer from Madrid, also from other Euroleague teams last summer, signed a two-way contract with San Francisco in September, a special commitment that allowed him to be linked to a series of days with an NBA franchise and also play in the Development League (G League).
Garuba has barely accumulated 12 minutes in the NBA in five games (one basket, three rebounds and one assist in total); However, his last two performances, after participating in two games in December and another in February, have been in recent days, with the close of the regular phase, after completing the course in the G League under the command of Nick Kerr , Steve’s son. Usman played last Sunday against Utah for 2:47 and on Tuesday on the Lakers’ court 1:47, two consecutive games. He re-entered Kerr Sr.’s plans after a month and a half. Well, now, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Warriors are considering converting Garuba’s dual contract into a standard one until the end of the season, with which he could play in the playoffs if Golden State qualifies. Or at least have a presence in the play in, where the team will look for a place in the playoffs for the title. The Warriors, with only one game remaining, are tenth in the Western Conference (balance of 45-36), although, given the equality, they could still be even eighth if they beat the Utah Jazz and lose the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. Play in will be held from April 16 to 19 and the playoffs will begin on April 20.
For lack of prominence in the NBA, Garuba has been able to take revenge in the G League, where he has participated with the Santa Cruz in 21 duels in the regular phase with 27 minutes on average and numbers of 13.6 points (56% on shots from field and 41% in triples), 10.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.4 recoveries and 1.2 blocks. And also in two playoff games with even better sensations: 19.5 points, 16 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 blocks in 35 minutes. A new opportunity may open up for the Spaniard in the NBA, his great desire for which he has bet and risked this campaign. Furthermore, he has Madrid’s doors open for a possible return starting next year.
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2024-04-13 17:32:44
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