Here’s what the future of Italian basketball star Simone Fontecchio will be, who recently also won the US championship.
In recent years the Italian basketball movement has been growing significantly. This is demonstrated by the excellent results of the men’s national basketball team, led by Gianmarco Pozzeccocapable of demonstrating very good things both in Europe and worldwide, with eighth place in last year’s competition.
Simone Fontecchio, the turning point in his career finally arrives (Canva) – Wigglesport.it
It is no coincidence that several singles of Italian nationality are also showing off internationally. It ticks all of them Simone Fontecchio, the small forward native of Pescara, who in recent years has carved out an important space for himself in important basketball. After long experiences with Virtus Bologna and Olimpia Milano, he chose to continue abroad.
Dal 2022 Fontecchio he has in fact landed in the very prestigious US NBA, the most excellent basketball championship in the world. Chosen in the draft two years ago by Utah Jazzwith which he also achieved a certain ownership, the Italian talent changed his shirt last January, moving to Detroit Pistons in exchange for Kevin Know.
Detroit’s announcement on Fontecchio leaves no doubt
Fontecchio a few months ago, shortly after arriving in Detroit, expressed himself very well about his new destination. “I’m doing everything I can to stay here for a long time, I absolutely loved my first months in Detroit.” Words that seem to have been received positively even by the Michigan franchise itself.
The NBA club decided to confirm Fontecchio in the long term (Ansa) – Wigglesport.it
In fact, in the last few hours it arrived ‘unofficial’ confirmation of Fontecchio by the Pistons, who published a video on their social profiles dedicated to the Italian winger and underlining this phrase: “Looking to the future with the n.19 in Detroit”. That is to say that the former Virtus should remain in Detroit and sign a longer-term contract soon, after the months of ‘trial’ with the white-red-blue team.
According to US sources, Fontecchio should soon reach an agreement with the Pistons, signing a contract four-yearly from for a total figure of around 56-68 million dollars as a restricted free agent. Not bad for the Italian player, who as mentioned has earned the confirmation and appreciation of the American public and critics on the field.
Fontecchio’s numbers in the NBA speak for him: Averaged 10.5 points per game in 66 games in 2023-24 with 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 40.1% from three-point range in 24.9 minutes of court. It’s no coincidence that Detroit wanted him badly in the middle of the season, after the excellent start with Utah.
2024-05-26 19:08:31
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