NBA’s Eyeing Fenerbahce’s Nigel Hayes-Davis & Tarik Biberovic
NBA Interest Growing for Euroleague Stars
The NBA is keeping a close eye on two European basketball stars, with Fenerbahce’s Nigel Hayes-Davis and Tarik Biberovic attracting significant attention from the league.
There is a very serious interest from the NBA for Nigel Hayes-Davis and Tarik Biberovic. I hope they will continue with us but if they say: ‘I want to try in the NBA’, we will not block them.
Nigel Hayes-Davis: A Familiar Name in the NBA
Hayes-Davis, a 30-year-old wing, has been a dominant force in the Euroleague this season, averaging 16.8 points per game with a 51% shooting average, including a 41% clip from beyond the arc. His impressive performances have earned him a spot in the All-Euroleague First Team.
With a record 50 points in a Euroleague game to his name, Hayes-Davis has previously had NBA stints with the Lakers, Raptors, and Kings in the 2017-18 season. Now, with his European credentials bolstered, he might get another shot at the NBA.
Tarik Biberovic: A Young Talent with NBA Draft Capital
The 24-year-old Biberovic, standing at 6’1″, is averaging 10.5 points per game in the Euroleague this season, shooting 44% from the field. Drafted by the Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Draft, Biberovic’s rights belong to the Memphis franchise.
Fenerbahce’s Dilemma: Retain Stars or Let Them Chase NBA Dreams?
Fenerbahce General Manager Araya Yannier acknowledges the NBA’s interest in his two stars and respects their ambition to play in the world’s premier basketball league. However, he hopes they will continue their Euroleague journey with the Turkish powerhouse.
Did You Know?
Hayes-Davis was once a training partner with Team USA, further cementing his elite status in basketball.
Pro Tips: What’s Next for Hayes-Davis and Biberovic?
- If NBA teams make attractive offers, Hayes-Davis might return to the league, leveraging his Euroleague success.
- Biberovic, with his NBA draft capital, could also attract interest from Memphis or other teams looking for a young, talented wing.
Only time will tell if Hayes-Davis and Biberovic will continue their Euroleague dominance or chase their NBA dreams.
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