Not the best news for Vitoria Baskonia team as one of their leaders, Tornike Shengelia, wants another chance in NBA. 25-year-old forward did play in NBA for two seasons but could not live up to expectations and came back to Europe.
In NBA Shengelia played for Brooklyn Nets but was active only in 19 games, while second season played in 26 but was traded to Chicago Bulls in mid-season. After season was over, Shengelia was released and signed with Baskonia.
This season forward from Georgia is averaging 11,6 points, 3,7 rebounds and 1 assist in Euroleague per game.