Andray Blatche signed to play in China this season, and a few NBA teams – the Heat, Nets and Grizzlies – were reportedly interested in signing him once he finished overseas.
They’ll have to wait longer.
A lot longer.
David Pick of Eurobasket.com:
Andray Blatche signed a mega-deal with Xinjiang in China worth $7.5 million over three seasons, source said.
— David Pick (@IAmDPick) March 23, 2015
No interest to return to NBA for Andray Blatche, I've been told. His $7.5 million deal in China is guaranteed.
— David Pick (@IAmDPick) March 23, 2015
This could end Blatche’s NBA career. He’ll be 31 when the contract expires, and teams might not rush to sign him past his prime.
But – after averaging 31 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and three steals per game this season – he should remain a star in the Chinese Basketball Association. Plus, that’s a nice salary.
If he’s happy with the lifestyle there, this seems like a good move for him all-around.