French star who obliterated LeBron James at Olympics, Guerschon Yabusele set to sign for top NBA team

Guerschon Yabusele secures a move back to the NBA after 5 long years by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

French star who obliterated LeBron James at Olympics, Guerschon Yabusele set to sign for top NBA team

Guerschon Yabusele

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Philadelphia 76ers have signed forward Guerschon Yabusele, who played for France’s men’s basketball team in the Paris 2024 Olympics. He also led them to the gold medal match against Team USA, defeating Germany in the semi-finals. Notably, Yabusele had a great Olympic campaign and also dunked on LeBron James, which caught a lot of attention from the basketball community.

It’s important to note that, Yabusele’s most recent NBA appearance came in the 2018-19 season with the Boston Celtics. In 41 games that season, he averaged 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds while shooting 45.5% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Also, Yabusele left the NBA in 2019 for European giants Real Madrid.

Free agent F Guerschon Yabusele has agreed on a one-year, $2.1 million minimum deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Yabusele is rejoining the NBA’s Eastern Conference after leaving the Boston Celtics for Real Madrid in 2019.
Adrian Wojnarowski on X

In addition, Yabusele averaged 14.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and shot 51.9% from the field at the Olympics. His best performance in the Olympics occurred in the quarterfinals versus Canada, when he scored 22 points, grabbed five rebounds, and sank two 3-pointers. Also, Yabusele scored 20 points and two rebounds in the gold medal match against Team USA.

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On the other hand, Yabusele joining the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and, another one of the 76ers’ newest additions this season, Paul George has got their fans excited for the new NBA season. However, they face huge competition from their rivals and 2024 NBA title winners, the Boston Celtics. It will be intriguing to watch how the 76ers perform in the 2024-25 NBA season.

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French teammate Evan Fournier was full of praise for Guerschon Yabusele at Paris Olympics

Guerschon Yabusele has stolen the headlines lately after securing a move to the NBA side, the Philadelphia 76ers. However, this was possible due to the stellar Olympic campaign he had with his nation, Team France at the Paris Olympics. Notably, his French teammate Evan Fournier also praised Yabusele for his top-notch performances for his nation.

He’s a force in the paint and can shoot from the outside. The last two games, he’s been the heart of the team. I don’t know what the hell they’re doing with him in Madrid, but he needs to have the ball in his hands. He’s dominant. He’s not tall, but he’s so strong that you can’t move him. I’m so proud of him.
Evan Fournier to Basket News

In addition, Yabusele also had an excellent matchup against the Gold medal winners Team USA in the Finals, scoring 20 points. This was one of the reasons the 76ers chose to bank on him. Now, with the addition of Yabusele, the 76ers will look to challenge for the Eastern Conference title in the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.

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