Fenerbahce officially signs Boban Marjanovic - TalkBasket.net (original) (raw)

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Turkish basketball powerhouse Fenerbahce has officially signed Boban Marjanovic to a one-year contract.

The 36-year-old Serbian center joins Fenerbahce after a nine-year NBA career, including stints with the San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, and Houston Rockets.

Agent Misko Raznatovic had hinted at the move with a cryptic tweet suggesting a two-year deal worth €2.3 million.

Fenerbahce announced the agreement, emphasizing Marjanovic’s significant impact on the court with his imposing presence.

Marjanovic began his basketball career in Serbia with Hemofarm and later played for teams such as CSKA Moscow, Zalgiris Kaunas, and Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, where he gained prominence.

He was known for his dominance in EuroLeague, leading in rebounds and making the All-EuroLeague First Team for the 2014-15 season.

Since moving to the NBA in 2015, Marjanovic has appeared in 362 games, averaging 5.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.

His extensive international experience includes victories with Serbia’s U19 and U20 teams and a silver medal at the 2017 EuroBasket.