Ex-Boston Celtics 1st-Round Pick Wants Another Chance In The NBA

Guerschon Yabusele wants to return to the NBA.

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Guerschon Yabusele walks off the stage after being selected as the number sixteen overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports / Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Guerschon Yabusele most recently played in the NBA during the 2019 season when he was a member of the Boston Celtics.

That year, he averaged 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 45.5% from the field and 32.1% from the three-point range in 41 games (one start).

Apr 9, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics forward Guerschon Yabusele (30) runs down the court after making a three point shot against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports / Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

During the 2024 Olympics, Yabusele caught the attention of many basketball fans around the world.

He played a huge role in France reaching the Gold medal game (they lost to Team USA by a score of 98-87).

GUERSCHON YABUSELE ON LEBRON JAMES. 😳

📺 NBC and Peacock | #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/cjrH6Q9Epd

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 10, 2024

After the Olympics, the 28-year-old revealed he still wants to play in the NBA.

His post (via X) had over 20,000 likes and 2.3 million impressions in nine hours.

Yabusele wrote: "Been waiting for a 2nd chance.. I’m ready 😤🧸"

Been waiting for a 2nd chance.. I’m ready 😤🧸

— Guerschon Yabusele (@yabusele28) August 11, 2024

Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported more details about Yabusele's current situation (h/t HoopsRumors).

Stein Wrote: "League sources tell @TheSteinLine that France star Guerschon Yabusele has one season left on his Real Madrid contract — with an NBA buyout of $2.5 million.

The buyout was just $1 million had Yabusele been pursued by an NBA team before July 15.

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League sources tell @TheSteinLine that France star Guerschon Yabusele has one season left on his Real Madrid contract — with an NBA buyout of $2.5 million.

The buyout was just $1 million had Yabusele been pursued by an NBA team before July 15.

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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 11, 2024

Yabusele was the 16th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by Boston.

However, he spent just two seasons in the league (all with Boston).

His career averages are 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.2% from the field and 32.3% from the three-point range in 74 games.

Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; France power forward Guerschon Yabusele (7) shoots against the United States in the second half in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

There is no question that Yabusele will be a name to monitor after his stellar play in Paris.