Ex-NBA Star Reportedly Attempting Comeback

According to Damian Burchardt of The US Sun, Eric Bledsoe participated in a free-agent workout with other former NBA players.

Jan 19, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe (5) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports / Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Bledsoe most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.

That year, he averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 31.3% from the three-point range in 54 games (29 starts).

Jan 31, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; LA Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe (12) shoots the ball in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Damian Burchardt of The US Sun reported that Bledsoe was recently part of a free-agent workout that featured several former NBA players (h/t thedunkcentral.com).

Via Burchardt: "Christian Koloko participated in private FA workout in LV on Saturday, his agent Calvin Andrews of @KlutchSports tells The U.S. Sun. Workout also featured Eric Bledsoe, Talen Horton-Tucker, Cory Joseph, Austin Rivers, DJ Wilson, Thon Maker, BJ Boston, and Juan Toscano-Anderson."

Christian Koloko participated in private FA workout in LV on Saturday, his agent Calvin Andrews of @KlutchSports tells The U.S. Sun. Workout also featured Eric Bledsoe, Talen Horton-Tucker, Cory Joseph, Austin Rivers, DJ Wilson, Thon Maker, BJ Boston, and Juan Toscano-Anderson.

— Damian Burchardt (@D_Burchardt) July 14, 2024

Bledsoe was the 18th pick in the 2010 NBA Draft out of Kentucky.

He has played 12 seasons for the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans.

During the 2017 season, Bledsoe averaged 21.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 43.4% from the field and 33.5% from the three-point range in 66 games with the Suns.

Jan 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) points up the court in the first half of the NBA game against the Miami Heat at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports / Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Bledsoe has always been a solid point guard, so he could likely still help out many teams (he is 34).

His career averages are 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 33.6% from the three-point range in 756 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 48 NBA playoff games (31 starts) for the Bucks and Clippers.

Report: Eric Bledsoe attempting an NBA comeback https://t.co/8V2ucxuwXF

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