Recent NBA 15th Overall Pick Signs With New Team

Sekou Doumbouya, who has played for the Pistons and Lakers, signed with a new team.

Jun 20, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Sekou Doumbouya (Guinea) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number fifteen overall pick to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Sekou Doumbouya most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

That season, he averaged 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 62.5% from the field and 50.0% from the three-point range (in two games).

Nov 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Sekou Doumbouya (45) scores a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

On Sunday, it was announced that Doumbouya will sign with MoraBanc Andorra (h/t Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype).

Via Morabanc Andorra (translated to English): "✅ The French player (23 years old and 206 cm), who has experience in the NBA and the French league, will debut this year in the Endesa League."

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💥 𝗟’𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼́ 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗸𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘆𝗮 𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗰 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗮

✅ El jugador francès (23 anys i 206 cm), que compta amb experiència a la NBA i a la lliga francesa, debutarà enguany a la Lliga Endesa.#SekouSekou #MaiPor

— MoraBanc Andorra (@morabancandorra) July 14, 2024

Doumbouya was initially the 15th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons.

He spent the first two years of his career in Detroit and averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 38.4% from the field and 25.4% from the three-point range in 94 games (30 starts).

Apr 5, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya (45) shoots a three point basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Tony Bradley (13) during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Going into the 2019 Draft, Doumbouya had been seen as a player with significant potential to become a starting caliber player.

At just 23, it's still possible he could return to the NBA at some point in the near future.

Potential top-10 pick Sekou Doumbouya warming up here in Limoges. Shoots a really soft ball. Not always disciplined with his mechanics but the touch is there. Important game for both Limoges (11-8 in Pro A) and Strasbourg (11-8). Tips in 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com/qzWB6nLhvi

— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) February 9, 2019

In addition to his time in the NBA, Doumbouya played part of three seasons in the G League.

His career averages are 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 46.2% from the field and 32.9% from the three-point range in 36 regular season games (22 starts).

He also appeared in 13 Showcase Cup games (G League).