In an interview with Basketball Sphere, Wade Baldwin revealed that he had an NBA offer from the Los Angeles Clippers, but he rejected it, along with some EuroLeague offers, to join Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul are comfortably at the top of the EuroLeague standings, and they have games in hand.
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul / Schedule
Tonight, they will visit Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in Beogradska Arena.
Star guard Wade Baldwin is an instrumental part of Fenerbahce's success this season as they aim to defend the European crown.
In an interview with Vuk-Milos Petrovic of Basketball Sphere, Baldwin explained his role with the team and how is Fener so dangerous this season:
"We were the champions last year. They brought me in as one of the top free agents, alongside players like Evan Fournier. I managed to win a championship in my first year, and now this season I have the chance to do it again, while also aiming to make the All-EuroLeague team," Baldwin started.
"Potentially, I could be first-team All-EuroLeague and even of MVP caliber. This season, I’m the top PIR player on my team, the leading scorer, and the assist leader. Our team is currently number one, and I stepped into the role of team leader this season, and we’re having success."
Baldwin exclusively revealed that he had an opportunity to return to the NBA, but rejected it, along with some other EuroLeague offers, to join Fenerbahce.
"No, the only option I had was Los Angeles Clippers, going back to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Real Madrid and Fenerbahce. Those were the three or four teams I was looking at. I chose Fenerbahce," he concluded.
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