NBA: Chimezie Metu Moves to Europe

Chimezie Metu signs a contract with Anadolu Efes

NBA player Chimezie Metu is moving to Europe to sign with Anadolu Efes S.K.

Anadolu Efes S.K. is a Turkish professional basketball club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The club competes in the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) and the EuroLeague. Anadolu Efes is the reigning champion of the EuroLeague, having won the title in 2021 and 2022.

Metu is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL). He played college basketball for the Southern California Trojans. As a junior, he was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2018.

Metu was selected with the 49th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. He played for the Spurs for four seasons, averaging 5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

Metu is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. He is a good rebounder and defender, and he can also score in the post and from three-point range. He is expected to be a key player for Anadolu Efes in the upcoming season.

The move to Europe is a new challenge for Metu, but he is excited for this opportunity. He is confident that he can make a significant contribution to Anadolu Efes and help the team win more championships.