Nov 17, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Monte Morris (3) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons forward Isaac Jones (13) defends during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images/Sipa USA
Monte Morris, 30-year-old point guard, has become the 12th active EuroLeague player from the 2017 NBA Draft. The news was made official with the announcement of his signing by Olympiacos, adding another prestigious name to an already significant group of athletes who have made the leap from the NBA to Europe.
A Historic Draft for the EuroLeague
The 2017 NBA Draft saw the selection of 60 players, and currently 20% of them are active in the EuroLeague, a remarkable percentage as reported by EurohoopsWith the arrival of Morris, the total number of players who have embarked on a European career after being selected in the draft has risen to 12.
The List of Active Players
In addition to Monte Morris, the list of active EuroLeague players selected in 2017 includes notable names such as Frank Ntilikina, TJ Leaf, and Sasha Vezenkov. Here’s a summary of the current players:
Frank Ntilikina – 8th pick, Olympiacos
TJ Leaf – 18th pick, Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv
Semi Ojeleye – 37th choice, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet
Dwayne bacon – 40th pick, Dubai
Tyler Dorsey – 41th pick, Olympiacos
Sterling brown – 46th choice, Partizan Mozzart Bet
Mathias Lessort – 50th choice, Panathinaikos Aktor
Monte morris – 51th pick, Olympiacos
Alex Peters – 54th pick, Olympiacos
Nigel Williams-Goss – 55th pick, Zalgiris
Sasha Vezhenkov – 57th pick, Olympiacos
Jaron blossomgame – 59th pick, AS Monaco
Morris: A Leader in the NBA
Monte Morris stands out as the player with the most NBA games played among his colleagues in 2017, having played 477 encountersThis statistic highlights his experience and value, which will undoubtedly be a major contribution to Olympiacos. The other players on the list, such as Ntilikina and Ojeleye, have 336 and 322 appearances respectively, but none have the experience of Morris.
Morris’s move to the EuroLeague represents an opportunity for him to relaunch himself and showcase his talent in a competitive European environment, where he has already proven his ability to excel. His career continues to evolve, and Olympiacos fans are excited to see him in action next season.