Guerschon Yabusele joined the Boston Celtics as the 16th overall pick in 2016. He spent two seasons with the franchise, totalling 74 regular-season games, where he averaged 6.6 minutes per outing. Yabusele had likely made the jump to the NBA too soon, as a result, found himself heading back to Europe ahead of the 2019-20 season.

During Yabusele’s time away from the NBA, he became a key part of Real Madrid’s roster, improving every facet of his game to prove himself as one of the best players the EuroLeague had to offer. Yabusele’s improvements were on full display throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he shone for the French National Team. As a result, Yabusele got his second chance in the NBA, earning a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Yabusele impressed during his return season and has now signed a two-year contract with the New York Knicks. He will likely play a key role in Mike Brown’s second unit. During a recent episode of “The Roommates” podcast, Yabusele explained his decision to return to the NBA to new teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. He also touched on the difference between the NBA game and the European game and his hopes for the upcoming season.

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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Former Celtics forward explains decision to return to NBA