Former NBA forward Jason Thompson will play next season in China, according to a Sportando report.
Thompson has signed a deal with Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association. He spent last season with Fenerbahce D Istanbul, winning the Turkish League (BSL) and reaching the EuroLeague final. In 36 games with Fenerbahce, Thompson averaged 5.0 PPG and 3.9 RPG in 16.0 MPG.
Thompson, 32, also played in China during the 2016/17 season. He spent seven seasons with the Kings and made 405 starts. He played a combined 47 games, including seven starts, with the Warriors and Raptors in 2015/16.
Thompson averaged 8.9 PPG and 6.6 RPG in 588 career NBA games.
Is the BSL the league they play in?
No BSL is the Turkish league