2:43pm: Phoenix has officially signed Lundberg, the club announced in a press release.
7:44am: European star Gabriel Lundberg is signing a contract with the Suns, Johnny Askounis of EuroHoops.net relays. The news was first reported on Danish TV 2.
It’s a two-way deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).
Lundberg, 27, left CSKA Moscow recently amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He’s considered the best international free agent available in the market, Wojnarowski adds. Phoenix had a two-way spot available and won’t have to make a corresponding move.
In 24 Euroleague games, Lundberg averaged 9.1 PPG and 2.0 APG in 21.1 MPG. He also averaged 12.6 PPG and 3.2 APG in VTB United League games.
Lundberg averaged 11.3 PPG and 2.2 APG in 15 Euroleague contests last season. He’s shot 33.6% on 3-point attempts in his international career.
Lundberg finalized his separation from CSKA Moscow by paying the contract buyout himself, according to Eurohoops’ sources. Lundberg will likely see little playing time for the leaders of the Western Conference but they’ll get an up close look at the 6’4” guard. They can then decide if they want to retain him beyond this season.
Stats are likely bikinis – they show a lot, but they don’t show everything. Ayton is a physical specimen, but doesn’t have the passion, desire, or leadership to warrant that kind of money.
Lundberg’s stats don’t warrant that much either. And at 27
Almost a political statement
That’s only an opinion.
He’s gonna prove those opinions wrong ; in my opinion.
I know a lot of g league/international players, but I’ve never heard of Gabriel. His stats don’t look amazing overseas, but he could prove me wrong
Suns will have Kleenex and cheese promo since he is Lundberger
Only 90s kids will get this ^
lil, we’re gonna need to go ahead and move you down to storage b. and where’s the damn tps reports.
Lol