Mfiondu Kabengele, who was with the Celtics last season on a two-way contract, has signed with AEK Athens, the team announced in a press release. His new deal covers only the upcoming season and marks his first time playing in Europe.
The 25-year-old big man appeared in four games with Boston last season, but spent most of the year in the G League. In 27 regular season games with the Maine Celtics, he averaged 20.0 points and 10.8 rebounds while shooting 60.4% from the field. He was a second-team All-G League selection.
Kabengele has appeared in 55 career games with three NBA teams. He was selected by the Nets with the 27th pick in 2019 and was traded to the Clippers on draft night. L.A. sent him to the Kings in March of 2021, but Sacramento waived him three days later. He joined the Cavaliers on a pair of 10-day contracts and was signed for the rest of the season.
Kabengele is the latest notable signing for AEK Athens, which has been aggressive in adding former NBA talent. Ben McLemore joined the Greek team last week, and its roster also includes Jordan McRae, Chasson Randle and Mindaugas Kuzminskas.
As a Celtics fan, I really thought this guy could have helped when Williams was injured last season, but I guess that’s why I’m not a GM.
I believe the same. Joe liked to play small. Hopefully he will get a chance back in the NBA.