NBA champion Jack White has agreed to return to Melbourne United subsequent season because the NBL runners-up strengthen their roster for an additional title shot.
He has signed a two-year deal, which contains a participant choice on the second yr and an NBA out-clause, permitting the 26-year-old to take up a chance abroad if it arises.
White beforehand spent two seasons with Melbourne from 2020-22 and performed a key position as Dean Vickerman’s crew gained the title in 2021.
The Australian Boomers ahead then headed to the US and made 17 appearances for the Denver Nuggets throughout their 2022-23 NBA championship season.
He hung out with the Memphis Grizzlies final season, however largely featured within the NBA G League over the previous two years.
Vickerman stated Victorian product White can be a “magnificent asset” for United on his return house.
“We’re incredibly proud of Jack and the journey he has taken across his career so far,” Vickerman stated.
“The greatest improvement we’ve seen is in his shot and the confidence in the way he can get it off from deep.
“He’s going to be a simple addition to our group due to his versatility.
“In his time away he’s had to adjust quickly to changing line-ups, so he’s developed a really great ability to effectively play a role no matter what the scenario is.”
White joins a star-studded Melbourne roster, with the majority of final season’s squad returning after a Championship Series defeat to the Tasmania JackJumpers in March.
Chris Goulding, Matthew Dellavedova, Shea Ili, Luke Travers, Kyle Bowen, Flynn Cameron, Tanner Krebs, Rob Loe and Tom Koppens are all contracted for the upcoming marketing campaign.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
