Reporter Liu Yanchi / Report from Taipei
▲ The New Taipei Kings have signed 2014 Spurs champion Austin Daye. (Photo/Supplied by New Taipei Kings Club)
Shams (DaJuan Summers) abruptly left the team before the start of the season due to injury. The New Taipei Kings basketball team completed the training of three foreign generals in the shortest time. On the 15th he announced the signing of 2014 NBA San Member of Champion Antonio Spurs forward Austin Daye). General Manager Mao Jiaen said that after considering this type of candidate for a long time, he finally chose Ao Di, who is 207cm tall and has excellent hand feeling. He can’t wait to take in the firepower outside and the restricted area too!
The 34-year-old Odi showed his talent in high school and college: He was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. He became Shams’ teammates and many critics commented on his development. model For Durant (Kevin Durant), Prince (Tayshaun Prince). In his 6-year NBA career, Odi played for the Pistons, Grizzlies, Raptors, Spurs and Eagles and in 2014 won the NBA championship with the Spurs.
Since 2015, Odi has left the NBA system to develop overseas. He has played in Italy, Bahrain, Turkey and Israel. He played most of the time for the Italian LBA league. He averaged 21.2 points and 9 rebounds in his first season. In 2019, he led Reyer Venezia to the LBA championship and was selected as the final MVP. In 2020 he led the team to new heights, won the Italian Cup and also won the final MVP, this year he left Reyer Venezia to join the New Taipei Kings and came to Asia to perform for the first time.
General manager Mao Jiaen said it was a pity Shams got injured and left the team. He is a very dedicated player. He also considered the players in the penalty area in the selection of the third foreign general, but finally chose Ao Di, who can also play in the fourth position, he is fantastic for his outside line and his destructive power, which can help the team to open the offensive space.
Coach Ryan (Ryan Marchand) said that Odi is a player with rich experience in major competitions. Although he is not too tall, his wingspan can compensate for this shortcoming. He also pays great attention to defensive ability, and I believe Ao Di will bring full impact to the championship!
