D’Angelo Russell and JaVale McGee are officially headed to China, set to play for the Shanghai Sharks, and guess who’s contemplating joining them? None other than Dwight Howard, who dropped a bombshell on social media Thursday saying he “might have to join” Russell and McGee, adding that playing overseas is “more fun than the NBA.” Talk about a statement, right?
The Shanghai Sharks Just Got Real Interesting
This whole thing kicked off fast. D’Angelo Russell inked his deal with the Sharks on Wednesday, fresh off his release from the Memphis Grizzlies. Hours before that, JaVale McGee had already signed on the dotted line with the same team. You know these guys would probably prefer to be balling out in the NBA, that’s no secret. But seeing them team up in Shanghai? That’s going to be quite the show. It’s wild to think about these former NBA vets taking their talents overseas, but hey, a new chapter is starting.
Dwight Howard’s Next Move and His Wild Take
Dwight Howard’s no stranger to playing ball outside the NBA. After his tenure in the league wrapped up, he spent some time in Asia, even playing for the Taoyuan Leopards back in 2022-23. He even linked up with the SG Apes of The League in Mongolia for a preseason game recently, though it’s still up in the air if he’ll play for them or another squad this year. But for him to come out and say playing overseas is “more fun than the NBA”? That’s a bold claim from a guy who’s seen it all in the league. If he actually joins Russell and McGee, it’ll certainly add another layer of spectacle to the Shanghai Sharks’ season.
Get ready, because if Howard makes that move, the Shanghai Sharks are about to become appointment viewing for a lot of hoops fans curious to see if “more fun” really translates to an epic season for these NBA vets.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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