Pero Antic returning to Europe
Pero Antic a 33-years-old Macedonian star ended his career for the NBA Atlanta Hawks. His career was huge in Europe, it was named to the rookie-sophomore game during the NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans during his first year. After he signed a two-year contract with Hawks. This could be the end of the NBA season for his career, but Hawks said good bye long time ago. He was almost in his born town, a two months so far, and no any returning to the training sessions. No wonder why.?
He is going to return for Europe and start play soon for Fenerbahce. Antic reportedly leave Hawks, due his agent and going to play for Europe. According to a report by Eurohoops.net, the deal between Antic and the Euroleague team in Turkey will be finalized in the next several days.
Die his social media, almost a two months he is in Macedonia, and finally spread news about him, that won’t be no longer Hawks. Antic he told to the team, and also to our media, few months ago “From your mouth to God’s ears, he says in his own interpretation words. Antic love it, he love the guys, love the team and everything. “I couldn’t be happier to come, the coaching staff, to be so similar to Europe, to be so understanding of the players, rarely you can find that.”
Pero Antic bottom line: BFF Mike Scott, Thabo Sefolosha and rest. But those were who knew how to swear M.F to Macedonian Language. Like Divac was in his team in Lakers thought them how to swear.. It was amazing tow years of his life, and hope he will return soon to NBA, Mike Scott said, “I don’t want Pero to leave, he is my Brother.”
Antic whom spent the past two seasons with the Hawks and was a part of coach Mike Budenholzer regular rotation with his ability to stretch the floor as a center. He averaged 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and shot .314 from 3-point range in 113 games, including 29 starts. Last season, Antic was a plus-155 in his 63 games, but also was injured, and that was keep him down for his record. He was due to become restricted free agent.
Unfortunately Antic and his teammate Thabo Sefolosha were arrested brutally early on April were this year outside a city nightclub in NY. Following a preliminary hearing earlier this month, Antic has a trial date set for Sept. 9 on three misdemeanor charges of obstructing governmental administration, disorderly conduct and second-degree harassment.
Atlanta Hawks, completely have changed the team, and Elton Brand will not get re-signing contact. This season will remember it for great that Hawks bring so much this team almost to the championship, include Pero Antic, he played in 15 of the Hawks’ 16 playoff games this season. He averaged 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. He struggled from long-range making just 11 of 32 3-pointers, also he was injured.
The Fenerbahce is one of the teams in talks with Hawks draftee center Edy Tavares, a second-round pick last year who played in Spain’s ACB League, now Antic will return to them and grow his career.
Hawks will miss Antic, and our U.S fan’s..
Mike Scott & Pero Antic, credit by nbamak (unnecessary)
