The Brooklyn Nets are including one among China’s prime gamers to their coaching camp roster. Brooklyn has signed 6-foot-11 ahead Fanbo Zang to an Exhibit 10 contract, in accordance with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and NetsDaily.
The transfer marks the Nets’ second free agent signing of the final week. Brooklyn inked former Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council to a one-year deal on Friday.
Zeng grew up in China earlier than shifting to Florida forward of his Freshman yr of highschool. The star ahead returned to China after his sophomore yr because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however was ranked as a four-star recruit. He signed with the G League Ignite forward of the 2021-22 season.
Nets signal Chinese language star Fanbo Zeng to Exhibit 10 contract forward of coaching camp
Zeng performed in 22 video games for the Ignite, averaging 5.0 factors and a couple of.3 rebounds on capturing 38.5% from the sector and 31.0% from three. He returned to China following the conclusion of the season and signed with the CBA’s Beijing Geese.
Zeng averaged 14.7 factors, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 blocks on 57/41/80 capturing splits over 42 video games with Beijing final season. The 22-year-old boasts wonderful dimension at energy ahead (6-foot-11) and has shot 38.4 % from deep on 5.0 makes an attempt per sport over his final three seasons. Nonetheless, he has a slight body and is restricted as a ball-handler, which may prohibit what he can do on each ends on the subsequent stage.
This marks the second straight preseason that the Nets, owned by Taiwanese billionaire Joe Tsai, have introduced a Chinese language participant to coaching camp. Brooklyn signed Jacky Cui final summer time, ultimately giving him a two-year, two-way contract. Nonetheless, the group waived him after he suffered a torn ACL whereas enjoying within the G League with the Lengthy Island Nets.
The Nets’ signing of Zeng provides them 21 gamers on their coaching camp roster, in case you embrace unsigned restricted free agent Cam Thomas. That’s the most quantity NBA groups are allowed to hold. Of the 21 gamers, 13 are on assured, normal contracts (together with Thomas).