Zalgiris big man Jock Landale will be playing in a different team next season. With the request of the player, Jock Landale and Zalgiris have mutually agreed to part ways, as the Aussie continues to seek out his dream of playing in the NBA. A member of the Australian men’s national team signed a deal with Zalgiris last summer and had a running contract for next season. After the two sides reached an agreement, the 24-year-old addressed the fans and the Zalgiris organization. “I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for everything you’ve done for the past year. It was such an incredible experience coming to Lithuania and playing for such a historic club and a legendary coach. To the organization, I appreciate what you guys have done. Everyone’s got goals and ambitions, and you really helped me reach mine. You’ve got a fan in me for life.”
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Aussie big man Jock Landale eyes NBA move
Olgun Uluc: Jock Landale tells ESPN his priority for next season is an NBA deal, instead of another in Europe: “My sole focus is on making this off-season count because it’s time I’ll never get back… that’s all in the lead-up to hopefully signing an NBA contract in October. I feel ready.”
Donatas Urbonas: Jock Landale is …
Donatas Urbonas: Jock Landale is another promising Zalgiris player, who is actively pursuing the NBA opportunity, per sources. I’m hearing that Zalgiris plans the next season as if Landale will opt-out of his contract, which is also till 2021.
Donatas Urbonas: Jock Landale is less …
Donatas Urbonas: Jock Landale is less likely to leave Zalgiris unless the NBA offer comes, according to sources. He also has a solid buyout and more team-friendly contract for Zalgiris to keep him away from the other Euroleague teams.