The big man for the Golden State Warriors squashes rumors that he’s leaving the league.
Written by Peter O. Keefe on May 31, 2024
Media Day for the Golden State Warriors / Ezra Shaw/GettyImages
Despite rumors earlier in the week that Usman Garuba, the big man for the Golden State Warriors, was leaving the NBA to play for Real Madrid next season, he is still uncertain about his future.
Garuba’s three-year stay in the United States was about to come to an end, according to Eurohoops’ Aris Barkas, who said that Real Madrid had persuaded the former first-round choice to sign a long-term contract to return to Europe.
Garuba, however, took to Twitter and X/Twitter to refute rumors that he was leaving the NBA, saying, “My future is not decided yet, so stop spreading fake news.” We continue to work.
Usman Garuba is still anticipated to depart the Golden State Warriors and the NBA in order to go back to Europe, notwithstanding his social media post.
Before joining Real Madrid’s senior team on a full-time basis for the 2019–20 season, the 6’8″ big man began playing for their minor teams at the age of 11. Garuba played two seasons and 99 games for the Houston Rockets after being selected with the 23rd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
According to a Eurohoops insider, Garuba’s remarks on X/Twitter do not alter the fact that “only a solid offer from the NBA can change things and postpone his return to Europe.”
Normally, I wouldn’t write on this site, but I had to this time. I admire journalists and insiders for what they do, but they should show some consideration for the players and teams rather than spreading misinformation based on incomplete information.
My future is still up in the air.
Following his Rockets trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the off-season, Garuba was waived and later signed a two-way contract by the Warriors, who were keen to see more of the fascinating offensive skill set of the 22-year-old.
Garuba, however, was allowed to focus almost entirely on his development with Santa Cruz, the Golden State G League club, where he averaged 10.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.6 blocks per game. Late in the season, he had his contract converted to a standard one, although that hasn’t offered any insight into his future with the team.
Garuba only played eighteen minutes in six games with the Warriors this season, all of which came during garbage time, as rookie big man Trayce Jackson-Davis appeared to take advantage of every meaningful opportunity.
