Florentino’s tentacles in front of NBA’s claws: Could take away this MVP

Florentino Perez It has so much power that it transcends borders to challenge the NBA’s huge economic potential and prevent players from leaving for the world’s best league.

That’s what it was Sergio LlullThe Real Madrid president managed to keep him at the white club in 2015 by overriding an offer from the NBA from the Houston Rockets and even with a personal phone call from himself. James Harden.

Coach Llull admitted that the capital club’s counteroffer and subsequent contract renewal did not exceed Houston’s financial terms, but Florentino somehow managed to persuade him in any case.

From Sixers to Real Madrid

Izan Almanza

However, the NBA is always on the lookout for players for big clubs like Real Madrid, and in this case, there is an MVP that the world’s best league could eventually take away from him, or so they believe in the United States. Izan Almanza.

Alex Searle The Washington Wizards player is familiar with the former 2023 Under-19 World Cup MVP, having shared the locker room with Real Madrid’s youth academy and the American Overtime Elite Academy. And Sarr has no doubts about how far Almanza can go with his quality.

“We are continuing to talk. He definitely has the potential for the NBA and he was right here in the G-League and I played with him in Extra and Real Madrid, so we played together five years in a row. He is a great player. He will find the right situation for himself and he just has to continue to play,” the center stressed about the Murcian player in a recent conversation with MD.

Izan Almanza, born 20 years, In fact, he almost caught the attention of the NBA over the summer. philadelphia 76ers He signed a contract to play for the G League affiliate Delaware Blue Coats.

However, the 208m tall power forward eventually signed a four-season contract with Real Madrid after playing one season for them. perth wildcats A member of the Australian League, he is currently playing more and more with his new U-League team.

Almanza is averaging 12 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and shooting 51.6% from the field, showing his ability as one of the most promising Spanish players.