Free agent forward Greg Whittington has received interest from multiple high-level NBA teams throughout the year, his agent told Hoops Rumors.
Whittington impressed scouts during a shortened campaign with Turkish team Galatasaray in the EuroCup, playing against some of the toughest competition overseas. He posted averages of 12.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in 14 Turkish League contests, shooting 52.8% from 3-point range.
“Greg’s put in the work, and now he knows he’s graduated to being able to pick his next opportunity,” agent Jerry Dianis said. “He can now cherry-pick his next opportunity, and obviously he has some high-level NBA and international interest. I think Greg is going to be the most coveted free agent outside of the NBA because of his versatility and ability to shoot the ball.”
Whittington also averaged 18.4 points per game for Hapoel Gilboa Galil in Israel the season before, shooting 41.5% from deep in 30 contests while leading the country in rebounding (9.6 per contest). His versatility and unselfishness are two major reasons why he’s registered NBA interest, with the 27-year-old also being named forward of the year this season.
Whittington, a lengthy 6’9″ combo forward, went undrafted in 2015 after spending two seasons at Georgetown. He joined the Heat for summer league and earned a training camp deal with the team that fall, spending the rest of the season in the NBA G League. He’s since made stops in Australia, Sioux Falls, Japan and Israel.
Whittington’s consistent play has made him a strong candidate for an NBA contract, though all transactions across the league remain on hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Several teams around the association are actively preparing for a return to action, possibly as early as July. The season was suspended indefinitely on March 11.
I was high on him in summer league. Hard to believe he is already that old, but if he has improved on what I remember from then, he could be a really good addition for someone. Thought he was impressive on both sides of the ball, especially defensively. Versatile, lengthy, athletic, and knocked down shots too. Surprised it has taken so long for him to get another NBA look
The Heat could use some of his qualities at the 4, and know him well from being in their system, so I wouldnt be surprised to see them interested in him. I could also see several teams that could use the versatility and length on the wing, and at that 4 spot
Oh some NBA team please sign this guy. Went to a Skyforce game in 2017 and was lucky enough to meet this dude and get his autograph. Really cool guy. Been rooting for him ever since. Really hope he gets another shot at the NBA
Spurs
Better than Bill Wennington.
Eh?