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Former NBA 1st Round Pick Signs With Team In Spain

Originally posted on Fastbreak on FanNation
By Ben Stinar | Last updated 10/27/23

Justin Anderson most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers.

Over 16 games, he averaged 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 37.9% from the field and 25.4% from the three-point range.

This past year, Anderson played in the G League for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (the affiliate of the Pacers).

He averaged 22.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field and 32.8% from the three-point range in 30 regular season games (he also appeared in 18 Showcase Cup games and one G League playoff game).

This summer, Anderson was a free agent, and it's now been announced that he has signed with Río Breogán (h/t RealGM).

Justin Anderson, físico e calidade para o Río Breogán.
Benvido! #ForzaBreo https://t.co/CpSJPcJZZh pic.twitter.com/jLJntJUR5L
— Río Breogán (@CBBreogan) October 25, 2023

Anderson has played six seasons in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers.

His career averages are 5.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 41.0% from the field and 29.2% from the three-point range in 242 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 15 NBA playoff games with the Mavs, 76ers and Nets.

JUSTIN ANDERSON OHHHHH MY (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/lnWMu9FtC1
— Overtime (@overtime) August 4, 2020

Since Anderson is only 29, it's possible that he could return to the NBA at some point before the end of his career.

Over 91 G League regular season games, Anderson has career averages of 23.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 36.0% from the three-point range.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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