Red Star officially announced that Jared Butler has joined! He beat the Lakers with 35 points + 7 + 9. Can going to Europe reduce the impact?

On October 23, Red Star Belgrade officially announced that 25-year-old Jared Butler has joined the team. According to previous reports by Eurohoops, Butler officially signed the contract on Wednesday night local time. Red Star officially announced the signing on Thursday morning locally.

Currently, many Red Star players, including former NBA player Devonte Graham, are out due to injuries, and Butler will have ample opportunities to perform. It was previously reported that he rejected the Greek giant Olympiacos because he would not get enough playing opportunities there.

The 25-year-old Jared Butler previously led Baylor University to win the NCAA championship in 2021 and also won the MOP of the Final Four. He was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 40th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and has played for the Jazz, Thunder, Wizards and 76ers.

He played 149 games in four seasons in the NBA, averaging 6.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists in his career. In the 24-25 season, he played for the Wizards and 76ers, averaging 9.0 points, 3.7 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game.

In the most recent preseason, he played for the Phoenix Suns, but was waived before the start of the regular season. In a preseason game before being waived, Butler scored 35 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists against the Lakers.