According to ESPN's famous reporter Woj, several sources revealed that French lineman
Absalay, capital of Malawi (Tw)
has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers to join them on a one-year, $2.1 million contract. The standout performer will continue to showcase his prowess on the NBA stage.
Yabusele has been a key part of the French men's basketball team after his impressive performance at this year's Olympics in Paris. As a key player in the home game, Yabusele contributed 14 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1 assist per game, second only to teammate Vinbanyama on the team's scoring list. Especially in the crucial knockout stage, Yabusele's performance was amazing and helped France win the silver medal.
In the quarterfinal game against Canada, Yabusele played 30 minutes, shooting 6-of-9 from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point range and 8-of-9 from the free throw line, and chipped in 22 points, five rebounds and one assist to lead his team to a successful advancement.
The next semifinal, facing the World Cup champion Germany, Yabusele again showed excellent performance, he played 26 minutes, shooting 7 of 11, 3 of 3 free throws, contributing 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal, becoming an important contributor to the French team to break into the final.
In the highly anticipated final, France took on the dream team, the United States. Yabusele scored 15 points in the first half alone and completed a jaw-dropping isolation of James for a three-point play, finishing with 20 points, two rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes of action, shooting 6-of-14 from the field, 1-of-4 from three-point range and 7-of-10 from the free throw line.
Yabusele's all-around play and toughness earned him a signing with the 76ers, and he'll be looking to add more energy and depth to the Philadelphia team in the upcoming season. This trip to the NBA will be another important challenge in his career.
