Billy Baron joins Milan: 'I've always respected Messina' / News - Basketnews.com

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AX Armani Exchange signed a two-year contract with Billy Baron, the club officially announced.

2-pointers this season

51%17,6Points made:17,6Accuracy:51,3%Place in standings:17Record max:25Record min:9Most made 2FGs:Shavon ShieldsTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

"My family and I are excited to be part of this club. We are looking forward to experiencing the Italian culture. I had a nice conversation with coach Messina before signing. I have always respected him and the club, and it's been a goal of mine to play at this level," Baron said after penning the deal.

The 31-year-old American guard spent the last two years in Zenit Saint Petersburg. Baron helped Zenit win the VTB United League title for the first time in club history.

He averaged 11.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 9.9 PIR over 23 EuroLeague games (20 minutes) last season.

Baron ranked 5th in 3-pointers made per game, averaging 2.2 threes in the strongest continental league.

In 88 career EuroLeague contests, Baron has registered 10.6 points while making 40.6% of his three-point shots.

The sharpshooter is the third addition to the newly-shaped Milan's backcourt line, alongside Stefano Tonut and Naz Mitrou-Long.

Current roster

AX Armani Exchange Milan

Position Player Status PG/SG Stefano Tonut(story) Signed until 2024 PG/SG Naz Mitrou-Long (story) Signed until 2024 PG/SG Billy Baron (story) Signed until 2024 SG Jerian Grant Signed until 2023 SG Devon Hall Signeduntil 2023 SG Davide Moretti Signeduntil 2025 SF Shavon Shields Signed until 2023 SF Davide Alviti Signed until 2024 PF Giampaolo Ricci Signed until 2023 PF Luigi Datome Signeduntil 2023 PF Dinos Mitoglou Signeduntil 2024 PF Nicolo Melli Signed until 2024 C Kaleb Tarczewski Signeduntil 2023 C Kyle Hines(story) Signed until 2023 C Brandon Davies(story) Signed until 2024 Coach Ettore Messina Expired contract Sergio Rodriguez, Malcolm Delaney (will not return), Troy Daniels (will not return), Ricardo Moraschini (will not return), Paul Biligha, Trey Kell (will not return), Ben Bentil Rumored to leave Malcolm Delaney (story), Sergio Rodriguez (story), Dinos Mitoglou (story), Kaleb Tarczewski, Troy Daniels Interested Kevin Pangos, Johannes Voigtmann, Amedeo Tessitori (story)

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