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NBA veteran Ben McLemore concludes his first European stint with AEK Athens, mutually terminating his one-year deal.

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Ben McLemore concluded his first European stint earlier than expected, as AEK Athens officially announced the mutually agreed termination of their partnership with the former NBA veteran.

Ben McLemore

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McLemore made his way to Greece in August, signing a one-year deal. Throughout his time on the Old Continent, the 30-year-old averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 8.4 PIR over five Basketball Champions League (BCL) games.

In the Greek League, his numbers stood at 9.7 points and 3.9 boards in seven appearances.

McLemore spent last season in China and the Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin after playing nine seasons in the NBA and maintaining career averages of 9.0 points and 2.3 rebounds across 556 games (267) with the Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Portland Trail Blazers.

McLemore, a graduate of the University of Kansas, was selected with the 7th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Kings.

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