Patrick McCaw deported from Belgium, his contract with Oostende voided / News - Basketnews.com

Upon arrival to Belgium, McCaw's passport was flagged as lost or stolen. The player was detained for four days and ultimately deported back to the US.

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Three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, Patrick McCaw, got into an unusual situation after signing a deal with a team in Belgium.

Patrick McCaw

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McCaw had agreed to a contract with Filou Oostende, a club that plays in the BNXT League in Europe. When he arrived in Belgium, he started facing issues almost immediately before even leaving the airport.

The player was detained for three days due to problems with his visa.

McCaw failed to pass passport control upon arrival due to the system flagging his document as lost or stolen. The passport was revoked, and the player was sent to a detainment center in Steenokkerzeel, Sporza writes.

Former Belgium's Minister of Economy and Deputy Prime Minister, Johan Vande Lanotte, visited McCaw in the detainment center, Sporza notes, but the experienced lawyer wasn't able to get the player released.

McCaw was deported after four days. He will receive his passport only in a few months. As such, Oostende will search for a new player.

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