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Frank Jackson signed a contract with ASVEL until the end of the 2023-24 season.

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Former New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons guard Frank Jackson signed for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, the French team announced.

According to the announcement, Jackson signed a 1-year deal until the end of the 2023-24 season.

"Frank has natural offensive qualities, he is a real scorer, a player who will have to set the tone in attack," ASVEL head coach T.J. Parker said. "He had a real role in the NBA, it's a strong sign that he made the choice to join us.He is keen to show great things in Europe and to establish himself as a leader in our team!"

Jackson spent 2 seasons with the Pistons and another 2 seasons with the Pelicans. He averaged 8.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in 214 appearances for both teams.

Last season, Jackson played for Salt Lake City Star in the NBA G-League, averaging 23.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in 23 appearances.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

Position Player Status PG Frank Jackson (story) Signed until 2024 PG/SG Boris Dallo (story) Signed until 2024 SG Nando De Colo Signed until 2024 SF David Lighty Signed until 2026 SF Charles Kahudi Signed until 2024 SF Yves Pons Signed until 2024 SF/PF Mbaye Ndiaye (story) Signed until 2027 PF Amine Noua Signed until 2024 C Yousoupha Fall Signed until 2024 C Joffrey Lauvergne Signed until 2024 C John Egbunu (story) Signed until 2024 Coach TJ Parker (signed until 2026) Expired contract Alex Tyus, Dee Bost, Retin Obasohan, Jonah Matthews (will not return) Rumored to leave Zaccharie Risacher (will not return), Antoine Diot (will not return) Interested

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