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Luca Vildoza signs a three-year deal with Panathinaikos.

Credit: ABA League j.t.d./Emilija Jovanovic Credit ABA League j.t.d./Emilija Jovanovic

Argentinian star guard Luca Vildozaarrives atPanathinaikos Athensfor the next three seasons, according to the official announcement.

Luca Vildoza

MIN:24.1PTS:12.62 (52.32%)REB:2.52As:3.93ST:1.41BL:0.07TO:2.59GM:29ProfileEuroLeague2022/2023

The newly appointed head coach of Panathinaikos, Ergin Ataman, had previously hinted at the addition of 2-3 star players to the team, and Vildoza appears to be the first one to join.

The 27-year-old Vildoza last played for Crvena Zvezda Meridanbet Belgrade where arrived on October 13, 2022, becoming the first Argentinian player in the team's history.

He then signed a two-year deal, which reportedly had an exit clause.

Since day one, the agile guard has become one of the main pieces in Crvena Zvezda. Vildoza was named EuroLeague's December MVP, finishing the month with an average PIR of 17.7 and 15.8 points per game, both team highs.

He averaged 12.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 12.3 PIR over 29 EuroLeague games this past season. However, Vildoza and the company failed to make the EuroLeague playoffs and win the ABA League title in 2022-23.

Nevertheless, Vildoza led Zvezda to the Serbian League and Cup double.

Vildoza began his career in his homeland with Quilmes Mar del Plata before moving to Spain with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, where he played from 2017 to 2021. Vildoza made his EuroLeague debut with Baskonia and helped it win the 2020 ACB League championship.

Vildoza then played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA during the 2021-22 season and returned to Europe last campaign.

Panathinaikos Athens

Position Player Status PG Paris Lee Signed until 2023 +1 PG/SG Luca Vildoza(story) Signed until 2026 SG Matt Thomas Signed until 2024 SG Marius Grigonis Signed until 2024 SG Georgios Kalaitzakis Signed until 2024 SG Dimitris Moraitis(story) Signed until 2026 SG/SF Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Signed until 2024 +1 SF/PF Lefteris Mantzoukas Signed until 2025 PF Nikos Chougkaz Signed until 2025 PF/C Kostas Antetokounmpo(story) Signed until 2025 Coach Ergin Ataman(signed until 2025) Expired contract Giorgos Papagiannis, Mateusz Ponitka, Derrick Williams, Nate Wolters, Arturas Gudaitis, Lefteris Bochoridis Rumored to leave Nate Wolters, Arturas Gudaitis Interested Kevin Punter, Mathias Lessort, Giorgos Papagiannis, Ioannis Papapetrou, Dinos Mitoglou

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