Evan Fournier recently rejected a 2-year contract offer from the Washington Wizards in favor of signing a 2+1-year deal with Olympiacos. The 31-year-old French guard opted to return to Europe instead of taking on a “mentoring role” with a young, rebuilding team in the NBA.
Fournier revealed his decision earlier this week, stating that he wasn’t interested in joining a “losing team” like the Wizards. He expressed a desire to “compete” and “enjoy playing basketball again,” which led him to choose the Greek powerhouse Olympiacos over Washington.
Maxime Aubin, a sports journalist, shared Fournier’s thoughts on X, highlighting the guard’s motivations for declining the NBA offer. Fournier’s decision was influenced by his wish to remain competitive and avoid a role focused solely on mentoring younger players.
Last season, Fournier averaged 6.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists while splitting time between the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons.
Despite a challenging season in the NBA, Fournier sought a new opportunity where he could play a significant role and enjoy the game once more.
