Boban Marjanovic is coming off a year where he appeared in 14 games for the Houston Rockets.
He finished the season with averages of 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 52.9% from the field.
Over the summer, Marjanovic became a free agent who was available to sign with any team in the league.
On Tuesday, BasketNews reported that the nine-year veteran will sign with a team in Turkey.
Via BasketNews: "After spending 9 seasons in the NBA, Boban Marjanovic will make his return to the EuroLeague and will play for Fenerbahce"
After spending 9 seasons in the NBA, Boban Marjanovic will make his return to the EuroLeague and will play for Fenerbahce ✍️ pic.twitter.com/ZRtbwj05lm
— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) September 17, 2024
Many people reacted to the news on social media.
Tobias Harris: "Lets go braté!!!! @BobanMarjanovic"
Lets go braté!!!! @BobanMarjanovic https://t.co/reO9qOZSXZ
— τobias Harris (@tobias31) September 17, 2024
Via @NBAMemes: "NGL Boban Marjanovic is really one of the few guys in the league that has 0 haters. ❤️"
NGL Boban Marjanovic is really one of the few guys in the league that has 0 haters. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7JhqnCy5Ov
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) September 18, 2024
Via @zachkram: "A fond farewell to Boban, a delightful character and one of the greatest statistical players in NBA history:"
A fond farewell to Boban, a delightful character and one of the greatest statistical players in NBA history: https://t.co/YokK3A5nbk pic.twitter.com/E9mHgSOjqO
— Zach Kram (@zachkram) September 17, 2024
Via Podcast P with Paul George: "All the best to Boban in Turkey!
Will be missed having him in the NBA"
All the best to Boban in Turkey!
— Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow) September 17, 2024
Will be missed having him in the NBA https://t.co/eqTxF7JAlj pic.twitter.com/248v1V2r7m
Via @BillLand: "Everybody in the NBA will miss Boban!"
Everybody in the NBA will miss Boban!
— Bill Land (@BillLand) September 18, 2024
Via SHIVAM PATEL: "Boban brought so much joy and excitement to the court. Wishing him all the best in this new chapter "
Boban brought so much joy and excitement to the court. Wishing him all the best in this new chapter
— SHIVAM PATEL (@ThugDoctors) September 17, 2024
Via @MikeBeauvais: "Boban Marjanović’s last act on an NBA court was to ensure Clippers fans got free chicken sandwiches by bricking two free throws.
Farewell to a giant and a gentleman."
Boban Marjanović’s last act on an NBA court was to ensure Clippers fans got free chicken sandwiches by bricking two free throws.
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) September 17, 2024
Farewell to a giant and a gentleman. pic.twitter.com/AcbUjikqqo
Via @OKCSTEEZ: "The league is in Trouble "
The league is in Trouble pic.twitter.com/PdsojIvRBZ
— Steez (@OKCSTEEZ) September 17, 2024
Via SLAM: "Boban Marjanović has signed with Fenerbahce in Turkey. If this is the end of his NBA career, we've all been blessed to see him tower above the League"
Boban Marjanović has signed with Fenerbahce in Turkey. If this is the end of his NBA career, we've all been blessed to see him tower above the League pic.twitter.com/JaxyQPuxAF
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) September 17, 2024
Marjanovic spent nine seasons in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.
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