December 23, 2024

Former Milwaukee Bucks Player Gets New Deal With San Antonio Spurs

Milwaukee Bucks, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Although he isn’t playing for the Milwaukee Bucks anymore, Sandro Mamukelashvili remains a solid piece to have for any NBA team. Turns out, the San Antonio Spurs recognized that detail by recently signing him to a new deal.

Mamukelashvili, a Georgian-American professional basketball player, was drafted in the second round using the 54th overall pick by the Indiana Pacers in the 2021 NBA Draft. He then signed with the Bucks, where he played for two seasons from 2021 to 2023.

During his time with the Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Mamukelashvili also spent time with their G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd. In the 2023 NBA G League Next Up Game, he showcased his skills and was named to the Next Up Game roster.

Milwaukee Bucks, Sandro Mamukelashvili

In 2023, the forward signed with the San Antonio Spurs, where he currently plays as a center/power forward.

Former Milwaukee Bucks Player Gets New Deal With San Antonio Spurs

The former Bucks forward showed potential last season, averaging solid production in increased playing time towards the end of the year. His addition gives the Spurs 14 players on their regular season roster, just one shy of the maximum.

Former Milwaukee Bucks Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili Receives One-Year Deal From San Antonio Spurs

Milwaukee Bucks, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Thanks to a respectable showing before last season ended, the Spurs extended Mamukelashvili using a new deal. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed this news in a tweet he posted on his official X account.

Before he proved his worth playing for San Antonio, the Georgian-American forward spent two seasons playing for Milwaukee. During that period, Mamukelasvili averaged 3.2 points on 34 percent shooting from deep and 2.1 rebounds.

With the former Bucks forward locked for another year, the Spurs will get to enjoy his talents more on the court, especially since All-Star point guard Chris Paul will run the team’s offense. Expect Mamukelashvili to thrive more with Victor Wembanyama and company.

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