Pay out of your own pocket to buy out the contract and return to the NBA! Yabuselle: Playing in the NBA is a dream

Recently, Knicks player Gaelhoon Yabuselle was interviewed by BasketNews and talked about his experience of returning to the NBA.

After Abuselle's first NBA career (2017-19 season), many people doubt whether he will get another chance in the league.

"I know it will be difficult, and it took me five years to come back," Yabuselle reflected.

"So, I can tell you how long it is, I've been training hard for five years. I've tried to improve my game, my shots, and everything about basketball.

"But I know it's going to be hard. I don't want to say it's impossible, because it's this belief that motivates me every day. I know I still have a chance. ”

In 2024, the 76ers offered a offer to Abussele, who had been away from the NBA for five years. At that time, Abussele had one year left in the contract with Real Madrid, and the buyout fee was as high as 2.5 million euros. According to NBA rules, the team can only pay up to US$850,000, which means Abussele needs to pay the remaining US$1.65 million out of its pocket.

This is undoubtedly a huge adventure for a player who does not have a high income in Europe. But Abussele did the same. Before signing with the 76ers, Abussele even tweeted: "I've been waiting for a second chance...I'm ready." ”

"You know, that was my goal... Although I played for one of the best teams in the NBA, I really didn't have the chance to prove myself. "Abusele said.

"As a young man, entering the NBA is a dream. So, I want to go back and make sure I have the opportunity to explore and play. "

76ers gave a one-year, $2.1 million contract. When Abussele returned to the NBA, his style of playing had been completely reshaped, and Abussele said: "I have changed almost everything about my game: the way I think on the court, what can I bring to the bench, basketball IQ, passing skills, shooting skills - basically everything."

"I know if I do all this, I will be back."