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Former Suns center Chimezie Metu joins FC Barcelona

Jan 19, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) reacts to guard Grayson Allen (8) stealing the ball from New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Concluding a six-season NBA career, former Suns center Chimezie Metu has signed an overseas contract with FC Barcelona, according to Evan Sidery at Forbes Sports.

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Metu signed a one-year deal with the Suns ahead of last season, averaging five points per game on 50.8% shooting. He briefly made his way into Phoenix’s starting lineup in December and January, but his playing time diminished significantly as the trade deadline approached.

At the deadline, the 27-year-old was traded to the Grizzlies in a deal that sent Royce O’Neale to Phoenix. Metu was later released by Memphis and picked up by the Pistons.

In the final stretch of the 2024 season with Detroit, Metu averaged 10 points per game, including five games where he scored 15 or more.

Now, he will take his talents to the EuroLeague as he looks to build on his successful end to last season

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