I don’t want my salary and status anymore, I just want to go to Europe! Varan followed these five people and said goodbye to the NBA completely!

Recently, a very surprising news came out, that is, the high-quality inside player Jonas Valanciunas, the Nuggets just received from the Kings, will give up their salary in the NBA next season, sign with the Greek League team, and officially return to the European League. There are many rumors about this transfer, on the one hand, it is that Varan does not want to be a substitute for Nikola Jokic, and on the other hand, it is that his homesickness is at work. But no matter what the reason, Valan has basically confirmed that he will leave the NBA. Coincidentally, there were many seniors before Valan. After fighting in the NBA, they either chose to return to the European League because they were not adapted to the local conditions or because of their homesickness. Let’s see what is the fundamental reason why these players leave the NBA!

1. Nikola Mirotic career data: 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists

Bulls fans have a deep impression of Mirotic. During the team's bad situation, a scandal was exposed that Bobby Portis and Mirotic, who are now playing for the Bucks, had a dispute. In the end, the two rose from verbal conflict to fight each other. In such an internal strife, the two were also nicknamed "Blood Flower Brothers" by fans. Portis is now successful with the Bucks, while Mirotic returned to Europe as early as 2019. In fact, in the five years in the NBA, Mirotic has performed very well, averaging 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. A large part of the reason he returned to Europe was to take care of his wife, who was very unacceptable to life in the United States. In addition, considering that he could have a higher tactical status after returning to Europe, Mirotic, 28, made a choice. After returning to Europe, Mirotic immediately became Barcelona's main core, was elected as the MVP in La Liga, and received the highest salary of 19 million euros after tax in four years. Miro is still active in European basketball, playing for Milan Olympia in Serie A, and playing for his remaining energy.

2. Rudy Fernandez

Career data: 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists

Former Trail Blazers and Nuggets fans must be familiar with Fernandez. This guard from Spain once played extremely impressive performance after entering the NBA, especially during the Trail Blazers. As the team's sixth man, he was able to provide exciting assists and he could also complete some amazing scores. Behind his elegant style, he is also good scoring efficiency, which is loved by fans. He can contribute 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. But what is more helpless is that after spending two seasons of outstanding performance, Fernandez was unable to guarantee sufficient attendance because of the intensity of the NBA. Therefore, after 2011, he hurriedly ended his not-too-long three-year NBA career and returned to Real Madrid. In the familiar La Liga and Champions League, Fernandez maintains amazing dominance. In the past few years, he has won 4 UEFA European League trophys and 6 UEFA La Liga trophys, and has been elected as the MVP of the Copa del Rey three times, and is the leader of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. There is no doubt that Fernandez's choice was undoubtedly an extremely correct decision.

3. Juan Carlos Navarro's career data: 10.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists

Old fans are also familiar with Navarro. Although they only played in the NBA for one season, his unreasonable three-point shooting left a deep impression on the fans. And unlike most European players, since Navarro is more off-ball and has excellent running skills, he has adapted very well in the NBA. However, Navarro was already 27 years old when he played in the NBA, so even though he could adapt to the NBA, he had a lot of life foundation in Europe, so he chose to return to Spain and return to Barcelona, ​​which he loved deeply. After returning to Europe, Navarro's momentum remained unabated. Not only was he elected as the MVP of the event at the 2010 World Championships, but he also helped Barcelona win two Champions League titles and was crowned the team's total scorer before retiring. As Navarro said later in an interview, although I don’t get much money in Europe and Barcelona, ​​I feel more joy here, and basketball is not just a business!

4. Ricky Rubio's career data: 10.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.8 steals

The entire basketball world was shocked by Ricky Rubio, who was known as Spain's top genius, failed to reach the expected height in the NBA, but the "Golden Boy" is still one of the best point guards. Throughout his NBA career, he averaged 10.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game. In addition to his slightly inferior scoring ability, he is an NBA elite-level presence in both organization and defense. However, behind the glory, Rubio has serious psychological problems, especially after the Cavaliers suffered a severe injury from an ACL torn ACL. Rubio's psychological problems became more and more serious. In the end, he negotiated with his team and senior management of the Cavaliers, announcing his retirement from the NBA and returning to Europe for treatment. Fortunately, with the help of doctors, family, teammates and others, Rubio bravely returned to the arena, returning to his parent team Barcelona in 2024, and continuing to enjoy his career in his hometown..

5. Evan Fournier

Career data: 13.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists

Finally, let's talk about the French team's killer in the international arena. Fournier, who also had 18.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists at the NBA peak, has maintained a very good condition in the Frenchman's 11 years in the NBA, and can contribute 13.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. In teams such as the Nuggets, Magic, and Knicks, they have once become the main players of the iron game. But unfortunately, starting from the 22-23 season, Fournier began to frequently encounter injuries. He did not have an advantage in physical fitness, and it became increasingly difficult for him to adapt to the NBA due to injuries. In the 23-24 season, since he could not get a stable playing time, Fournier also made a decision, which was to return to Europe after the end of the season. With his outstanding performance in the Paris Olympics, Fournier successfully attracted the attention of Olympiacos and eventually successfully obtained the Greek league powerhouse to provide a three-year contract. Since then, 33-year-old Fournier has successfully returned to the European arena I longed for and continued his basketball career.