Tomas Satoransky to sign with FC Barcelona

Tomas Satoransky has made the decision to leave the Washington Wizards and NBA this summer.

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He will sign a contract with FC Barcelona of La Liga Endesa in Spain and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

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Barkas also noted that former Wizards player Jan Vesely is also signing with Barcelona.

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Satoransky has played in Spain for seven years, including five years (2009-14) for Sevilla and two more (2014-16) in a previous stint with Barcelona.

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He speaks Spanish in addition to his native Czech and English.

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Last season, Satoransky averaged 3.6 points and 3.3 assists in 55 appearances for three teams including the Wizards.

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In Washington, he averaged 4.9 points and 4.9 assists per game in 22 appearances and 10 stars.

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He played from 2016-19 and was part of Washington’s 2016-17 Southeast Division Championship team.

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Thanks

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