Atino’s Future Plans: Leaving Hsinchu Yuding Lions and the Latest on Contract Renewal with Chinese Basketball Association

2024-01-30 06:54:05
2024-01-30 14:54 United Daily News reporter Liu Zhaoyu/Instant Report Atino is expected to fly back to the United States on February 5, and currently has no plans to stay in Taiwan to play ball.Screenshot taken from the Attack City Lions fan group

PLG Hsinchu Yuding Lions announced today that they have reached an agreement to leave the team with foreign player Atino. As the naturalization contract with the Chinese team also expired at the end of last year, General Manager Zhang Shuren of the Siege Lions revealed today, Attino is expected to fly back to the United States on February 5 and currently has no plans to stay in Taiwan to play. The Chinese Basketball Association said it will continue to discuss contract renewal with Attino.

The Lions announced today that they have reached an agreement with Attino to leave the team. He will also become a free agent. General manager Zhang Shuren said that it is understood that Attino currently has no plans to continue playing in Taiwan and is expected to leave on February 5. He flew out of Taiwan on the same day, and the Lions team will also hold a farewell ceremony for him in the Lions Championship today.

The Chinese Basketball Association stated that it is still communicating with Atino on matters related to contract renewal. As for the Asian Cup qualifying tournament that will be held at the end of February, it is expected to submit the roster in early February. “The Lions have maintained contact with the Basketball Association. The Association is aware of the situation. The situation of naturalized players during non-national team formation, training, and competitions is definitely the focus of the Basketball Association’s attention and consideration. Currently, the Basketball Association is still communicating with Atino to renew the contract.”

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