He has spent the last nine years in the NBA
Boban Marjanovic returns to Europe with Fenerbahce
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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has added an abundance of size and experience to its roster by signing center Boban Marjanovic on a one-year deal, the club announced Wednesday.
Marjanovic (2.24 meters, 36 years old) arrives from the Houston Rockets, where he averaged 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 14 NBA games last season. After playing four seasons in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague early in his career, Marjanovic returns to the competition a decade later.
Early in Marjanovic's career
Marjanovic started his career with Hemofarm Vrsac, which he helped reach the BKT EuroCup Semifinals in 2009. During his time there, he played in four EuroCup campaigns (2006-10). The Serbian center would also feature in the competition for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in the 2013-14 season.
In the EuroLeague, Marjanovic first played for CSKA Moscow (2010-11) before seeing out the remainder of that season on loan at Zalgiris Kaunas (2010-11). In 2013-14, he appeared in both the EuroCup and EuroLeague as a Zvezda player. The 2014-15 campaign was Marjanovic's breakout season as he was chosen to the All-EuroLeague First Team, having averaged 16.6 points and a league-best 10.7 rebounds.
Nine seasons in the NBA
In 2015, Marjanovic crossed the ocean to sign for the San Antonio Spurs and would remain in the NBA for nine years. He also suited up for the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets.
Marjanovic averaged 5.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 331 NBA regular-season games. He also appeared in 31 playoff games over five seasons, in which he posted 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per contest.
The Marjanovic trophy case
Marjanovic helped Zalgiris win three domestic titles (Lithuanian League, Lithuanian Cup and Baltic League) in 2011, and did the same with Zvezda (Serbian League, Serbian Cup and Adriatic League) in 2014. He also lifted the Serbian Cup with Zvezda in 2014.
Marjanovic has also been a member of the Serbian national team and helped it win a silver medal at EuroBasket 2017. He also won gold medals with Serbia at the 2007 U19 World Cup and the 2008 U20 European Championships.
One of the most charismatic players in the world and a fan favorite everywhere he has been, Marjanovic is now set to continue his career in the EuroLeague.