So Long Sasha?

While there has always been a chance that restricted free agent Sasha Vujacic would not be in a Lakers uniform next season, now, in a more surprising turn, there is a chance that he won’t even be in the NBA next year.  In the wake of NBA contributors Josh Childress and Bostjan Nachbar departing from the league to play in Europe, and not because they had to, Lakers fans could see Vujacic follow suit.  Since Childress signed with Greek club Olympiacos, there have been rumors flying around about other players going overseas.  Due to salary cap restrictions, some players can make more money in Europe.

While some players may just be using the possibility of playing overseas as a bargaining chip with their respective teams, don’t assume Vujacic’s threat to be idle.  It’s much more likely for a European-born player to ditch the NBA because there will be little, if any, adjustment period in their new country.  American-born players have to take a number of factors into consideration before taking the plunge.  There is a good chance that they don’t adjust well to playing overseas or just don’t like it, exemplified by Childress’ ability to opt-out of his contract after each season.

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