Knicks signing Guerschon Yabusele speaks on why he joined team
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Guerschon Yabusele thinks he’ll fit right in with his new team.

In an interview with SKWEEK, the Knicks’ newest addition sounded off on why he took his talents to the Big Apple. 

“I believe choosing the Knicks was a fantastic decision,” Yabusele expressed. “Their team dynamics seem to align perfectly with my style—fighting hard, being resilient, and embodying the spirit of underdogs who give their best every night.”

Yabusele, 29, added that he was impressed by the Knicks’ team chemistry last season. 


Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) controls the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
Former Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) controls the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

“There were several teams we faced, and I couldn’t help but notice their seamless teamwork. They have a strong squad, and I could sense it’s a cohesive group,” he remarked.

The 6-foot-8 Frenchman was drafted 16th overall by the Celtics in 2016, but appeared in just 74 games over two seasons before heading to Europe. 

Yabusele’s excellent play during the 2024 Paris Olympics for the French national team helped him return to the NBA on a deal with the 76ers. 

During the previous season with Philadelphia, Yabusele played 70 games, averaging 11 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while maintaining a remarkable 50.1 percent shooting accuracy and 38 percent from beyond the arc.

Prior to re-joining the NBA, Yabusele was one of the best basketball players in all of Europe.

He spent three seasons in Real Madrid from 2021-2024 and starred on a 2023 team that won the EuroLeague Championship, the most prestigious basketball title outside of the NBA.


Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27). IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Yabusele also won a Spanish ACB league title in 2024 and 2022 with Madrid, a league considered to be among the best domestically outside of America.

His return to the league landed him a two-year deal with the Knicks worth roughly $12 million with a player option in the second season.

Yabusele is expected to get major minutes in the Knicks’ frontcourt rotation behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson. 

“I can’t wait to start,” he said during the interview. “It’s the right place at the right time.”

In addition to bringing in Yabusele, the Knicks also named Mike Brown the franchise’s new head coach and signed veteran guard Jordan Clarkson to a free agent deal.

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