Delly NBA Bound with Sacramento

Off the back of a big year in NBL22, Melbourne United star guard Matthew Dellavedova is set for an NBA return, signing with the Sacramento Kings for the coming season.

The 31-year-old worked out with the Kings in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League, where rumours of an imminent return to the Association were swirling.

The Kings have since announced the signing, with Dellavedova adding depth and experience at the point guard position for Mike Brown.

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In Sacramento, Dellavedova will be reuniting with head coach Brown who was leading the Cleveland Cavaliers when 'Delly' signed his first NBA contract back in 2013.

Dellavedova has played a total of 447 NBA games with the Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks, winning a championship with Cleveland in 2016.

During NBL22, Dellavedova averaged 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, leading Melbourne to the Finals as well as being named in the All-NBL Second Team,

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Dellavedova spoke highly of his time in Melbourne, and kept the door open for a potential return.

“I’ve loved every minute of my time with Melbourne United,” he said via melbourneutd.com.au

“Playing for Melbourne in front of family and friends has been awesome. My first year with the club was filled with so many great moments and was one of my most enjoyable years playing basketball, with the group of boys we had.”

“I appreciate the club making me feel so welcome and getting me healthy and playing at a high level again.”

“I feel like I’ve got unfinished business here, so hopefully I can return down the track and help United win a championship. I will definitely be following the team and supporting from afar this season.”

Melbourne United’s Head Coach Dean Vickerman spoke of his admiration of the Australian point guard.

“Melbourne United couldn’t be more excited for Delly. His aim was always to come back to Australia, work on his body and his game, in order to then try and get back to the NBA.”

“To have helped him achieve that goal is fantastic. We’re incredibly excited for him to be back in the NBA and we wish him all the best.”