CSKA Moscow officially signed Kevin Pangos to a two-year deal, the club announced Wednesday. The veteran guard, who spent the first part of the season in Cleveland, cleared waivers on Feb.22.
Pangos had his first experience in the NBA after after six years in Gran Canaria, Zalgiris, Barcelona and Zenit. During his stint with the Cavaliers, the Canadian guard played in just 24 games, averaging 7 minutes, 1.6 points and 1.3 assists.
⚡️ ПАНГОС С НАМИ! ⚡️ Добро пожаловать, Кевин! 🔴🔵 Канадец подписал контракт с нашей командой до 2024 года ⚡️ PANGOS IS HERE! ⚡️ Welcome to the club, Kevin! 🔴🔵 Canadian guard signed a long-term contract (until 2024) with our team. pic.twitter.com/2zGlh6xbRL — CSKA Moscow (@cskabasket) February 23, 2022
His effort with Zenit last season, gave him the chance to play in the NBA this year. Pangos put up 13.5 points on 52.2 percent from the field. He also averaged 2.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists.
He led Zenit to its first playoff appearance, helping his team make history in the top European competition. Pangos also has two Lithuanian championship titles and the Spanish Cup in his collection.
He also represented team Canada in the 2019 Basketball World Cup. CSKA is sixth in the EuroLeague standings with a 14-10 record. The Russian club is adding a top-tier point guard, who can shoot the ball and make plays with the same success.
“We all welcome Kevin Pangos… He is here after all,” Itoudis said. “I say this because he knows that we wanted him to move much earlier. But better late than never. Kevin will certainly add knowledge and experience in creativity to our game. He is in good shape. We look forward to helping him adapt.”
The Canadian guard expressed his eagerness to help CSKA win titles, and especially the EuroLeague.
“I am very excited for this opportunity of joining such a great club in CSKA. I am excited to help this team win championships and achieve the ultimate goal in the end of the day. I am looking forward to get in there, starting right away. I can’t wait for myself and my family to get to Moscow,” Pangos noted.
Photo: AP Photo/Tony Dejak
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