Justin Anderson joins FC Barcelona
Justin Anderson has joined FC Barcelona. The 30-year-old small forward / shooting guard from Virginia is arriving on a one-season deal through to 30 June 2025.
Anderson joins from Valencia Basket, where he has played since December 2023, and is the second new addition to the basketball team after his compatriot Kevin Punter. With his powerful physique, he brings experience and versatility to the side in what will be his third season outside of the United States.
Move to Europe
His European adventure started at Río Breogán in 2023, where he averaged 11.6 points in the Liga Endesa and gained his first experience of continental competitions playing in the Champions League, posing impressive stats of 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
He left Lugo for Valencia Basket for the rest of the campaign, averaging 8.5 points in the Liga Endesa and 6.1 in 18 EuroLeague contests.
NBA past
After playing college hoops with the Virginia Cavaliers, in 2015 Anderson was a 21st pick for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Draft. He would then spend several years switching between clubs, including spells with the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers, playing 15 playoff games with three different teams, and also spent time in the G League before opting to cross the Atlantic.