Partizan Drops Jordan Walker – Why Did the American Point Guard Fall Through?
Everything seemed set for a spectacular arrival of Jordan Walker to Partizan, but – bam! – the black and whites backed out. Despite the American’s impressive season in Greece with Promitheas, averaging 18 points and 5.6 assists per game in the domestic league, and even setting a record with 54 points in the FIBA Champions League, Partizan coldly said “no.” Why? Because they decided to keep Ife Lundberg and Frank Nilikina, which left no room for another guard.
Greek media report that AEK Athens is now the main candidate to sign Walker, with coach Dragan Šakota planning a serious team rebuild. Walker, who went undrafted in the NBA last year but showed explosive talent in Europe, is now attracting attention from other clubs.
Zvezda Doesn’t Stop – Hasiel Rivero Is the New Signing!
While Partizan loses ground on the point guard front, Crvena zvezda strikes at the center! Hasiel Rivero, a Cuban power forward/center, has signed with Zvezda, bringing huge toughness, physical strength, and excellent play in the paint. Standing 206 cm tall and weighing 105 kg, Rivero is a true warrior under the basket. Before joining Zvezda, he played for Maccabi Tel Aviv and averaged 10.2 points and nearly 5 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague.
Zvezda has already brought in several reinforcements, with Rivero being the eighth signing, showing the club’s serious ambitions for the season. With arrivals like Monk, Carter, and others, Zvezda is preparing to shine again on the European stage.
What’s Going on with Partizan and Zvezda?
While Partizan seems to struggle with assembling the team and backs out of big names, Zvezda keeps piling on reinforcements. Is this a sign that the red and whites will dominate next season? Or will Partizan surprise with young talent and retaining key players?
Conclusion
Transfers in Serbian basketball are in full swing, and decisions like dropping Jordan Walker and signing Hasiel Rivero show how differently clubs set their priorities. Partizan bets on continuity and youth, while Zvezda goes for physical dominance and experience. Who will come out on top? Time will tell.
So, what do you think? Which transfer do you prefer? Did Partizan make a mistake or did Zvezda go overboard? Drop your thoughts and let the fans’ voice be heard – basketball is our passion, and transfers are the new drama!
