Isaiah Wong reflects on why he'd be willing to stay in Europe long-term as he continues to adapt to the game overseas. The guard of Zalgiris Kaunas also shares his thoughts on facing the EuroLeague's top guards, including someone he's not likely to play against this season.
Isaiah Wong's arrival at Zalgiris Kaunas came as a surprise to many, as he was brought in to replace Lonnie Walker, another former NBA player who had a brief stint with the team before departing.
While Wong's performances in the NBA and G League were not eye-catching, the Lithuanian powerhouse saw potential in him and decided to take a chance on the young guard.
When the Charlotte Hornets waived him, Wong sought a fresh challenge outside of the G League. That's when Zalgiris came calling.
"I felt like it was just some good timing for me," Wong explained to BasketNews.
"I was in the NBA for the Charlotte Hornets. I got released, and I was just trying to find another job. I still wanted to compete and I didn't want to go back to the NBA G League because I felt like I did my part there.
"I just wanted to compete at the best level. So, coming into the EuroLeague and to this team, I'm still able to do that. I can play and improve my game," the 24-year-old guard stressed.
One of Wong's personal goals in the EuroLeague is to test himself against top perimeter players.
Hence, as the EuroLeague looks more guard-driven than ever before, those who can make or generate plays will always be in high demand.
When asked about which players he was looking forward to facing, Wong quickly came up with an answer.
"I want to play against
Zalgiris Kaunas
Paris Basketball
FC Barcelona
AS Monaco