The Latvian sharpshooter, Davis Bertans, has been a prominent figure in the NBA for the past eight seasons, displaying an exceptional talent for long-range shooting. Standing at six-foot-10, Bertans has defied his lack of athleticism and occasional defensive struggles with his deadly accuracy from beyond the arc.
At 31 years old, Bertans finds himself without a team for the upcoming 2024-25 season after being waived by the Charlotte Hornets. The partially guaranteed $16 million deal he signed with them will still see him earn $5.25 million despite being let go. Rumors have been swirling that Bertans is considering a move to Dubai BC, a club based in the Emirates, which recently joined the ABA League.
Despite his impressive tenure in the NBA, Bertans has experience playing internationally before making his debut in 2016. Drafted in 2011, he honed his skills playing in various countries such as Slovenia, Serbia, and Spain. Additionally, he showcased his talent in the Latvian Basketball League before his NBA breakthrough.
Bertans’ marksmanship from long range has been his trademark throughout his career, boasting a career three-point percentage of 39.7%. His sharpshooting prowess was especially evident in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons when he shot over 42% from beyond the arc. His standout performance with the Washington Wizards in the latter year, where he averaged 15.4 points per game, earned him recognition in Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year voting.
With speculations rife about Bertans’ potential move to Dubai BC and departure from the NBA, fans are left wondering if they will see the Latvian sharpshooter lighting up the ABA League in the upcoming seasons. Only time will tell where Bertans’ impressive shooting talents will be on display next.
