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Warriors Center Bassey Reflects on Injury-Filled Path to NBA Stability
The Nigeria-born big man has battled multiple setbacks but secured a fresh start with Golden State after a strong G League stretch.
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Overcoming Repeated Setbacks
Charles Bassey enters his sixth NBA season with the Golden State Warriors after a knee issue pushed back his debut this year. The center previously saw two seasons cut short during his time with the San Antonio Spurs. He missed the team's first two games due to knee tendinitis before delivering 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks against Phoenix while converting all four field-goal attempts in under 13 minutes.
Path From Soccer to the League
On his 26th birthday, Bassey recalled growing up in Nigeria and initially focusing on soccer before a coach persuaded him to try basketball. That choice led him to the United States and Western Kentucky, where he was selected 53rd overall in the 2021 draft by Philadelphia. He later joined San Antonio in 2022 and posted averages of 5.7 points and 5.5 rebounds across 35 games before another injury.
Recent Opportunity With Golden State
After time with Memphis, Philadelphia and Boston plus a G League stint, Bassey signed with the Warriors in April following a five-game run in which he averaged 10.6 points and 7.2 rebounds. He agreed to a one-year deal in July. Across 20 G League games split between Delaware and Santa Cruz last season, he averaged 20.5 points and 12.5 rebounds. His minutes have remained limited early this season, including a scoreless outing in Denver.
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