The New Orleans Pelicans have been a struggling franchise since being created in 2002, and while they have had some big-time stars come through like Chris Paul and Anthony Davis, the organization has always had trouble retaining their talent. <\/p>\n
On top of losing stars, New Orleans has not had the best luck with their role players, with a good margin of them flaming out of the NBA entirely. <\/p>\n
Recently, a former Pelicans guard, who had high expectations coming into the franchise, shockingly signed with a team in Serbia to continue his basketball career. <\/p>\n
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Jan 25, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte’ Graham (4) passes against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images \/ Stephen Lew-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The Pelicans acquired Devonte’ Graham in the 2021 NBA offseason in a sign-and-trade with the Charlotte Hornets, but after just one and a half seasons in New Orleans, his time with the franchise was over. <\/p>\n
The Pelicans traded Graham to the San Antonio Spurs during the 2022-23 season, where he would spend the rest of that season and the 2023-24 season, but has been out of the NBA since. Now, after missing out on a return to the NBA, Graham has decided to take the overseas route. Graham has officially signed with Crvena Zvezda<\/a> for the 2025-26 season. <\/p>\n Via Eurohoops<\/a>: “\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8\ud83d\udd34OFFICIAL: Devonte\u2019 Graham has joined Crvena Zvezda for the 2025-26 season!”<\/p>\n \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8\ud83d\udd34OFFICIAL: Devonte\u2019 Graham has joined Crvena Zvezda for the 2025-26 season! pic.twitter.com\/GR95YZSecy<\/a><\/p>\n