Choosing the right team to accept a contract with is an extremely important step in a player’s professional basketball career. Below are some of the key factors for a player to consider when making this decision as well as some of the implications of this decision.
Factors to Consider
Salary
Contract Duration
Additional benefits of contract
BAT clause (allows dispute arbitration via FIBA)
Quality of living in specific country
Team play style
Language fluency of coaching staff
League visibility
Primary language of country
Former player recommendations (available on Agent-Link)
Implications of Team Choice
Advancement opportunities
Quality of experience
Dispute resolution process/contract protection
Level of pay
Your performance
Future salary expectations