Marquese Chriss most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
He finished this year averaging 4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 32.0 percent from three-point range in 34 games.
According to Alberto De Roa from HoopsHypeChriss will now sign with Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin (a CBA team).
Chriss was considered a player with a lot of potential when he was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft out of Washington.
In his rookie year (age 19), Chriss averaged 9.2 points and 4.2 rebounds on 44.9 percent shooting and 32.1 percent from three-point range in 82 games (75 starts) with the Phoenix Suns.
He came in seventh for rookie of the year. vote.
Marquese Chriss: Can catch any lob pass!#SuperlativesSun pic.twitter.com/Zt3jde9En3
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 26, 2018
In addition to his time with the Suns and Mavs, Chriss also spent time with the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers over six seasons.
His career averages are 7.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 29.0 percent from three-point range in 292 regular season games.
He also appeared in eight NBA playoff games as the Mavs reached the 2022 Western Conference Finals.
At just 27 years old, Chriss will still be a name to watch, as there’s no doubt he could end up making a return to the NBA before his career is over.
