Former Indiana Pacers Player Signs With Team In China

Edmond Sumner most recently played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he was a member of the Brooklyn Nets.

That year, he averaged 7.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from three-point range in 53 games (12 starts).

On Friday, it was announced that Sumner would be signing with the Sichuan Blue Whales (h/t Alberto De Roa from HoopsHype).

By Andrea Calzoni: “✅🚨BREAKING NEWS Edmond Sumner has signed a contract with the Sichuan Blue Whales. He will continue his career in China and leave the Euroleague after one season.”

Sumner was the 52nd pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Xavier.

He spent five seasons in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers and the Brooklyn Nets.

Sumner’s longest career was with the Pacers (four seasons).

His career averages are 6.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 47.0 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from three-point range in 161 regular season games.

He played a key role for the Pacers and helped them qualify for the NBA playoffs twice.

Last season, Sumner played for Žalgiris in the Euroleague, and he on average 6.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game on 43.8% shooting and 39.3% from three-point range in 23 games.

At 28, he’s still in the prime of his career, so he’ll be a name to watch as he could end up returning to the NBA at some point.