Former NBA Kenneth Faried Won’t Return to Italy: Signs with Team in Taiwan
The hopes of seeing Kenneth Faried back in an Una Hotels Reggio Emilia jersey have officially faded. The former NBA star, nicknamed “Manimal,” has signed with the TSG GhostHawks, a professional team in Taiwan, effectively closing the door on a potential return to PalaBigi. Despite the optimism among Reggio Emilia fans who were expecting a possible mid-season addition, the official announcement ends any chance of seeing him back in red and white this year.
The Taiwanese league runs through May, and contracts in that region are known for being quite rigid. Furthermore, the fact that Faried’s entire family has joined him in Asia suggests that this move is meant to be more than a short-term experience.
According to reports, the failed agreement with Reggio Emilia was primarily due to financial reasons: Faried was reportedly seeking a higher salary than what the Italian club was willing to offer. Many fans are left with regret, as the combination of Faried and Echenique could have given Reggio Emilia a more balanced and competitive frontcourt for the season.
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