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Former first-round pick Aleksej Pokusevski reflects on NBA journey and possible return

Former 2020 first-round pick Aleksej Pokusevski recently spoke to reporters about his NBA journey, offering rare insight nearly two seasons after his last appearance in the league.

Pokusevski, selected No. 17 overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder , spent three and a half seasons with the franchise before finishing his NBA stint with 18 games for the Charlotte Hornets . While his time in the league was brief, the Serbian forward often flashed intriguing potential. In 168 career games, he averaged 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists, displaying versatility and shot creation that made him a long-term project for Oklahoma City.

Despite that potential, Pokusevski’s momentu

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