Jean Montero Signs with Olympiacos
Just three days after his departure from Valencia, which was facilitated by a buyout clause, Jean Montero has officially become a player for Olympiacos. The Greek club has announced the signing of the 1.88m (23-year-old) Dominican guard to a three-year contract, keeping him with the team until 2029.
Montero joined Valencia in 2024 and quickly made a name for himself in Spanish basketball. This year, he was instrumental in Valencia's championship win in Spain, earning MVP honors in the finals, and also secured the Super Cup title.
Recognized as the Rising Star in the Euroleague, he led his team to the Final Four of the competition this season. In the Final Four matchup against Panathinaikos, Montero averaged an impressive 18.6 points and 5.8 assists, spearheading a comeback from a 2-0 deficit.
In Athens, he will join a strong backcourt alongside players such as Codi Miller-McIntyre and Evan Fournier.
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Jean Montero is officially an Olympiacos player, three days after his departure from Valencia due to a buyout. The Greek club has announced the signing of the 1.88m (23-year-old) Dominican guard for three seasons, until 2029.
Having arrived at Valencia in 2024, the Dominican guard emerged as a standout player for the Spanish team, winning the Spanish championship title this year (and being named Finals MVP) as well as the Super Cup.
Voted Euroleague's Rising Star, he led his team to the Final Four of the competition this year. Against Panathinaikos, he averaged 18.6 points and 5.8 assists, overcoming a 2-0 deficit!
In Athens, he will form part of the backcourt with Codi Miller-McIntyre and Evan Fournier, among others.
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