FIBA World Cup 2019: 5 European players to look out for

#3 Sergio Llull - Spain

Sergio Llull has established himself as a star of the EuroLeague while resisting the NBA

Sergio Llull was drafted with the 34th pick of the 2009 draft by the Denver Nuggets, and the Houston Rockets have owned his draft rights ever since paying a record $2.25 million. Nevertheless, Llull has resisted the NBA for the past decade, instead opting to spend his entire professional career with Real Madrid.

The 31-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best players outside the NBA, and he impressed last week even as Spain was defeated by the USA. During the 90-81 loss, Llull managed eleven points and six assists, and the 2017 EuroLeague MVP will be confident of guiding Spain to the business end of the competition.

Llull hinted earlier this summer that he was considering linking up with the Rockets, however, with a move far from assured, this could be your best chance to see him in action.