Free agent center/forward Johnny O’Bryant III has signed with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association, agent Charles Misuraca told Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
O’Bryant, 30, is 6-foot-9 and attended training camp with the Bucks in 2021 but was released before the season. He actually played for the Bucks from 2014-16, before serving stints with the Nuggets and Hornets, as well as in the G League.
He last appeared in the NBA with the Hornets during the 2017-18 season, carrying career averages of 3.4 points and 2.5 rebounds.
O’Bryant has played internationally since 2018-19, most recently in the Philippines. He has also spent time in Turkey, Serbia, Korea, Russia and Israel.
In January 2021, he was suspended by Serbian club Crvena Zvezda for 10 days after a verbal confrontation with his coach.
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