Agent Dragan Jankovski Backs Barcelona Center Josh Nebo for NBA Future
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv center Josh Nebo is thriving at Barcelona in the EuroLeague, prompting his agent Dragan Jankovski to voice strong confidence in an eventual move to the NBA.
Josh Nebo is successfully regaining his peak form with Barcelona following a challenging two-year stint in Milan. The former Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Eilat center, who previously proved his elite status among European big men, is currently averaging 8.3 points and 7.6 rebounds in the EuroLeague.
His agent, Dragan Jankovski, a prominent figure at the BeoBasket agency alongside Misko Raznatovic, spoke with the Catalan newspaper Sport about his client's trajectory. "Josh Nebo is without a doubt one of the top three centers in the EuroLeague, and he still possesses immense room for growth," Jankovski stated.
"Securing his signature was one of the major moves of the summer, and he is expected to serve as a primary leader for a Barcelona squad that looks markedly different from last season," Jankovski added, highlighting the player's elevated role.
Ambitions for the NBA Stage
Addressing future career prospects, Jankovski expressed strong confidence regarding an eventual transition to North America. "In my view, he possesses all the necessary qualities to compete in the NBA. It would not surprise me at all if, at some point in his career, he signs a major contract in that league."
Nebo initially launched his European professional career with Hapoel Eilat in southern Israel before moving to Zalgiris Kaunas to make his EuroLeague debut. He subsequently joined Maccabi Tel Aviv under head coach Oded Kattash, establishing himself as a core star alongside Lorenzo Brown, Wade Baldwin, and Bonzie Colson to capture domestic titles and reach the EuroLeague playoffs.
Following a departure to Milan, repeated injuries slowed his momentum prior to his current resurgence with Barcelona.
