Gilas center Blatche to sign richest contract in China, says report

MANILA, Philippines—Naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche is reportedly set to sign the biggest contract in the history of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

According to asia-basket.com, Blatche will most likely remain in China after he’s being expected to sign a lucrative three-year contract to play for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers.

The 28-year-old Blatche was a dominating force in the CBA—averaging 31.1 points, 14.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game—while nearly leading the Flying Tigers to the playoffs.

Last year, Blatche signed a one-year deal worth $2.5 million with Xinjiang.

The former NBA veteran suited up for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 Fiba World Cup.

Before playing overseas, Blatche opted out of his contract with the Brooklyn Nets. He drew interest from other NBA teams after averaging 11.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his final NBA season. But no deal was reached.

Blatche, though, appears to have found his new home.