Walter Tavares says returning to Europe would be like giving up: I have to think first in the NBA

After being waived by the Hawks, Walter Tavares had options to return to Europe but he decided to remain overseas and sign in NBA D-League with the Raptors 905.
And, for the moment, the giant doesn’t want to return to Europe.

Per Hoopshype, I chose the D-League because I think the NBA did not give me the opportunity I thought it would give me. And so I decided not to return to Europe. I want to stay here. I want to do my best and see if a team calls me, it gives me the opportunity and confidence to settle in the NBA. I would not be comfortable going back to Europe because I have not done anything here.

To tell the truth, to return to Spain, to Gran Canaria, would always be good because they showed so much love that I would like to leave everything now and return. But I have to think first in the NBA. I would not feel well coming back. For me, returning to Europe would be like giving up. I’m going to let this year pass and then I’ll figure out what to do. I spoke with my agent and this is the best option. Stay here, play well and wait for a team to call me. I’m going to give it all this year and I’ll decide if I stay here for another year or take a step back and go back to Europe.