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Jonas Jerebko could have started his pro career with Real Madrid

It is always intriguing to look back at single decisions in hindsight made by professional athletes that got them where they are now.

Jonas Jerebko took the time to reminisce on one of his in the aftermath of Boston's 111-96 exhibition win over Real Madrid. Recalling his days as a teenager in Sweden, the C's forward revealed he passed up the opportunity to play for the revered basketball club:

“I was very excited and wanted to come here (Real Madrid), but it was probably a good decision not to...I was young and wanted to finish school in Sweden.