Tomas Satoransky will likely never forget the cross-continent trip he made from Asia to Europe in early August for at least two reasons: It marked the end of a fulfilling stay for him in Tokyo at the Olympics, where Satoransky proudly represented the Czech Republic in men’s basketball. The flight was also when the 6-foot-7 guard learned he’d been traded to New Orleans.
“The timing wasn’t the best, because I was on the way (home to Prague), through Paris,” Satoransky said Monday morning. “When I landed, I knew the trade (happened).”
Although the circumstances behind being notified of the deal were highly unusual, the 29-year-old quickly began looking forward to joining his third different NBA franchise, where he’ll be very familiar with at least two Pelicans players, Willy Hernangomez and Garrett Temple, the latter a teammate last season in Chicago.