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Good for him. He's nowhere close to ready for this team.

That is true, but it also sounds like the contract was signed with a clear plan in place. One year contract means no buyout problems for the Mavs. I wouldn´t be surprised to see him on the main roster as a cheap filler next season.

Also Lyon-Villeurbanne is the top French team with a EuroLeague spot. So this will be a signficant step up for Ajinca from his current team. Won´t be easy, but he´ll have an opportunity to play in the 2nd best basketball competition in the world, IF he is good enough. So the pathway to the NBA is drawn with another step up in competition.