VTB United League

But he played with that squad for two years.

And then he signed a summer league contract deal with the Hornets, didn't make it to the league from there, and signed up with the VTB United League, where he played in Russia in an area called Khimki.

He spent three years on that team and then finally made his way to the NBA, signing with the Washington Wizards.

And honestly, if you're going to play your whole career with one NBA team, where else would you rather be than with Washington? Should we retire Gil's number? I don't know.