Mika Murinen's Shame: His Partizan Pays Him and Plays a Euroleague Game Against Dubai, and He Doesn't Care
This year, Mika Murinen arrived at Partizan as a major reinforcement, a complete basketball sensation. Much was expected of him, but he is simply not yet ready for professional basketball and the behavior that profession demands.
TL;DR
- Mika Murinen joined Partizan as a highly anticipated reinforcement but has not proven ready for professional basketball.
- Murinen stated he joined due to Željko Obradović but received minimal playing time.
- After Obradović left, Murinen expressed a desire to return to America and mentioned having offers.
- Coach Joan Penarroya has completely sidelined Murinen, who is no longer in Serbia.
- Murinen posted an Instagram story of himself training in the USA while Partizan played a Euroleague game against Dubai.
- This action is described as a childish move from the young Finnish player.