In July 2007, his contract with Joventut was extended through the year 2011, however his contract was bought out early in the year 2008 so that he could join the NBA.
U srpnju 2007. produžio je svoj ugovor s Joventutom do 2011. godine, međutim početkom 2008. otkupio je svoj ugovor kako bi mogao otići u NBA.