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Jimmer Fredette has signed with Panathinaikos in Greece. Fredette played with the Phoenix Suns last season after finishing a stint in China. He was scheduled to play for the Golden State Warriors at Summer League, but pulled out to pursue opportunities overseas and this was it.— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 10, 2019 Varlas Nikos of Eurohoops first reported the two sides had agreed to a contract. Former Times Union sports reporter Tim Reynolds, who covers the NBA for the Associated Press, caught up with Fredette at the NBA's Summer League. Here is Reynolds' report: The 2011 lottery pick — he's played for five different NBA teams not counting a preseason stint with San Antonio that didn't work out, spent time in the G League and averaged 37 points per game for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association over the last three years — has signed with the Golden State Warriors for the summer league."I've had a lot of great opportunities in my life to go to a lot of cool places and play basketball and be successful and make great money and be able to play the game that I love," said Fredette, who had a 75-point game for Shanghai last season. "So it's been a true blessing for me and I'm continuing on my journey right now, just trying to push forward and see what happens and make the best of the situation I have."Fredette was the AP college player of the year for BYU in 2011, and now makes his home in his wife's hometown of Denver. They have two children, the oldest not yet 3. Fredette doesn't want to be away from his wife and kids for months at a time anymore, so he's looking for a spot to play in the U.S. Fredette returned to the NBA last season with the Phoenix Suns and appeared in six games. ...

Born on July 20, 1951 in Waterville, he was a son of the late Edward Fredette and Ruth Veilleux.Paul was a funeral director for over 30 years in Waterville, retiring to Pemaquid to spend his final years enjoying his favorite activities of boating, fishing, hunting, cooking and entertaining.Paul is survived by his wife, Shari I. Fredette of Pemaquid Harbor; son, Jeremy Fredette and fiancee Sarah Lane of Bethel; daughter, Jessica McQuillan and her husband Bob of Oakland; brother, John Fredette of Winslow; step-daughter, Katrina Loef and her husband Christian of Portland; much-loved grandchildren, Gabrielle Loef, Matthew Jolicoeur, Anthony Jolicoeur, and Oliver Fredette; as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.Paul’s family is grateful for the services of the Sussman House in Rockport for their compassionate care during Paul’s final weeks of life. Donations in Paul’s name may be made to the Sussman House, 40 Anchor Dr., Rockport, ME 04856.A time of visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Wednesday, May 1 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Thursday, May 2 at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle. He will be laid to rest in the Harrington Cemetery in Pemaquid.Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting StrongHancock.com.Share this:...