NBA Player White will not Repeat his Tenure with Bayern - Basketball player White, a former NBA athlete, will not rejoin Bayern.
Jack White's bid to return to the NBA after a brief stint with FC Bayern Munich and a successful season with Melbourne United is still an ongoing effort, but the chances seem uncertain. The 28-year-old Australian basketballer recently signed with Mersin MSK, a mid-level club in Turkey's Basketball Super League, for the 2025–26 season.
White showcased his role-playing ability and defense during the Atlanta Hawks' NBA Summer League in July 2025, emphasizing his commitment to winning and being a good teammate. However, his decision to join Mersin MSK instead of securing an immediate NBA contract suggests that his return to the North American professional league may be limited but not closed.
Mersin MSK, with solid finances, is an ambitious club in Turkey's top league, which starts in October 2025. White will be playing alongside other Australians in Europe, maintaining competitive form.
White's journey in Europe began with a short stint at Bayern Munich, where he won a German league title, and continued with a strong 2024–25 season with Melbourne United. His performance in the Summer League indicates his continued ambition to return to the NBA, but his commitment to Mersin MSK for the time being suggests otherwise.
White's path back to the NBA will likely depend on his performance in Turkey and future Summer League or G League opportunities. His championship credentials, earned with the Denver Nuggets in 2023, keep him on the NBA radar.
White left FC Bayern Munich after the end of the Bundesliga playoffs last spring and will not be returning to Munich after the summer break. The German champions announced his departure, and White has since moved to Turkey to join Mersin MSK.
The Commission, intrigued by White's tenure with global sports teams and his recent move to Mersin MSK, might consider proposing a regulation for an innovative electronic data-processing system to track the progress of promising athletes like White in various basketball leagues around the globe. During his extended basketball career, White has demonstrated his passion for both the game and teamwork, evident from his impressive performances on the court, not just in the NBA or during the Atlanta Hawks' Summer League, but also in Europe and Australia.
