Sep 28, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Shayne Whittington (42) poses for a photo during media day at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

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The Indiana Pacers cut Shayne Whittington, but the forward found a home in Spain with Obradoiro CAB.

Former Indiana Pacers forward Shayne Whittington won’t be playing in the NBA this year, but he’s headed across the pond to join Obradoiro CAB, which plays in Spain’s top league, Liga ACB.

Whittington announced the move on his Instagram over the weekend.

Really excited to announce that I'll be starting a new chapter in my life in Santiago De Compostela, Spain with Obradoiro CAB. Great league and a great opportunity for me and my family! A photo posted by Shayne Whittington (@shaynewick21) on Aug 7, 2016 at 6:45am PDT

The Pacers cut him earlier this month to make room for Aaron Brooks on their roster.

Whittington only played sparingly with the Pacers after being signed as an undrafted free agent two seasons ago. In 27 NBA games, he averaged 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds a game.

When he suited up for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA Development League, Whittington averaged 11.9 points and 7.9 rebounds a game.

Obviously, Whittington’s preference would have been to stay in the NBA, but he’s heading to one of the better international leagues with a chance to show what he can do in a more meaningful role.

It won’t be easy, however, as his new team Obradoiro CAB went 10-24 last year, 3rd worst in their league.

He’s having some fun though on Twitter after making the announcement, though.

He may have a new nickname from all this, too.

After a tough 2016 for Whittington, it is good to see he’s found a place to get things restarted.

Good luck — and good fishing — over in Spain.