Toronto – The Toronto Raptors have signed Thaddeus Young for a multi-year contract extension.
The Raptors announced the deal on Friday, but it was widely reported after the NBA's free agent opened at 6 pm. On Thursday, ET Young signed a two-year US $ 16 million extension with the club.
Toronto Acquires New Orleans 6ft 8, 235 £ Native on February closing date as part of a package containing disgruntled Goran Dragic and Raptors' first round picks Did. Young, San Antonio's second round pick and Drew Eubanks abandoned since then.
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In 26 Raptors games, Young averaged 6.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists. With an average of 3.3 points, three rebounds and 1.7 assists, he was limited by a sprained thumb in his first round playoff defeat to Philadelphia in Toronto.
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This 34-year-old player was ranked 12th overall in Philadelphia in the 2007 draft. I played in the NBA for 15 seasons. .. He has an average of 12.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 29.3 minutes of career in 1,085 games (starting 711 games) in Philadelphia, Minnesota, Brooklyn, Indiana, Chicago, San Antonio and Toronto.
"Sad is a high-level professional who complements our core very well. He blended into the team's organization last season. He chose to re-contract here in Toronto. I'm excited about that, "Bobby Webster, general manager of the Raptors, said in a statement.
He is a smart and versatile player and continues to provide valuable leadership to young players on courts and locker rooms.
This report by Canadian Press was first published on July 1, 2022.
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