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Canadian news agency
Toronto — The Toronto Raptors have signed a multi-year contract extension with Thaddeus Young.
The Raptors announced a deal on Friday, but 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 pound 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.
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.
This 34-year-old player played for the NBA for 15 seasons after being ranked 12th overall in Philadelphia in the 2007 draft. 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 in courts and locker rooms.
This report by Canadian Press was first published on July 1, 2022.
