Beijing time on November 28, according to The Athletic reporter Shams Chalanya, the Warriors will sign a two-way deal with their rookie Nico Mannion, who was selected with the 48th overall pick in the second round of this year. contract.
Mannion is 1.92 meters tall and weighs 86 kilograms. He is the point guard on the field. The draft templates are Luke Ridnour and Derek White. Last season, as a freshman at the University of Arizona, he averaged 14 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, and his 3-pointer percentage was 32.7%.
Due to the impact of the new crown epidemic, the NBA has adjusted the time limit of the two-way contract in the new season. A player who signs a two-way contract will be able to play up to 50 games. This means that Mannion can train with the Warriors for most of the season without being transferred to the Development League.
However, it is not easy for Mannion to get playing time. The Warriors waived guard Kay Bowman during the offseason, but signed Brad Wanamaker, who played for the Celtics last season. In addition, last year's first round show Jordan Poole may also appear in this position.
Mannion has a deep connection with the Warriors. His father Pace Mannion participated in the NBA draft in 1983 and was selected with the 43rd overall pick. The team that selected him is the Warriors.
However, Pace only played for the Warriors for one season, averaging 2.1 points, 1 rebound and 0.8 assists per game. Later, he played for the Jazz, Nets, Bucks, Pistons, Eagles and other teams, and went to Europe to pan for gold. . Nico was born when his father played in Italy.
In addition, a few years ago, 15-year-old Mannion also participated in Stephen Curry's basketball training camp and his performance was very eye-catching.
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