Warriors Sign Big Rebounding Center
The Golden State Warriors have added a board man to their training camp mix, signing the G League's leading rebounder from last season, as revealed by NBA Insider Shams Charania.
The Golden State Warriors are signing the NBA G League’s top rebounder Jayce Johnson on a training camp Exhibit 10 deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The 7-foot center averaged nearly 6 PPG and 7 RPG in July Summer League, and will compete for a two-way slot in camp.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 10, 2023
Jayce Johnson has been signed to an Exhibit 10 deal for camp with the Dubs.
The 7-footer hit the glass to the tune of a whopping 13.5 rebounds per game in just 25 minutes of court time for the Santa Cruz Warriors last year, while adding 1.3 blocks and 9.4 points in 32 regular season G League games.
His season was highlighted by a 19-point, 22-board effort in February.
The 26-year-old center went undrafted out of Marquette in 2020, and spent the 2020-21 season overseas, but didn't suit up in any pro league in 2021-22.
He'll try to break camp with the Warriors in October, but if not, if he returns to Santa Cruz, due to the Exhibit 10 he signed, he'll be eligible for a bonus of up to $75K if he spends at least 60 days with the G League club.
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