Amile Jefferson Signs With Orlando

After playing with  Minnesota on a two-way contract Amile Jefferson who played five years at Duke is now a member of the Orlando Magic.

The Orlando Magic have filled their final two-way contract slot. "according to http://www.newschief.com/news/20180727/orlando-magic-agree-to-two-way-deal-with-amile-jefferson

Yahoo Sports reported Friday that the team has reached an agreement with forward Amile Jefferson on a deal. He’ll join guard Troy Caupain as the franchise’s designated two-way players. Jefferson will spend a good amount of the season in the G League with the Lakeland Magic. "according to http://www.newschief.com/news/20180727/orlando-magic-agree-to-two-way-deal-with-amile-jefferson

As a two-way player, Orlando can carry him on the NBA roster for up to 45 days. "according to http://www.newschief.com/news/20180727/orlando-magic-agree-to-two-way-deal-with-amile-jefferson

The former Duke standout went undrafted in 2017 and spent this past season with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ G League affiliate. Undersized at 6-foot-9, 224 pounds, Jefferson averaged 17.8 points, 12.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game with the Iowa Wolves. "according to http://www.newschief.com/news/20180727/orlando-magic-agree-to-two-way-deal-with-amile-jefferson

With the game trending more and more toward perimeter shooting, Jefferson is a throwback big man who does most of his damage around the rim. He attempted just six 3-pointers last season, making one. "according to http://www.newschief.com/news/20180727/orlando-magic-agree-to-two-way-deal-with-amile-jefferson