The Orlando Magic addressed their need for a long-term backup point guard yesterday when they reached an agreement to sign Chris Duhon to a four-year deal. Let's see what the blogosphere has to say about it:
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Chris Duhon agrees to terms with the Magic - Ball Don't Lie
Kelly Dwyer of Ball Don't Lie calls the Duhon signing "a good acquisition." He explains:
But he's also a backup point guard, and often has the ability to work as one of this league's best in that particular realm. He's Chris Duhon, he's below average, and he'll be working for below the league average in terms of pay. Such a deal.
Dwyer, a Bulls fan who followed Duhon closely during his years with Chicago, cautions Magic fans to prepare themselves "for him to get all Chris Duhon-y on you, in an instant."
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Orlando Magic sign Chris Duhon as their backup point guard - ProBasketballTalk
Kurt Helin doesn't like the signing for Orlando, as he believes Duhon is a downgrad from Jason Williams. His conclusion?
Thing is, the Magic did not just get better, especially if anything happens where he has to play extended minutes.
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MAGIC: Denton: Magic Reach Agreement With Duhon
John Denton's write-up of the news for OrlandoMagic.com mentions that Duhon's contract will pay him $3.25 million next season. There's more useful information within.
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Chris Duhon on Orlando Magic: We finally got together – Orlando Magic BasketBlog
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel got in touch with Duhon to discuss the signing.
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Duhon deal leaves less money for Magic to re-sign Matt Barnes – Orlando Magic BasketBlog
Josh Robbins, a colleague of Schmitz's at the Sentinel, explains how signing Duhon affects the Magic's chances of retaining Matt Barnes. In a word? "Adversely."
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Chris Duhon Agrees to Deal With Magic -- NBA FanHouse
Duhon's agent, Kevin Bradbury, told Sam Amick of NBA FanHouse that Duhon is tight with several Magic players.
"Mentally, he's ready to get to Orlando and get to work. Him and Jameer [Nelson] are already friends. He and Dwight Howard are already close, so I think the guys will all fit together real well."
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KnickerBlogger.Net | 2010 Report Card: Chris Duhon
If you're looking for reasons to like to Duhon signing, don't read this evaluation of his 2010 season with the Knicks by Mike Kurylo of Knickerblogger.
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Basketball Prospectus | 2010 Free Agency | The Point Guards
Yesterday, Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus published this guide to free agent point guards. He says Duhon and Earl Watson "have proven they can be passable as starters and assets as reserves."
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