The Warriors drafting Jordan Bell in the second round of Thursday’s NBA Draft grabbed all the headlines, but Golden State reportedly agreed to terms with another University of Oregon standout, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.
The Golden State Warriors and Oregon’s Chris Boucher have agreed to a two-way NBA contract, league sources say.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
Boucher, a 6-foot-10 power forward, averaged 11.8 points and 6.1 rebounds in 31 games for Oregon during his senior year in. Boucher was also an excellent rim protector, averaging 2.5 blocks per game and boasts an impressive 7-foot-4 wingspan. What’s more, Boucher can stretch the floor, shooting 35 percent on 3-pointers last year. Boucher’s season was cut short before the NCAA tournament, when he sustained a torn ACL in the Pac-12 semifinals against Cal.
With the NBA expanding rosters to 17 from 15 next season, a two-way contract means that the player’s contract will be partially paid by their G-League team and partially by the NBA club they have signed with. Players are guaranteed to make at $75,000 and can make up to $275,000 depending on how long they are on an NBA roster.
Here’s Boucher’s highlight reel: