With an open roster spot at the start of the season, questions focused on how the Golden State Warriors would fill out the end of the bench. Would it be a veteran they worked out during the offseason? Would it be a center? On Monday, the Warriors reportedly provided an answer.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Kendra Andrews of ESPN, the Warriors are finalizing a three-year deal with a former second-round pick out of Brazil, Gui Santos.
Via @wojespn on Twitter:
ESPN Reporting with @Kendra__Andrews: Golden State is finalizing a three-year deal to sign Brazilian F Gui Santos. Santos was the 55th overall pick in the 2022 Draft and has been playing for Santa Cruz of G League. Deal’s expected to be completed in coming days.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 6, 2023
Santos has been playing with the Warriors summer league team and Golden State’s G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. Last season, Santos averaged 12.7 points on 50% shooting from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc to go along with six rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
Following a strong performance in Santa Cruz, Santos was named G League Sixth Man of the Year.
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