Pro Basketball News is reporting that the Grizzlies have found their long-sought back-up point guard in journeyman and former UCONN star Marcus Williams:
Marcus Williams had a banner NBA Summer League. And it made a difference.
Williams’ agent, Calvin Andrews, confirmed to Pro Basketball News on Wednesday afternoon his client will sign with the Memphis Grizzlies within the next few days. The point guard will get a one-year deal for the NBA minimum of $855,189.
Williams averaged 6 points and 3 assists on 39% shooting in the past three seasons for the New Jersey Nets and Golden State Warriors, but he put up nice numbers in a five-game run for the Grizzlies in the Las Vegas Summer League, an arena in which quality performance is not always an indicator for future NBA success.
A five-man-unit of Williams, rookies Sam Young, DeMarre Carroll, and Hasheem Thabeet, and second-year forward Darrell Arthur went 5-0 in Vegas, but as the probable second-unit for the Grizzlies against real NBA competition it’s a lineup light on proven performance or scoring ability.
