http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/release-050805-stoudamire_signed.html Grizzlies Sign Guard Damon Stoudamire Memphis, Tennessee, August 5, 2005 — Memphis Grizzlies President of Basketball Operations Jerry West announced today the team has signed free agent guard Damon Stoudamire to a four-year contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not released. Stoudamire, a 10-year NBA veteran, joins the Grizzlies after playing in Portland for the past eight seasons. In 2004-05 he produced his best season as a member of the Blazers with highs in points (15.8 ppg), field goals made (457), three-point field goals made (181) and free-throw percentage (91.5%) while averaging a team-high 5.7 assists in 81 games played. He ranked fourth among NBA league leaders in free-throw percentage and tied with Paul Pierce for fifth in triple-doubles with two. “I’m excited about becoming a part of the Grizzlies and the Memphis family,” said Stoudamire. “I know all of the Grizzlies fans are looking for that first playoff win, and I look forward to not only getting that win, but reaching the ultimate goal and winning a championship for Memphis.” The 5-10, 171-pound guard, finished his career in Portland ranking second behind Terry Porter on the Trail Blazers’ all-time three-pointers made list (717), second all-time in three-point attempts (1,998) and third all-time in assists (3,018). In eight seasons with the Blazers, he averaged 12.8 points, 5.7 assists and 33.1 minutes in 529 games played. “Damon is an experienced veteran and proven leader on the court,” said West. “We feel we have added a significant player to our team and know that he will help take us to a different level than where we are today.” Stoudamire holds career averages of 14.6 points, 6.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 729 career games with Portland and Toronto. Drafted by Toronto in the first round of the 1995 NBA Draft, he was named the 1996 Schick Rookie of the Year in addition to being the only unanimous selection to the Schick All-Rookie First Team. He played 200 games with the Toronto Raptors before being traded to Portland 49 games into the 1997-98 season. Stoudamire owns career playoff averages of 11.3 points, 5.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 46 NBA playoff appearances. A press conference date and time to introduce Stoudamire will be announced at a later date.
I don't really care about Damon Stoudamire, not a long term solution even if he signed with us. Jay Williams on the other hand, we definitely do a look-see.
