Tyronn Lue Signs with Orlando Magic

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    http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...p/bkn_magic_lue

    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Magic Sign Point Guard Tyronn Lue
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    By MIKE BRANOM, Associated Press Writer

    ORLANDO, Fla. - Free-agent point guard Tyronn Lue (news) signed with the Orlando Magic (news) on Wednesday.


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    Lue will get his first chance to be a starter, joining NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady (news) in the Magic's backcourt.


    "Realizing the importance of the point guard position, we are ecstatic about signing Tyronn," Magic general manager John Gabriel said in a statement released Wednesday. "He had many options, but in the end him coming to Orlando was the right fit for everyone."


    Lue averaged career highs of 8.6 points and 3.5 assists as a reserve for Washington last season. The Magic expect rookie Reece Gaines to eventually take over at point guard.


    Lue and the Magic reached a verbal agreement on a $3-million, two-year contract on Friday, but the player's options delayed the signing and made Orlando nervous.


    The 6-foot Lue has started 25 of 207 career games, and all but one start came last year with the Wizards. He has career averages of 7 points and 2.9 assists in five NBA seasons.


    With Lue, Gaines and second-round draft pick Keith Bogans, the Magic replaced their entire backcourt, with the exception of McGrady.


    Jacque Vaughn (news), who started 48 games at point guard for Orlando, wasn't asked back. And fan favorite Darrell Armstrong (news) is not likely to return, as the Magic are leery of the 35-year-old free agent's age and contract demands.


    Lue is the Magic's second free-agent acquisition of the offseason.
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    dee still ballin, Jul 23, 2003
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    anorther good pick up by the magic. This means that armstronge is not comeing back this year.
     
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    As long as he isn't a starter he is a decent pick-up..
     
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    I hope the Magic still retain Darrell Armstrong. It would give them great depth and versatality at a key position as well as giving them trade flexibility.

    The Magic are a good team, but its important to remember that making the leap from 8th seed to a contender is a big one. If last year's rookies improve upon last year's good starts...they will have a good chance to make that jump.
     
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