Wizards sign second round pick Dominic McGuire
Aug 14th, 2007 by Inside Hoops
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed forward Dominic McGuire. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
McGuire, 6-8, was drafted 47th overall in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft, out of Fresno State.
“We were very pleased with what we saw from Dominic during Summer League,” said Grunfeld. “He is extremely athletic, very competitive and is a good rebounder. Dominic is a solid overall defensive player who plays with great energy.”
“I am very excited and feel very fortunate to be joining the Wizards organization,” said McGuire. “I am looking forward to doing my best to help this team accomplish their goals of getting further in the playoffs and winning a championship.”
In five games played with the Wizards during the 2007 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, McGuire averaged 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.2 minutes per game. Last season, in his final collegiate campaign, he averaged 13.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.6 blocks per game (fifth in the nation). McGuire, 21, was an early entry candidate in the 2007 NBA Draft.
Hope he makes team.
As a huge fan of the Wizards I am disapointed that they did not add a low post presence to their roster. I applaud the signing of McGuire who seems to bring some much needed toughness to this team. Until this team adds a legitimate starting power forward and use Antwan Jamison in the role of sixth man, they will continue to be drummed out of the playoffs after the first round.