Talk about capitalizing on an opportunity.
After not hearing his named called in last month’s NBA draft, former Kentucky guard Aaron Harrison has found a permanent home with the Charlotte Hornets, after impressing the coaching staff during summer league play in Orlando.
Undrafted Kentucky guard Aaron Harrison has agreed to a two-year deal with Charlotte, league source tells Yahoo. He has impressed so far.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 12, 2015
Harrison deal includes a partial guarantee this season, and a team option next year. He has made strong impression on coach Steve Clifford.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 12, 2015
Pretty sure this was done because head coach Steve Clifford didn’t want to risk losing Harrison to another team. Ā During summer league play, Aaron got a lot of time at point guard, a position he didn’t play in college, and seemed to manage the game well and even contribute offensively when needed. Ā If he’s going to continue to solidify his place in the league, he will have to hone those skills while keeping his versatility Ā – being able to play both the one and two positions on the court.
Side Note: This Ā move is one of the few I’ve liked by the Hornets this offseason.
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