NBA - Gibson commits to Cavs

Eurosport - Wed, 16 Jul 20:29:00 2008

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed shooting guard Daniel Gibson to a multi-year contract, general manager Danny Ferry said.

BASKETBALL Daniel Gibson #1 of the Sophomore team smiles in the final moments of the Sophomores' win over the Rookies - 0

Terms of the deal were not announced but the Cleveland Plain Dealer, citing sources, said the length of the contract was five years.

"He has worked to grow as a player and we love his passion for winning," Ferry said.

Gibson, 22, averaged 10.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 58 games with the Cavaliers during the 2007-08 season. Over his NBA career, he averages 7.5 points a game.

Since entering the NBA in 2006-07, the six-foot-two Gibson ranks sixth overall in three-point percentage at .434. Cleveland was 45-37 last season and signing Gibson, a restricted free agent, was seen as a top priority.

Gibson suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Eastern Conference semi-finals against the Boston Celtics and recently had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle, but is expected to be ready for training camp.

Reuters

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