Warriors sign Summer League standout Graham Ike. Image via: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The Golden State Warriors are signing the 24-year-old forward-center to a two-year, two-way contract, according to league sources cited by ClutchPoints. The 6-foot-9 forward’s numbers explain why Golden State decided to keep the former Gonzaga big man. He averaged 10.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and one block in 21.2 minutes across 10 Summer League games, according to ClutchPoints. Ike posted 16 points and 11 rebounds as Golden State secured a place in the championship game.
Because of their spacing, continuity and freedom within their offensive sets, he said the Warriors’ style appealed to him. The Warriors have signed Graham Ike to a two-year, two-way contract after his eye-catching Summer League performance earned him a place on Golden State’s roster plans. Graham Ike has turned a strong Summer League run into a real NBA opportunity. Ike went undrafted in June but quickly gave Golden State a reason to keep him around after helping the team win the Summer League championship in Las Vegas. His production, physical style and ability to play within Golden State’s system have now earned him the team’s final two-way spot. The deal fills the team’s final two-way opening, joining LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons in those spots. He was part of the group that guided the Warriors to the championship in Las Vegas. The Warriors went on to finish the Summer League with the title, giving the undrafted forward a strong platform to make his case. The contract also fits what Ike believed was possible when he joined Golden State. For Ike, the situation is very different. He entered the summer as an undrafted player looking for a way into the NBA. He leaves it with a two-way contract and a chance to prove he belongs in Golden State’s plans. The next opportunity will be his to earn.