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Even with already 15 contracts guaranteed on their roster, the Milwaukee Bucks still added another player to join their training camp and compete for a roster spot. The team has agreed to terms with University of California, Santa Barbara product, Orlando Johnson, per Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops:
Source: The Bucks and Orlando Johnson have agreed to terms. Milwaukee has 15 guaranteed contracts, but is looking at ways to add wing depth.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 4, 2016
The development was reported just days after the team signed another wing player in former Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry. Milwaukee clearly is looking to build the best possible lineup and add depth to their two and three positions behind starters Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Johnson has been in and out of the NBA since the start of his professional career. He was part of a 2012 draft night trade which sent his rights to the Indiana Pacers after being drafted 36th overall by the Sacramento Kings. From there on, he bounced around from the D-League and the Pacers and was waived back in February 2014. He played for both the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans last season, but that only amounted to seven total games.
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The California-native then tried his luck overseas and has starred in Spain, the Philippines and China.
The 6-foot-5 shooting guard owns career NBA averages of 3.2 points and 1,7 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game.
Though Orlando Johnson's chances of cracking the Bucks lineup appears to be very slim, he'll look to make the most out this opportunity and give the coaching staff a difficult decision on what to do with him. The 27 year old will rely heavily on his shooting prowess as well his 7-foot wingspan to fulfill his NBA dream once again.
