In a classic midseason roster shuffle, the San Antonio Spurs have ousted Sir'Jabari Rice, waving goodbye to the former Texas Longhorns standout to clear the way for a newer prospect. The team announced signing David Duke Jr. with a two-way contract after his departure, which was reported by KSAT on Thursday.
Seen sporting considerable numbers with the Delaware Blue Coats, Duke has averaged a promising 21.7 points, along with 5.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists over 11 games. The 24-year-old combo guard's prior stint included juggling the court for the Brooklyn Nets, where Duke left his mark with an average of 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds, as Express News covered.
Meanwhile, Rice's future hangs in the balance, but it's speculated that if he clears waivers, a G League contract might keep him in the game with the Austin Spurs. Before being waived, he chalked up averages of 9.3 points per game, despite never gracing the court in an official NBA game with the Spurs this season.
David Duke Jr.'s college career was also nothing to sneeze at, having earned Second-Team All-Big East honors at Providence thanks to his 16.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. Standing 6-foot-4, the guard brings not only height but also a notable past performance that the Spurs are surely keen to leverage in future matchups.
