Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams. Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Former Rookie of the Year making comeback with Magic

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 2/26/23

A former NBA Rookie of the Year is making a comeback with the Orlando Magic.

The Magic announced Sunday that guard Michael Carter-Williams is returning to the team. Carter-Williams is signing a two-year contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Free agent Michael Carter-Williams is signing a two-year deal with the Orlando Magic, second year team option, source tells @TheAthletic @Stadium. Carter-Williams spent 2019-2022 with Orlando.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 26, 2023

Carter-Williams has not played since the 2020-21 season, when he appeared in 31 games with Orlando. He averaged 8.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game on an Orlando team that ultimately went 21-51.

Now 31, Carter-Williams won Rookie of the Year with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014, but that has ultimately proven to be the high point of his NBA career. He has career averages of 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals across 391 games. In addition to Philadelphia and Orlando, Carter-Williams has suited up for the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets.

At one point, Carter-Williams was contemplating a rather surprising career change, but that never came to pass and now he is back in the NBA.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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