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The effort was worth it: Juan Toscano-Anderson will continue in the NBA . The Oakland-born Mexican will continue in the bay defending the Golden State Warriors for at least two years, after having signed a multi-year contract that guarantees him a minimum wage and a space in Steve Kerr’s template.
The Oakland native stays in The Bay 🙌
The Warriors have signed forward Juan Toscano-Anderson to a multi-year contract. pic.twitter.com/AZIcBeVuR4
– Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May , 2021
Before it announced Golden State, did Shams Charania, renowned journalist linked to the source. Toscano-Anderson will receive additional money this season , as stipulated in the contract. In addition, he guaranteed the minimum wage throughout the next season.
Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson is signing a new two-year deal with Golden State, with additional money tacked onto this season and 2021 – 13 fully guaranteed at the minimum salary, sources tell me and @ anthonyVslater . https://t.co/NRe 22 WBeEr
– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 22, 2021
With a promising message, the Mexican announced on the morning of this Wednesday the dream that was about to be fulfilled: “ I have been awake since 5: am Very excited to sleep “, he wrote on Twitter, hours before experiencing one of the best moments of his life.
Been up since 530A.M. Too excited to sleep🤩
– Juan Toscano Anderson (@juanonjuan 13) May 13, 2021
“El Guerrero” signed a two way contract in December 2020. Since then, in the NBA he has averaged 5.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 80 matches.
His contribution to the court goes beyond numbers: Juan Toscano-Anderson has represented a motivating voice and support for your peers . The Mexican’s energy has empowered the team, especially in defense. Considering these virtues, his value for the team has been key in a difficult season that they have overcome. Great step for Toscano-Anderson .