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Via Orlando Magic press release:
The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent guard Jameer Nelson, general manager Rob Hennigan announced tonight. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.
“Jameer (Nelson) has been an integral member of this organization for the last eight years, both on the court and in the community,” said Hennigan. “His leadership, toughness, and commitment to his teammates will continue to help guide our program in the right direction. We are excited to have him back in a Magic uniform.”
Nelson (#14, 6’0”, 190, 2/9/82) played and started in 57 games last season with the Magic, averaging 11.9 ppg., a team-high 5.7 apg. and 3.2 rpg. in 29.9 mpg. He shot .377 (87-231) from three-point range and .807 (71-88) from the free throw line. Nelson ranked 15th in the NBA in assists. He led (or tied) the team in scoring eight times and in assists 36 times, including a career-high-tying 14 assists on Feb. 15 vs. Philadelphia.
