Purvis signs 2 year deal with Magic

[Spokesbender]

He’s on a non guaranteed contract, they could just get rid of him before next year. he still went from five star to this... but shout out Rodney he worked hard in the g league.

Buzz Killington has spoken.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Could never question Purvo’s effort or character. Awesome for him

 

[storrsroars]

To me RP will always be the 3rd best grin in UConn history after KEA and Kemba.

 

[MadDogRevival]

I’m embarrassed by my mediocre assessment of his longer term prospects.

I'm mortified by mine. While I always thought the kid was a super hard worker, and a very good person, I was very negative about Purvis' game and his NBA prospects while he was here. Glad to eat this massive serving of crow.

 

[HuskyBoi]

hes gonna be a super ambassador for this program for years to come. go RODNEY!!!! the ferrari!

 

[Fishy]

I'm happy for Rodney, but this is a bit of a procedural move. Still good for the kid.

The Magic would have lost the rights to Rodney as soon as the second ten-day contract expired.

The Magic now get him for the remainder of the season and they have an option on his rights for next year. If they don't guarantee the deal for next year, perhaps it opens the door to a two-way contract.

It also helps Rodney by raising his profile going into the offseason - the easiest way to get to the NBA is to already be in the NBA.

And if nothing else, this is a pretty good sign that the Magic like what Rodney's doing and want to maintain the association.

 

[champs99and04]

I'm happy for Rodney, but this is a bit of a procedural move. Still good for the kid.

The Magic would have lost the rights to Rodney as soon as the second ten-day contract expired.

The Magic now get him for the remainder of the season and they have an option on his rights for next year. If they don't guarantee the deal for next year, perhaps it opens the door to a two-way contract.

It also helps Rodney by raising his profile going into the offseason - the easiest way to get to the NBA is to already be in the NBA.

And if nothing else, this is a pretty good sign that the Magic like what Rodney's doing and want to maintain the association.

This was my read. Jerome Dyson had a similar cup of coffee in the NBA six years ago when he was about the same age Purvis is now (he played 9 games, it looks like Rodney will end up playing about 16).

Still, that's further than I expected him to get. Playing a game in that league is something to be proud of and it sounds like he might have a better chance than Jerome to stick. You don't want him to get too comfortable but I'd imagine life is awfully good for the guy right now.

 

[Fishy]

I don't want to call it a cup of coffee because it isn't over.

The Magic could have let him go today, but they didn't - they're obviously interested in his rights and they had to do this in order to retain them.

 

[Chief00]

This was my read. Jerome Dyson had a similar cup of coffee in the NBA six years ago when he was about the same age Purvis is now (he played 9 games, it looks like Rodney will end up playing about 16).

Still, that's further than I expected him to get. Playing a game in that league is something to be proud of and it sounds like he might have a better chance than Jerome to stick. You don't want him to get too comfortable but I'd imagine life is awfully good for the guy right now.

I think he can shoot the 3 ball better than JD.

 

[jdb50]

RP had the physicality to make the pros and he has upped his skills to do so. Very happy for him. He was fun to watch and brought a lot of energy to us his last 2 years.

 

[awfuldan]

Rodney getting his first NBA start tonight

 

[champs99and04]

I don't want to call it a cup of coffee because it isn't over.

The Magic could have let him go today, but they didn't - they're obviously interested in his rights and they had to do this in order to retain them.

You're right, didn't mean to imply that.

 

[intlzncster]

To me RP will always be the 3rd best grin in UConn history after KEA and Kemba.

Rashad says hello...

 

[intlzncster]

Rodney getting his first NBA start tonight

Awesome, that's a great tweet. Good for RP.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

0 pts 1 rb through 3

 

[UConnRock]

He’s on a non guaranteed contract, they could just get rid of him before next year. he still went from five star to this... but shout out Rodney he worked hard in the g league.

It is not like all 5 stars are in the NBA. There are maybe 30 per year and many never snifff the NBA. Purvis is living a dream right now.

 

[joober jones]

Welcome news to be certain

 

[formerlurker]

To me RP will always be the 3rd best grin in UConn history after KEA and Kemba.

Rashad says hello...

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Never forget...

 

[AdamaNation]

hes gonna be a super ambassador for this program for years to come. go RODNEY!!!! the ferrari!

Fer-odney!

 

[UConnNick]

Step out of bounds and take a bow, Rodney. Awesome job. Good luck, and here's hoping for a long, successful NBA career. You're a true blue UCONN Husky forever!

 

[Thirty Three]