Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a former star basketball player from the Georgia Bulldogs, has signed a three-year, $66 million contract with the Orlando Magic. Most recently, he played for the Denver Nuggets during the 2023-2024 NBA season where the team was eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Magic, with a young core, are looking to make a deeper run in the NBA postseason after being ousted in the first round of the 2024 playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Caldwell-Pope’s experience and championship success will be valuable assets to this goal. During his time with Nuggets, he averaged 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting an impressive 40.6% from three-point range.
Meanwhile, another former Georgia Bulldog basketball star Nic Claxton has signed a four-year, $100 million contract to remain with Brooklyn Nets. These signings highlight the impact that former Georgia Bulldogs players are having in the NBA and their success in their respective teams.
As part of his new contract with Orlando Magic, Caldwell-Pope will bring championship experience to this team as he has won twice during his career with Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers respectively.
With these signings in place, both teams look poised for success as they aim to contend for championships in their respective conferences.
In conclusion, it is clear that former Georgia Bulldogs players have found great success in their respective NBA careers and continue to make an impact on their teams as they strive for championship glory.
