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Posted on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009

NBA: Raptors introduce newly acquired G Jack


Associated Press

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have officially introduced Jarrett Jack after signing him to a $20 million deal over four years.

The Raptors signed the restricted free agent to an offer sheet on July 13, giving the Indiana Pacers a week to match the offer. They opted not to, clearing the way for Jack to land in Toronto Tuesday as general manager Bryan Colangelo remakes the Raptors’ roster.
Toronto also acquired forward Hedo Turkoglu in a four-way deal and signed center Andrea Bargnani to a $50-million, five-year deal.
Colangelo also picked Southern California swingman DeMar DeRosan with the ninth pick in last month’s draft.
“After having a breakout season last year for Indiana, we are very pleased to have Jarrett Jack join the Toronto Raptors organization,” Colangelo said in a statement. “Jarrett’s size and strength, coupled with his playmaking instincts and ability to defend both guard positions make him a perfect addition to our roster.”
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Jack, who played with Raptors star Chris Bosh at Georgia Tech, averaged a career-high 13.1 points last season, along with 4.1 assists and 3.4 rebounds. He was acquired by the Pacers in a five-player trade a year ago.