Free-agent point guard Andre Miller signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Miller’s contract is said to be a three-year deal worth $21 million. $14 million will be guaranteed, and $7 million will be a third-year team option.
Miller, an unrestricted free agent, had turned down signing a one-year offer from the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Blazers were one of only two teams with the money to give him more than the mid-level exception.
The Blazers have been on the prowl for a veteran point guard the past few seasons. They’ve looked at everyone from Jason Kidd to Kirk Hinrich.
“He is one of the league’s ironmen who brings a wealth of veteran leadership to our team and is a great fit for our young and improving roster,” Portland general manager Kevin Pritchard said in a statement.
Miller met with Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard and coach Nate McMillan at a restaurant in Las Vegas earlier this week.
Pritchard said he was impressed with how much Miller know about the Blazers offense.
“Andre was terrific. He knew our team. He knew how he could help our team. He seemed like a coach,” Pritchard said.
With Miller, the Blazers get a savvy veteran who excels as a physical, post-up guard.
Miller has played an NBA-high 530 straight games and has missed just three in his career.
“I’m just looking forward to the challenge, you know?” Miller said in a conference call. “I know Portland wants to accomplish a lot of things, and I want to add to that.”
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