Former St. Andrews Star Carter-Williams Traded to Milwaukee
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Former St. Andrews star Michael Carter-Williams was traded on Thursday as part a three team deal that is sending him from Philly to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Carter-Williams was the 11th overall pick in the 2013 draft by the 76ers. This season, Carter-Williams averaged, 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds per game for Philadelphia.
Michael Carter-Williams released a series of comments on the trade via his twitter account:
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I can't lie I'm shocked. I love this city thank you for everything. I can honestly say I gave it my all. I wish Philly nothing but the best
— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) February 19, 2015
What I can say is I am excited to be a Buck! Time to work!
— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) February 19, 2015
Back to number 5 lol those who know me know what's up #WildinOut
— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) February 19, 2015
In Milwaukee, Williams will join this season's second overall pick Jabari Parker and second year player Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Williams grew up in Central Mass. before attending St. Andrews School where he averaged 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists per game as a senior.
Carter-Williams went on to play two years at Syracuse University were he reached double-figures in 30 of his 40 games as a sophomore.
The Milwaukee Bucks are currently 30-23 on the season as they return to action on Friday, February 20 when they host the Denver Nuggets.
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