Andray’s Back on Board
Blatche officially re-signs with Nets, Livingston added as backup point man
While Nets fans anxiously await the arrival of the “Big Cs” — Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry — to Downtown, Brooklyn general manager Billy King officially announced a pair of important signings Thursday morning.
Backup big man Andray Blatche, who rejuvenated his career with the Nets during their inaugural campaign in our fair borough, has been re-signed for the 2013-14 campaign. King also made the signing of backup point guard Shaun Livingston official, giving second-year man Tyshawn Taylor some serious competition for minutes behind starter Deron Williams.
“Andray was a vital member of our team last season,“ King said of the 6-foot-11 Blatche, who averaged 10.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and shot better than 51 percent from the field while appearing all 82 regular-season games. “He provides valuable front-court depth, and we look forward to his continued contribution.”