The Denver Nuggets re-signed free agent center JaVale McGee a multi-year contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today.
McGee, 7-0, 252, averaging 11.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 16/2 blocks in 61 games (45 as a starter) with the Nuggets and Wizards in 2011-12. It was bought by Wizards of Washington, as part of an exchange of three teams on 15 March.
"JaVale has done a tremendous job for us after the trade," said Ujiri. "He worked hard in camp and did everything we asked our coaches. In addition, only 24 years. With our technical staff, only get better."
18 Originally selected by the Wizards in 2008 NBA Draft, McGee averaged 08/07 points and 5.5 rebounds in his first three seasons. After becoming head of full-time in 2010-11, had a career-average height in points (10.1) and rebounds (8.0) and led the NBA in blocked shots per game 2:44.
Anchoring the center of Washington, McGee was the pace to set new standards in personal 2011-12, before being changed to Denver. With the Nuggets, has become an important part of the second unit of the team and helped secure the No. 6 Denver in the Western Conference.
McGee made his first appearance in the playoffs with the Nuggets, an average of 8.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.14 blocks in seven games from the bench.
McGee has been particularly impressive in Games 3 and 5 against the Lakers in Los Angeles. In Game 3, scored 16 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in 99-84 victory at Pepsi Center. Four days later, he scored 21 points and added 14 rebounds for Denver to avoid elimination at the Staples Center.
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