**Summer League Standout Signs Two-Way Deal with Warriors**
Daeqwon Plowden impressed during the Summer League, earning a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors.
After just five games, the Warriors decided they wanted to keep Plowden, who has stood out during their undefeated run in the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League. Plowden averaged 16.6 points per game and showcased his three-point shooting by hitting 13 of his 27 attempts.
Plowden fits the “three-and-D wing” mold, crucial for NBA teams. At 6-foot-6 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan and a 36.5-inch vertical, he has the physical attributes the Warriors have valued in recent years. Although not a defensive stopper, he made the MAC’s All-Defensive team and excels in disrupting opponents and creating deflections. His main challenge is guarding extremely quick players.
Offensively, Plowden isn’t a primary ball handler but makes quick decisions when receiving passes and confidently takes open three-pointers. He’s also effective on fast breaks and plays with physicality, likely due to his experience. Last season, he averaged nearly one steal per game with the G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic and blocked shots from the weak side.
Plowden is not expected to be a high scorer but could be a reliable player when needed, contributing athleticism and three-point shooting while holding his own defensively. Currently, the Warriors’ two-way contracts are held by Plowden, Virginia point guard Reece Beekman, and converted lacrosse player Pat Spencer, with changes possible as seen in previous seasons.
While not a headline-grabbing signing, Plowden’s addition is a strategic move that could benefit the Warriors in recruiting future undrafted players and Summer League talents. The Warriors have a history of converting two-way deals into standard NBA contracts, which enhances their appeal to prospects.
Plowden is set to become the first “Daeqwon” in NBA history, joining a unique group of Warriors players with uncommon names like Draymond Green and Kevon Looney. Nicknamed “Mr. Plow,” he’s expected to be a fan favorite in Santa Cruz.
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