Former Wisconsin badgers forward Aleem Ford was one of four players signed to a 10-day contract by the Orlando Magic on Friday.
Congrats to Aleem Ford on his NBA call-up to the Orlando Magic! @aleemford pic.twitter.com/NqfK5wU8ZQ
— Beyond Athlete Management (@beyond_am) December 17, 2021
This signing comes via hardship exceptions made by the NBA. Orlando currently has five players ruled out on Friday: Moritz Wagner, Mo Bamba, RJ Hampton, Terrance Ross, and Ignas Brazdeikis all of which are unavailable due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Undrafted in 2021 NBA draft, Aleem Ford had been playing for the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League this season. Ford has played in 12 games, starting seven of them – averaging 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in just over 28 minutes per game.
Aleem Ford appeared in 126 career games (82 starts) in his four seasons playing for the badgers.
Aleem Ford will wear #11 with the Orlando Magic.
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