Shamorie Ponds signs Two-Way with Houston Rockets

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Former St. John’s guard Shamorie Ponds has signed a Two-Way Contract with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The 6-foot Ponds went undrafted in June and later signed with the Rockets on a training camp deal.

The Rockets backcourt is obviously dominated by Russell Westbrook and James Harden, but Ponds may be able to find some minutes down the road.

Workin everyday Craftin #SP2 pic.twitter.com/bfBztsOvmi

— Shamorie Ponds (@ShamorieP) August 28, 2019

Ponds is a scoring guard who spent last year showing he can involve his teammates. Ponds averaged 19.7 points, 5.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds for a St. John’s team that got off to a red-hot 12-0 start. They struggled later in the season and lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Arizona State in what turned out to be Chris Mullin’s last game as coach.

“I can score the ball, definitely get my teammates involving, just trying to show my overall game,” he said recently.

Blessed for this Opportunity.. Im Officially a Houston Rocket.. ??? #LetsGetIt pic.twitter.com/fy9HrPFKDN

— Shamorie Ponds (@ShamorieP) June 21, 2019

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