Hawks sign Dijon Thompson to second 10-day contract
Published on January 16, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., January 16, 2007 - The Atlanta Hawks today signed forward Dijon Thompson to a second 10-day contract, according to Hawks' Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.
A second-year pro, Thompson has averaged 6.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 1.0 apg in 12.0 mpg (.556 FG%, 3-3 FTs) in two contests for the Hawks. He signed his first 10-day deal on January 6.
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