Suns Sign Earl Barron to 10-Day Contract
February 21, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
PHOENIX, AZ, February 21, 2015 - The Phoenix Suns have signed center Earl Barron to a 10-day contract.
The 7-0 center has averaged a double-double in 27 games with the Bakersfield Jam this season, posting 20.3 points and 10.9 rebounds for the Suns' NBA Development League affiliate. Barron played with the Suns during the 2014-15 preseason and averaged 3.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 13.7 minutes in six appearances, including a 10-point, 13-rebound performance in 24 minutes at Houston on Oct. 13.
"It's truly a blessing to receive a call-up to the Phoenix Suns," said Barron. "My success this season would not be possible without the support of my outstanding coaches and gritty teammates. The Bakersfield Jam are a great organization and I'm going to go represent to the fullest."
Barron, who played with the Suns in 2010-11, is a seven-year NBA veteran from the University of Memphis who last saw regular season action with the New York Knicks during the 2012-13 season. In 124 career games with Miami, New York, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Portland, Golden State and Washington, Barron has averaged 4.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Barron previously signed with the Suns on Nov. 16, 2010, and averaged 3.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 12 games (six starts) with the club.
"Earl is an excellent basketball player," said Jam Head Coach Nate Bjorkgren. "He is an outstanding teammate, who really works hard to make others around him better. He works very hard on both ends of the floor. I enjoy coaching him."
The Suns conclude a two-game road trip tonight as they face the Chicago Bulls with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (Phoenix time). The game will be televised on FOX Sports Arizona and NBA TV, and carried on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. The Suns return home to host the Boston Celtics on Monday night with a 7:00 p.m. start time.
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