It’s official: Raptors re-sign guard Vasquez

Greivis Vasquez of the Toronto Raptors spoke with Caroline Cameron about his excitement to be in Toronto, how much he loves the city and why he feels it's the best place for him to be.

The Toronto Raptors have re-signed restricted free-agent guard Greivis Vasquez, the club announced on Thursday.

“Greivis’ passion for the Raptors and Toronto is wonderful,” said Raptors president and general manager Masai Ujiri in a press release. “He is a versatile player who provides us with energy and depth.”


Vasquez averaged 9.5 points, 3.7 assists and 21.5 minutes in 61 appearances with Toronto during the 2013-14 campaign.

Vasquez was acquired in a seven-player trade with Sacramento on Dec. 9.

He added averages of 10.1 points and a team-best 5.1 assists in the Raptors’ first-round playoff series against Brooklyn. Vasquez scored in double figures in three of seven games, including a high of 18 points in the opening game.

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