The Golden State Warriors have officially announced that they have signed 23-year-old Brazilian forward Gui Santos to a multi-year contract extension.

Thanks to his amazing performance this season, this former second-round pick has successfully emerged from the G League and firmly established himself in the NBA's regular rotation and even the starting lineup.

As the 55th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Santos has had a breakout season. In 48 games for the Warriors (13 starts), he averaged 6.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, with career highs in both field goal percentage (53.1%) and three-point percentage (39.0%).

Since the beginning of February, Santos has been in red-hot form, averaging 14.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, making him one of the team's best performers during that period. He not only set a personal record of scoring in double figures in seven consecutive games, but also hit his first career game-winning shot with a calm and collected inside finish against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 9.

Santos's comeback is a perfect success story for the Santa Cruz Warriors (the Warriors' G League affiliate). Head coach Steve Kerr praised him highly, commending his sharp drives and strong outside threat.

This contract extension is not only the highest reward for Santos's tireless efforts, but also a testament to the success of the Warriors' own development system. With this long-term contract finalized, this dynamic forward will continue to inject powerful energy and passion into Golden State's frontcourt for years to come.

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