The earliest drafted Quebecer in NBA history, Bennedict Mathurin, was impressive in his first game for the Indiana Pacers in a Silver Tour summer league duel.
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The Montreal North native led his team to a 96-84 win over the Charlotte Hornets. This competition features the reserves and youngest players from every NBA roster.
Mathurin had 23 points and four rebounds in the Pacers win, forming a dynamic duo with fellow Montrealer Chris Duarte. The latter amassed 16 points and four assists.
Remember that Mathurin initialed a few days ago, at the age of 20, his first contract with the Indiana team. According to the daily IndyStarhe will receive nearly $30 million under this agreement.
The former Arizona State University Wildcats was selected sixth overall in the latest NBA draft.
