Central MA’s Carter-Williams Traded From Philly to Milwaukee

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Friday, February 20, 2015

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Central MA's Michael Carter-Williams was traded on Thursday as part a three team deal that is sending him from Philly to the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Carter-Williams was the 11th overall pick in the  2013 draft by the 76ers. This season, Carter-Williams averaged, 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds per game for Philadelphia. 

Michael Carter-Williams released a series of comments on the trade via his twitter account: 

I can't lie I'm shocked. I love this city thank you for everything. I can honestly say I gave it my all. I wish Philly nothing but the best

— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) February 19, 2015

What I can say is I am excited to be a Buck! Time to work!

— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) February 19, 2015

Back to number 5 lol those who know me know what's up #WildinOut

— Michael Carter-Willi (@MCW1) February 19, 2015

In Milwaukee, Williams will join this season's second overall pick Jabari Parker and second year player Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

Williams  grew up in Worcester before going to St. Andrews School in Rhode Island where he averaged 23 points, eight rebounds and just over five assists per game as a senior. 

Carter-Williams played two years at Syracuse University were he reached double-figures in 30 of his 40 games as a sophomore. 

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently 30-23 on the season as they return to action on Friday, February 20 when they host the Denver Nuggets. 

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