On February 23, Beijing time, the Nets officially announced that Dragic has officially signed a contract, according to previous reports, he and the team signed until the end of the season. The Nets also officially announced Dragic's new number, and he will wear the No. 9 jersey. In order to make room for Dragic, the Nets cut guard Jervan Carter, and according to the latest report from The Famous Manaroski, Jevon Carter plans to join the Bucks.
The Nets officially wrote: "The Dragon (Dragic's nickname), Welcome to Brooklyn, Dragic!" Dragic's career accomplishments were subsequently updated: 1 All-Star (2018), All-Team Three (2014) and Fastest Improving Player (2014). The Nets officially posted a picture to thank Jawan Carter, and Carter quickly found his next home. The Bucks, who still have a roster spot on him, are the first to confirm the signing of Carter. Carter will spend a clarification period on Thursday Beijing time, officially becoming a free agent, and plans to complete the signing with the Bucks. Carter's agent has confirmed the news.
This season, Dragic played for the Raptors, did not get reused, played only 5 games, averaged 8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He was traded to the Spurs and reached a buyout agreement to restore his freedom. The Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, Bucks, Bulls and Nets were all interested in signing Dragic, and in the end, the 35-year-old Dragic chose to sign with the Nets, reunited with former teammate Nash, and joined forces with Durant and Irving to attack the championship. Dragic has updated his personal social media, forwarding his joining information that he will wear the no. 9, and changed the personal information to a professional player of the Brooklyn Nets.
The addition of Dragic will continue to enhance the depth of the Nets' backcourt, and his cartoon image wearing the No. 9 jersey was also launched for the first time, attracting a number of Nets reporters. Dragic had never crossed the No. 9 before, and he wore the No. 2 and No. 1 respectively during his time with the Suns, the No. 3 with the Rockets, the No. 7 with the Heat, and the No. 1 during the Raptors.
The Nets' No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 7 are not selectable because No. 1 belongs to Bruce Brown, No. 2 belongs to Griffin, No. 3 belongs to the late star Petrovic, who is a retired no., and No. 7 belongs to Durant. Dragic became the 16th player in Nets history to wear the Number 9 jersey, the last being Galloway.