Found August 20, 2009 on Ball Don't Lie:
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The Magic have signed free agent guard Jason Williams. GM Otis Smith says "White Chocolate" will provide depth and leadership to the team's backcourt. But here's what they're saying out in the ether about the move ...Tania Ganguli, Orlando Sentinel: "[Stan Van Guny] said Williams and Anthony Johnson(notes) will battle in camp for the minutes. So don't be so sure Johnson is definitely this team's No. 2. 'I think there's some real similarities between he and Rafer in that I think you have guys that are in their 30s, veteran guys who are a little bit older, but have the type of bodies that are a little bit younger than their age. The thing that Jason's got that we really like he can play big minutes if needed, and that's what ended up happening with Jameer last year when he went down. Jason, as he puts in the work, gets back in shape, has the type of body and the type of energy that will allow him to play big minutes if we need that. W...
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