PORTLAND – A veteran of 10 NBA seasons, five playoff trips and now five different teams, forward Al-Farouq Aminu knew exactly what it meant for him this summer when he became a free agent and his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, weren’t reaching out.
After spending four years in Portland – the longest he’s ever been in one spot in the NBA – Aminu was forced to look elsewhere when the Trail Blazers didn’t seek to re-sign him in July. He ultimately ended up with an Orlando Magic team that was plenty excited to add someone with his versatility and veteran savvy to the mix.