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Frazier split time between the Iowa Wolves and Oklahoma City Blue last year, but following the conclusion of the G League season, he signed a two-way deal with the Thunder and appeared in three NBA contests. During that stretch, the 2018 second-round pick averaged 10.7 points and 4.3 rebounds across 40.0 minutes per game. However, he shot just 27.1 percent from the field and went 1-for-21 from three. The 26-year-old appeared in 19 games for the Magic during the 2019-20 season and averaged 2.1 points in 6.6 minutes - his last NBA action before joining Oklahoma City a year ago. Frazier remains a free agent heading into September, but he'll likely land at least a G League contract before the regular season begins in October. Across 35 G League contests last season, the 25-year-old averaged 13.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals across 33.7 minutes. He shot 46.6 percent from the field (10.7 attempts per game) and 34.3 percent from three (4.9 attempts).
The 35th pick in this year’s draft, Frazier spent three seasons at Tulane, starting 58 of his final 60 appearances. During junior campaign, the wing posted 15.9 points per game on an impressive 55.6 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. He also chipped in 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 steals per tilt, helping him win the ACC Most Improved Player award and be named to the All-ACC Second Team. However, during four summer league contests, Frazier struggled to score, shooting 28.6 percent from the field for 5.5 points per game. On a positive note, his impressive defense remained in play, as he averaged 1.5 steals across 24.7 minutes. Frazier will presumably have to battle for minutes on the wing during his rookie campaign due to the presence of Evan Fournier, Jonathon Simmons, Jonathan Isaac, Terrence Ross and Wesley Iwundu.