Julian Champagnie joined the San Antonio Spurs two years in the past this week. The St. John’s swingman went undrafted in 2022, lastly signing a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. He hung out with the Delaware Blue Coats earlier than being waived on Valentine’s Day 2023. Two days later, he inked a two-way contract with the Silver & Black. He’s been constructing his resume as a sharpshooter ever since.
Julian’s twin brother Justin, who’s older by seven minutes, additionally performs within the NBA. After going undrafted in 2021, the Pittsburgh Panther signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. In the summertime of 2022, he resigned for a second season, however was waived in December.
He began off 2023 with the Sioux Metropolis Skyforce, the Miami Warmth G-league affiliate. He had a small stint the Boston Celtics on the finish of the season, however returned to the Skyforce the subsequent season.
This yr, Justin Champagnie signed on with the Washington Wizards on a two-way contract. Accidents to the Wizards have given Justin some large league enjoying time, and final night time for the primary time, the brothers met on the NBA hardwood.
The Spurs gained, so Julian will get the nod, however Justin scored 14 to Julian’s 6, so Simply will get the non-public brag on the subsequent household gathering.
Specifically, Simply scored a 3 along with his youthful brother guarding him.
It’s all enjoyable and video games because the brothers met for an embrace at middle courtroom when the sport ended.
Watch the pregame function on the Champagnie brothers.
The Spurs have yet another sport tomorrow night time earlier than the All-Star Break.
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