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Phoenix Suns sign G Leandro Barbosa

By The Sports Xchange
Golden State Warriors' Leandro Barbosa drives to the basket like a fullback against Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (L) in the second period of game 5 of the NBA West Semifinals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on May 11, 2016. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 125-121 to take the series 4-1 and move on to the finals of the West. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
Golden State Warriors' Leandro Barbosa drives to the basket like a fullback against Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (L) in the second period of game 5 of the NBA West Semifinals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on May 11, 2016. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 125-121 to take the series 4-1 and move on to the finals of the West. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

The Phoenix Suns on Tuesday signed guard Leandro Barbosa to a multiyear contract worth a reported $8 million.

He has spent the past two seasons as a vital cog coming off the bench for the Golden State Warriors.

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"Leandro has played a significant role on a number of very successful teams over the course of his career," said general manager Ryan McDonough. "We think he will contribute greatly to what we are building - on and off of the court - here in Phoenix."

Barbosa returns to the Suns where he played his first seven seasons from 2003-2010, in addition to one season in 2013-14. He averaged 12.4 points per game.

He had his best statistical season with the Suns in 2006-07 as he won both the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award and the Dan Majerle Hustle Award, averaging career-highs of 18.1 points and 4.0 assists.

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