Knicks sign former UNC wing J.P. Tokoto

Posted Aug 2, 2016
The New York Knicks have signed former North Carolina wing J.P. Tokoto. Tokoto, who played for UNC from 2012 to 2015, was drafted 58th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Since, the 6-6 wing has bounced around the NBDL. He played with the Knicks' Summer league team in July and spent last season with the Oklahoma City Blue (D-League). (Carolina Blue)

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