Daniel Orton joins Purefoods Star Hotshots

Daniel Orton

Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) has brought in Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentucky’10) to be their import for the ongoing cup. He began the 2014/15 season playing in China’s CBA for the Sichuan Blue Whales. Orton recorded averages of 14.3 ppg and 9.5 rpg during his run in China.

Daniel began the 2013/14 season with Oklahoma City Thunder and was released by the team in October 2013. He then signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and there he averaged 3.1 ppg and 2.9 rpg in 21 games. Orton headed to the NBA’s D-League in January 2014 after being cut by the Sixers. He landed with the Maine Red Claws. He played 24 games for the Red Claws and averaged 11.3 ppg and 7.2 rpg.

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