The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Jacque Vaughn, General Manager John Gabriel has announced. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed but the deal is likely for 1 year for the league minimum which would be $699,935 for Vaughn because he has 5 years of service. However, he will only count $637,435 against the cap.

We feel Jacque has the ability and experience to deliver the ball and be a team leader on the floor.? said Gabriel. ?He has earned this right and we look forward to his contributions.?

?What impresses me about Jacque is his speed and ability to run a team,? said head coach Doc Rivers. "He is young, but has gained some valuable experience in his five years in the league. His ability, experience and this opportunity should lead to an outstanding season.?

Said Vaughn, ?It?s a great day for me. It?s a great time in my life. What more could a person ask? You get to play for a coach, who not only had a successful career, but he played the point guard position. In addition, you get to play with a group of guys that everytime they step on the court their objective is to win and play together. For me, this is a perfect situation.

?I think I bring a lot of things to the table; a whole lot of intensity, intangibles also that show up in the locker room and out on the court and I have a knack of getting to know each guy on an individual basis, knowing what they like to do on and off the court,? added Vaughn. ?As a point guard that?s my job and I bring that asset to the table.?

Vaughn is expected to be the magic's starting point guard next season so that Orlando can bring incumbent starter Darrell Armstrong off the bench.