Summer league thread

[Flyer75]

Good points Bona, rarely does an undrafted player make it off a summer league team. Wright was one of only a handful that did last year and he still bounced back and forth from the League and the D League. I have no expectations that any UD grad is going to make it....possibly Wright.

[agoo101284]

If you impress and there's an open spot on your teams roster, you'll make it. Alternatively, if you light up the right squad that has an open spot, they might bring you to camp. I think the odds are better for guys like Dionte Christmas or Michael Lee who have established track records of play in Europe before joining a summer league roster than someone who was completely undrafted.

[ace93]

Originally Posted by Bona Wolf for Pope

I'm noticing all these guys playing in the summer league, a lot of them with pretty decent stats, but how many are realistically going to make it to the NBA? One? Two? I mean, sure, 10 points a game is nice but it's over a four game stretch against 75% other guys who probably aren't going to make a roster. Former Bonnie Michael Lee is playing for the Kings and as much as I would like to see him make the team, I doubt it's going to come to fruition.

I was going to make a similar point and pose a similar question on the other A10 board in reply to Bill Russell who mentioned Michael Lee. I hope Lee makes it, I hope Roberts makes it and many other A10 players make it, but the odds are stacked against them as it is and the numbers they are putting up are against mostly inexperienced guys most of whom have no NBA experience. Some of those guys are first round draft picks so their spots are basically guaranteed since they inked relatively big dollar contracts.

Rumors going around that Bryant Dunston got a deal from the Nets after his play in the Orlando Summer League that just finished, but if true I would think his fate will be very similar to the one Flyer75 mentioned Wright had last season. It's real uphill battle for these guys.

[Bona84]

Originally Posted by ace93

I was going to make a similar point and pose a similar question on the other A10 board in reply to Bill Russell who mentioned Michael Lee. I hope Lee makes it, I hope Roberts makes it and many other A10 players make it, but the odds are stacked against them as it is and the numbers they are putting up are against mostly inexperienced guys most of whom have no NBA experience. Some of those guys are first round draft picks so their spots are basically guaranteed since they inked relatively big dollar contracts.

Rumors going around that Bryant Dunston got a deal from the Nets after his play in the Orlando Summer League that just finished, but if true I would think his fate will be very similar to the one Flyer75 mentioned Wright had last season. It's real uphill battle for these guys.

ace, what other A-10 Board?

[ace93]

There is a forum on a10talk.com.

[Flyer75]

Roberts had 16 points tonight on 8 shots to lead the team in scoring. 3 rebounds and 3 assist.

4-8 from the field. 2-4 from 3. 6-6 from FT.

CW had 7 and 6 tonight.

[Flyer75]

Wright with 15 and 6 last night.

CJ with 4 and 1.

[SpiderDave19]

Dionte Xmas is making a bid for a roster. He's been solid for Boston.

[spider23]

Looks like from this article the Celtics are trying to find a spot for Christmas.

http://bostonherald.com/sports/baske...lt#articleFull

[FlyingElvis]

I like Christmas' chances in the NBA. I think he has the scoring mentality, shooting skills and athleticism to do it.

[AdamtheFlyer]

Watched Brian Roberts play for New Orleans tonight. Looks good. Pretty much the same type of player he was at UD, but with 4 seasons of pro ball under his belt. He's clearly the best guard on their summer team, whatever that means. Had 11 points, and had a +- of -2 in 33 minutes (of 40), which is kind of impressive considering they lost by 13. Best +/- on the team of the guys who played more than 5 minutes. They got drilled when he was on the bench.

I'd have to think he has a decent chance of sticking around for training camp. Very slim odds to make the roster, but hey, if a slim chance is good enough for Lloyd Christmas...

Very cool to see him succeed, regardless. Even if his NBA dream never comes to fruition, he will do very well overseas for several more years, I'd imagine. As a fan it was really cool to see him play basketball again.

[Flyer75]

Agree Adam...he's the best guard on that summer league team, over Rivers and Dyson as it stands right now. He's second leading player in scoring on that team behind only a big, Thomas. He's shooting almost 50% from 3 and 50% from the field and 13-13 from the FT line.

I think he gets a shot with the team but not sure if he'll make it. But the ball is in his court. If he doesn't get signed by the team to a contract he won't mess around with the D league thing. That would be a serious pay cut for him.

[Flyer75]

Roberts might have just landed a spot on the team. Finishes tonight with 18 points and 5 assists. Hits 2-3 from deep.

Final SL stats:

5 GM, 13.8 ppg, 2.2 apg, 24-28 from the field (50%), 6-11 from 3 (55%), 15-16 FT (94%).

[bprichard]

Originally Posted by Flyer75

Roberts might have just landed a spot on the team. Finishes tonight with 18 points and 5 assists. Hits 2-3 from deep.

It is great to see Roberts play so well. Given his size, it's going to be a challenge to latch on, but one can hope.

[Flyer75]

Originally Posted by bprichard

It is great to see Roberts play so well. Given his size, it's going to be a challenge to latch on, but one can hope.

Ya, I don't think he's ever going to be a big time minute guy in the NBA (let's face it, he's playing for the 12th or 13th spot on the bench) but would be nice to see him land a few years in the league. That would allow him to make the kind of money he's making overseas and of course move back to the States. Great character guy too.