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jokeaward · 04-14-2005, 07:01 PM

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Though his NBA playing time has been scarce, 32 minutes as a rookie and none in his second season, Ndudi Ebi doesn't regret skipping college.

The 20-year-old forward is, however, disappointed with his effort -- even though he's spent countless hours after practice working on his game with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

``I refuse to go through this again next year,'' said Ebi, drafted with the 26th pick in the first round in 2003. ``I didn't play this season, because I didn't work hard enough. Apparently hard work gets rewarded, and I haven't worked hard enough.''

Wolves interim coach Kevin McHale doesn't share that view, acknowledging Ebi would've played some this year had he not developed a stress fracture in his foot -- sustained well after he was placed on the injured list to start the season.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

I'm liking the additional muscle. Good luck to him, I want to see more of that driving throwdown against Laettner, even if it was Laettner.

OZZY · 04-14-2005, 07:25 PM

I REALLY hope he gets it together, how can he not know hard work is a good thing? What he just thinks greatness happens?

On the outside people at the highest level, it always looks easy, but once you get involved you realize it is a lot harder than you think.

I really hope for Ebi's sake and the Wolves sake that he at least produces moderately in the future.

socco · 04-14-2005, 07:44 PM

Taylor (I think it was Taylor who said it) has said that Ebi will play next year. He would be playing soon this year, but an ankle injury has maybe hindered the chances of that hapenning. We need to get something out of him next year, and I think we will.

**sheefo13** · 04-16-2005, 07:59 AM

25-30 pounds of muscle added to him??? That incredible. I would love to see him playing in the summer league this year with what ever rookie we draft.. And the second rounder. It will make it look like the wolves have some type of potential! I am happy though that he decided to speak out finally. I think once spree is gone ( i hope not but it will happen) ebi will be playing 15-30 minutes a game.. It would be a good thing to see. I also think if sam mitchell comes in as head coach he could learn a lot from sam.

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