newmexicuse
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rumor has it he has been signed as a FA to NY.
Triche to the Knicks....
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Zcuse
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Are you a coach or scout? Who are you to say?
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Not really a hard prediction to make. I have another one, the sun will come up tomorrow.
You watch a lot of summer league games? You follow the NBA? Did you see Triche's minutes last year in the summer league? Lot's of guys are going to be in the summer league this year, an excellent class of second rounders along with amazing non drafted talent. Sorry, Triche isn't going to get a lot of minutes in the summer league.
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Well I guess a hater is gonna hate. But this quote you made is pure nonsense " I'd be sticking in Europe full time working on opportunities outside of basketball there."
He has an NBA body, an attribute you can't teach. It looks like he came up clutch in his year in Europe. Good for him taking a shot at the big time. I'll be rooting for him, just like every Orange alum.
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Zcuse said:
Because I think he could be great in Europe and he should stick around there and make the absolute best of it I'm a hater and not rooting for him? He could be a loved star there.
He doesn't have NBA anything outside of his body, it is what it is, he'll never be able to play in a backcourt at the NBA level just like BMK will never be a defensive presence at the NBA level.
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two3zone said:
I would think he would get the same or more time. May be more talent this year, but it's obvious he's better too. He didn't even get cut last year. He took the Euro contract before that decision was made. Probably would have been cut but he took the sure thing. He was quoted after his Euro season that he'd probably go back for 1 more season to further his game even more. Then go all in on the NBA dream.
But I can assure you, if basketball doesn't work out, he's not staying there for other opportunities. He's a family kid who was homesick but knew he had to do what he did to have a chance to reach his ultimate goal.
I'm glad BT is getting a shot with an NBA team. Not sure the Knicks are the best avenue though. They already have 3 SG's --
JR Smith, Hardaway Jr., and Ellington (not that he's good or anything). They have guaranteed contracts.
JR Smith, Hardaway Jr., and Ellington (not that he's good or anything). They have guaranteed contracts.
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I'm really hoping Shump and THjr can be used to move Amare's and Bargs contracts. Wishful thinking but we keep bringing in shooting guards like its going out of business.
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Obviously he does have a chance seeing as the Knicks are giving him a shot.
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What's the issue with Brandon giving the NBA a shot? If it doesn't pan out then he can head back to the EU to play. I say go for it man. Why the hell not if you can sign with a team?
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Brandon showed flashes but sometimes disappeared. Coach called it a matter of confidence not a matter of skill. He is a much improved player than the Triche we last saw. He is scoring in a variety of ways and his percentages were very good. Players do improve. Look at leonard and Green etc. This way he keeps his visibility and if he tears it up again in the higher Italian League he will have a legit shot.
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why wouldnt he spend the summer playing against the best competition in the world in the NBA summer league??
other than injury?? what is the downside??
worse case scenario he goes back to the same league he just tore up??
or he moves up a grade or 2.
Fn idiots here...
other than injury?? what is the downside??
worse case scenario he goes back to the same league he just tore up??
or he moves up a grade or 2.
Fn idiots here...
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Good for him! Seems like in addition to his Euro-bball successes, he's putting together a solid post-SU career.
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Agree. He has a new level of confidence he might not have consistently had in school. Always thought he had a lot of strengths. Physical in the lane, handle, penetration, rebounding. Streaky shot, but I thought he really grew this past season. Next level of competition? Why not? At least he's getting a shot at it, can make the most of it. But it's a dream that he will continue to pursue and that's the way it should be. I hope he makes it.
I'm not, I wouldn't trade shump just to get rid of someone else, if someone really wants him and makes you a great offer, thats one thing, I would hate to see shump tear it up on another team.
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He,y he can't be any worse than Raymond Felton.
