Cole Swider: Pistons

[Orangezoo]

I know odds aren't high but just hope Cole breaks them and makes the league. Such an easy kid to root for and would have loved to have had him for 4 years here.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

OK, I'm just an ignorant Canuck, but can you please explain what a "two way" contract is? Thanks.

I had the same question the other day, and found this:

Two-way contract FAQ

Everything you need to know about the NBA’s two-way contracts.

www.goldenstateofmind.com

 

[cali315phan]

I had the same question the other day, and found this:

Two-way contract FAQ

Everything you need to know about the NBA’s two-way contracts.

www.goldenstateofmind.com

That explains things somewhat, but still leaves me with a question. Could a team play both their two way guys in a game, and still have all their 15 roster spots committed? In theory, could a team have 17 players all play in the same game? (I know that's unlikely, just trying to get a clear understanding)

 

[rrlbees]

Cole and the Lakers will be on in a few mins at 5pm on ESPN2.

 

[rrlbees]

Started and hit a foul line pull up jumper.

 

[Dinkyspond]

Been in there the whole 1st quarter, active despite not getting ball much. getting some boards, hustling on D. Hit his only shot.

 

[rrlbees]

Bang. 3 pointer.

 

[Dinkyspond]

Just nailed a step back 3

 

[rrlbees]

Fans are chanting Lebron who?

 

[Dinkyspond]

If anything this is interesting. Lakers have sons of Scottie Pippen and Shaq O'Neal

 

[Dinkyspond]

LOL, PBP just asked analyst ( Tom Tolbert) if he had any early impressions of the game. Analyst: "No. None. It's Summer League." PBP:"OK...We'll get back to you on that."

 

[rrlbees]

End of the 1st qtr Cole is the leading scorer with 5 on 2-2 shooting and leading rebounder with 4. Also has a block.

 

[Gotothehole]

Cole is cooking right now

 

[rrlbees]

Cole played almost 9 mins in that 1st qtr. only played 4 total in the 2nd and 3rd as other guys got mins. He’s now back in the 4th and has hit 3 straight shots including two 3’s.

 

[rrlbees]

13 and 6 in 19 mins. 5-7 shooting with 3-5 from 3. Nice game.

 

[dasher]

13 and 6 in 19 mins. 5-7 shooting with 3-5 from 3. Nice game

Good for him. I really wish he came back to us this year.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

That explains things somewhat, but still leaves me with a question. Could a team play both their two way guys in a game, and still have all their 15 roster spots committed? In theory, could a team have 17 players all play in the same game? (I know that's unlikely, just trying to get a clear understanding)

No, there might be Covid stuff that changed this up but I'm pretty sure the active roster is considered 15. For the 2 way guys to be on the active roster one of the 15 original spots needs to have a guy out. Or just not be filled.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Summer league is fun but it is true that it doesn't mean a ton. Still, would much rather see our guys play well if they're going to be there. Swider off to a nice start!

 

[DoctorBombay]

Cole looked really really good. Happy for him.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

Doesnt mean a ton? Isnt that where THT blew up and got his opp? Same with Gay Payton Deuce?

 

[rrlbees]

Cole plays again tonight at 730p on NBATV. A replay of yesterdays game is on NBATV today at noon. You only need to watch the 1st and 4th quarters.

 

[Cstate]

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Doesnt mean a ton? Isnt that where THT blew up and got his opp? Same with Gay Payton Deuce?

Yes. Summer league performance doesn't reliably predict how an NBA career will go.

Some dudes look amazing in summer league and never do anything in the NBA and wash out quickly and other dudes like Wes Mathews get played off the floor in summer league and then end up having an awesome NBA career.

 

[rrlbees]

Yes. Summer league performance doesn't reliably predict how an NBA career will go.

Some dudes look amazing in summer league and never do anything in the NBA and wash out quickly and other dudes like Wes Mathews get played off the floor in summer league and then end up having an awesome NBA career.

I think it has more significance for a player on a 2 way contract than the 100’s not.