You do know that Craig Hodges was ostracized from the league because of his political views, right??
What were they???
He wasn't feeling Bush Sr.
I'm not trying to turn this into a 20 page political debate and have sababaabaa all up in here but I made that point to state that Hodges paid the price. He wasn't some run-of-the-mill lame that shot his way out the league.
You do know that Craig Hodges was ostracized from the league because of his political views, right??
What were they???
He wasn't feeling Bush Sr.
I'm not trying to turn this into a 20 page political debate and have sababaabaa all up in here but I made that point to state that Hodges paid the price. He wasn't some run-of-the-mill lame that shot his way out the league.
Y'all be e-z.
-M
Wow....I didn't realize that and I follow the game pretty closely.....through what medium did he make these views be known??? Athletes seldom get asked about their political views?? The only reason Chris Jackson/Rauf got a reputation was because he refused to participate in the National Anthem.
The transition between NCAA and NBA is a big one.....here are a few players that were drafted in the first round the last 5-6 years that I thought would become STARS but have just faded away or are riding the pine....
Marcus Fizer Erick Barkley Felipe Lopez Donnell Harvey
The transition between NCAA and NBA is a big one.....here are a few players that were drafted in the first round the last 5-6 years that I thought would become STARS but have just faded away or are riding the pine....
Marcus Fizer Donnell Harvey
Fuckin' Marcus Fizer was the shit this year....for the D-League's Austin Toros that is!!!
Man Rock, my Austin Mavs crew was super-hyped when we got Harvey outta Florida. I guess his game never grew to match his sick athleticism.
He wasn't a bust, but dammit I fuckin' loved Kenny Anderson at GT, and he never really got to the STAR level in the NBA.
Lethal Weapon 3 at Georgia Tech, who remembers the "third". Kenny Anderson, Da Den Scott and ????? NO GOOGLING.
Good points. I like Morrison's game, but he reminds me of a savvier Wally Sczerbiak. Not a bad thing, but not the player to turn a team around.
Sczerbiak was a name that came to mind, but Wally is more of a jock than Morrison.
IMO, Paxson was a bit more than just a shooter. He was one of those NBA joes that was a solid (if unspectacular) performer. He rarely turned the ball over, averaged 4 assists per game during the Bulls' contender years, was easily a 80% FT shooter, and was over 35% (career) from beyond the arc. Considering the fact that he played less than 30 MPG, that's a role player I wouldn't mind having on my team. Steve Kerr was more of a pure shooter (one of the best in NBA history at that), but he brought nothing else to the game.
UNLV was that year, one of the best college squads ever in my opinion.
I don't think anyone who knows college basketball will disagree with you; I also think most wonder whatever it was that Jimmy "the Fixer" might have said to them in that hot tub before that next duke game...
UNLV was that year, one of the best college squads ever in my opinion.
I don't think anyone who knows college basketball will disagree with you; I also think most wonder whatever it was that Jimmy "the Fixer" might have said to them in that hot tub before that next duke game...
Just sayin'...
I still wonder what would've happened if Lloyd Daniels had played there...
Big_Stacks"I don't worry about hittin' power, cause I don't give 'em nuttin' to hit." 4,670 Posts
Hey,
Some other draft busts that totally disappointed me were:
Mark Macon, ain't thought about him in a minute! He did tear it up though...
I think Owens might be the disappointment though. Dajuan Wagner shoulda tore it up. Lawrence Moten? Rodrick Rhodes? Randloph Childress? Todd Day? Lionel Simmons?
Big_Stacks"I don't worry about hittin' power, cause I don't give 'em nuttin' to hit." 4,670 Posts
Can I get a Fenis Dembo up in here??? Dajuan Wagner shoulda tore it up. Lawrence Moten? Rodrick Rhodes? Randloph Childress? Todd Day? Lionel Simmons?
Oooooh, nice calls here, bruh! But, can I get a Clark Kellogg, Rod Griffin, Ed O'Bannon, Lee Mayberry, and Hawkeye Whitney.
I wonder who the Hawks are going to draft tonight.
I don't know, mane, but they need HELP. I wonder who Minnesota is going to take. Gotta be somebody to help run the offensive show. KG's gotta be getting real restless over there.
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I'm not trying to turn this into a 20 page political debate and have sababaabaa all up in here but I made that point to state that Hodges paid the price. He wasn't some run-of-the-mill lame that shot his way out the league.
Y'all be e-z.
-M
Wow....I didn't realize that and I follow the game pretty closely.....through what medium did he make these views be known??? Athletes seldom get asked about their political views?? The only reason Chris Jackson/Rauf got a reputation was because he refused to participate in the National Anthem.
Marcus Fizer
Erick Barkley
Felipe Lopez
Donnell Harvey
Feel free to add to the list.
Insider knowledge, 'Cause you know Hannah Storm and Ahmad Rashad aint askin shit.
Do you realize the press he got here in NYC. Shit was bananas.
God Shammgod.
I was born and raised in Brooklyn......I keep up with the local hoops scene there pretty close.....his hype was worse than Sebastion Telfair's.
Yeah, I knew that but didnt know when u broke out. Marbury is a bust...............
Fuckin' Marcus Fizer was the shit this year....for the D-League's Austin Toros that is!!!
Man Rock, my Austin Mavs crew was super-hyped when we got Harvey outta Florida. I guess his game never grew to match his sick athleticism.
He wasn't a bust, but dammit I fuckin' loved Kenny Anderson at GT, and he never really got to the STAR level in the NBA.
Lethal Weapon 3 at Georgia Tech, who remembers the "third". Kenny Anderson, Da Den Scott and ????? NO GOOGLING.
the baseball player?
Brian Oliver
yah. that team made the Final Four then got spanked by UNLV.
Sczerbiak was a name that came to mind, but Wally is more of a jock than Morrison.
IMO, Paxson was a bit more than just a shooter. He was one of those NBA joes that was a solid (if unspectacular) performer. He rarely turned the ball over, averaged 4 assists per game during the Bulls' contender years, was easily a 80% FT shooter, and was over 35% (career) from beyond the arc. Considering the fact that he played less than 30 MPG, that's a role player I wouldn't mind having on my team. Steve Kerr was more of a pure shooter (one of the best in NBA history at that), but he brought nothing else to the game.
I don't think anyone who knows college basketball will disagree with you; I also think most wonder whatever it was that Jimmy "the Fixer" might have said to them in that hot tub before that next duke game...
Just sayin'...
I still wonder what would've happened if Lloyd Daniels had played there...
Some other draft busts that totally disappointed me were:
-Al Wood (UNC).
-Adrian Branch "basehead" (Maryland).
-Alfredick Hughes (Loyola).
-Marcus Liberty (Illinois).
-Walter Berry (St. John's).
-Billy Owens (Syracuse).
-Bo Kimble (Loyola Marymount).
-Pearl Washington "basehead" (Syracuse).
-co-sign on Kenny Anderson.
-Milt Wagner (Louisville).
-Greg Kelser (Michigan State).
-Keith Booth (Maryland).
-Exree Hipp (Maryland).
-Mark Macon (Temple).
-cosign on Felipe Lopez.
Peace,
Big Stacks from Kakalak
Mark Macon, ain't thought about him in a minute! He did tear it up though...
I think Owens might be the disappointment though.
Dajuan Wagner shoulda tore it up.
Lawrence Moten? Rodrick Rhodes? Randloph Childress? Todd Day? Lionel Simmons?
Oooooh, nice calls here, bruh! But, can I get a Clark Kellogg, Rod Griffin, Ed O'Bannon, Lee Mayberry, and Hawkeye Whitney.
Peace,
Big Stacks from Kakalak
Also got:
--Khalid Reeves
--Rex Walters and Tyus Edney
--Miles Simon
--Harold Miner
--Rumeal Robinson
Man, you're goin' deep, aren't ya? Well, I got some more fo ya:
-Dudley Bradley (UNC).
-Vince Hamilton (Clemson).
-Rocket Rod Foster (UCLA).
-Leon Wood (Cal State-Fullerton).
-Lancaster Gordon (Louisville).
-Jeff Lamp (Virginia).
-Mel Turpin (Kentucky).
-Dirk Minnifield (Kentucky).
-Darnell Valentine (Kansas).
-Jerome Lane (Pittsburgh).
-Terry Dehere (Seton Hall).
Peace,
Big Stacks from Kakalak
Terrence Stansbury
Walter Berry
Lenny Cook
2006 NBA Draft Order[/b]
1. Toronto
2. Chicago (via New York)
3. Charlotte
4. Portland
5. Atlanta
6. Minnesota
7. Boston
8. Houston
9. Golden State
10. Seattle
Tonight, 7 pm, ESPN
I don't know, mane, but they need HELP. I wonder who Minnesota is going to take. Gotta be somebody to help run the offensive show. KG's gotta be getting real restless over there.
A lot of heads are gonna be shocked by what they do next year (adv. to 2nd round of the playoffs, 50+ wins, etc,.)
The same can't be said for Atlanta.
Man, y'all are with these lists. On the more recent tip, how about Bryant Reeves?