On the heels of Jerel getting another shot...
http://www.sportando.com/en/usa/nba/157247/lakers-to-sign-dwight-buycks-to-a-10-day-contract.html
Still amazes me that Vander isn't getting his chance there with the way he's been playing for the D-Fenders, but glad for Dwight! Hope he can stick.
Oh man.
This would be awesome.
Even awesomer is if Vander could get into the league.
Even awesomer than that is if Ox could get some coffee!
That makes seven. Have ever we had that many in the league at once? Maybe another very brief time in the past couple years?
Quote from: chapman on April 02, 2015, 12:26:38 PM
That makes seven. Have ever we had that many in the league at once? Maybe another very brief time in the past couple years?
There was a second where Hayward, DJO, Crowder, Butler, Matthews, Novak and Wade were all in. That ended quickly but it happened
No offense to Dwight, but Lakers are full on tank mode right now. They only get to keep their lottery pick if it is in the top 5.
Badger fans must be pissed, hey?
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on April 02, 2015, 12:35:37 PM
There was a second where Hayward, DJO, Crowder, Butler, Matthews, Novak and Wade were all in. That ended quickly but it happened
+Buycks with the Raptors at the same time
Quote from: Ellenson Family Reunion on April 02, 2015, 01:25:16 PM
+Buycks with the Raptors at the same time
Buycks was with the Raptors last year, DJO and Lazar were out of the league by then.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on April 02, 2015, 01:01:16 PM
Badger fans must be pissed, hey?
Exactly...it's beyond silly.
Quote from: MUfan12 on April 02, 2015, 01:35:56 PM
Buycks was with the Raptors last year, DJO and Lazar were out of the league by then.
Pretty sure DJO got a 10-day at some point last year, thought 'Zar's contract went through last year as well but looks like you're right
You're right, DJO had a 10 day with the Sixers last season. Totally forgot about that.
Still waiting for Oluoma Nnamaka to get a crack at the NBA. The most consistent player in the history of western civilization.
I am really happy for Dwight. I love seeing a Milwaukee kid and Marquette guy get some time in the NBA. I wish him the best and I hope he sees some minutes.
It seems that the Lakers really wanted/needed a point guard for that roster spot. Otherwise I can't see why the brought in Dwight from the Ok City affiliate when Vander has been training/practicing/playing in the Lakers own backyard (literally - the D-fenders play in the Lakers El Segundo practice facility). From what I've read recently, Vander has been their primary playmaker and distributor. Not sure he's playing the point, per se, but he's facilitating the offense. Furthermore, he's shooting 40% from 3?!?!? He's put in a long year. I hope he gets into an NBA jersey before the season ends. The Lakers just had a few injuries so hopefully they have a free spot soon.
Until then...Go Dwight! Go Jerel!
Dwight with 8 pts in garbage time!!!!!!
Nice!!!
3/4 FG (2/2 3FG). Assist, rebound (shh, 2 turnovers) in 7 minutes.
Quote from: chapman on April 02, 2015, 12:26:38 PM
That makes seven. Have ever we had that many in the league at once? Maybe another very brief time in the past couple years?
During the 1979-80 season, Marquette had 8 NBA players:
Chones, Lucas, Walton, Tatum, Ellis, Whitehead, Lee and Toone.
And there were only 22 teams in the league (as opposed to 30 now).
I BELIEVE THERE WERE ALSO LESS PLAYERS ON A TEAM BACK THEN.
Quote from: bilsu on April 04, 2015, 01:38:57 PM
I BELIEVE THERE WERE ALSO LESS PLAYERS ON A TEAM BACK THEN.
ME SAY FEWER IS BETTER WORD TO USE BUT U R cCORRECT
Want to say 79-80 would have been 11.. a couple years later (?) went to a max of 12. <--- me not sure but probably be correct
http://youtu.be/tlxSxBHCbkY (http://youtu.be/tlxSxBHCbkY)
Dwight Buycks breaking ankles against the Nuggets.