Author Topic: Suns sign Jerel McNeal UPDATE: for 2015-16 (Read 20484 times)

brewcity77 · « **on:** March 31, 2015, 07:36:54 PM »

@paulcoro: The Suns will sign 6-foot-3 SG Jerel McNeal to a 10-day & let A.J. Price go. McNeal, 27, scored 18.5 ppg for D-League affiliate Bakersfield.

Way to go, Jerel! Good to see him getting another chance.

Eldon · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:39:26 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 31, 2015, 07:36:54 PM

@paulcoro: The Suns will sign 6-foot-3 SG Jerel McNeal to a 10-day & let A.J. Price go. McNeal, 27, scored 18.5 ppg for D-League affiliate Bakersfield.

Way to go, Jerel! Good to see him getting another chance.

Good to hear. IIRC, he still hasn't officially logged a minute, no?

chapman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:44:56 PM »

Please, please, please play him! Deserves to log some minutes after all the work he's put in.

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:47:08 PM »

Glad to hear this - hope his play forces the Suns to keep him around a while. One of my all-time favorite Warriors.

So what's the scorecard for MU in the NBA vs. UW? 5-1 now I believe. And their fans are incredulous when a player like Diamond commits elsewhere? What do they think these 5 star recruits aspire to?

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:50:24 PM »

I guess it's 5-2, didn't know that Devin Harris is still hanging on in Dallas. But that's all they got, one guy hanging on to an NBA job by a thread, and another role player at best (Harris) vs. our guys thriving (three of them for sure anyway).

Got to find the positives in a week like this.

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:53:05 PM »

Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 31, 2015, 07:50:24 PM

I guess it's 5-2, didn't know that Devin Harris is still hanging on in Dallas. But that's all they got, one guy hanging on to an NBA job by a thread, and another role player at best (Harris) vs. our guys thriving (three of them for sure anyway).

Got to find the positives in a week like this.

We got 6 with Jerel.

7 if you count Doc as a coach!!

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:57:48 PM »

Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 31, 2015, 07:53:05 PM

We got 6 with Jerel.

7 if you count Doc as a coach!!

Who am I forgetting - Wade, Matthews, Butler, Crowder, Jerel...? Doesn't look like 'Zar is in the league right now.

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:59:17 PM »

Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 31, 2015, 07:57:48 PM

Who am I forgetting - Wade, Matthews, Butler, Crowder, Jerel...? Doesn't look like 'Zar is in the league right now.

Novak. I think bucky has 3 though. Harris, Leuer and Steisma.

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:59:50 PM »

Forgot about Steve (shows you how closely I pay attention to the NBA, especially this time of year).

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:01:31 PM »

Quote from: ChitownJuan on March 31, 2015, 07:59:17 PM

Novak. I think bucky has 3 though. Harris, Leuer and Steisma.

Steimsma, yep, he's with Toronto.

Ok, 6-3 I guess. Still a rout in our favor, not to mention in terms of impact.

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:04:07 PM »

Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 31, 2015, 08:01:31 PM

Steimsma, yep, he's with Toronto.

Ok, 6-3 I guess. Still a rout in our favor, not to mention in terms of impact.

Yup when you put impact in terms it's clearly us.

3 guys that are/will get paid big and Jae has a serious role with the celts.

MUMBA · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:12:21 PM »

Wow, this is a pleasant surprise tonight. I loved Jerel and I'm really happy he got another shot. Hopefully he gets some minutes. He's been so persistent. I hope it's rewarded.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:22:06 PM »

Hope he can stick. Happy we have so many NBA players, but I'd rather them doing it on the court for MU. Anything after MU is great, but not as great.

Warrior Code · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:28:37 PM »

I still say "Jerel!" sometimes when shooting something into a trash can.

Silkk the Shaka · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:09:02 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 31, 2015, 09:22:06 PM

Hope he can stick. Happy we have so many NBA players, but I'd rather them doing it on the court for MU. Anything after MU is great, but not as great.

What an unnecessary, sanctimonious non sequitur.

Moving along, awesome for Jerel!

MU82 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:15:08 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 31, 2015, 09:22:06 PM

Hope he can stick. Happy we have so many NBA players, but I'd rather them doing it on the court for MU. Anything after MU is great, but not as great.

Yes, it would be nice if the Warriors could be playing Wade, Crowder, Butler and a healthy Matthews right now.

If only they could invoke the O'Tule Grande rule!

Coleman · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:21:52 PM »

Favorite jerel moment... My junior year at MU

http://youtu.be/X4kRaPtKUmc

IIRC it wasn't televised but I remember listening to Homer's call like it was yesterday.

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:57:16 PM »

Just hope he actually gets on the court this time around. Last two times must've been heart breaking to sit on the bench and not even be given a shot

WarriorFan · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2015, 03:11:47 AM »

They play Golden State on Thursday... let's hope it's a blowout so he gets some run.

drewm88 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2015, 07:53:25 AM »

Quote from: Bleuteaux on March 31, 2015, 10:21:52 PM

Favorite jerel moment... My junior year at MU

http://youtu.be/X4kRaPtKUmc

IIRC it wasn't televised but I remember listening to Homer's call like it was yesterday.

We had a group crowded around a computer with some terrible stream that froze for that entire play. We were tied, and they had the ball, and all of a sudden, we had won. Took a while to figure out what happened.

Nukem2 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2015, 08:45:03 AM »

Quote from: Bleuteaux on March 31, 2015, 10:21:52 PM

Favorite jerel moment... My junior year at MU

http://youtu.be/X4kRaPtKUmc

IIRC it wasn't televised but I remember listening to Homer's call like it was yesterday.

It was televised here in the Milwaukee area.

BobWildLoyalist · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2015, 10:19:17 AM »

Awesome news for Jerel! Well deserved.

MUfan12 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 01, 2015, 10:55:49 AM »

Quote from: Nukem2 on April 01, 2015, 08:45:03 AM

It was televised here in the Milwaukee area.

That game was not televised. Only option was the USF stream, which was their scoreboard feed. Remember listening to it on the radio in Campus Town with my roommates.

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #23 on:** April 01, 2015, 11:09:36 AM »

I'd love to see Jerel receive one of those Marquette in the NBA banners.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2015, 11:10:56 AM »

Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on April 01, 2015, 11:09:36 AM

I'd love to see Jerel receive one of those Marquette in the NBA banners.

He deserves one. We need him to log some very, very well-earned minutes. Dude is a grinder.

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 01, 2015, 11:47:13 AM »

Thanks for posting that clip. I was following that game with the horrible play-by-play on Yahoo. We were down, time was running out, and the final score flashed up. I was thinking "Farge!" when I took a second look and saw that we had the gigger number! Never did see the video until today! Thanks again.

jsglow · « **Reply #26 on:** April 01, 2015, 12:48:46 PM »

So is that correct? Jerel has never stripped off the warm up to enter the game during one of his 10 day contracts over the years? And am I remembering correctly that Vander had exactly one 10 day and that he got some reasonable minutes for the Celtics during that short run?

drewm88 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 01, 2015, 12:56:27 PM »

Quote from: jsglow on April 01, 2015, 12:48:46 PM

So is that correct? Jerel has never stripped off the warm up to enter the game during one of his 10 day contracts over the years? And am I remembering correctly that Vander had exactly one 10 day and that he got some reasonable minutes for the Celtics during that short run?

Correct on Jerel. 10 days each with NO and Utah, but no appearances. Vander got in 3 games with the Celtics during his solo 10 day contract.

westcoastwarrior · « **Reply #28 on:** April 01, 2015, 01:15:28 PM »

Jamil Wilson is Jerel's teammate on the D-league team. jamil is out with an injury

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 01, 2015, 02:56:00 PM »

Jerel McNeal ‏@RealJerelMcNeal 6m6 minutes ago
I want to thank the @Suns for this amazing opportunity #Blessed

RushmoreAcademy · « **Reply #30 on:** April 01, 2015, 04:05:20 PM »

Feeling good about him getting a couple of minutes. AJ Price was the guy brought in on a 10 day before him, and they weren't impressed, but he did end up taking 14 shots (making only 3 and missing all 7 three pointers.... not sure if this attributed to him not returning.)
I read that the Jam and the Suns are owned by the same people and run the same system so players can come in and contribute. Sounds like a good situation.

Mobot · « **Reply #31 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:22:53 PM »

Jerel with his first minute of action... guarding Stephon Curry and nailed a jumper.

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:23:01 PM »

He score!!

Mobot · « **Reply #33 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:24:36 PM »

A little flat on the three point attempt but his form looks good.

chapman · « **Reply #34 on:** April 03, 2015, 07:11:29 AM »

Nice, finally getting in a game and scoring! Time to retire his jersey.

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #35 on:** April 03, 2015, 07:16:06 AM »

Good for Jerel, he deserves it. Add that to the overall count vs. Bucky.

jsglow · « **Reply #36 on:** April 03, 2015, 07:36:03 AM »

Really happy for Rel. Long time coming. Guessing he'll stick through the remaining 6-7 games the Suns have. Question. Does this work a little like the NFL when active roster status grants potential exclusive rights to the team? In other words, to the Suns get exclusive negotiating rights after the season because they signed him?

RushmoreAcademy · « **Reply #37 on:** April 03, 2015, 10:40:26 PM »

Happy to see him in the game. Not in a blowout either!

Desert_warrior · « **Reply #38 on:** April 03, 2015, 11:20:27 PM »

Not sure if anyone saw it but Buycks was signed to a 10 contract with the Lakers. http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/150403_dwight_buycks

Jay Bee · « **Reply #39 on:** April 03, 2015, 11:48:04 PM »

Quote from: Desert_warrior on April 03, 2015, 11:20:27 PM

Not sure if anyone saw it but Buycks was signed to a 10 contract with the Lakers. http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/150403_dwight_buycks

hi

MUDPT · « **Reply #40 on:** April 05, 2015, 08:29:59 AM »

Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on April 01, 2015, 04:05:20 PM

Feeling good about him getting a couple of minutes. AJ Price was the guy brought in on a 10 day before him, and they weren't impressed, but he did end up taking 14 shots (making only 3 and missing all 7 three pointers.... not sure if this attributed to him not returning.)
I read that the Jam and the Suns are owned by the same people and run the same system so players can come in and contribute. Sounds like a good situation.

Irony of all ironies... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuxksJ8v4Ls

Take that, AJ.

chapman · « **Reply #41 on:** April 05, 2015, 09:58:03 AM »

Quote from: MUDPT on April 05, 2015, 08:29:59 AM

Irony of all ironies... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuxksJ8v4Ls

Worst game ever.

MUMBA · « **Reply #42 on:** April 07, 2015, 10:57:42 PM »

A nice quick article on Jerel, the passing of his father, and getting that first taste of game action

http://www.nba.com/suns/features/mcneal-sees-nba-dream-through-after-fathers-passing

Looks like he got a few more minutes and a rebound against the hawks tonight.

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #43 on:** April 11, 2015, 08:33:06 PM »

Whoa .. the Suns signed Jerel for 2015-16 season!

http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=17570

The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Jerel McNeal through the 2015-16 season. The Suns had previously signed McNeal to a 10-day contract on April 1.

McNeal, whose first name is pronounced Jah-rell, made his NBA debut with the Suns on April 2 and has appeared in four games with the team since initially signing.

In 27 games with the Bakersfield Jam this season, McNeal averaged 18.5 points, 4.6 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.1 steals. The 6-3 guard scored a season-high 40 points on 16-of-23 shooting for the Suns’ NBA Development League affiliate on March 7 at Austin.

A two-time NBA D-League All-Star, McNeal had previously signed with an NBA team during the regular season on two occasions though he made his debut with the Suns earlier this month. The 27-year-old spent 10 days with the New Orleans Hornets from March 9-19, 2011, and ended the season with the Utah Jazz from March 27-April 17, 2013. This was McNeal’s fourth career D-League season with Bakersfield (2012-15) and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2010-11) as he holds career averages of 18.7 points, 5.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 135 games.

Undrafted out of Marquette University in 2009, McNeal has participated in NBA training camps with the Los Angeles Clippers (2009), Houston Rockets (2010) and Toronto Raptors (2012) and has also played professionally in Belgium, Italy and China. McNeal played four seasons at Marquette (2005-09) where he remains the Golden Eagles’ all-time leading scorer (1,985 career points) and earned Associated Press All-America Second Team honors as a senior in 2008-09.

GGGG · « **Reply #44 on:** April 11, 2015, 09:17:57 PM »

It's not guaranteed until after summer league however.

WarriorFan · « **Reply #45 on:** April 12, 2015, 05:26:26 AM »

so how much would a contract like that be worth?

Is it more than what he could earn overseas?

g0lden3agle · « **Reply #46 on:** April 12, 2015, 08:52:43 AM »

Quote from: WarriorFan on April 12, 2015, 05:26:26 AM

so how much would a contract like that be worth?

Is it more than what he could earn overseas?

I'm also wondering how the numbers would look out if you factor on he was making peanuts while playing D-league for so long vs being in Europe that whole time and never making it to the NBA

314warrior · « **Reply #47 on:** April 13, 2015, 03:11:18 AM »

He stayed in the D-League for one reason - to play in The Association (and maybe to be closer to home). I can't say how happy I am for him to finally get the chance! Hopefully, they keep him on till his contract becomes guaranteed. JM's did great things at Marquette, and I had a lot of fun celebrating the wins and lamenting the narrow defeats of those excellent teams in the the old Big East. Go Jerel!

boyonthedock · « **Reply #48 on:** April 13, 2015, 04:34:17 AM »

I'm an 05-09 guy myself, so Jerel and Wes and Dominic and Dwight and Lazar and Ous were the guys that got me hooked on this team. Happy to see his dream is within reach.

MUVander · « **Reply #49 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:59:41 PM »

Jerel had 7 points tonight in extended minutes for the Suns in their last game. Also had 3 steals. Hopefully he can catch on with the Suns or another team next season.

Edit: didn't see that he was signed for next year too, but I would guess it isn't guaranteed. Hopefully they keep him around.

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Author Topic: Suns sign Jerel McNeal UPDATE: for 2015-16 (Read 20484 times)

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