Vander signed by the Lakers

[MU B2002]

Regardless, Vander must think it's the most beautiful jersey he's has worn in a long time.

As he should. 

[Avenue Commons]

Vander is still only 22 and won't be 23 until July. NBA dreams for him aren't really that crazy.

[augoman]

Actually goes back to Jim Chones (79-81) and Butch Lee(80).

actually goes back to William Earl Tatum- the black Jerry West.

[Herman Cain]

Looking forward to seeing Vander make the most of this opportunity

[ChicosBailBonds]

On the drive home tonight they said before today's game that the Lakers were down to 8 guys and Vander would start and probably play the whole game.  They weren't kidding.  All 48 minutes. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Wow. Vander got to play whole game tonight.

The bad. He was 5-15 at one pt and I see he finished at 6-23 eeeeeek.

Good. Filled the stat sheet with 15-8-7

[The Lens]

If he had missed one more shot he could have been nba finals MVP.  #kobe

[WarriorPride68]

Wow. Vander got to play whole game tonight.

The bad. He was 5-15 at one pt and I see he finished at 6-23 eeeeeek.

Good. Filled the stat sheet with 15-8-7

Damn, also played 48 Min and had a (-/+) of -23 in a near 30 point loss.

#Extension

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Vander's speed going to the basket was impressive. Jabari Parker bulled his way through the lane and Vander was at the rim in the blink of an eye.

  Both D League guards acquitted themselves well.

 

[jsglow]

Funny.  He can tout that he averaged 11ppg and led the Lakers in average minutes played in 14-15.

I hope he gets a roster spot somewhere next year.

[MUHoopsFan2]

Funny.  He can tout that he averaged 11ppg and led the Lakers in average minutes played in 14-15.

I hope he gets a roster spot somewhere next year.

As do I....I hope the Bucks bring him in.

[MUHoopsFan2]

I'd assume it's the injured Wayne Ellington's #2 jersey. Regardless, Vander must think it's the most beautiful jersey he's has worn in a long time.

When you look at it the Lakers have been very good to MU and I might have to cease being a Laker hater...lol and drop my 35 year old resentment of the Kareem Abdul Jabbar trade to them.

If you look at all the Wisconsin and former MU players that they have signed and given a shot at making their roster and become a part of that storied franchise down through the year:

Tony Smith, Lazar Heyward, Darius Johnson Odom, Jerel McNeal, Vander Blue, Dwight Buycks, Shannon Smith, Nick Van Exel, Caron Butler, and I am sure there might be more. . .

I must say, that is impressive. They like guys with Wisconsin and Milwaukee ties.

[Benny B]

As do I....I hope the Bucks bring him in.

You must be a Bulls fan, eh?

[Mobot]

Damn, also played 48 Min and had a (-/+) of -23 in a near 30 point loss.

#Extension

He played the entire game, so his (+/-) will match the amount they lost by.

[jsglow]

When you look at it the Lakers have been very good to MU and I might have to cease being a Laker hater...lol and drop my 35 year old resentment of the Kareem Abdul Jabbar trade to them.

If you look at all the Wisconsin and former MU players that they have signed and given a shot at making their roster and become a part of that storied franchise down through the year:

Tony Smith, Lazar Heyward, Darius Johnson Odom, Jerel McNeal, Vander Blue, Dwight Buycks, Shannon Smith, Nick Van Exel, Caron Butler, and I am sure there might be more. . .

I must say, that is impressive. They like guys with Wisconsin and Milwaukee ties.

The Kareem trade was fine.  Milwaukee wasn't the place for him anymore.  And he's certainly contributed to the city, especially in recent years.  All good.