Vander Summer League

[brewcity77]

Lol.  What are you talking about?

Clearly the Bulls are going to sign Blue!

[Herman Cain]

Clearly the Bulls are going to sign Blue!

Here are summer league highlights so far. He is looking good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjMWuaNXgU8

[drewm88]

A mod from RealGM posted some insights from being at Orlando Summer League and talking to people from the Mavs:
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1462642

Don't be surprised to see Vander Blue go to camp and pre-season. They really like his game and ability. All the PGs on the roster probably hurt his chances of making the team, but they'd like him in their D-League system.

Everyone's focused on the superstars aligning East/West in Cleveland and Golden State, but perhaps the real battle is North/South with Chicago and Dallas.

[GGGG]

A mod from RealGM posted some insights from being at Orlando Summer League and talking to people from the Mavs:
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1462642

Everyone's focused on the superstars aligning East/West in Cleveland and Golden State, but perhaps the real battle is North/South with Chicago and Dallas.

So same story...different franchise.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Damn!  got to be tough living on a D league salary another year

[GB Warrior]

Clearly the Bulls are going to sign Blue!

If a 34-year-old 6'4" SG with no outside game and no knees can make command $23MM/year, imagine what a 24-year-old 6'4" SG with no outside game and 2 good knees would get!

[GGGG]

If a 34-year-old 6'4" SG with no outside game and no knees can make command $23MM/year, imagine what a 24-year-old 6'4" SG with no outside game and 2 good knees would get!

Brilliant.

[Herman Cain]

Vander had 17 today.  3 assists. 3 boards and 5 turnovers. played 33 minutes. The Mavs  are certainly giving him a very good opportunity minute wise.

[Herman Cain]

Heat signed a guard from their D League affiliate. Was hoping they would have signed Vander.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-rodney-mcgruder-s070716-story.html

[Herman Cain]

Vander continues to impress in Summer League

http://www.atthehive.com/2016/7/8/12128070/orlando-summer-league-day-7-charlotte-hornets-92-dallas-mavericks-97

[jesmu84]

These weird obsessions have got to stop.

[Herman Cain]

These weird obsessions have got to stop.

Thought you might enjoy this from a fan who likes Vanders game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSLKsaThuHI

[Herman Cain]

Vander had another good day. 17 points 4 boards 6 assists 1 steal 3 turnovers. Got some good press again.


http://www.nba.com/magic/news/summer-league-recap-mavs-97-hornets-92

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Vander was a D-league AllStar two years running with the LA Defenders. That didn't get him a contract in the League so I don't know what will now.

[Herman Cain]

Vander was a D-league AllStar two years running with the LA Defenders. That didn't get him a contract in the League so I don't know what will now.

Watch some of the games, he is playing very well. This is his best chance to make it.

[GGGG]

Watch some of the games, he is playing very well. This is his best chance to make it.

He already made it.  It just didn't last very long.

[Herman Cain]

He already made it.  It just didn't last very long.

I will amend it. Best chance to make it for more than a cup of coffee.

It it doesn't happen this year then he needs to join DJO on that boat in Italy.

[wadesworld]

His shot form is still hideous and he still turns the ball over a ton. I don't see any way he can shoot at a consistently good level in the NBA and he turns it over a ton in the summer league, so I don't see that being anything but a major problem in the NBA. Those 2 things don't equate to an NBA paycheck for an undersized guard.

Hopefully he realizes it and makes a ton of money overseas like he could.

[Nukem2]

He already made it.  It just didn't last very long.

I suspect most would define "made it" as getting a guaranteed contract (well) beyond 10 days.    

[rocket surgeon]

   "he still turns the ball over a ton."

     is 2.5 to's per game a lot?  just wondering.  i'd like zero, but the guy is human.  44.5% fg % overall ain't bad, but could refine his 3 pt shooting which is  just under 36%.  jimmer fredette was at 38%  wes mathews, kevin love, james harden, and many others(except kevin love) who are considered shooting guards at or below vander.  yes he could improve his shooting percentages, but that could very well occur if 1) he wasn't the "go to" guy as he is on his team and 2) he becomes more aware of his limitations

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/in-a-shooters-league-380-percent-from-three-is-the-ultimate-team-goal/

[Herman Cain]

Vander playing for the Mavs Las Vegas Summer League team as well. They have their first game tonight at 9 cst.

Lets hope he can keep the momentum going he had in the Orlando League.

The Mavericks are giving him a chance to showcase his talents.

[jsglow]

I wonder if this is just something where Vander has no SINGLE NBA skill that exceptional enough to allow him to stick as a specialist?  My sense is that's how teams decide on their end of bench players.

[Jay Bee]

I feel Vander will get some NBA minutes this season.

[Herman Cain]

I wonder if this is just something where Vander has no SINGLE NBA skill that exceptional enough to allow him to stick as a specialist?  My sense is that's how teams decide on their end of bench players.

I would encourage people to invest the time to watch Vander play. He is demonstrating  the skills , which taken as a whole ,are necessary to stick in the league.   I think the story line about him is going to evolve.  His ability to get to the rack is very strong.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

He already made it.  It just didn't last very long.

Watched  many D-Fenders games last year and vander was the marquee guy. He was top scorer and averaged somewhere in the mid 20's, if I remember well. I hope he makes it to the Big show but thought his two yrs. in Lakers D- league would have gotten him a contract.