Julian Wright to join D-League Austin Toros.

[ace3g]

Not headline news I know but couldn't find a Toros thread
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Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo

Former NBA forward Julian Wright to join D-League Austin Toros.

[DPG21920]

Lance Thomas was signed by NO for the year as well.

[underdawg]

former #13 pick with a 7'2" wingspan - maybe a chance for a small ball role if Spurs can't get a big (if he impresses while with the toros)

[timvp]

'As far as D-League prospects go, Julian Wright is pretty damn good. Once upon a time he looked like a decent prospect and is still young enough to have some upside.

:tu

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Is this the former Kansas jayhawk? This guys a typical ku athlete if he's who I think he is. And that's definitely not a bad thing. if he chasm shoot greater than twenty percent from three he's already an upgrade over Anderson

[stephen jackson]

:lobt:
:lol

[benefactor]

Much better prospect than what we usually see in the D-League. If he gets it all figured out he could wind up a nice bench player.

[GSH]

The problem with Wright is that I don't know what you do with him. He played PF at Kansas, but he's like 6'6" without shoes, and unless he's bulked up about 225 lbs. He can't be a PF in the NBA, but he doesn't have SF skills.

Take Richard Jefferson, make him a slightly better defender, but take away his shooting ability - that's Julian Wright. Both were the 13th pick of the draft. (Superstitious, anyone?) But Jefferson's scoring ability has kept him on the court.

My opinion, Wright is one of those guys whose game is suited to college ball. Even if he gets more playing time in the D-League and improves his overall game, it's hard to find where he fits on an NBA squad. His best bet, IMO, is to really work on becoming a top-notch defender. He's athletic, and might be quick enough to do that.

[K-State Spur]

freakish athlete. can't shoot.

rich man's melvin sanders.

[yavozerb]

The problem with Wright is that I don't know what you do with him. He played PF at Kansas, but he's like 6'6" without shoes, and unless he's bulked up about 225 lbs. He can't be a PF in the NBA, but he doesn't have SF skills.

Take Richard Jefferson, make him a slightly better defender, but take away his shooting ability - that's Julian Wright. Both were the 13th pick of the draft. (Superstitious, anyone?) But Jefferson's scoring ability has kept him on the court.

My opinion, Wright is one of those guys whose game is suited to college ball. Even if he gets more playing time in the D-League and improves his overall game, it's hard to find where he fits on an NBA squad. His best bet, IMO, is to really work on becoming a top-notch defender. He's athletic, and might be quick enough to do that.

Wright is 6'8 with shoes (nobody plays basketball barefoot, sorry) and has a 7'2 arm span..http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Julian-Wright-275/

[wildbill2u]

Wright is 6'8 with shoes (nobody plays basketball barefoot, sorry) and has a 7'2 arm span..http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Julian-Wright-275/

We already have a 6'8" player with a "freakish" 7'2" wingspan, Kwahi Leonard.

Do we really need another 'freak' instead of a legitimate big man?

[GSH]

Wright is 6'8 with shoes (nobody plays basketball barefoot, sorry) and has a 7'2 arm span..http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Julian-Wright-275/

Nobody plays pro ball barefoot? No kidding? You fucking tool.

So you completely ignored the point - that he doesn't have PF size, or SF skills? Nice pickup on the shoe thing, though. You're like the Moneyball guy of the NBA.

[thispego]

:lmao

[Bruno]

That's a high quality pick up for a D-League team.

If he does well with the Toros, he has a good chance of ending the season with Spurs. Spurs have only 13 players under contract and he could be even 12 after salary dumping JA. In late march or April, I expect Spurs to fill up that roster to end up with 15 players. Signing a player for the rest of the season that late in the year is cheap. Spurs will have a crazy schedule and Pop should tank a lot of games.

[yavozerb]

Nobody plays pro ball barefoot? No kidding? You fucking tool.

So you completely ignored the point - that he doesn't have PF size, or SF skills? Nice pickup on the shoe thing, though. You're like the Moneyball guy of the NBA.

:lol, who the hell cares how tall someone is without shoes? Well, I guess you do but most do not so why list it....Everyone knows Wright is a tweener and has known since he declared for the draft some years ago so thanks for pointing this out to everyone. The guy is simply in Austin, so why the hell are you bitching about the spurs needs with him..AUSTIN :rolleyes

[loveforthegame]

Forgot about him. Interesting prospect at one time so no harm in the Spurs taking a look at him.

[Darkwaters]

Great pick-up for the Toros. Hopefully he can make it back to the bigs, be it with the Spurs or otherwise.

[smrattler]

freakish athlete. can't shoot.

rich man's melvin sanders.


Since I'm not rich, can you give me the poor man's equivalent?

[Mr. Body]

Surprised he didn't make more of himself. How hard is it to shoot, anyway?

[crc21209]

Damn, I like the signing. :tu He would make a good 4th/5th big for the Spurs if he plays well enough to end up on the team....

[GSH]

:lol, who the hell cares how tall someone is without shoes? Well, I guess you do but most do not so why list it....Everyone knows Wright is a tweener and has known since he declared for the draft some years ago so thanks for pointing this out to everyone. The guy is simply in Austin, so why the hell are you bitching about the spurs needs with him..AUSTIN

At the combine they ALWAYS measure players both with and without shoes. Players (and agents) try to play all kinds of stupid games with the shoes, to make a guy look taller than he is. A lot of people pay more attention to the measurement without shoes, because that number doesn't lie. Whether you like it or not, he's an inch shorter than Richard Jefferson. The measurement without shoes puts everyone on equal footing - no pun intended.

Obviously "everyone" doesn't know he's a tweener, based on the comments. And some are speculating about him being on the Spurs' roster as a result of playing for the Toros. Just read the thread. I know you want to distract from sounding like a tool, but the fact is this thread is all about the possibility of him being a Spur.

I'll give my prediction, and if I'm wrong I'll be glad to admit it. I think he'll do much better in the D-League, more like he did in college ball. But if he does ever get another call-up to the NBA, it will be just like the first time he was there. He's too small to cover 4's in the league, and not quick enough to cover 2's, so he's not going to be versatile as a defender. He's not known to be much of a shooter. And while he got a lot of points in the paint in college, he couldn't do it in the NBA.

Oh... and you want to know why I compared him to RJ? Let's look at the combine measurements:
Height With Shoes:...RJ - 6'8.5"....Wright - 6'8.5"
Height W/O Shoes:...RJ - 6"7.5""....Wright - 6'6.5" (weird, huh?)
Standing Vert:.........RJ - 33"".......Wright - 28.5"
Max Vert:...............RJ - 38.5""......Wright - 33.5"
Bench Press (reps):..RJ - 14........Wright - 2
Lane Agility:............RJ - 11.19"....Wright 11.48
3/4 court sprint:......RJ - 3.15".......Wright 3.36

He's a smaller, slower, weaker, less agile version of RJ... without the shooting ability. But other than that, hey, he's perfect for us. And if you weren't so focused on being a dick, you might have learned something. I don't care how high he went in the draft, he's a failed experiment. And he's not a big - not even a fifth big. If you're really, really excited about what he will bring to the Toros, rock on.

[TDMVPDPOY]

he costs us 1% what RJ is earning, could be good project, then again why dont we just resign anderson the scrub below his rookie contract atm

[Pelicans78]

Oh Julian. Had high hopes for him. Had a good rookie season. Regressed after that. Doesn't love the game. Wants to be in the music industry. His jumpshot worsened each season with the Hornets. Had no work ethic. Hopefully he snaps out of it. I always liked him.

[yavozerb]

At the combine they ALWAYS measure players both with and without shoes. Players (and agents) try to play all kinds of stupid games with the shoes, to make a guy look taller than he is. A lot of people pay more attention to the measurement without shoes, because that number doesn't lie. Whether you like it or not, he's an inch shorter than Richard Jefferson. The measurement without shoes puts everyone on equal footing - no pun intended.

Obviously "everyone" doesn't know he's a tweener, based on the comments. And some are speculating about him being on the Spurs' roster as a result of playing for the Toros. Just read the thread. I know you want to distract from sounding like a tool, but the fact is this thread is all about the possibility of him being a Spur.

I'll give my prediction, and if I'm wrong I'll be glad to admit it. I think he'll do much better in the D-League, more like he did in college ball. But if he does ever get another call-up to the NBA, it will be just like the first time he was there. He's too small to cover 4's in the league, and not quick enough to cover 2's, so he's not going to be versatile as a defender. He's not known to be much of a shooter. And while he got a lot of points in the paint in college, he couldn't do it in the NBA.

Oh... and you want to know why I compared him to RJ? Let's look at the combine measurements:
Height With Shoes:...RJ - 6'8.5"....Wright - 6'8.5"
Height W/O Shoes:...RJ - 6"7.5""....Wright - 6'6.5" (weird, huh?)
Standing Vert:.........RJ - 33"".......Wright - 28.5"
Max Vert:...............RJ - 38.5""......Wright - 33.5"
Bench Press (reps):..RJ - 14........Wright - 2
Lane Agility:............RJ - 11.19"....Wright 11.48
3/4 court sprint:......RJ - 3.15".......Wright 3.36

He's a smaller, slower, weaker, less agile version of RJ... without the shooting ability. But other than that, hey, he's perfect for us. And if you weren't so focused on being a dick, you might have learned something. I don't care how high he went in the draft, he's a failed experiment. And he's not a big - not even a fifth big. If you're really, really excited about what he will bring to the Toros, rock on.

:lmao, wow you must really like this guy to dig up all this info on him. You are now officially the Julian Wright expert on ST, good job..Now tell me again, how tall is he with crocs on?:lmao

[8FOR!3]

As if RJ could still put up #s anywhere close to what he did in the combine...

[GSH]

:lmao, wow you must really like this guy to dig up all this info on him. You are now officially the Julian Wright expert on ST, good job..Now tell me again, how tall is he with crocs on?:lmao

lol... whatever. I watched him play in college. He kicked UT's ass in the Big 12 tournament when he was a freshman, and looked like he was going to be something special. So, yeah, I kept an eye on him. Obviously you didn't.

You know, you don't look like less of a dumbass by making fun of people who know things you don't. Seriously - you didn't even know that the combine measures players without shoes, did you? You can laugh about wearing crocs, or whatever, but you just make it more obvious that you don't know shit about the game.



As if RJ could still put up #s anywhere close to what he did in the combine...

More like: If Julian Wright could play like RJ did, four years out of college, he wouldn't be in the fucking D-League.

When RJ came out of college, he wasn't a particularly good shooter. But he was a very effective slasher. Wright isn't a very good shooter, and he wasn't an effective slasher at the NBA level - even though he tried. But, hey, Yavozerb likes to talk about shit he knows nothing about. Why shouldn't you?


Worn out thread. You and Yabo can stay and circle-jerk all you want.

[Em-City]

really though.... who wears shoes when they play basketball anyway http://static.bbmp3.com/smilies/nuts.gif

[yavozerb]

lol... whatever. I watched him play in college. He kicked UT's ass in the Big 12 tournament when he was a freshman, and looked like he was going to be something special. So, yeah, I kept an eye on him. Obviously you didn't.

You know, you don't look like less of a dumbass by making fun of people who know things you don't. Seriously - you didn't even know that the combine measures players without shoes, did you? You can laugh about wearing crocs, or whatever, but you just make it more obvious that you don't know shit about the game.




More like: If Julian Wright could play like RJ did, four years out of college, he wouldn't be in the fucking D-League.

Ya, I feel pretty dumb I didn't keep an eye on a player who took only 4-5 yrs to play himself out of the NBA..Dude, sorry to dissapoint but I think everyone here knows how measurements are taken during the pre-draft workouts, but if it makes you feel better then keep telling yourself you have the inside knowledge on barefoot measurements..Here's to you J. Wright expert in keeping ST informed on the coming and probably goings of Julian Wright, :toast

[BackHome]

He sucks with or without shoes and him beating the shit out of U.T ..well hell Baylor just kicked U.T ass so that not saying much.........Everybody just needs to move on.........no Pops, no Hairston..etc.........

[I. Hustle]

Yeah but how tall is he without his shoes?

[Pelicans78]

GSH must have never watched Wright for the Hornets.

[GSH]

GSH must have never watched Wright for the Hornets.


LOL... I must have missed the memo about this being Dumb Fuck Day.

Wright was worthless with NO, and even more worthless in Toronto. Here's an article for those of you who really want to understand Julian Wright:
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/27/julian-wright-refuses-to-enter-game-for-raptors-apologizes/

Julian Wright never seems to have understood that the problems he’s faced in his NBA career are not the work of the bogeyman. He’s not the victim of a conspiracy to keep him off the floor. He struggles with basic flow on both sides of the ball and has never been able to apply his considerable athleticism in a meaningful way.

A fresh start in Toronto was supposed to mean that for him. It was a chance to get out of the doghouse in New Orleans and start over. But instead, he’s vanished from sight again. And on Friday, he wound up disappearing on purpose.

Wright was told by head coach Jay Triano to enter the game during a blowout to the Warriors Friday night, and Wright responded by staying on the bench, according to Triano.


Go ahead... make a snappy comeback about how great he was. Maybe on the Hornets being a gutless clumsy asshole is a good thing. I mean, you gotta love a guy who is trying to hang onto a spot in the league, but is too cowardly to take the floor when the coach gives him a chance.

[GSH]

And for all of his great athleticism on some nights, he also does shit like this:
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[GSH]

Oh, and you have to love his work ethic. Like when he wasn't cutting it for the Hornets and Monty Williams asked him to play in the summer league... and he refused.

The Hornets summer league roster was announced today and Julian Wright, for the first time since 2007, will not be joining the Hornets summer league team in Las Vegas. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise to some, as Wright mentioned on the Hornets official website at the end of the season that he was going to pass on participating in the Summer League because "summer league is so scoring-oriented. I'm going into my fourth year, and it's not all about me going out to get buckets. But that's kind of what summer league is about, being aggressive all the time and scoring."

Here's a guy who can't score for shit, holding onto a roster spot by his fingernails, and he refuses to play summer ball, supposedly "because it's too scoring-oriented". Brain-child.

[GSH]

GSH must have never watched Wright for the Hornets.

Heh... did YOU ever watch him in NO? There's plenty more, but this ought to be enough to finish up letting other ST people know why I'm not excited about him being on the Toros, and why you three maggots don't know shit.

http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2009/11/giving_wright_the_job_proved_w.html

Fans have wanted to see more of Wright almost from day one, wanted to see his athleticism and talent on display for more than a handful of minutes at a time. Undaunted by the reasoning that Wright wasn't playing more because he wasn't doing what was asked of him when he was on the floor, fans considered Wright a better alternative to what they were seeing.

Unfortunately, given the chance, Wright hasn't given them much to see this season.

Handed the starting job this year, perhaps as a way to shave Stojakovic's minutes and lessen the chances of his balky back acting out, Wright didn't mesh with the starters. He's still more "athlete" than "basketball player," and the Hornets need him to be the latter much more than they need him to be the former.

[angelbelow]

+1 on everything GSH said. Good stuff.

[Horry For 3!]

Always had potential, just has never lived up to that. Only 24 years old so has time to mature and maybe become a pretty good player.

[jimo2305]

ohyeah now i remember this guy from the southwest airlines commercial

O3fWwtB9GJ4

[The Truth #6]

Wasn't he famous for being on the receiving end of the CP3 "nut punch" in college?...or am I thinking of someone else?

[jimo2305]

Wasn't he famous for being on the receiving end of the CP3 "nut punch" in college?...or am I thinking of someone else?

julius hodges of the 76ers
9F3tptzEWmM

[Darkwaters]

Wasn't he famous for being on the receiving end of the CP3 "nut punch" in college?...or am I thinking of someone else?

Nope that was Julius Hodge from NC State (one of Wake Forest's Rivals). And if you read the story it sounds totally deserved.

Chris Paul was very close to his grandfather and was raised by him. While Paul was in HS his grandpa was mugged one day and died from the beating he received. Paul is famous for going out and scoring 61 points (61 being how hold is Grandpa had been when he died) the day after his funeral - even intentionally air-balling his last free throw so he didn't exceed his magic number of 61. He then collapsed on the bench and cried.

A year later he was at Wake Forest playing NC State, their rival. The NC State players, and a numer of fans, started chanting cruel things specifically targeting Paul's family and the loss of his Grandpa. After a while, Paul got pissed and punched him in the nuts.

9F3tptzEWmM

[Darkwaters]

GSH,

I knew he'd struggled with adapting to the NBA as a tweener...but I didn't have nearly all the details that you've put forth in this thread. I was actually kind of excited when it was announced that he was on the Toros. Hes definitely got much better physical attributes than most D-Leaguers. But it sounds like theres a good reason why hes in Austin.

Still, I'm hopeful. But hes probably more Da'Sean Butler than Danny Green at this point.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

We are going to have to replace both RJ and Anderson next year, and we do have the world's greatest shooting coach.

If he can defend and be taught a jumper, he could contribute on this roster. Sometimes being set adrift and out of the NBA is the dash of cold water that these kids need to get their head on straight. To really set himself up in the music business, he'll need cash, which he doesn't have coming in now, and he'll need it in quantity and over a period of years. There's only one place he can get that.

[Darkwaters]

We are going to have to replace both RJ and Anderson next year, and we do have the world's greatest shooting coach.

If he can defend and be taught a jumper, he could contribute on this roster. Sometimes being set adrift and out of the NBA is the dash of cold water that these kids need to get their head on straight. To really set himself up in the music business, he'll need cash, which he doesn't have coming in now, and he'll need it in quantity and over a period of years. There's only one place he can get that.

This season the Spurs have 6 wings under contract, but in reality, a solid 5 man rotation is all that is really necessary. Especially if Parker and TJ Ford continue to play together some when he returns. That being said, the Spurs should have these five under contract next year (assuming RJ is amnestied and Anderson walks):

Ginobili
Leonard
Green (must be resigned)
Neal

They will therefore need to opt to sign at least one more player. Nando DeColo is the name on everyone's lips and is probably a good target. If he doesn't work out then I'd strongly consider someone with a bit more size that can help Leonard cover the taller SF's.

[K-State Spur]

Always had potential, just has never lived up to that. Only 24 years old so has time to mature and maybe become a pretty good player.

athletic potential. but he's never been able to shoot/score and never will be able to shoot/score.

but when he jumps, he jumps high.

[GSH]

athletic potential. but he's never been able to shoot/score and never will be able to shoot/score.

but when he jumps, he jumps high.

:tu Exactly. And that's the reason a lot of fans kept screaming for him to get minutes. (A certain type of fan, anyway.)

I don't hate the guy. I hope he digs in with the Toros, and lets them teach him how to shoot, and how to be a team player. But I'm not going to ignore everything he's been for the last four years, just because he's now with the Spurs' D-League team. And I'm not going to pretend like he's ever going to be a PF in the NBA, just because he can get above the rim. And, mostly, I'm not going to give a guy credit for extra potential just because he went high in the draft. He played 231 games in the NBA, and got decent minutes. He's lucky the Toros would have him.

And just to be clear - the only reason the Toros would have him is because he can, when he wants to, play some D. If he comes in and tries to showcase his athleticism, he will have blown his last chance. Nothing about his past indicates he will make the right choice.

[The ADMIRAL 50]

:tu Exactly. And that's the reason a lot of fans kept screaming for him to get minutes. (A certain type of fan, anyway.)

I don't hate the guy. I hope he digs in with the Toros, and lets them teach him how to shoot, and how to be a team player. But I'm not going to ignore everything he's been for the last four years, just because he's now with the Spurs' D-League team. And I'm not going to pretend like he's ever going to be a PF in the NBA, just because he can get above the rim. And, mostly, I'm not going to give a guy credit for extra potential just because he went high in the draft. He played 231 games in the NBA, and got decent minutes. He's lucky the Toros would have him.

And just to be clear - the only reason the Toros would have him is because he can, when he wants to, play some D. If he comes in and tries to showcase his athleticism, he will have blown his last chance. Nothing about his past indicates he will make the right choice.

GSH bringing the goods

[Pelicans78]

Heh... did YOU ever watch him in NO? There's plenty more, but this ought to be enough to finish up letting other ST people know why I'm not excited about him being on the Toros, and why you three maggots don't know shit.

http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2009/11/giving_wright_the_job_proved_w.html

Fans have wanted to see more of Wright almost from day one, wanted to see his athleticism and talent on display for more than a handful of minutes at a time. Undaunted by the reasoning that Wright wasn't playing more because he wasn't doing what was asked of him when he was on the floor, fans considered Wright a better alternative to what they were seeing.

Unfortunately, given the chance, Wright hasn't given them much to see this season.

Handed the starting job this year, perhaps as a way to shave Stojakovic's minutes and lessen the chances of his balky back acting out, Wright didn't mesh with the starters. He's still more "athlete" than "basketball player," and the Hornets need him to be the latter much more than they need him to be the former.

I watched every game he played. He could play defense, but he was a disaster offensively. His shooting got worse every season and was a poor decision maker. His shot and confidence disappeared. They basically gave him the starting job in his 3rd season and he was a disaster which forced the team to go back to Peja. The guy had potential, worked hard his rookie season, sulked in his second season and regressed. I always liked and rooted for him, but he didn't get it done was a bust as a lottery pick.

[TD 21]

Hornets78'sscouting report is bang on. He's like a poor man's James Johnson, who incidentally essentially took his job with the Raptors.

It's probably unlikely, but he might be signed later in the season. They may see him as a potential fifth wing for next season, when Jefferson and Anderson will inevitably be gone. Specifically, they could use a depth small forward to replace those two. I'd like Wright's chances better if he were at least a decent shooter. But then, if he were a decent shooter, he'd probably still be in the league.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yup to what people have written above. He had potential, has never realised any of it. Much like Anthony Randolph really.

[jjktkk]

Don't forget another Toro wing, whose has the potential to get into the wing mix down the road, Da 'Sean Butler.

[ChumpDumper]

Well, they'll all be on FSSW tomorrow if you want to watch.

[elemento]

Yeah

How's Butler playing in the D-League ?

[ace3g]

looks like Wright will get a big test on Saturday:

Marc Stein ‏ @ESPNSteinLine

Lamar Odom latest: Sources tell ESPN that Odom likely to play one game (Saturday) for Mavs' D-League affiliate to "get his legs back"

Most likely scenario, sources say, has Odom practicing FRI w/Legends and then playing SAT home game vs. Austin while Mavs play host to Utah

This is first year, remember, that veteran NBA players can be sent to D-League on baseball-style rehab stints ... with player consent

[ace3g]

you can watch tonight's game here: http://futurecast.nba.com/nbadl/console.jsp?id=2021100264

and boxscore: http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20120301/AUSTEX/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp2021100264

some other Toros news,

Austin Toros ‏ @austintoros

BREAKING: The Austin Toros today announced the addition of guard Brad Wanamaker (Pitt)

[Russ]

you can watch tonight's game here: http://futurecast.nba.com/nbadl/console.jsp?id=2021100264

and boxscore: http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20120301/AUSTEX/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp2021100264

some other Toros news,

Austin Toros ‏ @austintoros

BREAKING: The Austin Toros today announced the addition of guard Brad Wanamaker (Pitt)

I'm watching this game on DirecTV. And I'm ashamed to say I'm kinda into it.

Once you get past the idea that none of these guys will ever help the Spurs (or the Mavs for that matter) it's kinda fun to watch.

If you ain't got nothin else goin on. :)

[ace3g]

definitely Spurs material; after going to the line for the and 1 to tie the game with 2 min to go in the 4th, he air balls the FT...

[wildbill2u]

They are going to 4 minute overtime. Eric Dawson is back with Toros, DaShan Butler is in game. And Wright made a coupleof baskets 4th. Good fun.

[underdawg]

definitely Spurs material; after going to the line for the and 1 to tie the game with 2 min to go in the 4th, he air balls the FT...

wright looks good - moves well and dude has some long arms

[ace3g]

wright looks good - moves well and dude has some long arms

Definitely a legit 6'8; awkward shooting mechanics but most of his attempts I've seen, he has made.

Hopefully he gets a chance to guard Odom on Saturday, see he how he matches up against a legit NBA player.


Side note: always good to see Antonio Daniels running the floor.

Wright finished with 16 pts and 6 boards in 21 minutes

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2006/torosu.jpg

[Russ]

wright looks good - moves well and dude has some long arms

Dawson looks like a complete canine.

[loveforthegame]

Not a bad line for Wright for his first game.

[The ADMIRAL 50]

Side note: always good to see Antonio Daniels running the floor.**

Wright finished with 16 pts and 6 boards in 21 minutes*



*great line, tbh. on 8-13 shooting no less.

** :tu wholeheartedly agree. I hope he finds his way back to an NBA squad, always liked the guy and very few things got me as jacked as a kid as an AD Statue of Liberty dunk

[Darkwaters]

Yeah

How's Butler playing in the D-League ?

Hes been good.

Unfortunately, if you ever want to leave the D-League you usually have to be dominant. Thats not Butler.

[RocketWorld]

How much are Butler and Wright getting paid?

[GSH]

Definitely a legit 6'8; awkward shooting mechanics but most of his attempts I've seen, he has made.

Hopefully he gets a chance to guard Odom on Saturday, see he how he matches up against a legit NBA player.


Side note: always good to see Antonio Daniels running the floor.

Wright finished with 16 pts and 6 boards in 21 minutes

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2006/torosu.jpg


Did you notice Dawson's line in that game? 18 points and 12 boards. I know he had more minutes than Wright, I'm just saying it doesn't look like the guy we saw on the floor tonight.

Funny that Antonio Daniels was in that game, too. That's one guy I really hoped might be able to finish his career back with the Spurs. He had his good and bad points, but he's a good guy. I'd love to believe he could have a kind of Indian Summer season and get to play here one more year, but I don't really believe it could happen.