Alex Kennedy: Two rookie free agents find homes with one preseason game left on the schedules. Kevin Palmer to San Antonio and Tiny Gallon to Boston.
Hmm...I saw a similar tweet earlier today that was a little more reserved about Palmer's status with San Antonio.
@ScottSchroeder Scott Schroeder RTed by aamcneill48MoH
Kevin Palmer (@Kpalmer15) was recently cut by the Washington Wizards, but is now on his way to work out for the San Antonio Spurs.
http://twitter.com/#!/ScottSchroeder/status/27874099844
Yes, another 6'6 wing!
The guy had a decent Summer league. Shot 57% FGA and 50% 3 pt. on limited shots but averaged 8ppg and 3 rebounds in 17 min. http://www.nba.com/summerleague2010/..._kevin_palmer/
Draft Express said:
As a senior, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi swingman Kevin Palmer scored 28 points against Texas, 23 points against Mississippi, and 22 points against Houston while averaging just under 20 points per game. He managed to go mostly unnoticed, however, and arrived at Portsmouth firmly under the radar. Ultimately, Palmer had a solid showing and revealed himself as one of the camp’s more interesting long-term wing prospects.
Though he has a very skinny and undeveloped upper body, he has good size for the wing at 6’6. His style of play is heavily reliant on his athleticism, from running the floor well in transition to making an impact with his physical tools on the defensive end. While his defensive fundamentals are not great, he has some intriguing things to work with and should only get better with continued coaching and increased strength.
Palmer is likely a better shooter than his percentages indicate, boasting a fairly consistent shooting motion and a quick release. While his mechanics and shot selection could use some work, Palmer should continue to develop in this area as his role changes dramatically at the professional level. He also needs to improve his ball handling, as it limits his effectiveness in transition and in one-on-one situations.
Palmer is very much an incomplete player at this point and, like Edwin Ubiles, has the potential to transform into a much better player down the road. He will have ample opportunities to develop as a role player the D-League or Europe as he showed some intriguing potential
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...#ixzz12qsMojDB
http://www.draftexpress.com
Might be a good development player for the Toros.
Forgive me, I wasnt being at all specific. I have nothing against Palmer, I was just venting my frustation at the organization's love-fest with 6'6 wing players
and their inability to focus on furthering to strengthen their frontcourt. That is all.
Who are these great mythical front court people that the Spurs are not bringing in?
it turns out that he sings really well!nice
Gallon's not 6'10, he's 6'8", shoots the long ball WAY worse than Bonner (23% from the college line) and rebounds worse than Blair. If he's such a player, why did the Bucks throw him away?
The only thing lottery bound is our ing fan base, judging by the likes of you.
Gallon's not 6'10, he's 6'8", shoots the long ball WAY worse than Bonner (23% from the college line) and rebounds worse than Blair. If he's such a player, why did the Bucks throw him away?
The only thing lottery bound is our ing fan base, judging by the likes of you.
ftw
gallon's not 6'10, he's 6'8", shoots the long ball way worse than bonner (23% from the college line) and rebounds worse than blair. If he's such a player, why did the bucks throw him away?
The only thing lottery bound is our ing fan base, judging by the likes of you.
Another ex-Wizard.
Still think Malik looks over matched in the NBA and Gee doesn't? Still think Gee is a good shooter?
Gallon's not 6'10, he's 6'8", shoots the long ball WAY worse than Bonner (23% from the college line) and rebounds worse than Blair. If he's such a player, why did the Bucks throw him away?
The only thing lottery bound is our ing fan base, judging by the likes of you.
Gee has showed more so far in real NBA games than Malik, but yes, he's sucking this pre-season. You shouldn't be pissing on my horse though, when yours lugged out already.
Don't think either will get extended quality minutes in the NBA.
well, let's give the guy a chance
Everyone is having such spazz attacks. I don't think they've even signed him. Didn't the tweet say "worked out"?
Surely they wouldn't sign this guy just to cut him soon after, especially this late in the preseason? Is this a sign that Gee and Simmons are done?
who?
+1
gallon's not 6'10, he's 6'8", shoots the long ball way worse than bonner (23% from the college line) and rebounds worse than blair. If he's such a player, why did the bucks throw him away?
The only thing lottery bound is our ing fan base, judging by the likes of you.
We're just blocking the Bismark D-League team.
Doesn't say anything about him signing. Just a workout, so far.
Well, the link was cut off by the limit on that page, but there was another link saying he's expected to sign tomorrow.
EDIT:
Here we go:
http://twitter.com/#!/KPalmer15/status/27880322932
Maybe he's related to...
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