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Bonsu, the missing link to a Mavs Dynasty!
DALLAS—The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed free agent forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
“We are really excited about Pops joining the Mavericks,” President of Basketball Operations Donn Nelson said. “His energy and at ude were the determining factors in this decision. He will bring added athleticism to our front line.”
Mensah-Bonsu (6-9, 240) is a former standout at George Washington University where he earned First Team Atlantic-10 honors in 2005-06. As a senior he averaged 12.6 points and 6.7 rebounds, while leading the Colonels in field goal percentage (56.4%) and blocked shots (38) – a category where he ranks second on George Washington’s career list with 141. As a junior, the forward was a Second Team Atlantic-10 selection and was voted the Atlantic-10 Most Improved Player as a sop re.
After going undrafted in the 2006 NBA Draft, Mensah-Bonsu joined the Mavericks summer league squad at the Toshiba Vegas Summer League and the Rocky Mountain Revue. He averaged 8.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in Las Vegas and 8.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in Salt Lake City.
A native of London, England, Mensah-Bonsu attended high school at St. Augustine Prep in Richland, NJ.
http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/ma...nsu080306.html
Bonsu, the missing link to a Mavs Dynasty!
He's a great athlete but he can't shoot from beyond 10 feet.
Wait -- wouldn't that missing link be the failure to win a le?
good athlete, im not sure what he'll be able to contribute. probly not much this year. he looked good in some college games but only scored 1 point in their last game vs Duke.
I don't see him contributing anything.
He's the next Deng Gai!
He's training camp fodder. Recognize.
He's the next Duncan stopper.
That's the funniest thing that I've read in a LONG time!!!!
Thanks.
I needed a good laugh tonight!!!!
You people continue to laugh and count out the mavericks even though it bit u in the ass this past season. It's ok, go right ahead. Joke all you want, talk about how the mavs wont win a championship. Whatever makes you feel better.
I posted a press release about the Mavs 15th man.
Unclench.
Dam I need new glasses, I almost had a heart attack, what I saw was
Mavs sign Bonzi, rest of league ...........
It is late, time for BED
Why haven't Mavs signed Bonzi, anyway? Tough player, something the Mavs could use.
Better yet, maybe, WE should sign Bonzi!!
LOL i don't like your sarcasm towards the Mavericks. The le of your thread is "mavs sign bonsu, rest of league disbands in fear." Your damn right the spurs should fear the mavericks after this years wake up call.
As sure as the sun rises....
"Boo-hoo! I don't like your sarcasm! You must love my team and show it on a Spurs message board! You must respect my 15th man or I'll tell my mommy!"
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Knee-jerk reaction may have brought Mavs a forward
09:59 PM CDT on Thursday, August 3, 2006
By CHUCK CARLTON / The Dallas Morning News
Things may have been vastly different for new Mavericks forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu had he not twisted a knee late last season after leading George Washington into the top 10.
Instead, the Colonials were eliminated by Duke in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and Mensah-Bonsu was undrafted.
The Mavericks, intrigued by Mensah-Bonsu's athleticism and performance in two summer leagues, signed him to a two-year contract Thursday. Only the first year is guaranteed.
"Guys with his athleticism and compe ive mind-set don't go undrafted," president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said. "He was the most athletic 4 [power forward] I saw this summer outside of Amare Stoudemire."
Mensah-Bonsu (6-9, 240) possesses a 38-inch vertical jump and has been playing organized basketball for only six years.
He averaged 12.6 points and 6.7 rebounds as a senior for George Washington and about eight points and five rebounds in the Las Vegas and Salt Lake City summer leagues.
"It's a blessing," said Mensah-Bonsu, 22, a London native. "I've been working for this since I've been playing basketball. To make it official is hard to believe. It's a dream come
Bonsu>>>>>>>>Duncan, Shaq, Wade combined
It's really funny how even after the Mavs beat the Spurs, you are still so insecure.
i cant wait till mavs groom another choke artist
Why are we even talking about the Mavs? They're one hit wonders. And it wasn't even a great hit. Just a mild one. They're Vanilla Ice. Next Topic.
i love how the mavs fan run around bragging that the eliminated the spurs..sure you beat the spurs but you didn't win the big prize so shut up already
No i'd rather you and the entire spurs organization continue to discount the mavs so we can beat that ass next season.
As sure as the sun rises....
"Boo-hoo! I don't like your sarcasm! You must love my team and show it on a Spurs message board! You must respect my 15th man or I'll tell my mommy!"
I have a healthy respect for the Mavs.
Not their y fans.
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