Cyclones in the pros (hoops) 2020-2021
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2 years, $6.7M seems like a great deal for Philly.
Can't wait to see a Georges/Gritty colab
Can't wait to see a Georges/Gritty colab
They're gonna be one of the oldest teams in the league.
Great contract for him because he'll be young enough to sign another huge one if he stays healthy.
Maybe he took a little less to be out East close to his parents? Either way, not a bad deal for him or the sixers.
"Horton-Tucker is an important player for the Lakers -- a 20-year-old ascending talent with a penchant for scoring." $32M, 3 year contract,
How do 22 yr old Joe W and 23 yr old Luka feel about THT?
DeAndre Kane's team just won TBT and collected $1M.
Love Niang to the Sixers. Now two of my favorite players on the same team in Embiid and Niang. Will be interesting to see if they end up trading Simmons or not.
Nader staying with Suns is good for him.
THT is going to be a big part of the team next year because they are so old he will likely be one of the only guys available every game. Good contract for him as well because if he keeps getting better like he has been doing, he can get a huge contract in only 3 years.
Nader staying with Suns is good for him.
THT is going to be a big part of the team next year because they are so old he will likely be one of the only guys available every game. Good contract for him as well because if he keeps getting better like he has been doing, he can get a huge contract in only 3 years.
Another Cyclone in the NBA ..... Summer League.
Deonte Burton is playing with Denver's Summer League team, which has had its practices canceled and opening games delayed due to some COVID protocols:
www.denverstiffs.com
They also signed Jimmer Fredette.
Deonte Burton is playing with Denver's Summer League team, which has had its practices canceled and opening games delayed due to some COVID protocols:
Nuggets add to their Summer League roster ahead of Sunday’s first game - Denver Stiffs
A familiar face is back in Vegas as Denver adds Jimmer Fredette
They also signed Jimmer Fredette.
Hometown article on Georges' move to the 76ers. Some blurbs:
After his 2020-21 season, in which he averaged 6.9 points per game and hit 42% of his 3-point attempts, his time would eventually come. But when it's your career and you're technically unemployed, it's, well, nervewracking.
Bill Burt, The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass.
Fri, August 6, 2021, 7:15 AM
Aug. 6—A month ago, Georges Niang's immediate future was caught in the NBA system — which meant his livelihood was put on hold.
The Methuen-born NBA free agent had to hit the pause button, basically waiting for trades, the NBA Draft and the big money free agents to get their big money.
And then, well, it would be his turn.
After his 2020-21 season, in which he averaged 6.9 points per game and hit 42% of his 3-point attempts, his time would eventually come. But when it's your career and you're technically unemployed, it's, well, nervewracking.
Right?
"You don't even know," said Niang, five years into an NBA career that is five years longer than most people predicted.
Then came a phone call, the call he'd been waiting for, from an NBA coach Boston fans know well — Doc Rivers.
"That phone call was a big factor in my decision to go there," said Niang. "Like Utah, Philadelphia has a chance to compete for a title. And personally, I love the fact that Philly is like Boston. The fans are crazy. They love their sports. It's my kind of city."
Full article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/doc-rivers-sixers-sign-methuens-111500948.html
After his 2020-21 season, in which he averaged 6.9 points per game and hit 42% of his 3-point attempts, his time would eventually come. But when it's your career and you're technically unemployed, it's, well, nervewracking.
Bill Burt, The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass.
Fri, August 6, 2021, 7:15 AM
Aug. 6—A month ago, Georges Niang's immediate future was caught in the NBA system — which meant his livelihood was put on hold.
The Methuen-born NBA free agent had to hit the pause button, basically waiting for trades, the NBA Draft and the big money free agents to get their big money.
And then, well, it would be his turn.
After his 2020-21 season, in which he averaged 6.9 points per game and hit 42% of his 3-point attempts, his time would eventually come. But when it's your career and you're technically unemployed, it's, well, nervewracking.
Right?
"You don't even know," said Niang, five years into an NBA career that is five years longer than most people predicted.
Then came a phone call, the call he'd been waiting for, from an NBA coach Boston fans know well — Doc Rivers.
"That phone call was a big factor in my decision to go there," said Niang. "Like Utah, Philadelphia has a chance to compete for a title. And personally, I love the fact that Philly is like Boston. The fans are crazy. They love their sports. It's my kind of city."
Full article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/doc-rivers-sixers-sign-methuens-111500948.html
Georges is excited to play with Embiid:
www.yahoo.com
Playing with Joel Embiid sounds 'amazing' to new Sixer Georges Niang
New Sixers stretch four Georges Niang is "extremely excited" to benefit from all the attention Joel Embiid attracts. By Noah Levick
Really bummed that he couldn't turn things around after going to Utah, hard to see him missing shots.
Georges is excited to play with Embiid:
Playing with Joel Embiid sounds 'amazing' to new Sixer Georges Niang
New Sixers stretch four Georges Niang is "extremely excited" to benefit from all the attention Joel Embiid attracts. By Noah Levick
The difference between being on the floor with Embiid as opposed to Andre Drummond is going to be pretty noticeable.
I’m sure he’ll benefit offensively from Embiid garnering attention, but he also won’t has as good of ball handlers to get him the ball either.Georges is excited to play with Embiid:
Playing with Joel Embiid sounds 'amazing' to new Sixer Georges Niang
New Sixers stretch four Georges Niang is "extremely excited" to benefit from all the attention Joel Embiid attracts. By Noah Levick
Also, while certainly no slouch, Embiid isn’t the defensive player Gobert was either. Curious if that will have an effect on Niang defensively, where he already struggles. Or maybe it will actually help him?
