Perry Ellis??

[Rabbuk]

Word is a few teams wanted to draft him but he turned them down.

I had the same experience.

 

[TurbulentEddie]

I do think it's dumb when some of the players that are proven 4 year players and even all americans get drafted late on the 2nd rd and the foreign un proven players get lottery picks

It's not just about talent but also money. That term "draft and stash" isn't far from the truth. Lottery picks that do sign right away get guaranteed money.

 

[Knownothing]

Him and Jess Settles both pulled out of the draft and are returning to college.

 

[Doc]

Sounds about right. Ellis is the ultimate tweener. He might be able to stick on a roster as a role player somewhere but he's too small to be a legit PF and not athletic enough to be a wing that plays much. Being good in college isn't a guarantee of making the NBA.

Perry isn't a tweener because he sucks at dribbling and passing. And most college teams just let him take a dribble and shoot an awkward 3, so he's not a "tweener" in the Stretch 4 sense. Not a tweener, just an undersized PF.

 

[Jer]

Once again the unfair and unjust NBA age-rules prevented a lad from realizing his dreams.... by preventing anybody under 19 or over 45 from entering through the draft, papa Ellis will instead be forced to the AARP-D League.

 

[cycloner29]

I hear Ellis got a gig as a spokesman for Rogaine, but after a few weeks on the job they let him go as he really couldn't regrow hair on his head.

 

[Rural]

Who ever thought he could play in the NBA?

He's not even fringe.

 

[niangstermvp]

Once again the unfair and unjust NBA age-rules prevented a lad from realizing his dreams.... by preventing anybody under 19 or over 45 from entering through the draft, papa Ellis will instead be forced to the AARP-D League.

Isn't Ellis also besieged with arthritis & recovering from a broken hip after falling in the shower?

 

[NittanyCy]

Once again the unfair and unjust NBA age-rules prevented a lad from realizing his dreams.... by preventing anybody under 19 or over 45 from entering through the draft, papa Ellis will instead be forced to the AARP-D League.

He turned down the NBA to join the real league, the Y-League in Lawrence. He'll be sporting he new set of goggles and gigantic knee pads as is the customary attire.

 

[CapnCy]

Rewind two years.....wish I would have bet some KU Homer that Nader would get his name called before Seldom or Ellis.

 

[randomfan44]

Rewind two years.....wish I would have bet some KU Homer that Nader would get his name called before Seldom or Ellis.

I was thrilled to see as many non-KU Big 12 players get drafted as there were. Draft results and tourney results for other Big 12 members is vital to continue to have the Big 12 viewed as an elite conference.

 

[Fishhead]

Isn't Ellis also besieged with arthritis & recovering from a broken hip after falling in the shower?

The double cataracts will make it difficult for him to review the play charts

 

[djkent01]

I feel bad for Ellis. He was an outstanding college player - a real thorn in the side of ISU - and by all accounts a good kid. I'm quite sure he never envisioned it going down like this.

 

[Bryce7]

Thought perry the old and wayne were five stars.

 

[Jer]

He fell in the draft and can't get back up.

 

[cyhiphopp]

He fell in the draft and can't get back up.

Ouch. After playing basketball last night, this is how I feel.

 

[carvers4math]

I think the old guy will be just fine.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article86688382.html

I guess Perry Ellis must be coming out with a geezer line.

 

[LindenCy]

I think the old guy will be just fine.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article86688382.html

I guess Perry Ellis must be coming out with a geezer line.

Is this serious? That is pretty awesome.

 

[carvers4math]

Is this serious? That is pretty awesome.

Yep, they were talking about it on Around the Horn. Well the clothing line anyway, probably not targeted at old guys.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

That



Is




AWESOME!!!!