Can someone stick this thread at the top.
This thread will be used to discuss former Dukies in the NBA.
This thread will be used to discuss former Dukies in the NBA.
DUKE IN THE NBA
- Thread starter Quavarius
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Let's keep it down here for now and stick it later in the season. If we pin it now I don't think a lot of people will ever see it. I know that I, for one, am more apt to skip over the pinned threads.
I think Jabari Parker is going to break out this year. He started to last season in the second half.
If you can get him on the cheap, that would be ideal. As a loyal NBA pass subscriber, I was able to see a great deal of his games and once he started to get his legs under him after missing a lot of time, he was really good. Stuffed the stat sheet very well. He should also be on an improved young team playing for the playoffs. I really wish we had a few more years of Parker. IMO he would have been one of the best to ever wear Duke blue if that happened. Plus he is such a good dude.
Yeah, the last three months of the NBA season he averaged 19 per game. He has a chance to be special. As much as I hate to say it, I think Harrison Barnes is another guy who stands a chance to see his numbers drastically rise....and he's priced in the cheap too for our league. I'll use that one as a last resort.
Maybe he can catch on with Charlotte. They will love him there. By the way I mentioned this on another thread but who is Tyler Hansbrough playing with this year and question # 2 how many Dukies are on NBA rosters right now. I'm think 20 plus but don't know exactly. OFC
Yeah, the last three months of the NBA season he averaged 19 per game. He has a chance to be special. As much as I hate to say it, I think Harrison Barnes is another guy who stands a chance to see his numbers drastically rise....and he's priced in the cheap too for our league. I'll use that one as a last resort.
I agree DJ. With the right team he may become a very good player. He never had the chance at G.S. OFC
I think he was good at GS but just the fourth and sometimes fifth option. On a lesser team he can be a top three kind of guy. And to be honest, he already has a ring and was never going to be too three at GS. Might as well get the money and some numbers.
Btw, I think Hansbrough is out of the league...right now. He'll likely get another chance or two.
Btw, I think Hansbrough is out of the league...right now. He'll likely get another chance or two.
NBA season starts tomorrow (10/25) and 20 former Dukies will be on Opening Day rosters:
Seth Curry- Dallas
Luol Deng- LA Lakers
Mike Dunleavy- Cleveland
Gerald Henderson- Philadelphia
Rodney Hood- Utah
Brandon Ingram- LA Lakers
Kyrie Irving- Cleveland
Tyus Jones- Minnesota
Ryan Kelly- Boston
Josh McRoberts- Miami
Jahil Okafor- Philadelphia
Jabari Parker- Milwaukee
Marshall Plumlee- NY Knicks
Mason Plumlee- Portland
Miles Plumlee- Milwaukee
J.J. Redick- LA Clippers
Austin Rivers- LA Clippers
Kyle Singler- Oklahoma City
Lance Thomas- NY Knicks
Justise Winslow- Miami
Seth Curry- Dallas
Luol Deng- LA Lakers
Mike Dunleavy- Cleveland
Gerald Henderson- Philadelphia
Rodney Hood- Utah
Brandon Ingram- LA Lakers
Kyrie Irving- Cleveland
Tyus Jones- Minnesota
Ryan Kelly- Boston
Josh McRoberts- Miami
Jahil Okafor- Philadelphia
Jabari Parker- Milwaukee
Marshall Plumlee- NY Knicks
Mason Plumlee- Portland
Miles Plumlee- Milwaukee
J.J. Redick- LA Clippers
Austin Rivers- LA Clippers
Kyle Singler- Oklahoma City
Lance Thomas- NY Knicks
Justise Winslow- Miami
That's awesome. Was wishing Quinn could have latched on but still hoping he will get another shot. Thanks for the post. OFC
Me too! I hope like heck some team out there gives Quinn another chance.
No problem. I agree, I hope Quinn gets another shot as well. I think he will.
Heck no we don't! The Jazz went pg nuts due to injury issues last year. Paige was 37th on the pg depth chart.Good we don't want him here
There are going to be some interesting teams this season. I think the Bucks, Jazz and Wolves have great young rosters and are very close to putting it together to make a playoff run.
The Pelicans are also right there and have been to the playoffs recently with basically the roster that exists.
My Knicks could be good but probably won't be and I do think the Celts will push the Cavs a bit. It's still a Warriors/Cavs league.
I'd love for the Kings to either be good with that roster they have or just go ahead and blow it up.
I also want to see Russell Westbrook average 50 a night haha.
The Pelicans are also right there and have been to the playoffs recently with basically the roster that exists.
My Knicks could be good but probably won't be and I do think the Celts will push the Cavs a bit. It's still a Warriors/Cavs league.
I'd love for the Kings to either be good with that roster they have or just go ahead and blow it up.
I also want to see Russell Westbrook average 50 a night haha.
Ryan Kelly signed with Boston but will start the year playing in the D-League. HE could get to to big squad if there are any injuries, trades, ect... I like what Brad Stevens said when he was asked why they signed Kelly, and paraphrasing him, he said "because he killed us last year."
Yeah I saw that! That's great to hear and I think Kelly will find some minutes under Stevens direction.
6 of our guys will be in action on Opening Night tonight:
NY Knicks (Marshall Plumlee, Lance Thomas) vs. Cleveland (Kyrie Irving, Mike Dunleavy)
Utah (Rodney Hood) vs. Portland (Mason Plumlee)
Also, the Utah coach is a former Dukie in Quin Snyder
NY Knicks (Marshall Plumlee, Lance Thomas) vs. Cleveland (Kyrie Irving, Mike Dunleavy)
Utah (Rodney Hood) vs. Portland (Mason Plumlee)
Also, the Utah coach is a former Dukie in Quin Snyder
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Wait. Wait. Wait. Hold up! Marshall Plumlee is going to be on the opening day rosters and not Marcus Paige? That just doesn't make sense. Little Richard led me astray on this one.
And Lance Thomas for the Knicks, unless he is hurt or something.
I think a lot depends on Kelly Olynyk. Who is a better player than Kelly but is hurt right now and might not be back until mid November. Kelly has a lot of what Danny Ainge and Coach Stevens like....versatility.(BTW how lucky am I to have K and Stevens as the two coaches of my favorite teams?)
I think Danny Ainge is looking for a big trade. Possibly bringing in Cousins or a player of that stature. In the meantime he signed a guy like Kelly to fill out the roster if that happens. Likely would be that Boston would have to trade some of their young player to get a player like that in return. Along with draft picks as well.
What an amazing accomplishment for Marshall Plumlee to make an NBA roster. That kid worked so hard, darn proud of him.
Guess the Plumlee parents need NBA League Pass tv package! 3 kids in the NBA with Duke degrees, not a bad job Perky!
Guess the Plumlee parents need NBA League Pass tv package! 3 kids in the NBA with Duke degrees, not a bad job Perky!
I decided to turn on the Knicks game for the hell of it. I smile as I see Dunleavy, Thomas, and Irving on the floor at the same time. No cheaters though.
Also, Thomas can now shoot 3s.
Also, Thomas can now shoot 3s.
Kyrie with 29 points as the Cavs beat the Knicks.
Rodney Hood with 26 points as the Jazz lose to Portland.
Rodney Hood with 26 points as the Jazz lose to Portland.
i was playing someone on 2k17 the other and he had thomas draining 3's, i was like wtf?!?!!!??!....lol
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