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NY Times article on basketball in China
with a focus on Wilson Chandler
Link here
nugz4rollz - February 2, 2012
JR Smith
I’m not getting excited about him scoring 60 points in a chinese league playoff game. Let’s see what he does in the NBA playoffs
TheMozgovCocktail - February 2, 2012
Looked like a glorified practice.
Nate Timmons - February 2, 2012
But its still 60 points
and 14-18 from beyond the arc. Even if it is a glorified practice, those are great numbers. He has also been showing a much improved crossover in china
Army of Nugs - February 2, 2012
Yeah, his three point shooting was stellar!
How’s that jersey working out? Post a picture dammit! haha
Nate Timmons - February 2, 2012
Good piece by Tom Ziller about the league’s top scorers: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/2/2/2766177/lebron-james-volatility-scorers-hook
Nate Timmons - February 2, 2012
Wow. Sure wish Melo was still a Nugget!
He’s on top of the list!
love4nuggets - February 2, 2012
I am very interested in where JR ends up. Obviously with the team committed to Afflalo and Rudy bedding in reasonably well there doesn’t appear to be room here, but whichever team can put up with his headcasiness gets a guy who is pretty efficient, spaces the floor and can get his own shot.
atomiccafe - February 2, 2012
JR can create his shot (So can Wilson Chandler) Afflalo cannot.
I do wonder if Masai and Josh are looking into upgrading the SG position.
CombatChuk - February 2, 2012
Wilson Chandler
With him coming back, we should maybe look to move Afflalo. I like the starting lineup of Ty, Chandler, Gallo, Nene, and Mozgov.
TheMozgovCocktail - February 2, 2012
This would kick ass.
love4nuggets - February 2, 2012
It is fine to have your SG be a spotup shooter
when your PG and SF can get their own shot like Gallo and Ty.
atomiccafe - February 2, 2012
Chandler
I’m for him starting at SG over Afflalo. I don’t think Chandler will be content with coming off the bench.
TheMozgovCocktail - February 2, 2012
I think the Nuggets overpaid Afflalo
but the reality is they are committed to him now, and he’s not really worth that much in a trade anyway ATM, so he’ll be a Nugget and probably playing significant minutes for the foreseeable future. So with that there is just not a lot of room in the rotation for Wilson.
atomiccafe - February 2, 2012
True
but still very sad
TheMozgovCocktail - February 2, 2012
I still don't get the Chandler thing
sure he’s a good player, but he was playing with one foot out the door in last years playoffs. What would make you think he’s even considering playing here again? I’m guessing he signs his QO to be a UFA in the summer, or we sign and trade him (what I’m hoping for)
JBnuggs - February 2, 2012
Chandler
What could we get for him if we trade him?
TheMozgovCocktail - February 2, 2012
maybe JB
but if he was signed here and got consistent minutes, he’d be fine. The trade was a shell shock for Will. I would guess and hope he’s over that esp after his experience playing in the People’s Republic
sgiustra - February 2, 2012
who's JB?
TheMozgovCocktail - February 2, 2012
JBNuggs
sgiustra - February 2, 2012
As I understand it
Will wanted to start. Gallo is intrenched in the starting lineup…
One thing people need to consider Karl didn’t play Chandler and Gallo together very much last season. I’m not sure Chandler would translate to the 2 spot in Karl’s view (not saying he wouldn’t do it if the Nuggets traded AAA…but it’s unlikely from what I’ve seen). So the Nuggets are a bit stuck with trying to convince Chandler to come off the bench.
He is a restricted free agent, but I think Chandlers value is greater in a trade than on the Nuggets roster right now.
Jeffrey Morton - February 2, 2012
Chandler is the perfect size for a small forward … not totally sure he could thrive at the two spot in Denver defending quicker and smaller guys. Maybe though?
Nate Timmons - February 2, 2012
I love the idea of Chandler coming back because
he has major physical talent and good skills.
And, if everything went well with AAA, Rudy and Al, then Will would not be needed but shit happens and Will could clean that up.
Exs? AAA has just not been right. Is he going to turn it around? Who knows.
Rudy has been up and down and, like AAA, there is always concern for his health.
Al has been great but I dont trust outside shooters who do little else because, if they are cold, they could be useless.
sgiustra - February 2, 2012
Afflalo
Maybe we package him and Chandler to New Orleans for Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman. It’s a crazy idea, but I wouldn’t be oposed to it.
TheMozgovCocktail - February 2, 2012
Looks like Kmart is cleared to sign anywhere now...good for him
Jeffrey Morton - February 2, 2012
surprising FIBA move
i wonder if there will be many season ending “injuries” for the China guys in the next couple of days, requiring them to return to the US.
nugz4rollz - February 2, 2012
doubt it
JR and Chandler are KILLING it over there
JBnuggs - February 2, 2012
He's going to Miami
sorry Cat :(
JBnuggs - February 2, 2012
Ugh. Well at least it's not the Lakers :(
or the Mavericks…I guess
/has a sad
SDcat09 - February 2, 2012
Meeting with Hawks today
But besides that, how ya been Cat?
Army of Nugs - February 2, 2012
I been :)
Just busy. :)
SDcat09 - February 2, 2012
Thats good to hear
I am :) right now. Got my G Forbes jersey on walking through Panama city, in the country Panama, not CA. Gonna be out of country for the foreseeable future.
Army of Nugs - February 2, 2012
Did you get that job after all?
SDcat09 - February 2, 2012
No
But when I get to Peru tonight, I have a meeting with someone to help get me a job
Army of Nugs - February 2, 2012
I could live with him being a Hawk
SDcat09 - February 2, 2012
I could live with him being on the Magic
Not sure why they aren’t pursuing him.
Army of Nugs - February 2, 2012
That would be alright too
SDcat09 - February 2, 2012
I believe
the Magic also need either JR or Chandler. Their guards are NOT doing what they need to do. JR can shoot the 3 from a Howard kick out, and can get others open down there.
Army of Nugs - February 2, 2012
no $
they’re still way over the cap
JBnuggs - February 2, 2012
That's what I'm rooting for
JBnuggs - February 2, 2012
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