CrushAlot wrote:I started another thread for this this morning but it is three pages back already.
I read that Upshaw had heart issues in addition to character issues. Does anyone know about his heart issues?

Hes ok.

franco12 wrote:honestly with the holes on our roster, our lack of picks, we should be a top destination for undrafted talent - a bit miffed that we haven't gotten any similar commitments from undrafted players.

I was a little disappointed about that third pick. Im overjoyed about rd 1---really I think it was a savvy play and to get the 35 pick was beyond my personal expectations. I mean one helluva job getting 19 and 35. I wouldve taken Andersen and Powell at those picks because I believe we couldve changed our defensive perimeter for the next 10 years and added two powerhouse athletes at 230 and 215 that wouldve taken so much pressure off of our team. Jerian Grant is solid the Eurpean C Im not sure about--but if my true feelings are put out there I think we couldve taken this team to a level with Porzingis Andersen and Powell that I believe wouldve been a march to the top. This path were ok we do have Shvyed to play PG but I think we blew a bigger opportunity. jhmho.

BigRedDog wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

franco12 wrote:honestly with the holes on our roster, our lack of picks, we should be a top destination for undrafted talent - a bit miffed that we haven't gotten any similar commitments from undrafted players.

I was a little disappointed about that third pick. Im overjoyed about rd 1---really I think it was a savvy play and to get the 35 pick was beyond my personal expectations. I mean one helluva job getting 19 and 35. I wouldve taken Andersen and Powell at those picks because I believe we couldve changed our defensive perimeter for the next 10 years and added two powerhouse athletes at 230 and 215 that wouldve taken so much pressure off of our team. Jerian Grant is solid the Eurpean C Im not sure about--but if my true feelings are put out there I think we couldve taken this team to a level with Porzingis Andersen and Powell that I believe wouldve been a march to the top. This path were ok we do have Shvyed to play PG but I think we blew a bigger opportunity. jhmho.

Disagree about Grant. Great, great pick. Perfect for this team. Probably the best pg this team has had since Strickland. I would think Clyde will love this kid. Kinda reminds me of Frazier. We shall see.

WaltLongmire wrote:Has anyone committed to us yet?

Maurice N'dour to play for Knicks Summer League team:

http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-basketball/2015/6/26/8850943/maurice-ndour-to-play-on-new-york-knicks-summer-league-team-ohio-university-bobcats-nba

Looks like he picked the Knicks over some other interested teams as they have no problem with him playing abroad for a year (guys just don't make enough money in the DL) -- that bit of info. makes me think he might be a keeper right off the bat, not your typical SL/training camp fodder. If we sign him, unclear whether he'll take up an official roster spot or not. My guess is no but not sure...Wasn't familiar with him but after looking at his numbers and some tape, I like what I see --

6'9" 210 SF/PF put up some eye-catching numbers last year for Ohio University: 34.9 mins per, 16.0 ppg, 48.4% FGs, 43.5% from 3, 78.5% FTs, 8.3 rpg, 2.3 blks, 1.1 stls.

Think he played the 4 in college but he looks like a 3 all the way in the NBA. Looks real competitive, agile and skilled. He can shoot, drive the ball, post up and block shots:

Between Daniel Hackett (assuming he'll be on our SL team as well) and now N'dour, I think we may have come up with two players that can help us eventually, maybe even this year. They each look like they could contribute in the NBA right now. Excited to see these guys in Vegas.

Scott Phillips ‏@phillipshoops · 12m12 minutes ago
Former Kansas forward Cliff Alexander has signed with the Brooklyn Nets, source told http://NBCSports.com

BRIGGS wrote:Looks like the Knick have another C for their SL team 7-1 245 Ovidijus Galdikas

According to reports, the Knicks have been watching him for over 3 years, and Knicks' president visited Šiauliai during the 2012-13 season to meet with Galdikas and watch him play, however, Galdikas was injured at the time[3]). In August 2013, the New York Knicks again showed interest in Galdikas, describing him as a 'diamond in the rough' and the 'third best Lithuanian center after Jonas Valančiūnas and Donatas Motiejūnas.[4]

During the 2014-2015 season he was scoring 11.2 points (74% FG), grabbing 10 rebounds and blocking 2.6 shots, while representing Asseco Gdynia club in Poland. Following it, he decided to participate in NBA Summer League to seek his dream of representing NBA club.[5] He will represent New York Knicks in the summer league.[6]