This is the 2nd above average PF that I know of that left the DL for the Philippines -- 6'8" Richard Howell is the other. Next year I'd really like us to carry an extra young PF -- don't want Martin back and I want something in addition to STAT and Tyler (who I'm not sold on). I'd gladly sign up for Jones, Howell or Jamelle Hagins right now. Jackie Carlmichael & Trevor Mbakwe are two more interesting possibilities...Really like Jones' game -- he won't be a star in the NBA but he can definitely help a team -- he rebounds, he hustles and he's a pretty solid jump-shooter for a PF with range..
Looking at more video of Devin Ebanks before -- man do I love his game. More of a SF, this dude's just a natural, versatile scoring force. Very skilled on that end of the floor...Remember him at West Virginia, I thought he was good for the Lakers and he looks even better now--looks like he's really worked on his game...Scores it so effortlessly/confidently...I can't understand how nobody's giving this kid a chance. He can help any NBA team right now, even a contender. No doubt about it...I see some Trevor Ariza, Caron Butler (bigger), Rashad Lewis, dare I say a little Carmelo Anthony/Kevin Durant. I think he's easily something close to Trevor Ariza/Danny Granger in the NBA (and those are 2 pretty good players), maybe better..I'd love to sign this kid up for next year. Heck, I'd cut Martin loose and sign this kid right now for the rest of the season. Why not? What's the point in keeping Martin around this long? I don't get it. He should've been let go weeks ago and a younger big with upside should've been signed in his place...I'm telling ya man -- there's a lot we can do on the cheap to reshape this roster next year if nothing else really works out. A TON of possibilites. Here's hoping we give this route (taking a chance on some cheap young upside players at various positions) some serious consideration for next year's team..