The Othyus Jeffers era has begun

keynote · Post #1 » by **keynote** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:37 pm

http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/jeffers_031711.html

Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed swingman Othyus Jeffers from the NBA Development League’s Iowa Energy to a 10-day contract. Jeffers (6-5, 200), a two-time D-League All-Star (2009, 2011) and the 2009 D-League Rookie of the Year, has averaged 21.1 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists this season through 38 games (18 double-doubles) with Iowa.

Jeffers has also appeared in 15 NBA games over two seasons after being called up by the Utah Jazz in 2009-10 and the San Antonio Spurs this season. He will wear uniform #12.

keynote · Post #2 » by **keynote** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:39 pm

Apparently, Dray won't be the only "bulletproof" player on the team. From Wikipedia:

Just a few weeks after being named all-conference, Jeffers was shot while attempting to defend his sister in a fight with her boyfriend. As a result of the shooting and his conflicts with UIC coach Jimmy Collins, Jeffers opted to transfer to Illinois' Robert Morris University for his senior year.

closg00 · Post #3 » by **closg00** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:45 pm

We have a spot and we could certainly use another body right now.
http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/o ... stats.html

queridiculo · Post #4 » by **queridiculo** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:57 pm

keynote wrote:Apparently, Dray won't be the only "bulletproof" player on the team. From Wikipedia:

Just a few weeks after being named all-conference, Jeffers was shot while attempting to defend his sister in a fight with her boyfriend. As a result of the shooting and his conflicts with UIC coach Jimmy Collins, Jeffers opted to transfer to Illinois' Robert Morris University for his senior year.

Not quite as gangster as getting shot in a car jacking in the wee morning hours. Sorry Jeffers, but you ain't thug enough.

Induveca · Post #5 » by **Induveca** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:48 pm

This guy is going to be awful. But we all know that already.

Lots of 30% shooting nights in the D-League.

cwb3 · Post #6 » by **cwb3** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:57 pm

Induveca wrote:This guy is going to be awful. But we all know that already.

Lots of 30% shooting nights in the D-League.

I would expect his percentages to go up within the Wizards more structured and polished offensive system. . .

NbdyBeatsTheWiz · Post #7 » by **NbdyBeatsTheWiz** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:23 pm

if the Spurs organization saw something worth calling him up in the past, maybe there's something there. i'm all for taking shots on their sloppy seconds considering our state of affairs.

pancakes3 · Post #8 » by **pancakes3** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:43 pm

i was hoping othyus was going too be a d-league coach and not a sg.

Post #9 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:43 pm

3 words - champ yun ship

closg00 · Post #10 » by **closg00** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:45 pm

NbdyBeatsTheWiz wrote:if the Spurs organization saw something worth calling him up in the past, maybe there's something there. i'm all for taking shots on their sloppy seconds considering our state of affairs.

I was just going to say, we are getting the Spurs sloppy seconds. The Spurs tried-out several D-League guys, but appear to have settled on Danny Green. I would rather we run-through these guys early like the Spurs do rather than wait for injuries. Whatever, this guy will probably get scant minutes anyway.

Edit: The Spurs also signed Steve Novak for the remainder of the year from the NBDL.

dobrojim · Post #11 » by **dobrojim** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:24 pm

sloppy seconds is still better than greasy thirds

NbdyBeatsTheWiz · Post #12 » by **NbdyBeatsTheWiz** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:12 pm

dobrojim wrote:sloppy seconds is still better than greasy thirds

well if we're getting technical Utah called him up too, sooooooo...

Post #13 » by **LyricalRico** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:18 pm

$10 says they just give him an old Jeffries jersey.

Post #14 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:24 pm

LyricalRico wrote:$10 says they just give him an old Jeffries jersey.

They would have, except they decided it was too costly to buy more mothballs. So they'll just use old Wallace jerseys and invest in a thick Sharpie.

theboomking · Post #15 » by **theboomking** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:33 pm

Anyone else looking at the tea leaves and thinking that this might mean that NY's knee may not be doing well, and that he is going to miss more time?

eitanr · Post #16 » by **eitanr** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:07 pm

If Young and Martin are out I don't think the team can rely on another 48 minute performance out of Jordan Crawford. Jeffers can at least slash and rebound well for a 2-guard. He probably won't even shoot much.

hands11 · Post #17 » by **hands11** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:30 am

NbdyBeatsTheWiz wrote:
dobrojim wrote:sloppy seconds is still better than greasy thirds

well if we're getting technical Utah called him up too, sooooooo...

Floppy fourths ?

ErikChowbay023 · Post #18 » by **ErikChowbay023** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:34 am

Jeffers hasn`t shown much in two games. He has shown that he can play tough D, and REBOUND! He came in against Toronto played 11+ minutes and ended up with 5 or 6 rebounds.

Yi played 33+ and only ended up with 4. Really shows that our bigger guards have no excuse not to pull 5 or 6 boards down a game.

closg00 · Post #19 » by **closg00** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:08 am

A 2nd 10-day awarded, 21 minutes and zero points last night. A warm body out-there I suppose.

Halcyon · Post #20 » by **Halcyon** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:35 pm

He played pretty good defense on Monta Ellis when he was in there. At the very least he's hardworking on the defensive end.