Bulls sign Adam Mokoka to a 2 way contract

drosestruts · Post #21 » by **drosestruts** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 6:37 pm

Kurt Heimlich wrote:Looks like he's the latest iteration of Nwaba/Shaq/*insert 6'4'' athletic defender who can't shoot? He's only 21 though so maybe some skill growth left in him.

I wish we'd go after wings with a bit more length with these signings. A guy like Alfonso McKinnie if he hits offers the better upside.

You mean Windy City Bulls Alfonso McKinnie?

Kurt Heimlich · Post #22 » by **Kurt Heimlich** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 6:42 pm

drosestruts wrote:
Kurt Heimlich wrote:Looks like he's the latest iteration of Nwaba/Shaq/*insert 6'4'' athletic defender who can't shoot? He's only 21 though so maybe some skill growth left in him.

I wish we'd go after wings with a bit more length with these signings. A guy like Alfonso McKinnie if he hits offers the better upside.

You mean Windy City Bulls Alfonso McKinnie?

Yup exactly.

FecesOfDeath · Post #23 » by **FecesOfDeath** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 6:51 pm

He has a Jimmy Butler way of moving around the court. Can cover a lot of ground quickly without looking like he's in a hurry.

Andi Obst · Post #24 » by **Andi Obst** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:32 pm

Red8911 wrote:Does he now take up a spot on the roster or are 2 way players used as extra roster spots?

2-way contracts are extra roster spots.

Andi Obst · Post #25 » by **Andi Obst** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:34 pm

I don't know anything about him, but I'm pro anything that increases the chances of never having to watch Blakeney play again.

Repeat 3-peat · Post #26 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:35 pm

Teams are permitted to have two Two-way players on their roster at any given time, in addition to their 15-man regular season rosters.

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MGB8 · Post #27 » by **MGB8** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:38 pm

Seems like a solid flier on an athlete who is developing as a basketball player. Might never get there, but if he does, could be something.

meekrab · Post #28 » by **meekrab** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:42 pm

Red8911 wrote:Does he now take up a spot on the roster or are 2 way players used as extra roster spots?

As far as I know you get 13 spots plus 2 two ways.

TheFinishSniper · Post #29 » by **TheFinishSniper** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:47 pm

I dislike this move. We simply arent on need for another 2 way contract unless situation is solved with current ones. For instance Blakeney. What he is doing on roster still...

Repeat 3-peat · Post #30 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:56 pm

TheFinishSniper wrote:I dislike this move. We simply arent on need for another 2 way contract unless situation is solved with current ones. For instance Blakeney. What he is doing on roster still...

how does one dislike a 2-way player signing?

Blakeney is on a guaranteed deal.

Ccwatercraft · Post #31 » by **Ccwatercraft** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:58 pm

I found it strange to see film that included that many missed shots.

I wish him well I hope he's a secret weapon

TheFinishSniper · Post #32 » by **TheFinishSniper** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:58 pm

GhostOfChicago wrote:
TheFinishSniper wrote:I dislike this move. We simply arent on need for another 2 way contract unless situation is solved with current ones. For instance Blakeney. What he is doing on roster still...

how does one dislike a 2-way player signing?

Blakeney is on a guaranteed deal.

Which come from 2-way player contract. After certain amount of NBA games it becomes guaranteed deal. And he simply doesnt deserve it.

Ccwatercraft · Post #33 » by **Ccwatercraft** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:59 pm

GhostOfChicago wrote:
TheFinishSniper wrote:I dislike this move. We simply arent on need for another 2 way contract unless situation is solved with current ones. For instance Blakeney. What he is doing on roster still...

how does one dislike a 2-way player signing?

Blakeney is on a guaranteed deal.

Yes I'm under the impression that Blakeney has a guaranteed deal so he's on the roster unless we wave him or he has ankle soreness that lasts the entire season that suddenly gets better if for some reason five of our players get injured. <plan A.

Ccwatercraft · Post #34 » by **Ccwatercraft** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 8:02 pm

meekrab wrote:
Red8911 wrote:Does he now take up a spot on the roster or are 2 way players used as extra roster spots?

As far as I know you get 13 spots plus 2 two ways.

I thought it was 15 players , 13 active per game + 2 inactive + two ways.

if they are activated we still have to do the 13 Max playrrs active any given game.

Honestly I'm not sure so I'd like an opinion on that

Repeat 3-peat · Post #35 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 8:04 pm

TheFinishSniper wrote:
GhostOfChicago wrote:
TheFinishSniper wrote:I dislike this move. We simply arent on need for another 2 way contract unless situation is solved with current ones. For instance Blakeney. What he is doing on roster still...

how does one dislike a 2-way player signing?

Blakeney is on a guaranteed deal.

Which come from 2-way player contract. After certain amount of NBA games it becomes guaranteed deal. And he simply doesnt deserve it.

Blakeney's guaranteed deal came from the Bulls giving him a NBA contract last year.

meekrab · Post #36 » by **meekrab** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 8:16 pm

GhostOfChicago wrote:
TheFinishSniper wrote:
GhostOfChicago wrote:
how does one dislike a 2-way player signing?

Blakeney is on a guaranteed deal.

Which come from 2-way player contract. After certain amount of NBA games it becomes guaranteed deal. And he simply doesnt deserve it.

Blakeney's guaranteed deal came from the Bulls giving him a NBA contract last year.

Just to back this up:

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July 15, 2017: Signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls

July 19, 2018: Signed a multi-year contract with the Chicago Bulls

samwana · Post #37 » by **samwana** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 9:10 pm

meekrab wrote:
GhostOfChicago wrote:
TheFinishSniper wrote:Which come from 2-way player contract. After certain amount of NBA games it becomes guaranteed deal. And he simply doesnt deserve it.

Blakeney's guaranteed deal came from the Bulls giving him a NBA contract last year.

Just to back this up:

Transactions
July 15, 2017: Signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls

July 19, 2018: Signed a multi-year contract with the Chicago Bulls

He did get the contract right after Durant tweeted 'how is this guy not been signed already' or something along that line. Maybe we can trade him to the Nets and they can be best friends forever. Would help us a lot.

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Benedict Miller · Post #38 » by **Benedict Miller** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 9:40 pm

Looks like he can defend on the perimeter, I like that part. Hopefully we get to see him play in the summer league.

Bulls_Fan · Post #39 » by **Bulls_Fan** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 9:45 pm

Bulls sign body.

Peelboy · Post #40 » by **Peelboy** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 10:15 pm

"freakish athlete," "lockdown defender potential," excellent size/length, 2-way deal meaning you can develop his spot up outside shot in the G-League. Isn't this exactly the kind of deal the Bulls should be using their 2-way slots on? A high ceiling type of guy? I mean if he ends up being a marginal offensive player (good enough to be on the court for his D and keep defenses honest), that's a pretty big win.

Plus as noted already, Bulls history in making guys like Nwaba, Harrison contributors (even if it's at times out of lack of other options) speaks to what they may be able to do with this kid.