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DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 8:43 am
by BelgianMagic
According to a Belgian newspaper, DJ Mbenga & Denver are closing in on a 1yr deal with a team option for a 2nd year.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 11:08 am
by The Rebel
He would be an okay signing for our 5th big. the guy is big and physical, and could help against teams like the Lakers.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 11:44 am
by eathb_au
If it happens I like it.

From all reports is that he's a very very good guy to have around practice. And the fact that he's a 7 footer is an addition.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 12:41 pm
by wang000hk
At least he's a 7 footer,lets hope he's better than Petro and can at least grab some rebs,not like Malik **** Allen

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 2:53 pm
by DFan
DJ will be reminded of this by his new teammates I'm sure :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEVlvruAWgs

Good signing BTW

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 3:02 pm
by Pacersike
Not a bad addition.

But I thought he was looking for some more playing time. Not easy with the bigs Denver has.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 3:06 pm
by eathb_au
Depends how he goes in the preseason.

You would think that he can push out Shelden Williams for PT as KMart and Birdman will be out early.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 3:17 pm
by melo mvp 15
DJ and Sheldon now for the ugliest big man duo off the bench... by far....

I hope Ty doesn't rape him in practice, I'm sure they'll kid about that a lot

Also we know got DACOS to replace Malik Tacos Allen

I like this signing

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 4:21 pm
by corona
he's over 6'9"

perfect. just what we need.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 4:39 pm
by almost famous
I like it.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sat Sep 4, 2010 4:48 pm
by J Smitty
Pacersike wrote:Not a bad addition.

But I thought he was looking for some more playing time. Not easy with the bigs Denver has.



What bigs? The only healthy bigs Denver will have on the roster to start the season are Nene, Harrington, and Shelden Williams. At the moment he is pretty much guaranteed PT, at least more than the 3.5 mp82 he got last year with the Lakers. And if he outplays Williams, he could see 15-20 mpg at first. If he can't outplay Williams, then his life sucks anyway.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2010 10:59 am
by Pacersike
J Smitty wrote:
Pacersike wrote:Not a bad addition.

But I thought he was looking for some more playing time. Not easy with the bigs Denver has.



What bigs? The only healthy bigs Denver will have on the roster to start the season are Nene, Harrington, and Shelden Williams. At the moment he is pretty much guaranteed PT, at least more than the 3.5 mp82 he got last year with the Lakers. And if he outplays Williams, he could see 15-20 mpg at first. If he can't outplay Williams, then his life sucks anyway.

I ain't talking about the start of the season. I'm talking about the whole thing, including playoffs.
He can surprise me, but when all four of them are healthy (off course not Sheldon), I see little PT for him.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2010 12:26 pm
by dookieguy
Yeah I think he'll basically replace Malik Allen's PT. (basically none)

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2010 12:36 pm
by corona
way the heck better than malik allen replacing malik allens PT, as far as i'm concerned.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2010 3:43 pm
by BelgianMagic
Glad DJ's getting some love, he's still a very underrated player IMO .. Enjoy Nugget fans ! (the little time he's gonna play :D)

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2010 8:47 pm
by pickaxe
:wassup:

Getting better.

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Mon Sep 6, 2010 12:57 am
by melo mvp 15
According to Chris Dempsey's twitter the DJ deal has yet to happen. Just saying. I knew the source was iffy and the fact that DJ was reportedly already signed by La (which was obviously wrong). So there's a chance he doesn't become a Nugget

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Mon Sep 6, 2010 4:21 am
by ComboGuardCity
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spyRTt24-i0[/youtube]

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Mon Sep 6, 2010 6:36 am
by DaFan334
melo mvp 15 wrote:According to Chris Dempsey's twitter the DJ deal has yet to happen. Just saying. I knew the source was iffy and the fact that DJ was reportedly already signed by La (which was obviously wrong). So there's a chance he doesn't become a Nugget


Ild guess we will probably know for sure tuesday or so with the holiday weekend...

Re: DJ Mbenga & Nuggets closing in on 1yr deal

Posted: Mon Sep 6, 2010 12:52 pm
by almost famous
Anyone who treats Sasha like the stupid, little bitch that he is, is a guy I can support.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYzCqe_tglA[/youtube]