Mbenga officially waived....what's this mean?

Sid the Squid · Post #21 » by **Sid the Squid** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 8:26 pm

I just need a couple moments to reflect on THE MBENGA era....Sad day.

Sid the Squid · Post #22 » by **Sid the Squid** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 8:32 pm

Croshere should be ready for Monday's game.

EJS99 · Post #23 » by **EJS99** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 8:37 pm

It just means that Wright will be playing more. Maybe O' Bryant as well.

Post #24 » by **FNQ** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 8:38 pm

LF75 wrote:Croshere should be ready for Monday's game.

Legit news or speculation?

If it's legit, the puzzle becomes much clearer, doesnt it... :banghead:

-bob- · Post #25 » by **-bob-** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 8:44 pm

this was from the Chronicle yesterday

Briefly: Austin Croshere, who has missed nine games with a lower back strain, could return to practice as early as today.

Post #26 » by **FNQ** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 8:51 pm

-bob- wrote:this was from the Chronicle yesterday

Briefly: Austin Croshere, who has missed nine games with a lower back strain, could return to practice as early as today.

-bob- · Post #27 » by **-bob-** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 10:42 pm

510s favorite player called up from the Dleague!

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=6794

The Golden State Warriors have waived center DJ Mbenga, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

Mbenga, who originally signed with Golden State as a free agent on November 17, 2007, appeared in 16 games for the Warriors, averaging 1.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per contest.

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The Golden State Warriors have recalled center Kosta Perovic (COAST-a PEAR-a-vich) from the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

Perovic, who was originally assigned to the Jam on November 18, 2007, appeared in 19 games for Bakersfield, averaging 8.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.37 blocks in 22.1 minutes per contest. The 22-year-old tallied a season-high 18 points in 28 minutes at the Utah Flash on December 22.

-bob- · Post #28 » by **-bob-** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 10:44 pm

From Janny Hu.

Post-practice update: The Warriors will recall 7-2 rookie Kosta Perovic from the D-league later today so they'll still have a spare big for scrimmaging/practices.

Sid the Squid · Post #29 » by **Sid the Squid** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 10:45 pm

No stopping Golden State now.

Post #30 » by **FNQ** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 10:47 pm

-bob- wrote:510s favorite player called up from the Dleague!

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=6794

The Golden State Warriors have waived center DJ Mbenga, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

Mbenga, who originally signed with Golden State as a free agent on November 17, 2007, appeared in 16 games for the Warriors, averaging 1.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per contest.

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The Golden State Warriors have recalled center Kosta Perovic (COAST-a PEAR-a-vich) from the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

Perovic, who was originally assigned to the Jam on November 18, 2007, appeared in 19 games for Bakersfield, averaging 8.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.37 blocks in 22.1 minutes per contest. The 22-year-old tallied a season-high 18 points in 28 minutes at the Utah Flash on December 22.

!!!!!!!!!

If Kosta sees time over POB, I'm gonna throw a full beer at Nellie. During a Kings game.

9-6 with 1.5 blks in 22 minutes... Cannot believe we got suckered into a 2 year deal with this guy... Whats more embarassing is that Cal product Rod Benson remains unsigned, dominating the D-League like a backup NBA C should...

Post #31 » by **Hopper15** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 10:51 pm

turk3d · Post #32 » by **turk3d** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 10:59 pm

Now we know what the big move is that they were going to make. Kosta, our Savior.

Post #33 » by **Chris Porter's Hair** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 11:04 pm

Grover for the win

And how sad that in all the speculation here about what move might follow, Kosta wasn't even mentioned heh

St.Nick · Post #34 » by **St.Nick** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 11:38 pm

I kind of like our bringing up Kosta now. He'll serve the purpose of Mbenga in that he can body up the 280lb+ centers we go up against. Not to mention, he can pop out and hit a 15 footer.

He was already claiming a roster spot so as long as we acquire a new guy its sort of like getting two players for the price of one.

At least I hope it works out like this...

Chris Cohan · Post #35 » by **Chris Cohan** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 11:38 pm

Chris Porter's Hair wrote:Grover for the win

And how sad that in all the speculation here about what move might follow, Kosta wasn't even mentioned heh

The roster spot is still available, Chris Porter's Hair. What is your point?

The call up is justifiable, Perovic has been playing OK in D-League (I mentioned his place among rebounding leaders there), and it costs the team nothing while they consider other options. NOTHING.

Having said that, Perovic often looks slow and downright bad in the few times I've been able to catch him in action on NBA TV or elsewhere and I still believe strongly that Stephane Lasme should be and may be given another shot with the team.

The matter is open until the team uses the roster spot or continues with 14 players on the roster past relevant roster addition cutoff dates.

Chris Cohan · Post #36 » by **Chris Cohan** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 11:39 pm

Incidentally, Perovic and Lasme are friendly off the court and both remain on good terms with several Warriors players.

turk3d · Post #37 » by **turk3d** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 11:39 pm

St.Nick wrote:I kind of like our bringing up Kosta now. He'll serve the purpose of Mbenga in that he can body up the 280lb+ centers we go up against. Not to mention, he can pop out and hit a 15 footer.

He was already claiming a roster spot so as long as we acquire a new guy its sort of like getting two players for the price of one.

At least I hope it works out like this...

I.expect (and hope) that it will be many DNPs coaches decision.

St.Nick · Post #38 » by **St.Nick** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 11:45 pm

Same as Mbenga. So there is no big loss. Like I said, two for one.

-bob- · Post #39 » by **-bob-** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 11:48 pm

I don't get why people hope Kosta gets DNPs.

Chris Cohan · Post #40 » by **Chris Cohan** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 11:49 pm

Right, I hope he can do something.
But I think he's just a practice stiff.

An expensive one.

We'll see-- he DOES have a nice shot and he can rebound/block shots. Whether or not he can do those thing in the NBA, this year, remains to be seen. Let's just say I'm not holding my breath.