Knicks signs DaJuan Summers

Triple C · Post #1 » by **Triple C** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:44 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/645970839700160512[/tweet]

Post #2 » by **Thorn** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:48 pm

Former Georgetown player, who laced um up with Ewing Jr.

NYKnicksTAPE · Post #3 » by **NYKnicksTAPE** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:48 pm

Post #4 » by **NoLayupRule** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:53 pm

well this is exciting news

Clyde_Style · Post #5 » by **Clyde_Style** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:53 pm

DaLong Summer continues

Post #6 » by **Thorn** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:59 pm

NYKnicksTAPE wrote:

DaJuan Michael Summers (born January 24, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB. He played college basketball at Georgetown University. In the 2009 NBA draft, he was drafted in the 2nd round (35th overall) by the Detroit Pistons.

In August 2009, he signed a multi-year deal with the Pistons.

On July 3, 2011, he signed a two-year deal with Montepaschi Siena of Italy.

On October 30, 2011, he parted ways with Siena after just four games.

On December 9, 2011, he signed with the New Orleans Hornets. On February 7, 2012, he was waived by the Hornets.

In September 2012, Summers signed with the Charlotte Bobcats. However, he was later waived by the Bobcats on October 27, 2012.

On December 3, 2012, Summers was acquired by the Maine Red Claws. On February 4, 2013, Summers was named to the Futures All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.

On March 15, 2013, Summers signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. On March 25, 2013, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Clippers. On April 4, 2013, he signed with the Clippers for the remainder of the season. On July 9, 2013, Summers was waived by the Clippers.

On July 31, 2013, Summers signed a one-year deal with Budivelnyk Kiev of the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague. He sent his family home from Kiev due to political unrest in Ukraine, but stayed to finish the season.

In July 2014, Summers joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On August 12, 2014, he signed with Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB.

Dude gets around.

Born: January 24, 1988 (age 27)
From: Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality: American
Listed height: 6 ft 8 in
Listed weight: 240 lb

br7knicks · Post #7 » by **br7knicks** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:20 pm

Sounds like, with the proper teaching and grooming, he'll either be useful or a waste of a slot. He won't greatly impact a game, but can be helpful in spurts.

Post #8 » by **GONYK** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:23 pm

I thought he was a solid player coming out of G'Town. He obviously hasn't been able to stick, but should be a good body to have in camp.

omerome · Post #9 » by **omerome** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:23 pm

Practice fodder.

Pjax4Prez · Post #10 » by **Pjax4Prez** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:24 pm

I used to really like this guy in college. Has the ability to make highlights (dunks and threes) but he was missing intagibles to be able to stay in the league.

Honestly though, if Early hasn't shown great improvement I could see Greek or Dajuan giving him trouble in training camp

NYKnicksTAPE · Post #11 » by **NYKnicksTAPE** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:31 pm

Pjax4Prez wrote:I used to really like this guy in college. Has the ability to make highlights (dunks and threes) but he was missing intagibles to be able to stay in the league.

Honestly though, if Early hasn't shown great improvement I could see Greek or Dajuan giving him trouble in training camp

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. If Early is getting any sort of significant minutes this season then we're in trouble man

AmazingJason · Post #12 » by **AmazingJason** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:32 pm

Phil Jackson is currently executing what will end up being the greatest rebuild in NBA history.

Fact is, one of these no-names will end up being a major contributor to our future title team (probably 2018 or 2019).

Dr. Detfink · Post #13 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:34 pm

Tis a glorious failure of a project. I heard Randolph Morris wants to sign.

Pjax4Prez · Post #14 » by **Pjax4Prez** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:43 pm

NYKnicksTAPE wrote:
Pjax4Prez wrote:I used to really like this guy in college. Has the ability to make highlights (dunks and threes) but he was missing intagibles to be able to stay in the league.

Honestly though, if Early hasn't shown great improvement I could see Greek or Dajuan giving him trouble in training camp

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. If Early is getting any sort of significant minutes this season then we're in trouble man

So we go with no backup SF this season? Early should have to play 15 mins ish range to consider us having a rotation. Unless we plan on allowing AA to slide down to 3 after Melo is subbed out or moved down to 4 we need early to improve or one of these reclamation projects to be decent.

Personally I don't see D-Will playing much 3 for us this year, doesn't shoot well enough and too slow laterally but I could be wrong

DrCoach · Post #15 » by **DrCoach** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:20 pm

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

swisscheeseD · Post #16 » by **swisscheeseD** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:25 pm

Dr. Detfink wrote:Tis a glorious failure of a project. I heard Randolph Morris wants to sign.

That would be like acquiring another 1st Round pick. If Phil could pull this off, he'd be a genius!

NYKnicksTAPE · Post #17 » by **NYKnicksTAPE** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:29 pm

Pjax4Prez wrote:
NYKnicksTAPE wrote:
Pjax4Prez wrote:I used to really like this guy in college. Has the ability to make highlights (dunks and threes) but he was missing intagibles to be able to stay in the league.

Honestly though, if Early hasn't shown great improvement I could see Greek or Dajuan giving him trouble in training camp

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. If Early is getting any sort of significant minutes this season then we're in trouble man

So we go with no backup SF this season? Early should have to play 15 mins ish range to consider us having a rotation. Unless we plan on allowing AA to slide down to 3 after Melo is subbed out or moved down to 4 we need early to improve or one of these reclamation projects to be decent.

Personally I don't see D-Will playing much 3 for us this year, doesn't shoot well enough and too slow laterally but I could be wrong

Early better at least come with a 35% jump shot from 3 this upcoming season because his handles are probably only a notch above Lopez's. If he doesn't improve then that will be 15 minutes of net negative production. Damn, this season could get real ugly if 1 or 2 players end up injury prone

NYKAL · Post #18 » by **NYKAL** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:29 pm

NYKnicksTAPE wrote:
Pjax4Prez wrote:I used to really like this guy in college. Has the ability to make highlights (dunks and threes) but he was missing intagibles to be able to stay in the league.

Honestly though, if Early hasn't shown great improvement I could see Greek or Dajuan giving him trouble in training camp

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. If Early is getting any sort of significant minutes this season then we're in trouble man

I know summer league is no true barometer but, he looked really good. I'd rather wait until at least pre-season before considering him an after-though. His injury set him back but, he has a good skill set and the oft used "potential" label.

I expect him to give us at least what Timmy was supposed to give but, that me being hopeful.

CoolKids · Post #19 » by **CoolKids** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:32 pm

They scared now

NYKnicksTAPE · Post #20 » by **NYKnicksTAPE** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:34 pm

NYKAL wrote:
NYKnicksTAPE wrote:
Pjax4Prez wrote:I used to really like this guy in college. Has the ability to make highlights (dunks and threes) but he was missing intagibles to be able to stay in the league.

Honestly though, if Early hasn't shown great improvement I could see Greek or Dajuan giving him trouble in training camp

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. If Early is getting any sort of significant minutes this season then we're in trouble man

I know summer league is no true barometer but, he looked really good. I'd rather wait until at least pre-season before considering him an after-though. His injury set him back but, he has a good skill set and the oft used "potential" label.

I expect him to give us at least what Timmy was supposed to give but, that me being hopeful.

Honestly, I think that the only reason he looked good is because he's older and has some NBA experience so he wasn't clueless out there on the floor. I was paying a lot of attention to his skills, and they didn't look improved to me. He was mainly scoring off of cuts and running the floor which is stuff that he could always do and was doing in last year's summer league. HIs 3 point shooting and ball handling still looked disgusting