Huge News! Just Kidding...

ckchen · Post #1 » by **ckchen** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 8:45 pm

http://www.mlive.com/sports/grpress/ind ... xml&coll=6

Callistus Eziukwu on the SL team. Watch out!

Post #2 » by **The Guilty Party** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 8:46 pm

Skates · Post #3 » by **Skates** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 9:13 pm

Well, they had the kid in for two workouts so there must be something they like. He might be worth watching in the D-league this year if he doesn't end up overseas.

Johnny Broad-Street · Post #4 » by **Johnny Broad-Street** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 7:10 pm

http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs. ... /1001/news

Jamont Gordon added as well. woo. hoo.

The Sixer Fixer · Post #5 » by **The Sixer Fixer** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 7:18 pm

Johnny Broad-Street wrote:http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/SPORTS030102/80702020/1001/news

Jamont Gordon added as well. woo. hoo.

Gald they took a look at him. I think there's a real possibility that he could make the team as the 3rd PG if he does well in the summer league

Philly_King · Post #6 » by **Philly_King** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 7:21 pm

^^ Actually I think Gordon could be a real steal. He has a great all around game(had a couple of triple doubles in college) and may very well make the team. Plus he's still young.

Strengths: Versatile and tremendously strong combo-guard ... Fine athlete, possessing a nice wingspan ... A southpaw ... Stat-sheet filler, able to consistently contribute in 4 categories ... Built like a tank, knows how to use his body to create separation on the perimeter and space in the paint ... In constant attack mode and is willing to go at help defenders aggressively ... Very crafty scorer, utilizes hesitation, crossover and in-and-out dribbles to get his defender off-balance before going by ... Has the stereotypical shooting form of a lefty, even though he slings it a bit, it is still smooth ... Incorporates a nice step-back jumper, to go along with his reliable midrange game ... When he gets hot, he will pull up from anywhere, and his quick release and nice elevation allow him get his shot off against virtually anyone ... His body comes into play on the defensive end as well, where he can use his strength and length to legitimately defend PGs, SGs and SFs ... He has great anticipation allowing him to track down numerous rebounds; we have seen him regularly average around 7 rebounds, which is a nice attribute for a player at his position ...

Weaknesses: While he has a variety of tools at his disposal, he does not have a niche or one thing in particular that he does great ... Lacks the quickness and overall distributing ability for a PG at the next level, and is undersized for a SG, although his frame and length should offset the size deficiency ... While he is fairly unselfish, his questionable decision making and limited court vision hurt his chances of being a floor general/playmaker ... Has epitomized the definition of inconsistency throughout his time in college ... Terrible shooting games, combined with high turnover numbers bring into question his focus and preparation ... The release and follow-through on his shot are inconsistent, resulting in sporadic shooting performances, and also being the main cause to his struggles at the charity stripe ... His ability to create and finish with his right hand is very limited, and he seems to lack confidence in his off-hand when pressured ... Even though he has good leaping ability, his height - or lack thereof - substantially hurts him when finishing around the basket; he rarely gets an easy lane to the hoop, instead he is always forced to attempt an acrobatic move, which he struggles to convert at times ... Can become very lackadaisical on the defensive end, falling asleep on the weakside as well as not showing much determination in chasing over or fighting through screens ...

Notes: Has been named a 2nd team All-American by numerous outlets following his Junior year...

Johnny Broad-Street · Post #7 » by **Johnny Broad-Street** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 7:34 pm

I meant no disrespect....more a reaction to seeing the Sixers news and then realizing it was Summer League news.

is1531 · Post #8 » by **is1531** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 11:24 pm

Johnny Broad-Street wrote:I meant no disrespect....more a reaction to seeing the Sixers news and then realizing it was Summer League news.

In the 8pm-9pm hour tonight Rob Ellis filling in for Reverend Ike,,will have on Dr Phil Jasner discussing Josh Smith. I am sure Jasner will have his usual solutions to solving the 76ers problems.