Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Final stats for M.A: 5 points, 4 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 4 fouls. Ended up a game high +24.
It would have been better if he had hit the FT and hit a couple more shots. However, he played really good defense. Oddly, for a guy known as a scorer, at least they know just how badly he wants to make a roster. I don't see why the Wizards wouldn't at least give him another opportunity in training camp.
One thing the guy did do is bust his butt trying.
Another good thing for Mo is even if he doesn't make it, the Wizards have guys like Cartier Martin, who have paid their dues. He's older than Almond by a couple years. Mason is 5 years older. Mo Evans is 6 years older. So, hopefully, Almond at least let these guys know how badly he wants to make it and he made some connections. James Singleton has also played all over. Morris isn't done playing ball, regardless.
I couldn't really tell, but Wittman left Mo Almond on the court a LONG time. The Coach gave him a shot.
Truth is I'd be happy to take back any and all of the late season crew on reasonable deals.
James Singleton, no other Single1on like him
Mo Almond, Mo Money
Mo Evans, No Problems
Cartier Martier
even Mase --the Maser the microwave laser-- who it made me happy to see was on the bench for this final game despite being 'cut'.
I like the energy and fire and feistiness from this bunch. Love the overseas experience, DLeague desperation. Veteran attitude, willingness to work. And chemistry. We'll add one or more solid pieces of youth talent from the draft, maybe pull in a free agent at a key position, but if we keep this crew any youth will be surrounded by mentors and good attitudes and hard workers. Without the mandate to suck towards a draft pick and play only the youth, we can experience winning and put together a few of these sorts of games. And there will be minutes available because of that.
Yes there are better talents who may be available, but chemistry counts for a lot. Short deals, with no major cap hit, a few wins and streaks and suddenly and this crew are fine pieces, good assets even as filler in trade as needed.