"No No No, Don't Shoot" - The Byron Mullens Thread

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Can't blame them, when they see Dunlap requirements they sh_t themselves.

But yeah, it is not like UK team is playing in Olympics often, in London nonetheles. Us having a new coach probably mattered a lot, players skip NTs all the time saying they will prepare for new season, heal injuries etc. But Olympics at home is a bit special.

[mrknowitall215]

Decisions, Decisions - Odds of Bobcats Bringing Back...

Byron Mullens: Wow. I’m going to do my best to keep this short and snappy, because it doesn’t usually end pretty when I get started on Mully. What can I say, he’s a coaches worst nightmare. Byron can look like the best player on the floor and the worst within back-to-back possessions. Mully took 3.9 3PA/game last season and he’s 7-feet tall — just go ahead and let that sink in.

The Bobcats have one of the more rare commodities in basketball with Mully — a true 7-footer that can stretch the floor. Yet, with the shot selection + decision making that he possesses on both ends, many times that rare commodity is a waste. No team wants a center that consistently lingers around 40% from the field — It’s the true adversary of offensive efficiency.

*Forces self to be optimistic* — Byron did show flashes of improvement last season. He got significantly better on the glass + seemed to have a more polished offensive game around the basket, although the willingness to play from that area wasn’t there. Byron attempted more shots (157) from 25-29 ft. than any other place on the floor.

Charlotte’s most glaring need is a big man that can play near the basket and force defenses to send an extra defender. Otherwise, you’re always very easy to guard. Mullens doesn’t bring this to the table and it’s not smart to assume he ever will.

Mullens basically has the exact same qualifying offer as Gerald Henderson ($4.5mil) because of the fact that he met ‘starter criteria’ in 2012-13 season + met the 41 starts/2,000 minutes required to meet the qualifying offer equal to that of the 9th pick of his draft class (via ShamSports.com). Can’t imagine that the interest around the league is anything more than lukewarm around paying Mullens more than what his qualifying offer is worth.

– 65% probability that Mullens signs qualifying offer deal with Charlotte.

http://queencityhoops.com/blog/2013/06/ ... ee-agents/

[Elden Payton]

4.5m QO...

Rescinded hopefully.

[catch20two]

I thought Mullens QO was like $3.3 million. Either way I hope we rescind it.

[Elden Payton]

I thought Mullens QO was like $3.3 million. Either way I hope we rescind it.

As mentioned in the article, Mullens met the 'starter criteria' of 41 starts or 2,000 minutes required for his QO to jump to the equivalent of the #9 pick in his draft...

DO NOT WANT.

[catch20two]

I thought Mullens QO was like $3.3 million. Either way I hope we rescind it.

As mentioned in the article, Mullens met the 'starter criteria' of 41 starts or 2,000 minutes required for his QO to jump to the equivalent of the #9 pick in his draft...

DO NOT WANT.

Good riddance then.

[fatlever]

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 10m

EXCLUSIVE: Bobcats will give Gerald Henderson a qualifying offer, but NOT Byron Mullens.
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[BlackOutBuzz]

Guess that's how Cody will influence FA. But wow, thought he'd at least get the QO. Hell even DJ got that much.

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[countryboi]

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 10m

EXCLUSIVE: Bobcats will give Gerald Henderson a qualifying offer, but NOT Byron Mullens.
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So its over like that? I didnt think we would just let him walk

[mrknowitall215]

I already knew that there was no way the Bobcats would extend Mullens a qualifying offer in excess of $3-5 million. It just didn't make sense financially. The pickup of Zeller as a stretch 4 plays a major part in this as well though

[toddlincoln]

Why wouldn't we? He's a statistical blackhole, plays zero defense and is a ball stopper AND we just drafted a replacement for him.

[Liver_Pooty]

Mullens had stretches of brilliance, but between the ears he is a complete idiot.

[MBash721]

Mullens had stretches of brilliance, but between the ears he is a complete idiot.

One of the most frustrating basketball players I've ever seen

he showed flashes of playing like a true big man at times, and when he did, he was impressive

has the physical abilities to be a top 10 center in the NBA.... he has size and athleticism you dream of as a scout...... but he prefers to play like a 7 foot SG

he needs a coach that will ride and push his ass to get the most out of him and not put up with his tendencies of trying to play on the perimeter

[Red Larrivee]

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 10m

EXCLUSIVE: Bobcats will give Gerald Henderson a qualifying offer, but NOT Byron Mullens.
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So its over like that? I didnt think we would just let him walk

Well they could still re-sign him. Not extending his QO just prevents:

1. Him from signing the QO ($4.5M) which is double his salary from last season, i.e. overpay.
2. Him from counting more than $5M against the Bobcats salary with his cap hold.

Worst case, Bobcats could go to him, offer a one-year, $1.5M deal or something for depth.

[HornetJail]

I guess the front office is confident that no team is paying him more than 4.5M this summer. I think we'll still keep him here, just on a smaller contract. Keep in mind that Clifford was on the coaching staff that developed Ryan Anderson in Orlando.

[TheKingofSting]

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 10m

EXCLUSIVE: Bobcats will give Gerald Henderson a qualifying offer, but NOT Byron Mullens.
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So long Mully...

[hotrod]

@byron22mullens: Well I guess it looks like I'm a FA!

[amcoolio]

I tried defending you Mully, but you were downright awful on defense 80 games into the season. I hope you catch on somewhere.

[BigSlam]

Not sad.

Can we re-sign him as a FA? If we could and could get him at 1-1.5 I would be down.

[vorbis]

yeah at 4.5M he makes no sense. if he takes a lap around the league and is available for around half that as a FA, i don't see the harm.