ImageImage

Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp

Moderators: fatlever, JDR720, Diop, BigSlam, yosemiteben

User avatar
HornetJail
RealGM
Posts: 46,425
And1: 14,175
Joined: Feb 05, 2012
     

Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#1 » by HornetJail » Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:18 pm

http://fansided.com/2013/09/14/charlotte-bobcats-send-patrick-obryant-training-camp-invite/
Those crazy Cats. The soon-to-be Hornets are going to take a look at “Patty O’B” in training camp. Does he have a chance at making the team? Maybe, but, he wouldn’t get a lot of playing time.

He was a first round pick in a rather weak 2006 draft, at least because there quite a number of busts in that class. O’Bryant was one of them and, in just four seasons, he disappeared. Last NBA game was during 2009-10 season. During his NBA career he averaged 2.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.4 blocks in just 5.8 minutes. He’s been playing small roles in the D-League and overseas.

At 27 years old, he still has room to grow although he may never be a starter in the NBA. Still, as the 9th pick in his draft, he will go down as a bust. I mean, I’m not sure what else to say for him. If he can get on a roster, then that’s great. That’s the first step. Then, you go for more minutes during practice and stuff. As long as he’s ready to go when his number is called, he should be fine.

As long as no money is guaranteed, I'm okay with this.

Career per 36 stats: 12.8ppg, 8.7rpg, 2,7bpg, 49.4%, and 8.7 (!) fouls per game in 90 games.
investigate Adam Silver
User avatar
JDR720
Forum Mod - Hornets
Forum Mod - Hornets
Posts: 44,079
And1: 45,515
Joined: Jul 09, 2013
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#2 » by JDR720 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:27 am

i doubt he makes the team, probably bringing him in to compete with Southerland
User avatar
MPM
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,315
And1: 3,841
Joined: Mar 21, 2009
Location: Mouse Town
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#3 » by MPM » Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:49 pm

All part of our plan to employ every bust from the illustrious class of 2006. Ammo, Tyrus Thomas, now Patrick O'Bryant. Shelden Williams is waiting anxiously by the phone. :D

Agree - sort of a non-invite invite. Doubt he makes the team, but if he does, I'm sure he can waive towels with the best of 'em.
User avatar
LamarMatic7
Hornets Forum High-End Journalist
Posts: 9,792
And1: 2,381
Joined: Jan 02, 2011
Location: Latvia
Contact:
   

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#4 » by LamarMatic7 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:37 pm

MPM wrote:All part of our plan to employ every bust from the illustrious class of 2006. Ammo, Tyrus Thomas, now Patrick O'Bryant. Shelden Williams is waiting anxiously by the phone. :D

Agree - sort of a non-invite invite. Doubt he makes the team, but if he does, I'm sure he can waive towels with the best of 'em.

No use picking up Saer Sene though, since we already have Biz.
Image
User avatar
fatlever
Senior Mod - Hornets
Senior Mod - Hornets
Posts: 58,934
And1: 15,520
Joined: Jun 04, 2001
Location: Terrapin Station
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#5 » by fatlever » Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:41 pm

perhaps we can dig robert swift out of his crack house and bring him in to camp as well.
User avatar
HornetJail
RealGM
Posts: 46,425
And1: 14,175
Joined: Feb 05, 2012
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#6 » by HornetJail » Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:02 pm

We should sign David Noel (picked 39th in 2006) that way we can shut up people that said we should've drafted Noel and laugh in their faces when we have a Noel that actually plays in 2013-14.
investigate Adam Silver
User avatar
JDR720
Forum Mod - Hornets
Forum Mod - Hornets
Posts: 44,079
And1: 45,515
Joined: Jul 09, 2013
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#7 » by JDR720 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:18 pm

The chances that he makes the team are the same as the Panthers winning a close game
User avatar
fatlever
Senior Mod - Hornets
Senior Mod - Hornets
Posts: 58,934
And1: 15,520
Joined: Jun 04, 2001
Location: Terrapin Station
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#8 » by fatlever » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:17 pm

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_n ... -camp.html

Rod Higgins, Bobcats president of basketball operations, confirmed Monday that O'Bryant, a 7-footer out of Bradley, has been invited to camp at UNC Asheville next week. O'Bryant, 27, was originally drafted ninth overall in 2006 by the Golden State Warriors. Higgins was in the Warriors’ front office at that time.


I should have known there was a connection. how did i miss this? further proving the point that higgins is one of the worst talent evaluators that has ever held a position of power in the NBA.
User avatar
LamarMatic7
Hornets Forum High-End Journalist
Posts: 9,792
And1: 2,381
Joined: Jan 02, 2011
Location: Latvia
Contact:
   

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#9 » by LamarMatic7 » Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:42 pm

I remember how the Warriors kept drafting these bigs that supposedly would take Biedrins's role as the young and promising center off the bench, yet Andris outlived each one.

From Ike Diogu and Patrick O'Bryant to Kosta Perovic and Jermareo Davidson. Higgins was part of their FO when drafting all these guys.
Image
User avatar
Snidely FC
Head Coach
Posts: 6,333
And1: 3,618
Joined: Jan 19, 2011
Location: Asheville, NC

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#10 » by Snidely FC » Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:58 pm

fatlever wrote:http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_nba/2013/09/charlotte-bobcats-will-bring-ex-1st-rounder-patrick-obryant-to-training-camp.html

Rod Higgins, Bobcats president of basketball operations, confirmed Monday that O'Bryant, a 7-footer out of Bradley, has been invited to camp at UNC Asheville next week. O'Bryant, 27, was originally drafted ninth overall in 2006 by the Golden State Warriors. Higgins was in the Warriors’ front office at that time.


I should have known there was a connection. how did i miss this? further proving the point that higgins is one of the worst talent evaluators that has ever held a position of power in the NBA.

Embarrassing and maddening as usual.

So, any connection between Abdul Gaddy and Higgins?

Meanwhile, I haven't heard anything about Ewing Jr or summer star Jerome Dyson (or my fave Brandon Triche) being invited. Is it possible PEW Jr won't be there?
User avatar
Liver_Pooty
RealGM
Posts: 40,726
And1: 16,720
Joined: Dec 29, 2008
Location: Asheville, NC
   

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#11 » by Liver_Pooty » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:00 pm

LamarMatic7 wrote:I remember how the Warriors kept drafting these bigs that supposedly would take Biedrins's role as the young and promising center off the bench, yet Andris outlived each one.

From Ike Diogu and Patrick O'Bryant to Kosta Perovic and Jermareo Davidson. Higgins was part of their FO when drafting all these guys.


I thought we actually drafted Davidson in the second round and then traded him a year or so after? Either way I think Higgins was the guy who drafted him?
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
User avatar
fatlever
Senior Mod - Hornets
Senior Mod - Hornets
Posts: 58,934
And1: 15,520
Joined: Jun 04, 2001
Location: Terrapin Station
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#12 » by fatlever » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:05 pm

i just put together a resume for higgins in the fire higgins thread. it doesnt look good for rod.
User avatar
LamarMatic7
Hornets Forum High-End Journalist
Posts: 9,792
And1: 2,381
Joined: Jan 02, 2011
Location: Latvia
Contact:
   

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#13 » by LamarMatic7 » Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:15 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:
LamarMatic7 wrote:I remember how the Warriors kept drafting these bigs that supposedly would take Biedrins's role as the young and promising center off the bench, yet Andris outlived each one.

From Ike Diogu and Patrick O'Bryant to Kosta Perovic and Jermareo Davidson. Higgins was part of their FO when drafting all these guys.


I thought we actually drafted Davidson in the second round and then traded him a year or so after? Either way I think Higgins was the guy who drafted him?

He came over in the Jason Richardson trade. It's possible that they made the pick for us though. Either way Higgins was involved in it.
Image
User avatar
Liver_Pooty
RealGM
Posts: 40,726
And1: 16,720
Joined: Dec 29, 2008
Location: Asheville, NC
   

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#14 » by Liver_Pooty » Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:18 am

LamarMatic7 wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
LamarMatic7 wrote:I remember how the Warriors kept drafting these bigs that supposedly would take Biedrins's role as the young and promising center off the bench, yet Andris outlived each one.

From Ike Diogu and Patrick O'Bryant to Kosta Perovic and Jermareo Davidson. Higgins was part of their FO when drafting all these guys.


I thought we actually drafted Davidson in the second round and then traded him a year or so after? Either way I think Higgins was the guy who drafted him?

He came over in the Jason Richardson trade. It's possible that they made the pick for us though. Either way Higgins was involved in it.


Ah. I stand corrected.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
User avatar
fatlever
Senior Mod - Hornets
Senior Mod - Hornets
Posts: 58,934
And1: 15,520
Joined: Jun 04, 2001
Location: Terrapin Station
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#15 » by fatlever » Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:48 am

and just to be clear, i have no problem with higgins bringing obryant in for a workout. he has a previous relationship with him, so its understandable that obryant's agent might try higgins' team as a landing spot for a tryout.

doesnt take away from the fact that higgins blew the pick back in 2006.
User avatar
LamarMatic7
Hornets Forum High-End Journalist
Posts: 9,792
And1: 2,381
Joined: Jan 02, 2011
Location: Latvia
Contact:
   

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#16 » by LamarMatic7 » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:04 am

fatlever wrote:and just to be clear, i have no problem with higgins bringing obryant in for a workout. he has a previous relationship with him, so its understandable that obryant's agent might try higgins' team as a landing spot for a tryout.

doesnt take away from the fact that higgins blew the pick back in 2006.

Well, I do have a problem. Since he's been out of the league his performance has been disappointing everywhere he's played. If you average single digits in the D-League, Puerto Rico, China and for an average D-League club, you most likely aren't good enough to play in the NBA.

I would rather have given Ike Diogu or Hamed Haddadi a camp invite.
Image
User avatar
Snidely FC
Head Coach
Posts: 6,333
And1: 3,618
Joined: Jan 19, 2011
Location: Asheville, NC

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#17 » by Snidely FC » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:43 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOxUBsLC81c[/youtube]
User avatar
HornetJail
RealGM
Posts: 46,425
And1: 14,175
Joined: Feb 05, 2012
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#18 » by HornetJail » Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:55 pm

Snidely FC wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOxUBsLC81c[/youtube]
not bad. Showed off a jumper that I did not know that he had.


Sent from my iPhone using RealGM Forums mobile app
investigate Adam Silver
User avatar
JDR720
Forum Mod - Hornets
Forum Mod - Hornets
Posts: 44,079
And1: 45,515
Joined: Jul 09, 2013
     

Re: Bobcats Invite Patrick O'Bryant To Training Camp 

Post#19 » by JDR720 » Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:36 pm

i would rather bring in some other big thats at least good at something

Return to Charlotte Hornets