Bobcats Sign Justin Hamilton to 10-day Contract

LamarMatic7 · Post #1 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:02 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/rick_bonnell/status/440200047943090176[/tweet]

Post #2 » by **JDR720** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:06 pm

7ft 260 can shoot threes and block shots good move to fill out roster even if he never plays

LamarMatic7 · Post #3 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:07 pm

A white 7-footer drafted by Philly in 2012 with the 45th pick.

His D-League stats:
http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/j ... stats.html

(19.3ppg and 9.2rpg on .491 FG% shooting. .385 from three)

His offensive highlights from the D-League:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrBmJN4eJco[/youtube]

His defensive highlights from the D-League:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw-4poJEdwU[/youtube]

He played half of the season in Riga last year so I've seen him in person. I don't expect him to get any signification minutes, nor will he.

HornetJail · Post #4 » by **HornetJail** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:08 pm

LamarMatic7 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/rick_bonnell/status/440200047943090176[/tweet]

Never heard of him, so I looked him up. Apparently he's a 7' 260lb big man averaging 19/9 and two blocks in the D-League and plays inside and out, shooting 49/38.5/81. Made the D-League all-star game. Almost 24 years old.

tondi123 · Post #5 » by **tondi123** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:09 pm

He's just here for insurance in case one of the big four goes down.

Post #6 » by **BigSlam** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:14 pm

Sounds like Byron Mullens version 2.0

Post #7 » by **fatlever** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:16 pm

seems like the type of guy to take a chance on. we needed a big man. he brings something our other 3 centers dont which is an apparent outside game. young, cheap with no expectation of playing time.

LamarMatic7 · Post #8 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:18 pm

BigSlam wrote:Sounds like Byron Mullens version 2.0

He's a lot more willing to use his bulk, play in the paint and score in the post. His good touch from outside is rather an additional weapon than something he lives by and (always) dies by.

Post #9 » by **JDR720** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:30 pm

we are now at the legal limit for 6'10"+ white dudes on an NBA team

catch20two · Post #10 » by **catch20two** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:46 pm

I don't know much of anything about Justin Hamilton other than he got drafted or went to training camp with the Heat, I can't remember which one, so I'll reserve judgement. I'm kinda happy that we got a C tho and he can shoot so that's a plus.

vorbis · Post #11 » by **vorbis** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:49 pm

BigSlam wrote:Sounds like Byron Mullens version 2.0

from the highlights vid (thanks lamar), he appears to have a really good nose for the P&R. none of the jumpshots seemed to be outside of the flow of offense. plays like his height, crashes the rim well. definitely looks worth a flyer. exactly the kind of low-risk d-league signing bobcats fans have been pining for for years.

countryboi · Post #12 » by **countryboi** » Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:55 pm

Who the hell is justin hamilton

ohara · Post #13 » by **ohara** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:46 pm

Just want to see him play and make a small but significant impact. Seems like he has the potential, and now he hopefully gets a chance.

Post #14 » by **fatlever** » Tue Mar 4, 2014 7:49 pm

fyi, this became official earlier today. 10 days starts today.

Post #15 » by **JDR720** » Tue Mar 4, 2014 8:39 pm

http://www.nba.com/bobcats/video/2014/0 ... ov-3181195

Hamilton's interview with Eryn Gradwell

Joest2003 · Post #16 » by **Joest2003** » Wed Mar 5, 2014 12:25 am

Am I the only one who thinks this guy was picked up in case of the potential first round against the players so we have someone to guard Hibbert

Post #17 » by **JDR720** » Wed Mar 5, 2014 12:27 am

Joest2003 wrote:Am I the only one who thinks this guy was picked up in case of the potential first round against the players so we have someone to guard Hibbert

we don't need anyone to guard Hibbert, Al and Biz will do fine, Roy can't even shoot 50% from the field (46% to be exact)

Joest2003 · Post #18 » by **Joest2003** » Wed Mar 5, 2014 12:31 am

JDR720 wrote:
Joest2003 wrote:Am I the only one who thinks this guy was picked up in case of the potential first round against the players so we have someone to guard Hibbert

we don't need anyone to guard Hibbert, Al and Biz will do fine, Roy can't even shoot 50% from the field (46% to be exact)

Im just saying Roy is a huge dude im not sure how effective Big Al or Biz would be on him, you saw him man handeling Bosh last year in the playoffs.

Post #19 » by **JDR720** » Wed Mar 5, 2014 2:57 am

Joest2003 wrote:
JDR720 wrote:
Joest2003 wrote:Am I the only one who thinks this guy was picked up in case of the potential first round against the players so we have someone to guard Hibbert

we don't need anyone to guard Hibbert, Al and Biz will do fine, Roy can't even shoot 50% from the field (46% to be exact)

Im just saying Roy is a huge dude im not sure how effective Big Al or Biz would be on him, you saw him man handeling Bosh last year in the playoffs.

Bosh is a 230 pound PF Roy has at least 40 pounds on him , Al is a 290 pound center and Biz is a 250 pound athletic shot blocker who excels in defense

HornetJail · Post #20 » by **HornetJail** » Wed Mar 5, 2014 4:53 am

Biz will do just fine defending Hibbert. Hibbert isn't the one that needs attention. It's George, Hill, and West you need to be worried about on offense.