Search for 3rd Point Guard

Post #1 » by **yosemiteben** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 11:57 pm

@IAmDPick
Source: The Charlotte Hornets are bringing in NBA free-agent guard Donald Sloan for a workout. He lit up the China association.

I know nothing else about him.

Bassman · Post #2 » by **Bassman** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:09 am

yosemiteben wrote:@IAmDPick
Source: The Charlotte Hornets are bringing in NBA free-agent guard Donald Sloan for a workout. He lit up the China association.

I know nothing else about him.

A 29 year old point guard, 6'3". Was undrafted. Has been with multiple NBA teams, typically briefly, but had some big stat games with Indiana and Portland. Looks like a Cho "throw a dart" pickup if signed.

Post #3 » by **Diop** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:36 am

I remember his name from Indiana, he had a few ok games for them. Meh

HornetJail · Post #4 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:20 am

holy **** I read Donald Sterling and wondered what the hell was going on

Liver_Pooty · Post #5 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:28 pm

Were also working out Norris Cole. Webers probably gone.

catch20two · Post #6 » by **catch20two** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:19 pm

It only make sense to add another PG and get rid of Weber since we added MCW. We can't have 2 backup PGs that'll shoot 20% on 3s. We need at least one that'll be above 30%.

Cheeze · Post #7 » by **Cheeze** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:23 pm

Norris is a fit, if not the most sexy FA add. A vet, athletic, works hard, solid person. Shooting is a problem, but gets at it on defense.

For what it's worth, I'd just as soon Charlotte keep Weber.

Now, if we can only get Cho to remove his Celtics brain block and take a look at Demetrius Jackson...

MPM · Post #8 » by **MPM** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:39 pm

In my mind Donald Sloan, CJ Miles, Shelvin Mack, and Mike James are all the same guy and ride the bench for the Indiana Pacers.

HornetJail · Post #9 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:50 pm

Count me as a "no" on the Norris Cole front. Guy flat out sucks at everything. Take some shooting from Brian Roberts and add some defense and that's Norris Cole. I would much rather roll the dice on Weber even if he can't shoot.

BlackOutBuzz · Post #10 » by **BlackOutBuzz** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:16 am

Add Isaiah Canaan to the list, probably the most interesting one so far:

Read on Twitter

Makes sense as we've got about a week left until Weber guarantees.

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Post #11 » by **Diop** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:47 am

Ok, at least they're doing some homework this time, not just picking familiar names like sessions/Roberts

Braggins · Post #12 » by **Braggins** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:51 am

Diop wrote:Ok, at least they're doing some homework this time, not just picking familiar names like sessions/Roberts

Someone stole Elliot Williams and Damien Wilkins.

Post #13 » by **Diop** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:58 am

Canaan is definitely a shooter, not sure on his point guard abilities though.

Post #14 » by **yosemiteben** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:58 am

Canaan is a career 36.8% FG shooter. Woah.

LofJ · Post #15 » by **LofJ** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:04 pm

I don't know why we're looking at NBA retreads. Why not look overseas? Even if it's only for American players that washed out due to maturity issues like Josh Selby.

Cheeze · Post #16 » by **Cheeze** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:46 pm

Or Russ Smith. He plays in a sort of minor league in China, but he's tearing it up. I've always liked that guy. Gutsy Cardinal with mojo. The Hornets could do with some mojo.

But I'm not impressed with who Cho has brought in for workouts so far. Still in favor of keeping Weber at this point.

Post #17 » by **Diop** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:44 pm

or if we're looking at the china league, how about Donald Sloan. Oh wait!

BlackOutBuzz · Post #18 » by **BlackOutBuzz** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 4:27 pm

Full list:

Read on Twitter

Norris Cole
Donald Sloan
Isaiah Canaan
Demetrius Jackson
JJ Frazier
Marcus Paige
Jared Cunningham
Nick Johnson

Plus Quinn Cook was just released.

Jackson really stands out from that group, would love to pick him up.

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LofJ · Post #19 » by **LofJ** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:33 pm

Quinn Cook please, I wanted us to sign him last season instead of Roberts. Him, Jackson, or even Paige would all be good pickups.

Braggins · Post #20 » by **Braggins** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:11 pm

I'm not crazy about any of those players, but I like what we are doing. I feel like our front office and scouting department have shown major improvements this offseason.

I am intrigued by Jackson and would probably prefer him over anyone on that list.

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