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[Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:22 pm
by HornetJail
The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Damion Baugh to a two-way NBA contract out of G League's Westchester Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Baugh has averaged nearly 13 points and 10 assists in G League.
don't know anything about this dude but 10 assists sounds good to me
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:25 pm
by KembaWalker
this dudes kinda sick damn
probably 0% chance it carries over to the big league but i at least like that he has some size compared to KJ
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:40 pm
by EmpireFalls
@Diop will like this (he is Baugh’s coach with the Westchester Knicks)
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:44 pm
by HornetJail
EmpireFalls wrote:@Diop will like this (he is Baugh’s coach with the Westchester Knicks)
oh wow i had no idea Gana Diop was a D-League head coach
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:53 pm
by yosemiteben
Also had a 10-10-21 game (21 is assists):
Like having a 6'4" dude that can pass like that.
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:58 pm
by JustBuzzin
Power move
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:01 pm
by KingCat
Baugh Gawd!
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:03 pm
by KembaWalker
gotta keep Eric fed with the razzle dazzle in these upcoming post ASB tough times
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:52 pm
by fatlever
more melo insurance for when he inevitably misses 20 of last 30 games
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:23 am
by EmpireFalls
Keep him. Awesome debut.
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:28 am
by LurkCobain
Give him Wongs minutes (and some more)
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 11:07 am
by Hornet Mania
I liked what I saw, he's an intriguing flier. Maybe he can be our second G-League gem after Moose.
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 4:48 pm
by yosemiteben
Not sure what typical length is for a 2 way deal, but Baugh's is two years
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 4:54 pm
by HornetJail
Great news, that means we get a 50 game trial next season as well
Re: [Shams] Hornets sign Damion Baugh to a two-way contract
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:33 pm
by fatlever
The more info on her newest player
https://mavsdraft.com/damion-baugh-scouting-report/Pros:
Quick first step
Great frame with huge hands
Good downhill speed; difficult to stop in transition
Comfortable with both hands
Quick handle with lots of counters and dribble moves
Creative playmaker with good vision
Good motor
Great in the P&R as a ball-handler; can create for both himself and others out of P&R
Great feel for the game; comfortable being a floor general and directing the offense
Rangy defender who can stay in front of quicker guards
Cons:
Needs to become a consistent shooter
Must develop a reliable runner/floater
Limited off the dribble scorer
Similar to: Elfrid Payton, Briante Weber
Projected draft range: 55-undrafted
Expected role: Two-way combo guard that can get to the rim and create for others.
Unplayable if: Jump shooting never progresses and his average size doesn’t stand out.
Exceeds expectations if: 3P% exceeds 30% on respectable volume and his playmaking jumps with NBA spacing.
Pretty funny that this scouting report compares him to Payton and Weber. Weber was the first player I thought of when I saw him on the floor. Hopefully he works out better for us. I remember how excited we were when we got Weber.