tamaraw08 wrote:bradybunch wrote:Nuntius wrote:
Ok, I have to ask. Why are you using the term black balling? What makes you think that McClung was black balled instead of simply losing out to competition? The term has a specific meaning and it seems that you're wildly stretching that meaning.
How did he lose out to a better player? They cut him and signed Ty Jerome. He never competed against Ty Jerome.
Mac looked great and if it was based on merit, he deserves a roster spot.
Mac performed in the G League, Summer, and was fantastic in their last preseason game.
As a matter of fact, he looked so good that they probably said "oh sh**, cut him before he keeps proving doubters wrong and our opportunity for him will be proven fraudulent."
They brought him in. He performed. They cut him immediately after showcasing his evident skills.
OOPS!
I've seen Mac play he looks good but I truly believe that he is more like 5'11 than 6-2 which his listed height. You mentioned Ty Jerome who is listed at 6-5= he can then bother shots from other shooters in the perimeter.
My daughters went to Etiwanda High where guys like Darren Collison, Jeff Ayres(Pendegraph) and Jordan Mac Laughlin came from and have tried to follow their graduates. Kessler Edwards have been signed and been playing steady minutes for the Nets even though he doesn't have glowing skills/talent, why? The guy is mobile enough to play good enough defense and more importantly he is 6-8.
In essence, If Mac is 6-5, he would have a decent contract by now.
Oh man, Darren Collison and Jeff Ayres. Both of them were Pacers. I have fond memories of both of them. Kessler Edwards is also a guy that I liked a lot in the draft. You're right, he doesn't have any stand-out skills but he is a big body that can move well, play defense and hit some 3s. That will generally ensure that you get a shot in the NBA.
