Clark Option not picked up

[realsunsfan]

It appears we are not picking up Clarks option, but we did pick up Lopez option........
Looks like Clark isn't even in the 10 man rotation plans...........
here is the story.....

http://bit.ly/9alBrF

[lilfishi22]

I think it's a great move by the FO. Maybe this will light a fire under him. Motivation is an issue that's been talked about since his college days and playing for a contract is definitely motivation. Also it makes EC a little easier to move since he'll be an expiring.

[NashtyNas]

I think it's a great move by the FO. Maybe this will light a fire under him. Motivation is an issue that's been talked about since his college days and playing for a contract is definitely motivation. Also it makes EC a little easier to move since he'll be an expiring.

... leading to the question why we went with Clark in the first place. Gibson, Lawson, Collison were all still available. Hindsight is 20-20, and I wanted Clark then and still believe he is one of the best talents in that draft, but he's one of those type of players that needs to play to improve. Sitting on the bench and playing in practice doesn't really do much for you. Too bad the kid doesn't have the fire to be what he can be yet, hopefully something changes, but I do not see a future for him with us if we're not even picking up his option for next year (when Hill/Dudley are basically gone).

[Miklo]

Man I wanna beat the crap outta somebody who made the NBA but doesn't care enough to work and become a rotation player. There are millions of players who never made the NBA but would work 24 hours a day to play 2 minutes.

[SideSwipe]

Well said Miklo..sounds like there are at least two of us out there.

[Moochiefried]

Man I wanna beat the crap outta somebody who made the NBA but doesn't care enough to work and become a rotation player. There are millions of players who never made the NBA but would work 24 hours a day to play 2 minutes.

It's hard to tell what the actual story is. Obviously I'm dissapointed with Clark's development. His skillset is honestly really good, he just doesn't have the basketball IQ to put it all together. I'm not sure what to attribute his performance to, it could very well be his lack of effort, but sometimes people just have what it takes to be great. You can't teach basketball IQ.

[hunterxaz]

I hate to say it, but I told you so.

I was hoping he could make a turnaround, but it's just looking like he's not. This "natural talent" many saw was just a facade, either that or he's the laziest most unmotivated person, or content making 1.7 mill a year or whatever he does to sit on the bench.

Cya, Clark.

[eastsidecrossover]

If you look at his college career, and in how long it took to develop, you see what kind of player he is. The potential is there, everyone saw it from day one in his freshman year. When he was inserted, got mins and in a way was pushed to be a leader, he did well all around. I thought we would see that this offseason at least in the summer league. But really, I did not see what I was hoping to. So, I am not surprised he is where he is on the bench and contract wise. I believe he has all of the potential and tools to be a starter in this league. But the desire, the heart and drive to me does not seem to be there. That was the knock on him and one of the reason why he slid in the draft to #14 to us.

I would say it is good to know as a player that you have to work you’re a** off because that contract is almost up, and once you’re out of the league, it is hard to get back in. so I am happy they did not pick his option up. However, being realistic, I don’t see how he is going to get any mins on this team. The downfall I feel is that they signed Warrick to a contract, and that was a mistake IMO. Yes, he is a solid player, but unless a player that is at the 3 or 4 retires, gets injured, or is traded, he is not going to get mins. I feel if he would get consistent mins, we would see improvement. I still am stratching my head over the signing of Warrick because all indications out of the coaches is that they saw improvement and liked what they saw in Clark. Many also stated in the media that this would be clarks chance to shine and get consistent mins. But that looks all but lost by now. No way a guy that is getting paid like Warrick going to be the 11th guy on the bench. Clark, you can only blame yourself because you have not been that aggressive when you get on the court. He looks to be a teammate and allow Dragic jack up shots. Oh well, Im going to be pissed if Hunterx is right on this.

[RaisingArizona]

Our visionary board physic saw this coming over a year ago.

[YFZblu]

Expected. He doesn't play, and the FO log-jammed his position...

[DRK]

Unless he develops some new stuff to add to his game, e.g a deadly 3t shot, 30lbs of muscle, or insane rebounding abilities, I don't see why Gentry will have a reason to play him. I hope I'm wrong.

[Kerrsed]

I signed with the Suns and all i got was my picture taken in a banana suit. -Earl Clark

[DRK]

I signed with the Suns and all i got was my picture taken in a banana suit. -Earl Clark

He should feel privileged. He's part of my sig.

[th3matrix1]

All he needs to do is develop a motor...be more like robin and play a little angry.

[TheMoochinator]

I feel bad for the guy, he really hasn't gotten ample opportunity to prove himself.

Anyway who says he doesn't work hard is just being foolish...you don't get to the NBA without working, and by all reports he's been putting extra time in on his game

[YFZblu]

All he needs to do is develop a motor...be more like robin and play a little angry.

I don't think Clark's "problem" is that he doesn't have a good motor, and I'm not sure getting angry would help matters. The guy simply looks completely clueless when he's given the ball. Clark's best hope is probably to try to make a bad team that isn't deep at his position---That's the only way I see him getting playing time to try to prove himself.

[DRK]

I wouldn't mind sendin Clark down to the D-League this season. Rather than him rotting on the bench, let him get some playing time on a team where he will be "the guy."

[Frank Lee]

Anyway who says he doesn't work hard is just being foolish...you don't get to the NBA without working, and by all reports he's been putting extra time in on his game

I dont know about that Mooch.... you get to the NBA on 'potential' as much as production. Sure, you stud it up in college.... but that really means nothing... just talk to Adam Morrison, Sene, Thabeet, Trajon Langdon, Bobby Hurley... etc

You stay in the NBA by working hard and having the physical and mental ability.

If you are not selecting in the 7 or 8 slot... you have as much chance to get a contributing player in the second round as the first, and do not have to pay him for 3 yrs when he soils his shorts from day 1.

The best strategey with later picks is used by San Ant... they seem continually draft and stash Euros... let someone else pay them, train them, then pluck them when needed... ie most recent TSplitter, who was drafted 1 slot before wasteful Tucker... has been seasoned, and now will likely start. Meanwhile, Olando starts up a rec league in Madison.

[DRK]

I dont know about that Mooch.... you get to the NBA on 'potential' as much as production. (se Thabeet, Sene, Alexander and the Sure, you stud it up in college.... but that really means nothing... just talk to Adam Morrison, Sene, Thabeet, Trajon Langdon, Bobby Hurley... etc

You stay in the NBA by working hard and having the physical and mental ability.

If you are not selecting in the 7 or 8 slot... you have as much chance to get a contributing player in the second round as the first, and do not have to pay him for 3 yrs when he soils his shorts from day 1.

The best strategey with later picks is used by San Ant... they seem continually draft and stash Euros... let someone else pay them, train them, then pluck them when needed... ie most recent TSplitter, who was drafted 1 slot before wasteful Tucker... has been seasoned, and now will likely start. Meanwhile, Olando starts up a rec league in Madison.

You drunk Frank? Very unlike you to make spelling mistakes.

[Frank Lee]

Thanks.... I'm lil hungover.... so I edited some of my boozyblurbs...

and usually I rely on Grumpy-grammar for corrections.


Bottom line.... no remorse about clark what so f-n ever.