CDR and the Soul Tones - Chris Douglas-Roberts Thread

Eoghan · Post #81 » by **Eoghan** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 6:42 pm

It's not like Cho is helping by drafting people that can't shoot either. He's passed on Beal, Thompson, Waiters, Barnes, the list goes on.

mrknowitall215 · Post #82 » by **mrknowitall215** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 6:52 pm

You can't blame Higgins for Cho falling in love with Zeller & passing on players who he could've drafted at 4th overall or traded down for that can actually shoot (i.e. McLemore, Olynyk, Muhammad, Hardaway Jr., & etc.). It appears that Cho has full control on player personnel, especially via draft. It's time to let go of Higgins as a scapegoat to a certain extent

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Speaking of CDR & the Soul Tones, here's what he had to say about last night's game...

“I don’t feel we were ready to play,” Douglas-Roberts said. “They’re too good not to come out and give a 100 percent effort. We kind of have to do some soul-searching and turn this thing around.”

Post #83 » by **fatlever** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 8:35 pm

here we see a picture of a young CDR, before the tattoos. this was the first known picture of of the Soul Tones, circa 1959.

this was the album cover for the Soul Tones first album, "Say What?" released in 1960.

here we see the Soul Tones performing live in Minneapolis at a high school dance off in 1961

few will forget the few months in 1962 when CDR was forced to wear an eye-patch after a back alley fist fight with rival doo-wop group the Big Jerry and the SmoothTalkers.

Elden Payton · Post #84 » by **Elden Payton** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 11:23 pm

Fats can you please HOF yourself.

I laughed so hard, especially at the eye patch.

Liver_Pooty · Post #85 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Jan 4, 2014 12:23 am

Seven11 · Post #86 » by **Seven11** » Sat Jan 4, 2014 1:48 am

After last nights game I'm really looking forward to seeing how good our depth at small forward can be with MKG and CDR interchanging one another down the final stretch of the season. They both can play defense and they both are good at attacking the rim.

mrknowitall215 · Post #87 » by **mrknowitall215** » Wed Jan 8, 2014 9:07 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/bobcats/status/421009215281307648[/tweet]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCrY5jgPgDg[/youtube]

HornetJail · Post #88 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Jan 9, 2014 1:51 am

at fats- put that **** in the HOF already

Radu_Hornets · Post #89 » by **Radu_Hornets** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:04 pm

mrknowitall215 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/bobcats/status/421009215281307648[/tweet]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCrY5jgPgDg[/youtube]

I don't know if you noticed but at 9:03 on the video, the wheels of his bike need to be inflated haha !

-Ian- · Post #90 » by **-Ian-** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:49 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/g55_CDR/status/421859056811126784[/tweet]

HornetJail · Post #91 » by **HornetJail** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:52 am

-Ian- wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/g55_CDR/status/421859056811126784[/tweet]

CDR has the green light to slap the heck out of half this team despite the fact he's been here about a month. Go CDR.

catch20two · Post #92 » by **catch20two** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:48 pm

I would be so thrilled if Clifford started CDR at SG when MKG return and told Hendo that we could use his instant offense off the bench since he like to go for self and doesn't help our spacing by not shooting 3s.

mrknowitall215 · Post #93 » by **mrknowitall215** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:52 pm

catch20two wrote:I would be so thrilled if Clifford started CDR at SG when MKG return and told Hendo that we could use his instant offense off the bench since he like to go for self and doesn't help our spacing by not shooting 3s.

I would petition for this to happen if I could

LamarMatic7 · Post #94 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:13 pm

catch20two wrote:I would be so thrilled if Clifford started CDR at SG when MKG return and told Hendo that we could use his instant offense off the bench since he like to go for self and doesn't help our spacing by not shooting 3s.

He has shown that he's able to keep up with small guards on defense, the thing that impressed me the most about him. Thus I have no problem with this.

Post #95 » by **fatlever** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:15 pm

zach lowe is a fan of the soul tones look

10. Chris Douglas-Roberts’s Hair

The Bobcats have scrambled after injuries to Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Jeffery Taylor, using Anthony Tolliver at small forward and signing CDR back into our lives. And CDR, bless him, came prepared with a delightful floppy flattop sort of thing. I have no idea what the correct terminology is, but I’m in.

http://grantland.com/features/why-not-the-warriors/

Post #96 » by **fatlever** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:45 pm

Elden Payton · Post #97 » by **Elden Payton** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:10 am

It's hard not to be a CDR fan.

LamarMatic7 · Post #98 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:09 pm

Sik Infant wrote:It's hard not to be a CDR fan.

really? He's okay... I guess. Can't say that I'm a fan of him.

Elden Payton · Post #99 » by **Elden Payton** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:35 am

LamarMatic7 wrote:
Sik Infant wrote:It's hard not to be a CDR fan.

really? He's okay... I guess. Can't say that I'm a fan of him.

Must be the hair-do

mrknowitall215 · Post #100 » by **mrknowitall215** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:24 am

Q & A with Chris Douglas Roberts – “The Long Road Back”

James Plowright catches up with Chris Douglas Roberts and discusses his journey back to the NBA.

The transition from College to the NBA….

James Plowright (JP): First of all, how is the eye? Looks as if you took an almighty hit!

Chris Douglas Roberts (CDR): Hahahahaa. The eye is fine. They stitched it up (7 stitches). I couldn’t open it last game, but I practiced today in some protective glasses. Same kind I wore in Milwaukee a couple years back when I tore my retina.

JP: What is the hardest thing about transitioning from the college game to the Pro game?

CDR: The toughest transition for me was the amount of games that are being played and toll it takes on your body. You can’t survive in the league if you don’t properly rest and eat. You’re putting so much on your body that you have to make sure it’s in its best shape possible.

JP:Obviously in College a lot of players are “the guy” on their team, but then in the pros they may only play 15 minutes per game and have a very defined role, is that one of the hardest things to adjust to?

CDR: I can’t speak for everybody but it wasn’t for me. You have to embrace whatever role you may have at the moment. In this league the only certainty is things change. So your role today may not be your role tomorrow. I just believe in being positive and taking on each day as it comes.

JP: You left Memphis after your third year, how hard is it to make that decision? Do you think a lot of young players leave early to get the money despite knowing they are not ready for the NBA?

CDR: Actually leaving school wasn’t as a tough decision as people think. I absolutely love Memphis and the people, but at that point I didn’t have much to prove. I met all my personal and teams goals besides winning a National Title. So I felt I needed to go ahead to the next level. Every player is different. It’s hard for a kid who has never had anything his whole life to turn down 6 to 7 figure pay checks. Also if you have made it to the point where teams are offering you these deals to play for that team, you’ve worked really hard up to that point so either way the kid is in a great position for himself and his family. Its the kids decision on when he wants to be rewarded for his hard work. Hard work will always be rewarded.

Falling out of the League…

JP: After finishing the 2011 season with the Bucks, you found yourself out of the league. How hard was that, and when did it really hit you that you were going to have to play in Europe or the D League?

CDR: That time after the 2011 season my life changed for the better. i gained priceless knowledge and understanding. It was an interesting time because that was the lockout season. I just wanted to play basketball honestly. I love the game so at that time it didn’t matter where I played it at, I just wanted to play. I was young(er). Anywho, I didn’t have an NBA out in my contract so when the season began in the NBA, I had to stay in Italy. I was out of sight out of mind so I knew I’d have to grind to get back. That next summer I went to camp with the Lakers, had a great camp and due to the numbers, they had to let me go. That point I had to make the decision on to either go chase the money, go back overseas or chase my dream and follow my heart and go to the D-League. Through al of this my confidence never wavered. I knew I was an NBA player so I made up in my mind I was going to dominate the D-League and make my way back up. I had to do that twice. Followed my plan and executed it. I look life as a marathon, not a race. The finish line is what matters.

JP: Did you alter your approach to the game after going out the league, did you ever think you would go out of the NBA in your first few years?

CDR: Nothing really changed while I was out as far as my approach to basketball. My approach to life changed. I learned to appreciate the small things. Taught me how to find the positive in every situation. I always remained confident in my abilities as a player. There will always be ups and downs but through it all you can never question yourself. Then you lose.

JP: Could you talk about playing in Europe vs the D League, what are the benefits and negatives of both?

CDR: Benefits of playing in Europe was I was able to learn how to see the floor. Because there is no 3 seconds on defense over there, you must be able to make passes on time and on target. I always really improved my shooting because of those rules. Benefits of playing in D-League were all mental. The competition was good, but the biggest competition was mental. Some days we traveled via plane and played a team that exact same day. It makes you more appreciative of perks of the NBA. I’m actually glad I got to see both sides of the fence. It really helped me grow.

JP: Do you have any advice for any other players who might be going through what you did or anyone who is currently in college and thinking about declaring for the draft?

CDR: My advice to all young players is to just continue on. The ride will never be smooth but through it all, just continue on. Don’t cheat the grind. You can lie to your twitter followers and your instagram followers but the grind knows if you’re actually putting in time or not. And if you are putting in the time, your time will eventually come. If you make excuses and cry about the hard times and wonder why the sky is falling, you will always be behind. Just be positive and work diligently.

JP: What is the key to catching on a team?

CDR: There is no secret or key. Every team is looking for something different. Just continue to fine tune your game day in and day out and you’ll eventually get an opportunity.

Moving Onto The Bobcats…

JP: Could you talk a bit about your relationship with MKG?

CDR: MKG is like a little brother. I had him around me when he was like 14 years old. Just giving him the game as I learned it. Both on and off the court. He always looked up to me. He’ll never admit it but I’m the reason he wears number 14, played for Cal and changed his name so he’d have three names like myself. Hahhahahahahah. Seriously, we’re like family. Just so happens that he turned out to be a pretty good basketball player. I’m proud of him.

JP: Various players and coaches have talked about the atmosphere in the Charlotte locker room, is it as special as everyone says it is?

CDR: This is the best lockeroom I’ve been in so far. It reminds me of a college atmosphere. Everybody is genuinely happy for one another. There are no egos. It’s all about winning and it transfers to the court. Special energy in our lockeroom.

JP: Tolliver apparently gave himself the nickname “The A-Train” does he seriously use that… Do you let him get away with it!?

CDR: Oh yea? Hahahahahhaa. This is my first time hearing that. I have to speak to A-Train about this tomorrow at practice. Hahahahhaha.

JP: How much will Sessions & Adrien be missed? Jeff was always a guy who brought energy to the game and the bench, great celebrations! Touch on the new guys, how they have looked and if you have played with them before?

CDR: We’ll definitely miss those guys. They were a big part of our team chemistry. Believe it or not Jeff was one of our leaders. He was the energy. He was the bench. However, this is the NBA and trades are a part of it. The best teams move on the fastest after trades to get the new guys acclimated. So I wish Sess and Jeff the best in Milwaukee, but I’m happy to have Luke and Gary also. I’ve never played with neither but I’ve played against both of them numerous times. I always like Luke’s game since Oregon. Very solid PG who makes shots and big plays. Gary comes from a winning pedigree. He understands exactly what it takes to win in this league. He also makes big shots and isn’t afraid to take them. Underrated playmaker as well.

JP:How has Clifford been for you, what is the biggest thing you have learned from him this year?

CDR: I love Coach Cliff man. All I can ask from any coach is fairness and he’s been more than fair to me. First of all he brought me in. About 5 games later I was starting. Coach Cliff has been on the sidelines for years so he’s seen it all. Everything he says is a learning tool. I’m just a sponge around all of these great basketball minds. How lucky am I to be able to speak to Patrick Ewing, Mark Price, MJ, Coach Cliff etc? All of our coaches have years of experience. I’m just getting as much as I can while i can.

http://thelotterymafia.com/2014/02/25/4247/

s/o to one of our fellow posters, 'Lottery_Mafia', for landing this interview/editorial