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emplay Site Staff
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: Lakers Sign Dwayne Mitchell |
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It's true - 6'5" guard - probably to a make good contract _________________ Salary Cap Strategist and Columnist at Bleacher Report and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/EricPincus |
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ksmgf Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Can you give us more info about him please? |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Yes!!!
Wake me up when the Finals start. |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: Lakers Sign Dwayne Mitchell |
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emplay wrote: | It's true - 6'5" guard - probably to a make good contract |
If he changes the spelling of his first name, do you think it will help him draw foul calls? _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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24KaratGold Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Nice. He's the one that stole the ball from OJ Mayo and threw down that thunderous dunk.
Does he have a shot at making the roster or is he just a camp fodder? As a 6'5" guard, he would be playing SG, where we have Kobe, Sasha, and even Coby Karl. |
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Mick3ns Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Who? Mike Jones?
Seriously though, who is he? He was on our Summer League squad right?
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No. 17 Star Player
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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I'm guessing he will just round out the camp roster. Mitch will probably sign 4-5 more similar deals. |
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B_P Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Nice.
I liked Mitchell from what I saw at the SPL.
He's a tough, physical D-minded guard with a lot of athleticism.
IIRC, he was also the MVP of the D-league last year.
Anyone know if this is true or not?? _________________ Everything. Changes. |
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TheGOATWears#24 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers get Dwayne Wade?!?!?!?!?!?!? _________________ "Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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24KaratGold wrote: | Nice. He's the one that stole the ball from OJ Mayo and threw down that thunderous dunk.
Does he have a shot at making the roster or is he just a camp fodder? As a 6'5" guard, he would be playing SG, where we have Kobe, Sasha, and even Coby Karl. |
I believe he's 6-3 and a PG _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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I think he can be a cross between Magic and Oscar Robertson. |
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KBandKB Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Camp invite maybe |
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Freakout Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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He reminded me of Dahntay Jones. |
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Heyvoon24 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Nice I liked what I saw from him in Summer league. Same with Bryant Duntson. |
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emplay Site Staff
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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i actually remember this kid - he was the one I liked on the summer squad in the game I saw - athletic defender - good body for the nba - needs work obviously _________________ Salary Cap Strategist and Columnist at Bleacher Report and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/EricPincus |
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Freakout Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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emplay wrote: | i actually remember this kid - he was the one I liked on the summer squad in the game I saw - athletic defender - good body for the nba - needs work obviously |
Yup, was easily the best guard defender on the team. Didn't seem to have much of a outside jumper but attacked the rim with force. |
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STiG909 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome!! I was afraid Mitch would cave and sign Colby again. Dwayne is the one guy I actually thought could contribute out of all the SL guys. He's very D-Fish like with his aggressive D. He's going to get a lot of fouls, but guards are going to have to work to drive on him. Great move by Mitch! |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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He is the one guy in the summer league for the Lakers that showed defensive potential. Strong, athletic, defends, goes to the rim, and can't hit a ft to save his life. _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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DoubleClutch Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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He pulled down almost 8 boards a game last year in the D-league. Pretty impressive for a guard. Also put up 16 pts 4 ast and 2 stl.
He kinda reminds me of Mo Evans lite. A good slasher, not a great shooter or ball handler for a guard, but well built and athletic.
Looks like the battle for that 5th guard spot is going to be a good one - Coby Karl v. Joe Crawford v. Dwayne Mitchell v. Sun Yue (maybe).
I think Mitch probably takes one of these guys and maybe an extra big man into the season. DJ Mbenga, Tractor Traylor, Taj Gray, etc. _________________ “This goes far beyond paychecks” |
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ERod86 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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DancingBarry wrote: | I'm guessing he will just round out the camp roster. Mitch will probably sign 4-5 more similar deals. |
Does that have anything to do with the fact that GMs sign a few guys for camp around this time every year? |
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Gellollo Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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I never saw him play. But I found his profile <<<LINK
He's been shooting a good percentage. And I'm also guessing he's great at defense as well. Watch out Sasha! |
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Hector the Pup Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Nice. Kid had a couple of decent games at SPL. |
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LAkers 4 Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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For MST3K fans, "Mitchell!" |
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Hydro21 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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damn he 25 already.so much for a prime |
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