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kobe_luver Franchise Player
Joined: 08 Feb 2008 Posts: 11644 Location: LA
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:29 pm Post subject: OFFICIAL DAVID "MR. DUNK" NWABA THREAD (Picked up off waivers by Bulls p. 24) |
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Welcome to the Lakers for 10 days at least....show what you can do and hope it'll be longer!!
Good article about him.....explains the "Mr. Dunk" nickname....
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2016/12/2/13813740/la-lakers-la-d-fenders-david-nwaba-cal-poly-d-league-stats-feature
Shams CharaniaVerified account @ShamsCharania
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign guard David Nwaba of the L.A. D-Fenders on a 10-day contract, league sources tell @TheVertical
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The Logo Star Player
Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Posts: 9577 Location: Salem, OR
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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This dude has a 6'11.5 wingspan? Wow. |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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The Logo wrote: | This dude has a 6'11.5 wingspan? Wow. |
Came here to post that, I'm at that part in the article too _________________ Austin Reaves
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KindCrippler2000 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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So happy about this. Will bring some much needed perimeter defense to the team. He'll take his lumps early on due to the shift in competition, but I see him as someone who can grow with the team. |
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The Logo Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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justsomelakerfan wrote: | The Logo wrote: | This dude has a 6'11.5 wingspan? Wow. |
Came here to post that, I'm at that part in the article too |
I mean (bleep), I thought Russell was long for 6'5 with a 6'9 wingspan. That's crazy |
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ratra_1211 Starting Rotation
Joined: 30 Dec 2015 Posts: 786
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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+ : elite length, explosive, can finish around the rim, shooting 65% for the team, but..
- : only take TWO (!) shots outside the paint area
but what the heck, welcome Mr. Dunk! |
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dcarter4kobe Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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I was surprised to see him listed at only 6'4. Plays a lot bigger than that. _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though." |
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KindCrippler2000 Franchise Player
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P.K. Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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I'd watched the D-fenders when Zu was playing with them
David Nwaba was kind of a defensive beast - pretty impressive _________________ LBJ + AD = More rings
Never argue with a fool - listeners can't tell you apart
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NPZ's Magic Johnson mix: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Qbo0WqvOI |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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exactly the type of guy you call up to take a close look at...and there is always that 1 in 100 chance you stumble across a gem |
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Andre2K Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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He does fill a need, curious to see how he does defensively against NBA talent. _________________ My Dream Starting 5 next Season
Pg Lonzo
Sg Kawhi
Sf Ingram
Pf Lebron
C Dedmon
Bench: Caruso, Hart, Bullock, Kuzma, McGee etc |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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we will likely have 2 guys (Roster spot 16 & 17) on two way contracts next year, so even if he needs more development, he could be a candidate for one of those slots |
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MJST Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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Tony Allen upside.
Can't shoot, can rebound and finish inside with high efficiency, plays the passing lanes well and is a defensive beast. |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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He made the D-Fenders through open tryouts. Now he's on the Lakers! I hope he finds a way to stick. _________________ Austin Reaves
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Cochese Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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I hope it works out, we definitely could use a player like him. |
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anpherknee Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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tis lit |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Hey GT... Too soon for a video?!?!? Just kidding man... |
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AY2043 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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Our savior |
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bonkers Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah Tony Allen is a good comp...floor of Christian Eyenga |
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blackmamba08 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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The guy had 16 boards, I repeat 16 boards as a guard in one game. I love this move by FO. Can just someone tell me what is the rule for these 10 days contracts. Can we give him another one or? |
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AllorNothing Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe it's the team trying to find players that can actually play defense. Hopefully he can shoot mediocre at best or otherwise he will be like Anthony Brown. |
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GoldenThroat Moderator
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Caught him up close a couple of weeks ago. I'll be very surprised if he sticks in the league, but he's a good defender. |
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Mike Breen Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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If anything its an upgrade for Russell and JC in practices, to go from Marcelo and Calderon guarding them to this guy |
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kobe_luver Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:05 am Post subject: |
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blackmamba08 wrote: | The guy had 16 boards, I repeat 16 boards as a guard in one game. I love this move by FO. Can just someone tell me what is the rule for these 10 days contracts. Can we give him another one or? |
If I remember two 10 day contracts are the max. |
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