What's the story with Vander Blue? I looked at the dleague page and seems to be 1st in line, according to the writer, for a callup.
Obviously he scores, but he must be missing D or something but I've not seen him at all.
Just curious..
He played for the Mavs summer league team, but did not receive a training camp invite from any team. From what I gather, he was playing 1 on 5 ball and teams figured it out pretty quickly. He needed to be more of a distributor. NBA intervention in the SPL is what makes SPL competition a few notches above d-league competition.
I've been rooting for him to make it to the NBA, but it seems like he's blacklisted or something right now. Scoring is vastly exaggerated in the d-league, as teams play a faster pace than the NBA. Blue doesn't particularly fill any niche role that some NBA team requires (defense, passing, hustle, three point shooting, stretch 4/5, etc). If he defended well for his position, that's an easy call-up for him, but he just doesn't do anything well outside of scoring. I noticed Justin Harper got a call-up before him last season, but that was because the Pistons needed a stretch four.
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Lakers assignee Ivica Zubac totaled 18 points and 16 rebounds, good for his third double-double of the season.
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Los Angeles (9-3) never trailed on the evening and led by double digits for more than 39 minutes in the contest. The performance was only the second time this season that the D-Fenders have held an opponent below 100 points in a game, highlighting the control that the home team had on both sides of the ball.
I wonder if the d-fenders can pick up AB? Maybe the Erie Bayhawks still have his rights, seeing how they drafted him with the #1 pick not too long ago.
Zubac and AB can start a dynasty in the d-league. They are no doubt the Kobe and Shaq of the d-league.
I wonder if the d-fenders can pick up AB? Maybe the Erie Bayhawks still have his rights, seeing how they drafted him with the #1 pick not too long ago.
Zubac and AB can start a dynasty in the d-league. They are no doubt the Kobe and Shaq of the d-league.
We would have to trade for him. Something I wouldn't mind. A deal around Vander Blur _________________ "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."
D-Fenders beat Spurs and Reno Big Horns in memory of fallen brother
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In the midst of grieving the passing of the teams young Video Coordinator Adam Cave (22), the D-Fenders had an additional reason to beat the Reno Big Horns, to win for Adam.
The NBA is going to take a look at having more officials on the court.
The league said Monday that nine upcoming NBA Development League games will feature four- and five-person crews instead of the customary three, in an effort to collect data and see if having additional officials involved affects the game.
DECEMBER 14: The Magic have officially issued a press release announcing that they have agreed to purchase the BayHawks and relocated the franchise to Lakeland for the 2017/18 season (Twitter link).
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The D-Fenders are outscoring opponents by 16 points per 100 possessions when David Nwaba is on the floor
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The next closest among guys to play more than 100 minutes is Vander Blue (6.6)
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That is insane. Nwaba was a tryout player and he's become one of the most impactful players in the league (through 14 games) as a rookie
PORTLAND, Maine – The Los Angeles D-Fenders defeated the Maine Red Claws on Saturday, 119-111, at the Portland Expo Building. The trio of Vander Blue, Justin Harper and Josh Magette sparked the win by scoring a combined 69 points.
Blue recorded a new season and team high with 31 points. Harper added 19 points and a season-best 15 rebounds for his sixth double-double, while Magette contributed a balanced line of 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Guard Troy DeVries also totaled 10 points.
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The D-Fenders are outscoring opponents by 16 points per 100 possessions when David Nwaba is on the floor
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Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen
The next closest among guys to play more than 100 minutes is Vander Blue (6.6)
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Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen
That is insane. Nwaba was a tryout player and he's become one of the most impactful players in the league (through 14 games) as a rookie
Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen
The D-Fenders are outscoring opponents by 16 points per 100 possessions when David Nwaba is on the floor
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Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen
The next closest among guys to play more than 100 minutes is Vander Blue (6.6)
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Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen
That is insane. Nwaba was a tryout player and he's become one of the most impactful players in the league (through 14 games) as a rookie
D, athleticism, and energy. With the lack of shooting, he does not play like a guard offensively though. Like a PF in SG's body.
DN came out of nowhere and has been a pleasant surprise for the D-Fenders.
If he develops a dependable outside shot he could become a very good player.
He kind of reminds me of the D-League version of a young Michael Cooper.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Swarm (5-12) came up short against the Los Angeles D-Fenders (13-4) in a 92-99 loss Thursday night at the Fieldhouse. The Swarm held an eight-point lead going into halftime but the D-Fenders outscored Greensboro 60-45 in the second half to clinch the win. The game saw seven lead changes and 13 ties in the back and forth contest.
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