Report: Carlos Boozer reaches deal to play in China

 
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 30, 2016 5:58 pm    Post subject: Report: Carlos Boozer reaches deal to play in China

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Report: Carlos Boozer reaches deal to play in China

For the first time since 2002, Carlos Boozer was without an NBA home last season. Following his 2014-15 campaign with the Lakers, he was not signed by a team last season, despite having interest from the Bucks and others. Now, he’s going to continue his playing career in China, according to international basketball reporter David Pick:




Boozer is 34 and at this point in his career, probably wouldn’t command much more than a minimum deal in the NBA, or any promise of extended playing time. In China, he can earn more money and have a more prominent role on a team. This is a win-win for him.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:29 am    Post subject:

So, it's basically the death knell of his career?

That's pretty sad, he seemed like a top tier player back in his Utah days.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 12:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Report: Carlos Boozer reaches deal to play in China

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http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/07/30/report-carlos-boozer-reaches-deal-to-play-in-china/

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Report: Carlos Boozer reaches deal to play in China

For the first time since 2002, Carlos Boozer was without an NBA home last season. Following his 2014-15 campaign with the Lakers, he was not signed by a team last season, despite having interest from the Bucks and others. Now, he’s going to continue his playing career in China, according to international basketball reporter David Pick:




Boozer is 34 and at this point in his career, probably wouldn’t command much more than a minimum deal in the NBA, or any promise of extended playing time. In China, he can earn more money and have a more prominent role on a team. This is a win-win for him.


Play, have fun, make money, travel, repeat. Good for Boozer, "I aint mad at cha"
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 1:20 pm    Post subject:

Hammett wrote:
So, it's basically the death knell of his career?

That's pretty sad, he seemed like a top tier player back in his Utah days.


Well, he can always back out of his agreement and go somewhere else if he's offered more money...
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 5:46 pm    Post subject:

Thats odd... seems like he'd still be able to find an NBA team if he wanted one. Maybe he wants a change. Ankywhoo, hope it works out well for him. I like Booze.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:31 pm    Post subject:

Another career claimed by Byron.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:24 pm    Post subject:

Hammett wrote:
So, it's basically the death knell of his career?

That's pretty sad, he seemed like a top tier player back in his Utah days.


He was good, but age and loss of athleticism took its toll.
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