Lakers Sign Dwayne Mitchell

emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 23882

It's true - 6'5" guard - probably to a make good contract
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ksmgf · Star Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1310

Can you give us more info about him please?

pjiddy · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject:

Yes!!!

Wake me up when the Finals start.

24 · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: Lakers Sign Dwayne Mitchell

24KaratGold · Franchise Player Joined: 13 Aug 2006 Posts: 16990

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.

Mick3ns · Star Player Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 2603

Who? Mike Jones?

Seriously though, who is he? He was on our Summer League squad right?

No. 17 · Star Player Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 6141 Location: L.A

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Dwayne-Mitchell-515/
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DancingBarry · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject:

I'm guessing he will just round out the camp roster. Mitch will probably sign 4-5 more similar deals.

B_P · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject:

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??
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TheGOATWears#24 · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject:

Lakers get Dwayne Wade?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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24 · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject:

pjiddy · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject:

I think he can be a cross between Magic and Oscar Robertson.

KBandKB · Star Player Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 1575

Camp invite maybe

Freakout · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

He reminded me of Dahntay Jones.

Heyvoon24 · Star Player Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3524

Nice I liked what I saw from him in Summer league. Same with Bryant Duntson.

emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 23882

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
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Freakout · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject:

STiG909 · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject:

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!

oldschool32 · Franchise Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 16721

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.
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DoubleClutch · Star Player Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 1812 Location: Town

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.
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Gellollo · Starting Rotation Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Posts: 499

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!

Hector the Pup · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject:

Nice. Kid had a couple of decent games at SPL.
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LAkers 4 Life · Franchise Player Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 11854

For MST3K fans, "Mitchell!"

Hydro21 · Star Player Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1444 Location: NYC

damn he 25 already.so much for a prime