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Prep star to China for a year??

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by Hayesfan, Jul 21, 2009.

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  1. Hayesfan

    Hayesfan Contributing Member

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    http://new.kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=23708

    http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/jul/21/tiger-signee-latavious-williams-reportedly-opting-/

    Europe I understand because it's more competitive and a step equal to if not above college basketball... but China??
     
    #1 Hayesfan, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. Egghead

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    #2 Egghead, Jul 21, 2009
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    Wow..um I don't know how playing in China will give him some experience, maybe some stat padding.
     
    #3 StaticC4, Jul 21, 2009
  4. freemaniam

    freemaniam 我是自由人

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    Europe has strict foreign player policy.
     
    #4 freemaniam, Jul 23, 2009
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    DO IT YAO!
     
    #5 BleedRocketsRed, Jul 23, 2009
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    I wonder if there is a Shanghai Sharks BBS somewhere in which people are now constantly going "YAOMINGGETHERDONE!!!!"
     
    #6 Carl Herrera, Jul 23, 2009
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    Definitely laughed out loud at this. happyfunsharkclutchfantimes.net.

    I can just imagine the '99ers of the Shanghai BBS complaining about all the Latavious Only Fans that are ruining their GARM.
     
    #7 Rocket Rowdie, Jul 28, 2009
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    You mean racism and discrimination. ;)
     
    #8 ghettocheeze, Jul 28, 2009
  9. Carl Herrera

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    Doesn't China? I think the limit is 2 per team, no?

    Yep... the flood of fans with names like "Lat-1" "Latavaious4Life," "Lata-Fan-4-Eva."
     
    #9 Carl Herrera, Jul 28, 2009
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    he probably has yellow fever
     
    #10 Mike Hunt, Jul 28, 2009
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    More exposure and playing time for him then playing in Europe. The talent level is not the same between the leagues in Europe and that of China but some players might want to have that elusive playing time rather then ride the bench for a European team. Or Maybe He is a fan of Bonzi Wells and wants to play vs his idol. :D :D :D
     
    #11 Rocket86, Jul 29, 2009
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    that sucks for that dude he aint gonna gain nothing
     
    #12 hcw128, Jul 29, 2009
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    Good for him.....why not get paid, him going to class and faking like he was a student is a travesty anyway.

    And he gets a chance to see an incredible country while he plays.....good for him.

    DD
     
    #13 DaDakota, Jul 30, 2009
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    He would have made more money playing for Memphis. I'm serious.
     
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    Probably true.....but he wouldn't be able to see the Great Wall.

    DD
     
    #15 DaDakota, Jul 30, 2009
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    If he stayed at Memphis, he would've probably seen the only wall that matters.

    The John Wall.
     
    #16 Northside Storm, Jul 30, 2009
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    John Wall is going to Kentucky. This guy was going to Memphis...
     
    #17 hommiehcat, Jul 30, 2009
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    True but He would not see much time on court. In China, He can develop confidence and try to enter the NBA next season or two with a developed game.
     
    #18 Rocket86, Aug 1, 2009
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    Good points and isn't the currency in China stronger than the US? Just a thought...
     
    #19 pdewalt, Aug 1, 2009
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    He probably wants to get crazy numbers like 30pts and 20rebs a game. Or maybe Yao is pulling some strings and we could be looking at the Future Center of the Houston Rockets. C'mon Yao, with all that time you've missed, you owe us one. ;)
     
    #20 Angkor Wat, Aug 6, 2009
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