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Kings waive former Rocket Luther Head

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Amel, Mar 19, 2011.

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  1. Amel

    Amel Contributing Member

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    <!-- http://twitter.com/#!/AlexKennedyNBA/status/49233625534824448 --> <style type='text/css'>.bbpBox49233625534824450 {background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/162826036/Twitter4.jpg) #ffffff;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block}</style> <div class='bbpBox49233625534824450'><p class='bbpTweet'>The Sacramento Kings have waived Luther Head.<span class='timestamp'><a title='Sat Mar 19 22:19:45 +0000 2011' href='http://twitter.com/#!/AlexKennedyNBA/status/49233625534824448'>less than a minute ago</a> via <a href="http://blackberry.com/twitter" rel="nofollow">Twitter for BlackBerry®</a></span><span class='metadata'><span class='author'><a href='http://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA'><img src='http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/1276548031/ABA1588BD09144D5A90A77B6F2BFD50A_normal.jpg' /></a><strong><a href='http://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA'>Alex Kennedy</a></strong><br/>AlexKennedyNBA</span></span></p></div> <!-- end of tweet -->


    <!-- http://twitter.com/#!/AlexKennedyNBA/status/49245697970683904 --> <style type='text/css'>.bbpBox49245697970683900 {background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/162826036/Twitter4.jpg) #ffffff;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block}</style> <div class='bbpBox49245697970683900'><p class='bbpTweet'>For those asking, Luther Head isn't eligible for the playoffs.<span class='timestamp'><a title='Sat Mar 19 23:07:43 +0000 2011' href='http://twitter.com/#!/AlexKennedyNBA/status/49245697970683904'>less than a minute ago</a> via <a href="http://blackberry.com/twitter" rel="nofollow">Twitter for BlackBerry®</a></span><span class='metadata'><span class='author'><a href='http://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA'><img src='http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/1276548031/ABA1588BD09144D5A90A77B6F2BFD50A_normal.jpg' /></a><strong><a href='http://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA'>Alex Kennedy</a></strong><br/>AlexKennedyNBA</span></span></p></div> <!-- end of tweet -->

    I feel bad man
     
    #1 Amel, Mar 19, 2011
  2. J.R.

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    Wish I would've seen this thread. Oh well.:)
     
    #2 J.R., Mar 19, 2011
  3. Roxs-Redemption

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    Go back to Indiana..he can have a playoff run;)
     
    #3 Roxs-Redemption, Mar 19, 2011
  4. da_juice

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    If you're gonna waive him, at least have the courtesy to do it before the playoff deadline.
     
    #4 da_juice, Mar 20, 2011
  5. Steve_Francis_rules

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    Agreed. Contenders would have been lining up for this career 20% playoff three-point shooter.
     
    #5 Steve_Francis_rules, Mar 20, 2011
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  6. dback816

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    And to think we once counted on dudes like this as a core part of our team
     
    #6 dback816, Mar 20, 2011
  7. clos4life

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    Exactly. This is a large part of why T-Mac/Yao failed in the playoffs together.
     
    #7 clos4life, Mar 20, 2011
  8. da_juice

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    An '05 era T-Mac and a healthy Yao with a supporting cast the caliber of that '08 team would have definitely netted us at least one ring. We would have had everything, size, perimeter D, scoring.
     
    #8 da_juice, Mar 20, 2011
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    Poor luther head :(
     
    #9 pge71188, Mar 20, 2011
  10. Franchize

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    I guess the Kings didnt want Head
     
    #10 Franchize, Mar 20, 2011
  11. Prince

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    well, he can go back to Illioni :)
     
    #11 Prince, Mar 20, 2011
  12. Big Shot Bob

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    Chucker extraordinaire Marcus Thornton put him out of a job. Someone is going to foolishly pay big money for this guy in the offseason.
     
    #12 Big Shot Bob, Mar 20, 2011
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    Kings would rather have Pooh than wanting Head.
     
    #13 Shroopy2, Mar 20, 2011
  14. heypartner

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    I hope the kingsfans bbs has started a "Head Appreciation" thread.
     
    #14 heypartner, Mar 20, 2011
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    Marcus Thornton is a legit rotation player who's only in his 2nd year. Somebody might get their money's worth.
     
    #15 A_3PO, Mar 20, 2011
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    Dude, everyone knows.... you never go ass to mouth.

    <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UTgneLluypg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #16 chonox, Mar 21, 2011
  17. OHMSS

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    Jeff Van Gundy counted on him. He was the only one. I don't think anyone else ever though of him as a good player. No other NBA coaches seem to either.

    He fit Jeff Van Gundy's boring, outdated, and predictable offense because he could just stand there and shoot open shots and do nothing else.

    Unfortunately, just being athletic and able to knock down an open jump shot (during the low pressure regular season) does not make you a good player.
     
    #17 OHMSS, Mar 21, 2011
  18. SamFisher

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    You sure? I remember him vs. the Jazz, twice, where his 3 point shot, his sole redeeming value, most of the time, was listed on the back of a milk carton.

    PS Rockets Dynasty, suicide the OHMMS moniker and come back with another one, this one is too well known by now.

    Like Medea murdering her children, you must kill those you love in order to save them.
     
    #18 SamFisher, Mar 21, 2011
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    The Kings really did him wrong by waiting this long to waive him to where he couldn't sign with another team for the playoffs.

    The Bulls would be one team that might want him to come off the bench as a 2 guard who can knock down shots. Lots of teams would find him useful.
     
    #19 dobro1229, Mar 21, 2011
  20. saleem

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    I feel bad for the guy. Maybe some other team might sign him next year. Europe might be a future option as well.
     
    #20 saleem, Mar 21, 2011
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