"The Grizzlies opted not to sign Wafer after a physical revealed pre-existing back and hip injuries, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports."
I hope Von Wafer's injuries heal, that he recuperates, just as McGrady is doing right now. Von Wafer's energy and aggressiveness should earn him a spot in the Rockets roster. The Rockets fans at the Summit need to see more of those highlight reel dunks!!! Get well soon Von Hawk...call Daryl Morey around February?
Hope he gets better. If the back and hip problems are long standing it might take considerable time before he gets well.
Of course it's debatable. Budinger and Wafer's career 2pg% and 3pg% are almost identical. Budinger shoots a lot better than Wafer when he was a rookie. Last year, except that hot stretch in the middle of the season, Wafer didn't shoot all that better than Budinger shoots right now. Give Budinger a couple more years and it might not be debatable anymore. It is likely that nobody would compare Wafer with Budinger by then.