Atlanta signs Tyrese Martin to multi-year contract

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I could actually cry. This is fantastic

 

[JohnFSilver]

Good for Tyrese. Guarantee probably in December or January.

Looking at him, he was probably the most translatable nba player on the roster.

Funny how different nba is from college. Martin didn’t make the all conf league and Collin Gillespie, who wins POY, isn’t drafted.

Your college production doesn’t matter. It is what you can do in the pro game.

 

[jibsey]

Yes, life changing for a kid who is really deserving.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Couldn't me happier for Tyrese - well deserved.

 

[Palatine]

He played hard and worked his butt off in Storrs. Nice to see him rewarded.

 

[Cardiac]

Final roster spot, not a two way contract

Not the final roster spot for ATL; they have the 15th roster spot open and Chaundee Brown on one of their 2-way contracts.

This is awesome for TMart, and UConn nation!

The final SL Hawks game is @ 3pm on NBA TV

 

[ucp990411]

Maybe Bouk will see that hard work and having a good attitude really helps

 

[husky429]

Two years ago this kid was working in a factory to support his family. He just inked a deal for a 2 million or more. Couldn't have happened to a better guy from everything I've heard

 

[gtcam]

Congrats TMart. Shows what hard work and dedication can bring you. Here’s to a long and fruitful career. Rep the Huskies

 

[3rdbass]

Congrats to Tyrese! Like I said in the Summer League thread he is showing more consistently the ability to drive to the hoops in a various ways. We only saw glimpses this while at UCONN and few games Depaul away in his first year come to mind. I guess he is stop deferring to others and just playing. It would been nice to see TMart in our 4 out offense we are going to implement this year. I'm sure he would of shined in that kind of offense.

 

[uchusky32]

Congrats! Really happy for him. Well deserved.

 

[6xChamps]

Maybe Bouk will see that hard work and having a good attitude really helps

Booooooooooooo

 

[MTBingNinja]

I don’t see his sleeve with the trademark tag sticking out, he’s certainly lighter and quicker without it. So happy for him. A lunchbox player. He’ll stick around in the NBA for a while.

 

[nomar]

Very cool.

Really happy for this guy. He deserves it!

 

[Phoenixhusky]

West an awesome story. So happy for him.

 

[McLovin]

He’s going to be a fan favorite in ATL too. Amazing.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[UofCT]

Time to rosterbate… NBA teams usually have 9-10 man rotations in regular season.

Starters essentially locked:
Murray
Young
Hunter
Collins
Capela

6th man locked:
Bogdanovich

7-8:
Okongwu (6’9 forward)
AJ Griffin (6’6 G/F)

9-10 are totally up for grabs but may end up going to another PG like Aaron Holiday (who stinks) and potentially another big like Kaminaky (also stinks). Hawks have Aaron’s older bro Justin Holiday who I suspect will take all remaining mins that we want to go to Martin but could be wrong. Martin could also work his way ahead of Griffin even though Griffin was a 1st rounder.

 

[Dean Wormer]

Maybe Bouk will see that hard work and having a good attitude really helps

Why can’t we just be happy for Ty without the random shots at another player? The haterade is strong with you.

 

[ucp990411]

Why can’t we just be happy for Ty without the random shots at another player? The haterade is strong with you.

Fair enough. Proud of Tyrese, hope he shines like I do for all Huskies.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I’m sure Atlanta knows what kind of character they’re getting, one of those guys who can hang on longer than people expect. Hope he works his way into the rotation.

 

[Mr. French]

Time to rosterbate… NBA teams usually have 9-10 man rotations in regular season.

Starters essentially locked:
Murray
Young
Hunter
Collins
Capela

6th man locked:
Bogdanovich

7-8:
Okongwu (6’9 forward)
AJ Griffin (6’6 G/F)

9-10 are totally up for grabs but may end up going to another PG like Aaron Holiday (who stinks) and potentially another big like Kaminaky (also stinks). Hawks have Aaron’s older bro Justin Holiday who I suspect will take all remaining mins that we want to go to Martin but could be wrong. Martin could also work his way ahead of Griffin even though Griffin was a 1st rounder.

Like for Rosterbate.

Super dope for Tyrese!

 

[Brochacho]

Time to rosterbate… NBA teams usually have 9-10 man rotations in regular season.

Starters essentially locked:
Murray
Young
Hunter
Collins
Capela

6th man locked:
Bogdanovich

7-8:
Okongwu (6’9 forward)
AJ Griffin (6’6 G/F)

9-10 are totally up for grabs but may end up going to another PG like Aaron Holiday (who stinks) and potentially another big like Kaminaky (also stinks). Hawks have Aaron’s older bro Justin Holiday who I suspect will take all remaining mins that we want to go to Martin but could be wrong. Martin could also work his way ahead of Griffin even though Griffin was a 1st rounder.

Wonder if the Hawks make a move for Durant - Collins/Griffin/Okongwu/Johnson and some picks could maybe get it done.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Wonder if the Hawks make a move for Durant - Collins/Griffin/Okongwu/Johnson and some picks could maybe get it done.

They lost a lot of picks for Murray

 

[HuskyHawk]

Fantastic news. A real tribute to both his athletic talents and his work ethic. Several people said he’d be a guy with long NBA career and I can see it, even if I don’t think he will be a star. The league needs guys like him.