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Shabazz with Puerto Rico National Team ahead of FIBA qualifiers.

Hard to believe Shabazz really is out of the league. Kid took the game really serious and showed great resolve. Fun to still watch him on a different stage.
 
djct1999 said:
Still, his play was worthy of a contract.
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No doubt, but being short suxs no matter how good you are. Its like an extension of when you are on the playground (or court) and their picking teams.
 
djct1999 said:
Still, his play was worthy of a contract. This remains a headscratcher to me.
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Sometimes it’s all about finding the right opportunity. Brad Wanamaker played his first 7 or so seasons overseas before he got a contract with the Celtics, and he was able to use it to get a second contract with the Warriors. I think Shabazz is a better player than Wanamaker, but he needs to find a good landing spot next.
 
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UConn990411 said:
Sometimes it’s all about finding the right opportunity. Brad Wanamaker played his first 7 or so seasons overseas before he got a contract with the Celtics, and he was able to use it to get a second contract with the Warriors. I think Shabazz is a better player than Wanamaker, but he needs to find a good landing spot next.
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True but often times this doesn’t happen. Luck plays a big part
 
Kenny11 said:
True but often times this doesn’t happen. Luck plays a big part
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Luck = Timing (injury, void, non production) Kemba struck gold going to Charlotte. Sure it was talent but anywhere else may not have been as good for his career. Talent does not always equal success but matched with luck it can make the difference. Even Bouk is not immune to falling to a 'bad match' team.
 
Kitaman said:
No doubt, but being short suxs no matter how good you are. Its like an extension of when you are on the playground (or court) and their picking teams.
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But on the playground, it's the guys who dominate on the court AND aren't hesitant to take charge that do the picking. Trust me, Bazz would be the man doing the picking. AND the one asking 'WHO'S NEXT' after the game was over.
 
RichZ said:
But on the playground, it's the guys who dominate on the court AND aren't hesitant to take charge that do the picking. Trust me, Bazz would be the man doing the picking. AND the one asking 'WHO'S NEXT' after the game was over.
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raf46 said:
Tremont Waters is with the Celtics. Last man on the bench. Living the dream.
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The Celtics have Carson Edwards and Tremont Waters. That’s roughly 11 and a half feet of basketball player.
 
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Dream Jobbed 2.0 said:
The Celtics have Carson Edwards and Tremont Waters. That’s roughly 11 and a half feet of basketball player.
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They’re 11.5 feet of wasted roster space.
 
Kitaman said:
No doubt, but being short suxs no matter how good you are. Its like an extension of when you are on the playground (or court) and their picking teams.
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Bazz isnt the shortest guy in the NBA. Hes not in the league because teams feel hes just not good enough, not because of his height.
 
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TheChamps990411 said:
So its a money thing? In the NBA?
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Bazz was better than at least 3 other pgs the Celtics are carrying...what does that tell you?
 
TheChamps990411 said:
So its a money thing? In the NBA?
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Money and youth...a lot of these teams are trying to stay under the cap and want cheap bench players. Also, newer GM’s want to see how THEIR draft picks develop, not a guy that was drafted years ago. Shabazz would definitely play for the veterans minimum. But I’m pretty sure a second round pick is still cheaper than that.
 
raf46 said:
Tremont Waters is with the Celtics. Last man on the bench. Living the dream.
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Bazz was there also. Tremont's clock to Europe or the G League is ticking loudly
 
TheChamps990411 said:
Bazz isnt the shortest guy in the NBA. Hes not in the league because teams feel hes just not good enough, not because of his height.
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That's only about 30% accurate.
There are tons of players better than many who are the last 3 on the roster strength of most teams - economics play a much bigger part than you realize. A lot of guys don't want to be practice fodder.
 
i was just thinking of the 2014 championship game. except for julius randle, who else on that kentucky team is still in the nba?
 
Kenny11 said:
Money and youth...a lot of these teams are trying to stay under the cap and want cheap bench players.
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What's the minimum Bazz could play for? I think it's about $2 million for a veteran with 6 years service time. That would seem to be pocket change in the NBA if a team thought he could help. He does seem to be better than a lot of backups in the league.
 
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