Washpun to NBA?

[SteinPizza]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

Wes just signed with the Iowa Energy, the D League afiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies. He'll be suited up tonight when Iowa plays at 7:00 in a nationally televised game on ESPN News. No idea if he'll play, since he just got here. Iowa has been dealing with a bunch of injuries, so this could be his chance to make an impression.

[alleycat]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

Wes just signed with the Iowa Energy, the D League afiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies. He'll be suited up tonight when Iowa plays at 7:00 in a nationally televised game on ESPN News. No idea if he'll play, since he just got here. Iowa has been dealing with a bunch of injuries, so this could be his chance to make an impression.

Thanks for the update.

[Codytwo]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

Is he playing tonight?

[Panther'73]

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Is he playing tonight?

Yes, he's gotten some playing time

[ceaser150]

He needs to play more. This team is bad.

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[SteinPizza]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

He needs to play more. This team is bad.

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Yep, they're last in their division. In today's DMR it said no combo of guys have played more than 18 minutes together all year, and they've played 16 games. Ouch. Injuries have killed them.

All the above only helps Wes, as you've got a coach who's probably willing to try all kinds of situational lineups to find something that works.

[UNI Ka-Bullseye]

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We were so excited to turn on ESPNews and see Wes out there (have they shown D-league games in entirety before?) Our family will be heading to Wells Fargo Arena soon wearing our purple and gold to cheer him on.

[domedays]

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I will be attending my first D-league game as well. Wes was just spectacular to watch at times. There is something about seeing the smallest guy on the court putting the hammer down. I still can't get over the improvement he made during his time at UNI. Went from athlete to basketball player.

[sevelev711]

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Wes didn't have too bad of a night tonight, only 9 points, but 11 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 steals, and only 3 turnovers. And unless I'm reading the box score wrong, it looks like he's already starting, after being signed 3 days ago.

[SteinPizza]

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Wes didn't have too bad of a night tonight, only 9 points, but 11 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 steals, and only 3 turnovers. And unless I'm reading the box score wrong, it looks like he's already starting, after being signed 3 days ago.

Like I was saying, tons of injuries with this team give him some opportunity. They've also got a G named Wisenunt (sp?) who can really light it up from 3. That's got to open the floor for Wes to penetrate when they play together.

They advertise $2 beers on Saturday night home games. That's on my agenda for this winter.

[claw]

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Wes didn't have too bad of a night tonight, only 9 points, but 11 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 steals, and only 3 turnovers. And unless I'm reading the box score wrong, it looks like he's already starting, after being signed 3 days ago.

Wes is going to have a chance to show his skills due to injuries and being on a bad team.

Playing in the D League won't make him wealthy, but if playing basketball for a living, while in the US, is what Wes wants to do he has his shot to show he is at least D League worthy. Getting to play in Des Moines would be the ideal set up (I'd think) for an Iowa kid.

[PantherAlum 2008]

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Wes is going to have a chance to show his skills due to injuries and being on a bad team.

Playing in the D League won't make him wealthy, but if playing basketball for a living, while in the US, is what Wes wants to do he has his shot to show he is at least D League worthy. Getting to play in Des Moines would be the ideal set up (I'd think) for an Iowa kid.

Absolutely. Getting to play in the D League about 2 hours from home has to be his ideal situation aside from being in the NBA.

[SteinPizza]

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Wes is going to have a chance to show his skills due to injuries and being on a bad team.

Playing in the D League won't make him wealthy, but if playing basketball for a living, while in the US, is what Wes wants to do he has his shot to show he is at least D League worthy. Getting to play in Des Moines would be the ideal set up (I'd think) for an Iowa kid.

It's by far his best chance at the NBA. The pay isn't good, but D league competition is superior to Europe at all levels, with the exception of the few lottery picks that come from there every year. Those are European natives too, not American ex college players. Plus, the D league teams have direct ties to parent NBA clubs like in baseball.

If he's going to make the NBA, this is how he'll do it. Wayne Selden from Kansas looks like he's having a good year for them, so would assume he's the first guard up if Memphis needs someone. But, that's just a guess.

[UNIdad]

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Absolutely. Getting to play in the D League about 2 hours from home has to be his ideal situation aside from being in the NBA.

Does he get to live at home? Or do they provide team lodging in Des Moines? With the poor pay, I would hope they would provide somewhere decent to live during the season.

[SteinPizza]

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Does he get to live at home? Or do they provide team lodging in Des Moines? With the poor pay, I would hope they would provide somewhere decent to live during the season.

Good question. These guys all probably just rent on semi short term leases, the same way many MLB guys do (I'm familiar with the baseball side of this, but would assume the same applies to the other pro sports.) The difference is probably the level of apartment/condo between minor and major leaguers. I doubt the Energy furnish a ton of prepaid apartments, but who knows? They could also put guys up in extended stay hotels - not sure though.