Ironically, this "rookie" would be the second oldest active Raptor if he plays tonight against Memphis. 26 years old on this team is old!
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Raptors Call Up Trey Johnson, the D-League's Leading Scorer
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dagon420 wrote: View PostJust saying, it shows how much he actually sucks since TW isnt really amazing himself
Williams is a very good player. Hence the stats and the reason why he only played in 3 games at the D-League Level. I'd take Terrence Williams here in a second. He's got fantastic court vision (and can run the point), he's tough and is a solid scorer.
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jeff_hostetler wrote: View PostHas there ever been a D-League call up that managed to gain permanent NBA player status, let alone become a regular NBA starter?
Many former NBA draftees, waived players and undrafted players have played in the NBA D-League. Some of the called-up D-League players that went on to have successful NBA careers include Rafer Alston, Louis Amundson, Chris Andersen, Kelenna Azubuike, Matt Barnes, Devin Brown, Will Bynum, Matt Carroll, Eddie Gill, Stephen Graham, Jason Hart, Chuck Hayes, Anthony Johnson, Dahntay Jones, Jamario Moon, Mikki Moore, Smush Parker, Bobby Simmons, Ime Udoka, Von Wafer, C. J. Watson
Not a list of allstars, but some very solid players in that group, some duds as well, but if you get a Matt Barnes type player I am OK with that.Twitter @WJ_FINDLAY
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Seems like the big guy in the sky finally gave him the OK to choose the Raps. Wondering how many teams since Cleveland he turned down? With a name like Trey he needs to be in the big show. The Raps need all the help.
Guess we must be the only team with 2 D league callups this season? 4 if we count 2 of our own sent down and brought back.
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jeff_hostetler wrote: View PostHas there ever been a D-League call up that managed to gain permanent NBA player status, let alone become a regular NBA starter?
Other players who landed in the NBA and either got nice deals or at least played in the rotation of a team:
- Matt Carroll (D-League MVP)
- Will Bynum (D-League ROY)
- Mikki Moore (D-League DPOY)
- JaMario Moon
- Dahntay Jones
- Chris Andersen
- Kelenna Azubuike
- Matt Barnes
- Chuck Hayes
- Ime Udoka
- C. J. WatsonLast edited by Apollo; Mon Jan 24, 2011, 03:58 PM.
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He's listed as a SG so if he does get any time it might be at the 2 IF DeRozan plays the 3 which he does do alot when they sub out the starting 3 or in late game if barbosa is in with him. I don't really see any other way he gets any PT
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I can see why alot of players liek to come to Toronto. It's clear we are rebuilding and looking for players. Borderline NBA players see it as a great oppurtunity to make it in the league. Albertan, i tihnk the raps have an extra roster spot from the N.O deal and another one since the Peja buyout is complete. Gaines was signed to a 10 day contract on January 13th,2011 so i assume it was not renewed and most likely will not be at the game tonght and thats how they have the roster spot for Trey Johnson.
I like signing these 10 day contract players, its like watching an experienced rookie trying to make something for himself. Since were rebuilding it doesnt hurt us at all and we can really see what this guy can do. Wish this guy luck and hopefully you guys are right and he turns out to be a diamond in the rough. CYA gaines its been swell... 6L's but we aint mad atcha, that road trip was suicide.
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