Jakarr Sampon get deal with 76ers!

I mean this in the least offensive way possible to both him and his most ardent supporters, but for anyone who followed him in summer league, was he one of the better performers, or is this another part of the 76ers' master plan to tank? They've been doing it for two years now. I'd much prefer that he played great, or that they see a ton of potential, but I really don't trust the Sixers at all.

All that aside, it's great news for him -- and for Lavin, who can now sell another pro to a high school kid. I thought he'd end up in the middle of nowhere, but I'm glad to have been proven wrong so far.

Also, I had no clue that the NBA had partially guaranteed contracts. . .
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My guess is there is a very small amount of guaranteed money. It is probably a routine deal given to those invited to camp. If he makes the team, they have him locked up on the cheap. If not, they cut him at an insignificant financial loss. Remember, teams were not exactly vying for his services. They have no reason to commit three years to an undrafted guy who has not taken an NBA shot.

I will be shocked if he is on the opening night roster. Shocked.
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Would it kill you to be positive about something? :p
 
I mean this in the least offensive way possible to both him and his most ardent supporters, but for anyone who followed him in summer league, was he one of the better performers, or is this another part of the 76ers' master plan to tank? They've been doing it for two years now. I'd much prefer that he played great, or that they see a ton of potential, but I really don't trust the Sixers at all.

All that aside, it's great news for him -- and for Lavin, who can now sell another pro to a high school kid. I thought he'd end up in the middle of nowhere, but I'm glad to have been proven wrong so far.

Also, I had no clue that the NBA had partially guaranteed contracts. . .
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My guess is there is a very small amount of guaranteed money. It is probably a routine deal given to those invited to camp. If he makes the team, they have him locked up on the cheap. If not, they cut him at an insignificant financial loss. Remember, teams were not exactly vying for his services. They have no reason to commit three years to an undrafted guy who has not taken an NBA shot.

I will be shocked if he is on the opening night roster. Shocked.
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Would it kill you to be positive about something? :p
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Even if he is not on the opening night roster, he has accomplished what only a microscopic portion of the population has been able to accomplish and he fulfilled his dream. I wish him the best.
 
I mean this in the least offensive way possible to both him and his most ardent supporters, but for anyone who followed him in summer league, was he one of the better performers, or is this another part of the 76ers' master plan to tank? They've been doing it for two years now. I'd much prefer that he played great, or that they see a ton of potential, but I really don't trust the Sixers at all.

All that aside, it's great news for him -- and for Lavin, who can now sell another pro to a high school kid. I thought he'd end up in the middle of nowhere, but I'm glad to have been proven wrong so far.

Also, I had no clue that the NBA had partially guaranteed contracts. . .
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My guess is there is a very small amount of guaranteed money. It is probably a routine deal given to those invited to camp. If he makes the team, they have him locked up on the cheap. If not, they cut him at an insignificant financial loss. Remember, teams were not exactly vying for his services. They have no reason to commit three years to an undrafted guy who has not taken an NBA shot.

I will be shocked if he is on the opening night roster. Shocked.
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Sounds like you might also be happy
 
I mean this in the least offensive way possible to both him and his most ardent supporters, but for anyone who followed him in summer league, was he one of the better performers, or is this another part of the 76ers' master plan to tank? They've been doing it for two years now. I'd much prefer that he played great, or that they see a ton of potential, but I really don't trust the Sixers at all.

All that aside, it's great news for him -- and for Lavin, who can now sell another pro to a high school kid. I thought he'd end up in the middle of nowhere, but I'm glad to have been proven wrong so far.

Also, I had no clue that the NBA had partially guaranteed contracts. . .
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My guess is there is a very small amount of guaranteed money. It is probably a routine deal given to those invited to camp. If he makes the team, they have him locked up on the cheap. If not, they cut him at an insignificant financial loss. Remember, teams were not exactly vying for his services. They have no reason to commit three years to an undrafted guy who has not taken an NBA shot.

I will be shocked if he is on the opening night roster. Shocked.
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Sounds like you might also be happy
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Sounds like Johnny fan is trying to talk himself out of his shocked state of mind.
 
nice work jakarr.
let's hope he keeps up the hard work and makes their roster.
he represented the school well while here and it would be nice to see him land on his feet in the league.
 
NBA cuts were 5 pm and apparently JaKarr is still on the roster. A couple more players were cut in the final cuts. More on Twitter andhttp://thesixersense.com/

Also the site editor of thesixersense when asked on Twitter if this means JaKarr made the team, he replied "I'd say so".

So does this mean he's officially on their roster for the season? If so a HUGE accomplishment.
 
If that's the case, big congrats are in order to JaKarr. I'm happy for him.

And, selfishly, it's great for our program to see another player graduate to the NBA.
 
Huge for JaKarr and the program! Very happy and should also help with recruiting having another NBA player.

Tom Moore ‏@tmoore76ers 8m8 minutes ago
Chris Johnson, Brandon Davies and JaKarr Sampson are on #Sixers roster to open 2014-15 #NBA season. #76ers

Tom Moore ‏@tmoore76ers 27m27 minutes ago
#NBA releases official rosters. Johnson, Davies and Sampson make it. Embiid, J-Rich and J Grant on inactive list. #Sixers

From Sixers beat writer
 
I was very critical of his decision to leave but it looks like he made the right decision. Very happy for him.
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+1 Congrats Jakarr!
 
Wow! What an outstanding achievement. One year of net NBA salary will cover 4 years of a college education. A great lesson for anyone to believe in yourself when the consensus tells you that you can't make it. This really makes my day.
 
Looks like he proved us all wrong. And I'm happy he did! What a great guy, I always loved how he played for us and I am so glad he has made the sixers!

I now have a reason to tune in during the season (they are my local team) I will try to give you all updates if he gets any playing time.

Sounds like this was a case where the coach just fell in love with Karrs game. He showed his worthiness in a short time span and I'm proud of him.
 
I mean this in the least offensive way possible to both him and his most ardent supporters, but for anyone who followed him in summer league, was he one of the better performers, or is this another part of the 76ers' master plan to tank? They've been doing it for two years now. I'd much prefer that he played great, or that they see a ton of potential, but I really don't trust the Sixers at all.

All that aside, it's great news for him -- and for Lavin, who can now sell another pro to a high school kid. I thought he'd end up in the middle of nowhere, but I'm glad to have been proven wrong so far.

Also, I had no clue that the NBA had partially guaranteed contracts. . .
Click to expand...

My guess is there is a very small amount of guaranteed money. It is probably a routine deal given to those invited to camp. If he makes the team, they have him locked up on the cheap. If not, they cut him at an insignificant financial loss. Remember, teams were not exactly vying for his services. They have no reason to commit three years to an undrafted guy who has not taken an NBA shot.

I will be shocked if he is on the opening night roster. Shocked.
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Sure hope that you are ok after the SHOCK you received, lmao !!! Congratulations Jakarr !!!!
 
That's great. Congrats Jakarr.

He's got the athletic ability and height to be a defensive specialist in the league. Add some consistent offense and he'll have a nice career.
 
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