Got to fill out those summer league rosters.
Julian Draft Spots
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They asked Sidney Dean to play summer pro.
He said NO!
Sh-- might eff up his game and we ain't having that Billy ho!
Julian Champagnie Signed By Philadelphia 76ers
www.nba.com
Just an FYI for those who are interested, Julian is playing now on ESPN2. They are showing the Salt Lake Summer League game between the 76ers and the Jazz. He is wearing number five for the Sixers.
Rocket
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Another former SJ player, Malik Ellison, also playing for the 76ers
fat johnnie
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I didn't see the game so just wondering if he is just missing open jumpers or is he being affected by some tight defense and not being able to get off a good shot?
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The Sixers’ Julian Champagnie is accustomed to being doubted — and pledges to prove cynics wrong
The 6-foot-8 player was not drafted, and that sticks in his craw. The Sixers two-way player is out to impress in the summer league.
www.inquirer.com
braintrust
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Actually watched some, he looked passive...lingering around the 3pt line...no aggressive moves to the basket,...Paul Reed from DePaul, he looked like an NBA player, at least physically...Julian looked physically over matched...but it was just one game.
Do well, Julian!
Not sure that look will change much, he is who he is.
When I see/hear of these situations (undrafted players in the summer league) I always wonder whether the extra year on college would have done them any good? Also, I know for various reasons they decide to forego their senior year for a shot at the NBA, but again, would be interesting to hear their thought process.
Slightly off topic (didn't want to start a new thread) but Knicks first summer league game is on ESPN2 tonight versus the Warriors. Quentin Grimes, Miles McBride & Jericho Sims are playing for Knicks along with 2nd round pick Trevor Keels from Duke.
L J S A
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It's an unfortunate situation where I think he'd look better on an NBA team right now -- he could defer to veteran players and play within his laid-back self. But the huge problem is that he needs to be super aggressive now every second he's on the court to get that spot.
Unfortunately it wasn’t one game it was 3 straight games. NBA has a saying-killing it in summer league means nothing doing poorly means you’re gone. Hopefully JC’s two way contract affords him more opportunity.
braintrust
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He was too passive for someone fighting for an NBA camp slot. The other guys were playing like their families were held hostage, Paul Reed flew over everyone for a rebound because he wanted it most. Need some muscle weight too.
Hi Al, haven’t seen you post in a while . Your assessment of JC isn’t wrong but , in light of what he contributed here , was maybe a tad harsh? A great many very good players in the BE never get drafted or play in the NBA . It’s isn’t a end to their BB careers . They can earn very good $$$ playing overseas . Not in Russia though . Champ is likely in that category . I often asked what the difference was between Julian and Justin’s game was but , never got answer . Justin seems somewhat more likely to be a on / off NBA player .