4chs Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Joe does not have the length to make it in the league. Neither did Chuck Hayes, who I thought would never play in the NBA. Joe's ability to overcome everything he did last season leads me to believe that he has a shot to play somewhere if he continues working and improving. Does anyone know what the Laker's returning roster situation looks like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Slick Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Congrats and Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPat02 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Joe does not have the length to make it in the league. Just like DJ White doesn't have the knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireman Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm very happy for Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainThunder Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I won't use this as forum to bash Tubby or Billy Clyde, ... just to congratulate Joe on this accomplishment! I hope he proves the doubters wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer4life Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Congrats to Joe, I hope he is successful in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hip-Hop Box Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I hope he dont make the team and play for someone else...I hate the Lakers!!!:irked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98NCCalum Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just like DJ White doesn't have the knees. You might be right. I'm at least able to admit it. I'm not writing him off, as there are always exceptions, I just don't see it right now. After a couple of years in the D League and some development, MAYBE, but right now, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADDY CAT Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 That's like being a backup for Jordan...Useless. Or being Lorenzen (before being cut) or any other number of backups in any sport on a good team. Poor Joe could get championship rings, cash and bonus money. Somebody has to be the backup. Stuff happens. I'd take useless any day if the perks were there. He's in the NBA right now, has a chance to prove or disprove himself and that would be that. He's done more than any of us on here and many other college players will have the opportunity to do. Congrats to the kid. He's earned it and the Lakers thought enough of him to use their only pick and give him a chance. It doesn't matter what we say or ESPN says or what anyone says, really. Ball is in Joe's court now, figuratively and literally. I hope he proves the nay saying peanut galleries wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFire Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I think I'd let someone pay me millions or even hundreds of thousands of dollars just to sit the bench. Joe should be grateful if he ends up a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wide Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Well now I have to root for at least 1 player to do well for the Lakers. :lol: I doubt he'll make the team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJHS Fan #98 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Congrats to Joe and with his heart and determination I have no doubt he will make the team and be a backup to Kobe. I haven't said this in a long time but if Joe makes the team GO LAKERS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOPKINSVILLE TIGER Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 ESPN's Chad Ford says he doubts Crawford sticks in the league... "Crawford is a bit of a tweener as a combo guard. He played well in Orlando but I doubt he sticks in the league." The same was said about three other UK players, Hayes, Azibuke, and Bogans and they are still hanging in there and giving a good effort for their respective teams. There are players in the league that I know Joe is better than or just as good as. Good luck Joe, I hope he makes it happen and like another poster said, I'll have at least one player on the lakers to root for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOPKINSVILLE TIGER Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Or being Lorenzen (before being cut) or any other number of backups in any sport on a good team. Poor Joe could get championship rings, cash and bonus money. Somebody has to be the backup. Stuff happens. I'd take useless any day if the perks were there. He's in the NBA right now, has a chance to prove or disprove himself and that would be that. He's done more than any of us on here and many other college players will have the opportunity to do. Congrats to the kid. He's earned it and the Lakers thought enough of him to use their only pick and give him a chance. It doesn't matter what we say or ESPN says or what anyone says, really. Ball is in Joe's court now, figuratively and literally. I hope he proves the nay saying peanut galleries wrong. Great Post!!! And Why Not Joe? someone has to do the job of back up and just think that only 60 get the chance to be drafted and he was one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJAlltheWay24 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 The same was said about three other UK players, Hayes, Azibuke, and Bogans and they are still hanging in there and giving a good effort for their respective teams. There are players in the league that I know Joe is better than or just as good as. Good luck Joe, I hope he makes it happen and like another poster said, I'll have at least one player on the lakers to root for! Heck, you could even say that there were plenty of doubters on Prince and Rondo...and both played big parts on title teams. I wouldn't doubt someone coming out of UK, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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