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?

Congrats and Good Luck!

Joe does not have the length to make it in the league.

 

Just like DJ White doesn't have the knees.

I'm very happy for Joe.

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.

Congrats to Joe, I hope he is successful in the league.

I hope he dont make the team and play for someone else...I hate the Lakers!!!:irked:

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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!

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.

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.