2012/13 NBL Season/Offseason news

[Brodlach]

Melbourne Tigers today sacked American import Kevin Braswell. Jonny Flynn will be his replacement.

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketba ... 28t4g.html

[RoosterMarty]

What a fall for Jonny Flynn.

In 2009 he was pick #6 in the NBA, now he's playing in the NBL.

[wristwatcher]

What a fall for Jonny Flynn.

In 2009 he was pick #6 in the NBA, now he's playing in the NBL.

Or is the NBL slowly becoming a better comp than the NBA

[Gozu]

I wouldn't think the NBL is anywhere near the NBA but the standing of the league internationally has probably never been higher.

Supposedly Flynn chose the NBL over China & various other leagues in Europe because he wasn't worried as much about the money but more staying in tip top shape in the hope of getting picked up by an NBA team again during the season.

[Gozu]

[RoosterMarty]

He could make his debut against the 6ers this Friday night, will that game be on 10?

[Gozu]

He could make his debut against the 6ers this Friday night, will that game be on 10?

It isn't. Friday night's game on One is Wollongong @ Sydney. The Sunday arvo game on Ten is Perth @ Adelaide.

[Brodlach]

Would he be the most credentialed import the NBL has ever had? Played 163 NBA games and picked number 6 in the draft.

[Big Phil]

Would he be the most credentialed import the NBL has ever had? Played 163 NBA games and picked number 6 in the draft.

Yeah, said in the paper today that he is...

[beef]

Would think Stephen Jackson, Todd Litchti and Acie Earl had better NBA careers than Flynn, even though Jackson was here before NBA. Doubt Flynn would get picked up again unless he destroys the NBL, could be another JoJo English yet.

[RoosterMarty]

He didn't play too many good games in those 163.

[beef]

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... njo01.html
Did have a reasonable rookie year (all nba rookie 2nd team), was in same draft as Patty Mills. Mills taken late second round and still in the NBA.

[Gozu]

Stephen Jackson made it into the NBA after his NBL stint so until Flynn I probably would've said Todd Lichti or maybe even Acie Earl.

Earl had a 40 point game in the NBA before his stint here with the Sydney Kings.

The Hawks Adris DeLeon was named NBL player of the week for Round 5.

[mighty hounds]

Stephen Jackson made it into the NBA after his NBL stint so until Flynn I probably would've said Todd Lichti or maybe even Acie Earl.

Earl had a 40 point game in the NBA before his stint here with the Sydney Kings.

The Hawks Adris DeLeon was named NBL player of the week for Round 5.

Hold the phone! The same Stephen Jackson that had a stint at Golden State? Who did he play for in the NBL?

[Johno6]

The one playing for the spurs now???

[Gozu]

The very same Stephen Jackson, he played with Sydney and only lasted around 6 games before he was cut!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Jackson

[Johno6]

Well I am shocked
Besides few attitude and off court issues he had I always thought he was pretty good

[beef]

Had injury in NBL (ankle i think). Always laugh when has a big game in NBA, went from being Aaron Trahair's back up to NBA player.

[Gozu]

I think the reason he got cut was because of the injury but only averaged 6ppg up until that point.

I thought he played 6 games but just checked it was only 4 games in the '98 season.

He's done alright from being axed by an NBL team to making about $60 million in the NBA!

[Gozu]

Also good to see former 36ers championship winning coach Ken Cole is finally being inducted into the Hall Of Fame.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/bas ... 6512539354