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by Wes Cox on Jun 30, 2009 10:08 AM CDT in News Comment 14 comments

Mr. Popular

Who Knew Nick Calathes Was This Good | Dime Magazine

"With former point guards such as Jason Williams, Teddy Dupay and Taurean Green, Calathes ranks third in Gator history in career assists after just two years, breaking the records for assists and assists per game in each of his first two years - 221 as a freshman (6.1 apg) and 231 (6.4 apg) as a sophomore.

That’s why in a PG heavy Draft, I understood Calathes heading overseas to play in the Greek A1 League with the elite Euroleague champion club Panathinaikos Athens. Making around €2.1 million euros net income over three years, in addition to providing him with a home, car, tax credits, and endorsements, Calathes was getting hooked up

But what I didn’t understand was why Calathes dropped all the way down to the Timberwolves with the 45th pick in the second round before being traded to the Mavericks for a 2010 second round draft pick and cash. In a couple years, that could be one of the best trades Mark Cuban ever made."

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Calathes is not that good or a really sure thing

His draft position was pretty accurate, since his position on the field is in flux. Is he a PG, a SG, even a point forward? Not so sure. He also got torched in a junior tournament playing for Greece. And two of the other Florida guards mentioned never amounted to anything in the NBA so far. Now he went to one of the best teams in Europe, potentially not getting much playing time behind very experienced guards a la Brandon Jennings. Still from his point of view that was a lot of guaranteed money as opposed to less publicity and initial earnings in the NBA. High risk, and only potentially high reward.

by Norsktroll on Jun 30, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

God

You’re annoying.

by brettgardner on Jun 30, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, I try to be nice to everyone on my own site

but please don’t post here if you are going to be a constant smart ass.

Norsktroll’s comment >>>>>>>>>>>>> yours

www.mavsmoneyball.com

by Wes Cox on Jun 30, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

x

please don’t post here if you are going to be a constant smart ass.

No problem. Wouldn’t want to drag down the quality (eye roll).

by brettgardner on Jun 30, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you this big of a dick over at LSB and I just never noticed?

www.mavsmoneyball.com

by Wes Cox on Jul 2, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

by brettgardner on Jul 2, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's a genuine douche

a smart one, but a genuine douche.

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 1, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marcin Gortat...

any thoughts on acquiring this guy? Do we like him? Do we have what it takes to get him?

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I like him a lot

But I don’t want us overpaying for the guy. He’s good, though I have read that his aspirations don’t include coming off the bench for the rest of his career. He wants to be a starter.

My optic presentation sizzles the retina
How far must you go to gain respect? Um...
Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own
Or you'll be crazy, sad and alone

by Marie on Jul 1, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

true.

and the Rockets are jocking him pretty bad

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd say so!

I’d rather he stay in Orlando and if he has to go anywhere else, it should be here, without us spending too much money to acquire him. I think he’s an improvement over Damp.

My optic presentation sizzles the retina
How far must you go to gain respect? Um...
Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own
Or you'll be crazy, sad and alone

by Marie on Jul 1, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ooooh I forgot I'm talking to a Magic fan first!

no wonder you don’t want “us” to get him…

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 1, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

:)

Sometimes I forget when I use the “us,” like I’d be on 3QC and would use “us” and I’m speaking of the Mavs and vice versa. But regarding my previous comments, “us” is the Mavs.

If we (the Mavs) can get Gortat at a bargain, then I’m all for it.

My optic presentation sizzles the retina
How far must you go to gain respect? Um...
Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own
Or you'll be crazy, sad and alone

by Marie on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs