Isaac
Years ago
The game is about to start.
See the boxscore here
Anyone got the link to the video feed yet?
(This is the video link to his first game. Yes, the full game.)
Kwest
Years ago
(Thats the live feed - although I think its currently half time)
Isaac
Years ago
Newley getting minutes but not taking shots. 12 minutes, 0/1 FG.
He's on court now. Houston have fought back from a big deficit.
Isaac
Years ago
Jacked up a three that was a bad miss. Had a drive, drew a foul and had 2/2 FT just now. Commentators suggesting that he doesn't have much familiarity with playing such quick defense in Australia.
TR
Years ago
Whilst not about Newley, and it's not worthy of a new thread, Houston traded V-Span to the Spurs for the rights to Scola and Jackie Butler.
Butler fits a hole at PF/C for Houston, and if Scola comes across it's a nice pick-up.
V-Span is expected to stay in Greece, but considering the Spurs are Euro-friendly then maybe he'll come back.
Newley tried to get some drives going a few times from the perimeter but they all got swatted away as soon as he got the free throw line.
Unfortunately, scoring equals success in the Summer League.
Rick Adelman was interviewed early in the webcast. On Newley he said was "interesting" ...surprisingly "very athletic", "agressive going to the hoop", and noticed how Newley "can dish it". He finished by saying Newley needs "some schooling still ...playing at a higher level".
Unless Newley improves dramatically in the remaining games he's not headed to the NBA.
Didnt really perform again did he?? 3 points and 4 fouls in 14 mins!! Players with less minutes getting better stats than him......looks like Brooks may get the final guard position on the Rockets roster!! Bad news for Newley, good news for Sixers fans, but Houston never really intended on him playing this year anyway!
Brooks is a first round pick which means he's entitled to a guaranteed contract. Also Rockets have already signed Brooks, just before Summer League began.
if they think he needs a higher standard he will be shipped to euro you would think. I would think his development would plateau in aus.
all ball
Years ago
Lets have a closer look at these stats... Newley had no turnovers out of 26 for the team; yes he had 4 fouls, but 3 other guys got fouled off and another 3 had 5 fouls; 13 assists for the team so I think there is not much 'sharing of the ball' and 'creating for your team mates' happening (apart from Brooks who had 7); and TWO steals for the entire game!! This cant be right!
Did anyone watch the game? In the game vs LA he was involving himself in ways which werent necessarily recorded on stats, ie: pushing the ball up the floor, creating LA turnovers for other guys to pick up.
Isaac
Years ago
From the parts that I saw (the stream was very choppy and the commentators were annoying as hell so I lost interest), Newley was pressing the ball-handler when he was on. Got left behind a little bit if the handler tried to drive around him a few times.
He followed up shots from the other team, but whenever he had good position, they'd make the shot and there'd be no board for him to get.
Only saw one of his attempts which was from a clear metre outside the line and hit the back of the ring. Did see him drive well and force up a shot (defender or help defense kept up and pressured him) that got him to the line the second time.
Other times on offense, he had decent position but the shots went to other players.
Achtung Baby
Years ago
I think we can be quite confident of having the services of Brad Newley with us at the sixers next season.
skip
Years ago
Im curious.
Does anyone believe he will be playing with the rockets this season?
DB5
Years ago
Not really sure, IMO only if there is a few injuries to their guard stocks..
I think he has the talent etc, and now has his foot in the door, lets hope he gets the opportunity now to kick it down!!
Isaac
Years ago
Europe or back here. I think they're taking a longer term path with him.
Whether he'd get pushed enough in the NBL to improve, I don't know.
I know it's not going to happen, but I think the NBDL would be the best way for Brad to reach the NBA. While he has the ability, he just needs some time adjusting to the faster pace and athleticism. It's not a skill issue. Throughout his career he has always been one of, if not the most athletic player on the floor, now he is faced with guys of equal athleticism. His advantage is that he is extremely skilled. All it takes is a bit of time to learn how to implement these skills against a higher degree of athlete. Outside of the NBA, you're not going to find a more athletic league than the NBDL. But it's all speculation, because it won't happen.
NBDL pay ranges from 13 to 27k AUD.
Nothing wrong with returning to Australia to play in the NBL but he has to make strength training a priority.
If he hired a personal trainer to help him adopt whatever weights program and cardio work the Super 12 rugby players are on. He'd be on a winner.
VC fan
Years ago
So what are the realistic chances of him playing for Adelaide?
"NBDL pay ranges from 13 to 27k AUD"
That's why I said it won't happen. But if you're examining it from the perspective of what league would help raise, or more accurately, adapt his game to the NBA, you can't seriously say coming home and playing for the 36ers is the better than the NBDL.
"Nothing wrong with returning to Australia to play in the NBL"
1. Lack of visibility
2. Lack of intimate contact with NBA
3. Lack of players of NBA athleticism
4. Style of play vastly different to NBA
5. League's not particularly strong
There's 5 for you. But again, I must reiterate, I am only talking hypotheticals here because the money isn't in the NBDL.
Ak-47
Years ago
just a question.
If Newley does go back to the sixers for the NBL season and Houston or any other team needs his services will he be able to sign and leave Adelaide. If he was signed for a 10 day contract there could be alot of flying back and forth.
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