Anonymous
Years ago
Is there any chance that Hodge will stay for more than just this season or can't we afford him for a FULL season? (I'm assuming hes only signed for this year so far).
Meaks
Years ago
Anything is possible.... Any contract would have to be with an NBA out clause....
Nino
Years ago
Yeah david, hence the NBA out clause. From the 36ers point of view, we would most probably have to play the same waiting game to hear if he has been cut from a NBA roster or actually made it. Risky stuff, then again, with the same situation arising and Hodge making the NBA, that would mean someone else just missed out, who we could go after. So many variables, but something to think about I guess, great type of player to have around with a new league upon us!
Jordan
Years ago
The chances of Hodge cracking the NBA again are pretty low now. He's had two cracks at it, and missed out. I know he came close to making Jersey's roster this year, but realistically that was probably his last chance.
Furthermore, his stats with us last year were approx 25ppg, 9rpg and 6 apg. He will probably struggle to replicate those stats this year given we have a stronger & deeper team this season. So, all up, the NBA is extremely unlikely IMHO.
As he has previously indicated his dislike of Europe, he would have to be a real chance to stay in Australia long-term. The issue would be whether we could afford him however, especially since Shameless McPeake & his money-spending Tigers have a lot of interest in Julius.
DDFan
Years ago
Jordan:
"The issue would be whether we could afford him however, especially since Shameless McPeake & his money-spending Tigers have a lot of interest in Julius".
I heard the same rumblings about the Tigs, which has me even more blown away that we landed him this year. It must say a lot about him & his family's love of Adelaide.
Sorry to tell you that david.
Nino
Years ago
Well we got lucky though, lets be honest. Tigers went ahead and signed their full roster including high priced imports. Then we went and signed a clear cut DUD (so decision to cut him was a no brainer), and when Julius got cut close to opening night in the NBA, this all coupled with limited options availale in Europe made it a perfect fit for both!
1233
Years ago
What happens if he gets a 10 day call up for the NBA during this season. Does he have an out clause? I would think his agent would make sure of that. No mention by Boti though.
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