XD
Years ago
Hearing today that Darren has decided to sit out of basketball this season after knocking back a contract offer from the club.
Guessing the fact that he already has a full time career as a doctor as well as just becoming a father, he couldnt 100% commit to the team.
Hopefully its not the last we have seen of him.
Isaac
Years ago
Was just what we needed.
Any SEABL shooters out there? I always liked Burdon - he's 37% in the SEABL, averaging 17ish PPG. The top volume shooters are low 40s. Coenraad is one of the better ones, but already signed. No standouts in the Central ABL.
Mutley
Years ago
I've always been a Burden fan too, and he's had some success at NBL level before.
I think Ng has done very well to have had the career he has while completing medical studies as well. Not many pro athletes have done that. I think too, how much effort he always put in on court when he probably didn't have as much riding on it as most of his teammates did speaks very well of him. It is always great to watch a pure shooter, and Ng was one of the very best.
Garfield Blair is a great shooter and would come as a cheap import. Not sure how he would go in the NBL though.
Ng decision to sit out a year would also have to with Marty not knowing how to use one of the best shooters in the NBL.
Im sure Ng will be back if Marty isnt the coach in 2013/14.
skip
Years ago
Opt - Wouldn't be so sure. Could be two new teams next year, so there could be quite a bit of interest for him.
FM
Years ago
He could always come back into the team later in the season if we have injuries.
Pie Cart
Years ago
I doubt that NG will be back ,last season he was almost the last player signed by Sixers,this season again offered but declined,im not surprised,one of the best 3pt shooters in the NBL,it goes to show Clarke isnt interested in NG,I say this, if we didnt get Gibson then would have signed NG earlier.A sad loss,but i feel Sixers will struggle in the 3pt area ,like they did in last weekends game.
XD
Years ago
Pie Cart
Ng had a contract offer in front of him before we signed Gibson.
Tiger Watcher
Years ago
Surely we will chase Dillon really hard now as only proven guard still on the market.
If we need a cheap option Burdon could be an option or a massingale as he'll be naturalized shortly
Braswell if he gets his NZ citizenship would be nice.
Anon
Years ago
Garfield Blair is a terrible team guy! Never passes and shoots bricks! Was almost let go half way thru the SEABL season after whispers of taking a liking to some the players girls.
CJ Massingale would be a great bench guy. Works hard but will not be naturalised in time for the season. His paperwork is not submitted and time is quickly running out for him as no team will risk taking a 30 something role playing import or aussie.
Tornado
Years ago
Agree with Tiger Watcher....Dillon now becomes the target.
Isaac
Years ago
Anon, we may not even use import spots and have some points to burn, so I don't think naturalisation of an import is an issue for Adelaide.
I think we can realistically make the backup shooter a priority and spend whatever's left (points-wise) on anything. Only issue may be keeping options open to replace Schenscher, Johnson, etc with an import if they happen to get injured.
I would still like to see an import SG. I am not sure but if we limit to 3 points for a back up big we will still have enough points for another import should someone go down during the season. I think I have the sums right
Loco
Years ago
Ng is one of the most underrated players in the NBL for mine. The Sixers really have under utilised him - could have structured so much more around him offensively.
I don't think we'll see two imports here this season either.
Camel 31
Years ago
Seems Marcus and another brother are doctors and Dr Chek very proud of new grandson Orlando.
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