PlaymakerMo
Years ago
Source: http://blogs.indystar.com/pacersinsider/2012/09/17/pacers-blue-and-gold-will-have-18-players-in-camp/
Very solid achievement in itself! This highlights how Nevill was clearly underrated in the NBL, IMO.
Hurls
Years ago
where is he signed to head to this season so far? i nevr thought heaps of him but hes been getting a bit of NBA attention, no one really talks about it much tho, i guess people assume hes never gonna make an actual team or something, but either way this wil all be good for his development as a player..
Aussiebballer
Years ago
Hopefully he gets one of the last spots on the roster, sounds like there are 2 up for grabs.
It will be interesting to see what he does if he doesn't make the team.
Maybe he should play in the NBDL for a year to get more exposure to NBA team scouts.
A lot of NBDL guys get 10 day contracts and end of season deals to cover for injuries and so teams have the players rights for next season.
It is a big pay drop from Euro contracts though, so it would be a money sacrifice for 1 yr.
Needtojump
Years ago
This's article says that he has been signed!
http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-sign-free-agents-luke-nevill-and-ben-hansbrough
Benno
Years ago
This opened my eyes up this morning, i went from being quite tired and sh*ty to extremely excited for big Luke, hope he does his thing and secures a roster spot!
Aussiebballer
Years ago
He is probably signed to a non-guaranteed contract.
Most NBA teams have 3-5 players on these deals during training camp and let them battle it out for roster spots 14-15.
Aussiebballer
Years ago
They also signed these 3 recently, probably to the same deals.
http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-sign-blake-ahearn-sam-young-sundiata-gaines
They have 17 players under contract and 3 players still unsigned from last season.
NBA teams are only allowed to have 15 players after training camp.
Some teams run with 14 in case of injuries or decent players getting cut from other teams or to save a $1 or $2 mil.
On the plus side the Pacers only have Hibbert and Mahinmi at Center, so Nevill has a good chance to stay.
KingJames
Years ago
I wouldn't be surprised if they keep him for the season. Even just for the reason that he is good training material for Hibbert as no one else is his size and strength (Mahinmi 6'11 100kgs)
Maybe he should play in the NBDL for a year to get more exposure to NBA team scouts.
LC
Years ago
Good luck to the big fella!
Hope you comes through with a permanent gig!
LanceUppercut
Years ago
Best of luck to him, would be great to see him secure a roster spot. He put up descent numbers at Bogues old school,and has good touch for a big guy shots ft at a high clip, (88% in Russia) which is attractive for a center.i remember there was talk of him being drafted but didn't eventuate so it would be good to see him get signed to the big show even if it's just as the 3rd big.
sitiveni
Years ago
he could probably do a role for the pacers. yeh be that other big at training, cover at the 5 spot in case of an injury or two. if he does make the cut, i wouldnt expect any minutes maybe some late junk minutes in blow out games if that happens at all, otherwise will be there for cover if injuries hit.
.
Years ago
Like Patty and Tully in San Antonio we now have Erin and Luke in Indiana!
cliff
Years ago
hope he makes it.
are the d-league games ever telecast?
I think so on their website?
I just downloaded a torr...I mean 'purchased' the 2012 NBA All-Star game and it comes with the dunk comp, everything including the D-League all-star game and dunk comp too.
Haven't watched it yet but safe to assume it was well worth the 'purchase' price.
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