as long as they want, as hes cheap and is still finding his feet, need to remember where talking about a 40k import not a 180k import

would be completely different if was the typical kind of import, hes there to compliment not dominate

personally last night was a shocker for him
but previous 2 games hes done what hes meant to do as far as the teams is concerned

You hit it on the head 8th/9th player on a team much more talented than the recent teams Ng was part of.

Regardless of his previous 3 games, other NBL coaches know he can produce therefore they can't afford to sleep on him. His record in the SEABL is exceptional and that was when he was surrounded by NBL calibre players and playing against.

It has been said by the coach that he has no pressure of expectation on him and it will be a matter of time when he has a breakout game. Its not like the court & ring dimensions and rules are different to SEABL.

Showed ability in the pre-season. Like Schenscher needed to relax and get some confidence, I think CJ is in the same boat.

Well it wouldn't be much more then 40k look at the roster

I was frustrated by CJs game last night. Mainly because I wanted him to silence his critics. However it took Luke 3 games to show his importance, hopefully it will take CJ an extra game.

Thomo give me 40k and I can do nothing also :-)

Anonymous, I am aware that I havent played professional sports.. that is not news to me. And what I do know from my position is that ALOT of people adjust quicker and better then he has, and ALOT of people are dropped by there 3rd game for not contributing. As for cheering him on, I wanted nothing more then for him to get his game on track and drop shots... I was cheering for him to shoot it every time he caught the ball.. as I said He seems like a good guy, I have nothing personally against him... but, 3 games in and basicly no positive stat to show for it... players have been sacked for contributing far more then he has. as for being "nopthing but positive" if he gets it together, I am not a fickle idiot that asigns heroes after 1 game. case in point, Shensh finally had an adequate game.. I was glad for it... HOWEVER I am reserving my thoughts on him for a few more games because he could go back to shit just as easy... Dont assume me to be an idiot... fact of the matter is, he hasnt proven himself yet... and there comes a point in pro sports (whether or not I have played it, this is an obvious point) that you HAVE TO PROVE YOURSELF... Game 3 may be early days yet... but if he hasnt done anything still by games 5 and 6 will you still be thinking to just let him have a go.. or will you be thinking... HMMMM perhaps that money could be better spent?

Right now, I doubt he will get fired, the 6ers are winning and they can afford him there.. as they say "if it aint broke dont fix it" and the 6ers arent broken so for now the status quo will uphold.. if they string a couple of loses together and he hasnt provided his head will be on the chopping block mark my words... I am all for letting people grow and having a fair go.. but I have seen 19 year olds slip into the league and play far better off the bat.

Well, If i were a man with money... I would actually... dont get me wrong, I dont wanna see him dropped... I just wanna know where this is heading. and as I said on my first post, I knew he wasnt going to be the star, but at the moment, they need more from him... But yeah... all I can say is, i know hes a lights out shooter... all it takes is one good game to turn a season around.

Massingale - 8 mins per game, 1 shot taken per 6 mins played, 0 shots made of 4 (total) taken, all shots were 3-pointers

Ng (2011-12) - 15 mins per game, 1 shot taken per 3 mins played (~5 per game), 2 shots made per 5 taken, 2 3-pointers made per 5 taken. Ng was playing 6th or 7th player in (7th in mins played, just behind Creek) on a team that lacked scorers (he was 5th most frequent shooter in that team).

Basically, if Massingale has a fair game next week and takes 4 shots, hitting 3 of them, then he'll be matching Ng's season average for last season. Massingale has been

One question is whether he can do that? That's basically what I see Hurls asking. I'd qualify that by asking can he do it if and when he will be needed to do it? i.e., when the preferred shooters in front of him are not firing well and when the inevitable injuries elevate him to 7th or 8th player in?

Based on the stats, it's too early to say. However, as a supporter, I'd want to be seeing something in his on court persona and presence that suggests he will be able to step up when needed. I haven't seen that in the season proper but his pre-season suggested it's there. I'm comfortable with waiting to see what he does over the next few weeks or longer.

I am thinking it is too early to call.

He is not like a Diamon Simpson or one of the many import stars in previous seasons that started, so he is not an import is the mind of some purists.

He definitely appears to be the 8th or 9th man on the roster, although Crossy seems to be between a rock and a hard place too.

Last night starters:

Schench; DJ; Stevie; Cadee; Gibbo

6. Peach, 7. Creek, 8. CJ, 9. Crossy, 10. Pero

I am wondering if the issue is not so much his ability, but finding his niche in the team.

Having said that, I hope he has a blinder soon.

He's been garbage for us so far this season. Give him a few more games but if he still continues to show absolutely nothing, get rid of him and get a youngster in his spot who has a developmental upside.

Give the guy a chance to adapt to doing something totally different. Gone from being a stud scorer, the best in quality league, taking around 20 shots and playing 30 plus minutes, to being a specialist shooter. Much tougher than you can imagine, I'm sure that is all you critics can do - imagine.
Given more minutes he will be fine, if he continues to play limited minutes he will struggle. If someone in main rotation gets hurt he will be great insurance.

^^ definition of wtf

No one has expected him to be a stud in the NBL
He is only rated 10 points as that is what the rule is, not because of his ability.
Absolutely worthwhile taking the chance for the money. He did show in the preseason he is capable of contributing. He has replaced Ng at a much reduced wage which the enabled other pieces to be added to the team.

'021, based on ABL ability? And guarantee that they wouldn't suffer nerves when elevated? Come on - of those, CJ is a fine selection given the circumstances. The one issue is these nerves.

I remember Jason Williams was king of the court at ABL level then never really looked confident even after x years in the NBL. Not everyone adjusts instantly (like Ingles, Madgen, etc).

Definitely dont think he is a failed experiment.
Despite his failed attempts of nailing a basket on the weekend, I am happier he got the shots up.

Its a case of time will tell. In Schenscher's two games and very early on in game 3, i heard many groans and yet he came to the fore and played well.

Difference is Luke is a go-to man with his height. CJ is a role player without height.

I spoke with people from Vic who know SEABL well. They said, give him a little time. Thats fair

Once he hits his first shot the flood gates will open and the confidence will be there!