Haven't they already hinted a strong candidate? No not Baron Davis.

Hiejima although an end of bench player brings in a lot of Japanese eyeballs as you can see on any Bullets post mentioning him on social media which helps for both sponsorship reasons and potential buyers.

Hiejima doesn't classify as a import anon :)

The asian players should not only be classed as non imports (which they already are) but also be exempt from the salary cap. Main thing they do at this stage is bring international attention to NBL in our region. Unless the Kings or Perth sign someone like Yi Jianlin (excuse spelling) they arent likely to have a significant advantage on court.

Why hasn't that Japanese guy played? Because Andrej is a moron. Why play the guy that cooked the Boomers squad on the international stage and win games when you can be mediocre with a bunch of NBL players?

As others have said. They should definitely should keep Kendle. He'd be cheap as chips. Now just sign a 3rd import.

"Main thing they do at this stage is bring international attention to NBL in our region"

In fairness Curtley, that's what NBL said the rule was intended to do. i.e., they said only players from large potential TV markets in Asia would be considered for import exemption under this rule.

Good call about the salary cap exemption I reckon.
It would be nice if Hiejima could even get a token minute though.
Have a play drawn up for the guy like the Wildcats did the other day. If he happens to score then suddenly you've got an NBL clip on the news in front of millions of new people.

I would leave the roster exactly as it is. They are playing good basketball, and have flexibility is someone gets injured. Bringing in someone else now might muck up a good thing.

Hiejima is a really nice player in the Asian game, but it's a big. step up to the NBL, particularly in intensity and physicality so it will take time for him to adjust, if he ever gets there. I would like to see him out there at least for a few seconds though!

Kendle gives them a different edge to their guard attack. Gibson hasn't shown any real ability to penetrate and create plays (body has slowed down); and Cadee has been inconsistent with his shooting.

Kendle has shown an ability to address both those areas so far;

Worse players than Hiejima have got time with NBL clubs this year. You have brought him over so give the guy a chance to play. There were plenty of opportunities early on when the bullets were struggling.

I believe Hiejima approached the Bullets wanting the opportunity. Spending a year training at this level will definitely better him, hopefully he gets a chance to play though.

"Good call about the salary cap exemption I reckon"

There is no salary cap.

The problem is the 5-man cap.
You can pay an Asian-Market player whatever you want, but you still must have 5 other players within that cap.

No SFB, its a cap on the 5 lowest paid players. Outside that teams can pay players whatever they like. ie No Salary Cap.

Gliddon is the only Bullet not producing per minutes played. He always looks like he could break out, but goes missing too often for mine. Cadee and Gliddon similar types. Cadee can take it to hoop better. Outside shooting is hot, cold for both and neither is up to it defensively.
Kendle has given them energy and scoring punch. I like to role Gibson is playing, D's it up, rarely takes a poor shot and holds the fort for 12-15 minutes.