"good stats" is pushing it. 12ppg is not "good" for an American import. He'll be 10ppg for kings; could be an early candidate for first import to be sent home

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AngusH
Years ago

Looks like an athletic energy guy. Strange signing but looks like we are trying to move as far away from last year's mistakes re: rebounding and hustle. I think a Tate-Moller-Bogut lineup is enticing if Tate and Moller can knock down open 3s.

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Anon
Years ago

He's undersized, doesn't fix their rebounding issues and when you start using terms like 'energy guy' and 'good teammate' as the main talking points in your media release, I wouldn't expect much production. Averaging 12 a game in a crappy league in Belgium says it all. It has to be a money thing with the new owners.

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Smith
Years ago

They still have an import/slot available so they not?

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Anonymous
Years ago

"Doesn't fix their rebounding issues" - averaged 8.4 rebounds per 40 at 6'4 over 4 college seasons.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Can we combine the two Jae Sean Tate threads.

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Anon
Years ago

"averaged 8.4 rebounds per 40 at 6'4 over 4 college seasons."

So you're saying he's another Charles Barkley!! LMAO

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Zodiac
Years ago

I think the Kings said recently they'll be leaving the third import spot open for a player during the season.

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Anonymous
Years ago

one big 4 guards

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Anonymous
Years ago

Based completely on the brief highlight packages i just watched, he reminds me of Jaron Johnson

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Anonymous
Years ago

Mini NBL draymond

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AngusH
Years ago

He doesn't fix their rebounding issues alone, no. Combined with Moller however he might. It's fair to say the Kings have spent a fortune on Bogut/Ware/Lisch/Newley combined, so I'm not shocked that Tate is not a big name, but no reason he can't be a contributor. I don't think any team is going to beat Melbourne in an import arms race right now anyway, so Tate can hopefully be a guy that compliments what we have already.

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Anonymous
Years ago

have the pacer paid the kings for bowen

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Anonymous
Years ago

have the pacer paid the kings for bowen

I don't know but the NBL and the kings will get half each

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Anonymous
Years ago

He's only 23 so still room for improvement
He looks ok on YouTube but had some anger issues to get over.
His dad was ok player in his day and his mum was killed by her boyfriend when tate was a kid.
He might surprise a few people

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Jick
Years ago

Travis Leslie mk 2.

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Jick
Years ago

I'm getting Michael Bryson vibes with this guy.

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Perthworld
Years ago

He's only 23 so still room for improvement
He looks ok on YouTube but had some anger issues to get over.
His dad was ok player in his day and his mum was killed by her boyfriend when tate was a kid.

Noted.

He might surprise a few people

with a stabbing?

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Anonymous
Years ago

with a stabbing?

Why would he do that?
That's a strange thing to say

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D2.0
Years ago

"He's 6'4'? That the 4 Sydney had in mind?"

No, he's the SF they wanted. Clearly still have a PF spot to fill.

If you look at this guy as a backup for Newley, then he appears to be a good signing.

Only point I reference I have for the Belgium league is Steindl, who average around 12~13 points IIRC. Which basically the same as his performance for the Crocs, so maybe a similar standard league?

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Anonymous
Years ago

A strange thing to say.

You're obviously not familiar with Perthworld's insignificant contributions.

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Food for thought
Years ago

If Sydney get a gun PF, the signing makes sense. If they don't, it doesn't.

As for the Belgian league, well Scott Christopherson was a bonafide star over there before coming to the NBL and stinking it up, so take that how you like.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Ater Majok from Sydney?

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Zodiac
Years ago

I guess this guy replaces Deng Deng?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Any news on DP for the Kings

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Anonymous
Years ago

Sydney may not get a third import and keep it open in case one of there big guns go down, Bogut, Lisch, Newley.

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D2.0
Years ago

"Sydney may not get a third import and keep it open"

ROFL

Sydney have a spot to fill, currently have nobody capable of starting at the 4, and there are no locals available. Do the math.

Besides, its the only way things make sense.Why sign another SF unless they are committed to using the last slot on a gun PF.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Tate is a 3-4 man, I'd be keeping last spot open for first part season to see how Kickett, Moller, Newley and Tate go through the four. If Bogut goes down they will need an import five, rumour is that they have less money as well. Moller played the four spot very well for the chargers in there championship year in seabl. He’s long and athletic, went back to the three for Huskies to fit team structure. Newley is shorter but his experience and age he could do well at the four. Kay Wesley are the really only two quality fours at present. Melbourne look like Prather will start in the four spot.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Some these people posting are so cruel and ignorant. What does his mom's death have to do with this young man trying to live out his dream. Is your mother alive? If so hug her tell her you love her and be grateful.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Are any of you posters athletes? Especially the negative ones. Sounds like envy to me. What were YOU doing at 23 years old? Had you already earned your graduate degree? Were you getting paid to do something you loved? I would bet NOT!

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D2.0
Years ago

"Melbourne look like Prather will start in the four spot."

No, no they don't.

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Hoops

Sydney sign Jae'Sean Tate

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