AngusH
Two years ago
Jonah Bolden signs with Sydney
Surprising - low risk/high reward type move IMO. Members email came out a few mins ago.
AngusH
Two years ago
Surprising - low risk/high reward type move IMO. Members email came out a few mins ago.
Pat Bev
Two years ago
prob needs a cash business- Crypto is down, but he is set for the next bull run, so needs cash for now! but good pick up- just needs his tude in check! at least he is close to dadda!
Zodiac
Two years ago
Oh my talk about desperation the guy hasn't played in 3 years.
AngusH
Two years ago
Like I said, low risk/high reward potentially - I doubt very much that the Kings have thrown major cash at him. Tough crypto market out there, that's for sure... Glad I cashed out 7-8 years ago.
Zodiac
Two years ago
No doubt Bolden is coming cheap because frankly who would touch him but he's obviously been signed as a close as possible Cooks replacement. Bolden once again in Cooks' shadow and no doubt will spit the dummy again too.
Young Gun
Two years ago
this is going to be fun to watch. i wondered when Jonah was going to lose his cash
Dunkman
Two years ago
Been training at kings for a while, so they would have tested him. Kings are a smart organisation now days, so it's as said above, low risk high reward. Brandt been training as well amongst others m told but looks like Bolden and Hunter for the fives.
LV
Two years ago
Potentially an inspired move.
He's only 27. If he's been training and has an improved attitude and professionalism, should be an above average player in the NBL. And like others have noted, unlikely it's costing the Kings huge dollars.
Jimmyhooper15
Two years ago
If it was between bolden or Angus the obvious answer is Bolden. Younger, far more athletic and upside
Saint23
Two years ago
i would love to see Hogg at the 3 and bolden the 4
Weedy Slug
Two years ago
Hearing he will play more 4 than 5.
SYDNEY KINGS
PG: Walton Jr*? - Bruce - Makoi-dp
SG: Vasiljevic? - Glover - Mitchell-dp
SF: Hogg* - Galloway - Maluach - Amir-dp
PF: Bolden - Noi - dp
C: Import* - Hunter - dp
Interseting he said he wants back into boomers in the future also.
Not sure he would make anything more than an Asian cup or qualifying tournaments.
Dunkman
Two years ago
I think you are hearing wrong, Hogg will be the four. Down to three American coaches for final selection, Weaver not returning.
Wookiee
Two years ago
It's all been said above, but it's going to be interesting for sure... Was very keen for him to sign back when I was still a long-time Kings fan, but his attitude really got the best of him... If they're not paying him much, this is a good investment if he's got his head on straight this time, but he's certainly in the "got to prove himself" camp...
Without knowing too much of what Brandt has been up to lately, I still would have probably chosen him for a more immediate return, but Bolden probably won't be required to put up too much to start with and will be able to grow into the season...
retired
Two years ago
Brandt has been plying his trade in Japan and was doing well.
I would take Brandt over Bolden as Brandt is a nicer and more honest and especially reliable person/player.
Bolden has an ego and we saw that when he withdrew from the Boomers team a few years ago.
Don't take Bolden just because Daddy was a previous Kings player.
Dunks
Two years ago
While people are wary of Bolden's trustworthiness, it is worth noting that Bogut was on that Boomers team he walked out on in 2019. So if Bogut as an owner is sufficiently satisfied that Bolden is a good investment that hopefully suggests there has been some significant maturing there.
Dunkman
Two years ago
Brandt has been playing in div 2 in Japan, he missed the last third of season and his stats are meaningless as his side were strugglers so he probably got lot of ball. Both options had risks for kings.
Saint23
Two years ago
Weedy slug
i would like to at Deyonta davis. i can only wish
Dunkman
Two years ago
Risk and reward, Brandt price would be a lot higher than Bolden, Bolden probably thinks, one, two good seasons and I'm back in the nba.
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