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Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams

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gonzalo

Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« on: June 02, 2011, 12:11:14 PM »
Good luck to him.

http://twitter.com/#!/AdamZagoria/status/76274363938246656

Justin Brownlee of #stjbb will work out for the Cavs (June 8), Hawks (13), Bobcats (15), Heat (17) and Lakers (19), per Eddie Lau.
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Amaseinyourface2

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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 12:18:42 PM »
im convinced brownlee can help teams in the nba
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Poison

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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 01:05:09 PM »
Me too. I think he'll make a strong 3 at that level.
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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 05:54:43 PM »
Not likely to be drafted (tho could sneak into the 2nd round).   But the idea really is to get:  A) On a summer league roster and impress; then B) get a camp invite and prove your value.  Someone like Justin has the skills to help a team in SEVERAL areas - just the kind of player a coach likes to have down towards the end of his bench - someone he can plug in in more than one situation.
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Dan

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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2011, 12:13:13 AM »
He's going to get on a summer league roster, at least.  He'll have the chance to prove himself and if he doesn't stick he has plenty of options playing professional ball in Europe, he can play. 

What sucks is that he may not get the opportunity to show himself as an undrafted FA because of the impending lockout.
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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2011, 12:27:50 AM »
He'll be seen, NBA is not going out of business team personnel may not be coaching but they'll be watching. ;)
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Poison

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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2011, 12:28:58 AM »
I think he's a second round pick. Improved dramatically last year.
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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2011, 10:00:54 AM »
I think Brownlee is a second round pick.  He's got a good frame and athleticism as well as range on his jumper.  He might be a little bit shorter than the NBA guys like, but I think he is a better real-world player than maybe he was represented in the all big east stats.  I thinknhe can be productive in a Bonzi Wells type of role.  Even if he goes undrafted, I think he'll make a roster.
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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2011, 01:33:14 PM »
I think he should pack his bags and head overseas. He's the type of player who could have a very long and successful career in Europe. Either way he will be getting a paycheck to play basketball. He's come a long way from Norm's bench.
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Marco Baldi

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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2011, 01:53:28 PM »
Quote from: VG88 on June 03, 2011, 01:33:14 PM
I think he should pack his bags and head overseas. He's the type of player who could have a very long and successful career in Europe. Either way he will be getting a paycheck to play basketball. He's come a long way from Norm's bench.

Norm gave Brownlee his chance, same with all the guys on last years team. None of those guys would have been in the Big East had it not been for Norm. :)
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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2011, 03:07:58 PM »
Quote from: VG88 on June 03, 2011, 01:33:14 PM
I think he should pack his bags and head overseas. He's the type of player who could have a very long and successful career in Europe. Either way he will be getting a paycheck to play basketball. He's come a long way from Norm's bench.

Working out for NBA teams dramatically increases a player's value overseas in terms of what type of league he can play for which certainly increases his pay grade.

A lot of player's now are starting to play for the D-League too because NBA teams have an easier time plucking those guys up incase of injuries or stand out talent rather than buying out player's overseas. So if he or anyone else is borderline NBA its not surprising to see them stick around in the D-League despite a lower salary than overseas. A prime example is Marqus Blakely (Vermont) signed 3 yr non guaranteed deal with Houston Rockets.
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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2011, 01:46:57 AM »
Quote from: crgreen on June 02, 2011, 05:54:43 PM
Not likely to be drafted (tho could sneak into the 2nd round).   But the idea really is to get:  A) On a summer league roster and impress; then B) get a camp invite and prove your value.  Someone like Justin has the skills to help a team in SEVERAL areas - just the kind of player a coach likes to have down towards the end of his bench - someone he can plug in in more than one situation.

Here's the problem.  Lockout means no summer league and could hurt the development or eliminate the possibilities for a whole class of borderline kids.
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gonzalo

Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2011, 02:03:07 AM »
Justin Brownlee of #stjbb will work out Monday with Oklahoma City, along with Jimmy Butler, JaJuan Johnson, Kyle Singler & Justin Harper

http://twitter.com/#!/AdamZagoria/status/77455938323349504
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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2011, 09:45:17 AM »
FWIW Bleacher report in todays mock draft update has justin going to Orlando with 53rd pick ahead of both Freeman and Wright of Gtown!
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Poison

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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2011, 10:16:59 AM »
Freeman sucks. Wright sucks too. Neither are NBA players.
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Marco Baldi

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Re: Justin Brownlee working out for NBA teams
« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2011, 10:25:55 AM »
Quote from: Poison on June 06, 2011, 10:16:59 AM
Freeman sucks. Wright sucks too. Neither are NBA players.

Been saying that for years
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