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<h2>Update on Mississippi State Bulldogs in NBA Summer Leagues</h2> <div class="byline"> <div class="byline_left">
By <font color="#545A63">KW</font> | July 16th, 2008</p> </div> <div class="byline_right"> <div class="byline_tools">
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We'll start with the oft-covered Charles Rhodes.</p>
What the Web is Saying:</p>
"Charles Rhodes has looked extremely impressive on the offensive end, but hasn't been able to stay out of foul trouble." - <font color="#545A63">hoopsworld.com</font></p>
"'Chuckie' Rhodes, I won't lie, I want to see this guy on the court with J-Kidd and The Big German! Rhodes is a beast, with a large body. for the past 3 games he has been a real eye opener." - <font color="#545A63">All about the Mavs</font></p>
"[Charles Rhodes] A bit of a surprise, but played a very solid game. Scored 10 on 5-8 shooting and had six boards off the bench. Defended the pick and roll nicely and demonstrated nice shooting range. Could turn heads if this play continues." - <font color="#545A63">Dallas Dedicated</font></p>
<font color="#545A63">NBADraft.net</font> and <font color="#545A63">Draft Express</font> both compare Charles Rhodes to Brandon Bass. In comparing each of their <font color="#545A63">final seasons at their respective schools</font> (Bass left LSU after his sophomore year in 04-05), PPG and FG% are close, but Bass was a better FT shooter and rebounder, although Bass's edge comes on the defensive boards. Other stats such as assists steals and blocks are negating, but Rhodes did turn the ball over more. One thing about Brandon Bass is that his game is mostly facing the basket and doesn't always display true quality low post moves. I believe that Charles Rhodes has a more diverse inside/outside game than Bass. However, Bass has been known to be a good one-on-one defender, something I can't really say about Charles Rhodes.</p>
In any case, the Dallas Mavericks seem like they are <font color="#545A63">looking for another Brandon Bass</font>, but Rhodes doesn't qualify as he doesn't have previous NBA experience. <font color="#545A63">Hoopsworld thinks that James Singleton</font> might be the next Brandon Bass. <font color="#545A63">Mavs.com says not yet</font>. As for <font color="#545A63">Brandon Bass himself?</font> Expect to hear more from him in 08-09, it'll be a contract year.</p>
The <font color="#545A63">Dallas Mavericks will play the Sacramento Kings</font> on Wednesday the 16th at 5 pm central time. Visit <font color="#545A63">NBA.com</font> to catch the action.</p> <h2>Jamont Gordon</h2>
What the Web is Saying:</p>
The Games:</p>
So far, Jamont Gordon's per game summer league numbers do show his versatility. Shooting is still a glaring concern as he has gone a combined 0-5 from three-point territory. Turnovers aren't terrible at 2.67 per. Jamont is doing a good job in getting to the free-throw line, averaging a FT attempt every 4.8 minutes. However, going 11-18 from the charity stripe will not help Gordon's cause.</p>
I'll be getting an up close look at Jamont Gordon tonight as the <font color="#545A63">Philadelphia 76ers take on my beloved Washington Wizards</font></p>
<h2>Update on Mississippi State Bulldogs in NBA Summer Leagues</h2> <div class="byline"> <div class="byline_left">
By <font color="#545A63">KW</font> | July 16th, 2008</p> </div> <div class="byline_right"> <div class="byline_tools">
<font color="#545A63">E-mail</font> | <font color="#545A63">Print</font> | <font color="#545A63">Share</font></p> </div> </div> </div>
We'll start with the oft-covered Charles Rhodes.</p>
What the Web is Saying:</p>
"Charles Rhodes has looked extremely impressive on the offensive end, but hasn't been able to stay out of foul trouble." - <font color="#545A63">hoopsworld.com</font></p>
"'Chuckie' Rhodes, I won't lie, I want to see this guy on the court with J-Kidd and The Big German! Rhodes is a beast, with a large body. for the past 3 games he has been a real eye opener." - <font color="#545A63">All about the Mavs</font></p>
"[Charles Rhodes] A bit of a surprise, but played a very solid game. Scored 10 on 5-8 shooting and had six boards off the bench. Defended the pick and roll nicely and demonstrated nice shooting range. Could turn heads if this play continues." - <font color="#545A63">Dallas Dedicated</font></p>
- Game 1: Mavs vs. LA Clippers - Rhodes had 10 points on 5-8 shooting and six boards in 21 minutes of play. He did have six fouls, but that seems to be the norm in summer league play. I'm glad to see that Charles only committed one turnover.
- Game 2: Mavs vs. Golden State Warriors - Rhodes had 12 points on 4-5 shooting and 4-4 from the FT line, six rebounds, two assists and a block in 17+ minutes on the court. However, Rhodes was still successful at picking up fouls (5), and the turnovers (5) returned to his repertoire.
- Game 3: Mavs vs. Minnesota T-Wolves - Rhodes, getting slightly less time with 16+ minutes and still coming off the bench, scored nine points on 4-5 shooting along with two boards, two assists, and a steal. He committed less fouls (4) as his time narrowed, but Rhodes realized that room for mistakes was limited and didn't commit one turnover.
<font color="#545A63">NBADraft.net</font> and <font color="#545A63">Draft Express</font> both compare Charles Rhodes to Brandon Bass. In comparing each of their <font color="#545A63">final seasons at their respective schools</font> (Bass left LSU after his sophomore year in 04-05), PPG and FG% are close, but Bass was a better FT shooter and rebounder, although Bass's edge comes on the defensive boards. Other stats such as assists steals and blocks are negating, but Rhodes did turn the ball over more. One thing about Brandon Bass is that his game is mostly facing the basket and doesn't always display true quality low post moves. I believe that Charles Rhodes has a more diverse inside/outside game than Bass. However, Bass has been known to be a good one-on-one defender, something I can't really say about Charles Rhodes.</p>
In any case, the Dallas Mavericks seem like they are <font color="#545A63">looking for another Brandon Bass</font>, but Rhodes doesn't qualify as he doesn't have previous NBA experience. <font color="#545A63">Hoopsworld thinks that James Singleton</font> might be the next Brandon Bass. <font color="#545A63">Mavs.com says not yet</font>. As for <font color="#545A63">Brandon Bass himself?</font> Expect to hear more from him in 08-09, it'll be a contract year.</p>
The <font color="#545A63">Dallas Mavericks will play the Sacramento Kings</font> on Wednesday the 16th at 5 pm central time. Visit <font color="#545A63">NBA.com</font> to catch the action.</p> <h2>Jamont Gordon</h2>
What the Web is Saying:</p>
- Sean Stancill of the Bleacher Report is calling Jamont Gordon "Mr. Versatile."
- Comcast SportsNet Pennsylvania claims that Jamont Gordon is a product of "Grand Valley State." WTF?
- "A rookie guard out of Mississippi State, Gordon entered the draft after his junior season only to get passed over. The lefty can play either guard position and might be a sleeper to make the Sixers' active roster." -Philadelphia Bulletin
The Games:</p>
- Game 1: 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors - Jamont started at guard along with Junior Harrington out of Wingate. Gordon scored 11 points on 3-8 shooting and 5-6 from the FT line, along with five assists, a rebound, a steal, and a block with three turnovers in 28+ minutes.
- "We have Jamont Gordon and Dawan Robinson running the show, and it seemed like they were making bad decision after bad decision out there, it was tough to watch." - sixer soul
- Game 2: 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets - Gordon started at the helm once again, playing just under 30 minutes. During his time, he had 12 points on 5-8 shooting (2-6 from the FT line), six rebounds, five assists, and a steal to go along with four turnovers.
- Game 3: 76ers vs. LA Lakers - Playing in just under 29 minutes, Gordon scored eight points on 2-7 from the field and 4-6 from the FT line. He also had four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and only one turnover.
- "One of the Lakers' guards thought it'd be funny to randomly scream and Jamont Gordon while playing defense at the top of the key. Well, he thought right. He scared Gordon enough to jump back a little. I thought it was funny." - sixer soul
So far, Jamont Gordon's per game summer league numbers do show his versatility. Shooting is still a glaring concern as he has gone a combined 0-5 from three-point territory. Turnovers aren't terrible at 2.67 per. Jamont is doing a good job in getting to the free-throw line, averaging a FT attempt every 4.8 minutes. However, going 11-18 from the charity stripe will not help Gordon's cause.</p>
I'll be getting an up close look at Jamont Gordon tonight as the <font color="#545A63">Philadelphia 76ers take on my beloved Washington Wizards</font></p>