Bucks Sign Argentine PG Rojo
February 24, MILWAUKEE – Ciro Rojo is back in the NBA after half a season in Europe. Rojo, who was drafted back in 2009, returned to Europe after he failed to snatch an NBA contract to play for Olympiacos where he has averaged 12.2 ppg and 3.4 apg. The Argentine PG was picked up by the Milwaukee Bucks (28-31, 9th in East) to shore up their backcourt.
The 6 foot, 28 year old was a projected top 5 pick in 2009 but dropped out of lottery due to contractual issues. He landed in Detroit but did not make an impact despite many labelling him as a ‘steal’ if he were to come straight over to the NBA. Rojo was later told that his game was too raw and minutes were hard to come by even on the talent-stricken Pistons squad.
He was later traded to Minnesota and failed to crack the rotation behind Mike Bibby and Manfred Nissley. He failed to secure an NBA contract because of what many around league have cited as ‘attitude problems’. Rojo wrote on his Twitter account that he was happy to be back in Europe a few months ago: ‘Great to be here in Madrid. Lots of fun places. Beats the NBA for sure!’
After touching down in Milwaukee, Rojo took back those comments, “Of course playing in the NBA is my dream. I would not have included the clause in my contract that allowed me to get back here if I didn’t want to be here.” Rojo stated that he was excited to join the Bucks, which features young superstar Jay Gray. “I cannot wait to lineup with my new teammates,” he said, “Jay and these guys made it to the East Finals last year. I hope we can do it again.”
Rojo is an average shooter but an exceptional playmaker. With Michael Conley injured; he should get some chances to impress the Bucks. He has averaged 1.2 ppg, 2.3 apg, 9.7 mpg in 328 career games.
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Stealth Streak Hits Nine, Rocky A Hero
February 28, SEATTLE – Rocky Akonnor has been a revelation to fans but hardly one to his coaches and teammates. The hard-working 7’3” centre has been a hero by standing in for injured All-Star Andrew Bogut. True to his name – he has provided some ‘rock-solid’ defensive and rebounding work for the Stealth.
Akonnor has started three games and has made huge impacts on the defensive end in each game. His first career start resulted in 10 rebounds and 3 blocks in a 139-107 drubbing of the Miami Heat. He followed that up with 13 rebounds and 4 blocks in a close 116-107 match with the Boston Celtics. His most impressive game was his last with a career high 15 rebounds in a 113-87 win against the new-look Orlando Magic. He also added 3 blocks in what was Seattle’s ninth straight victory.
“None of what he is doing surprises us,” Coach George Karl praised him, “This is why I have him starting for my team. He deserves it. He’s worked so hard for 5 years now and he finally can show why we have held onto him for so long.” Jason Kidd also commented on the behemoth reserve, “This guy is why guys like Kevin (Durant) and Reshawn (Tyson) are so good. He is so tough to score against in practices because he is so big but also talented.”
Selected in the second round in the 2009 Draft, Akonnor has been a project for the Stealth. Renowned for his size and potential, the Stealth decided to pick him up when they selected his Tar Heels teammate Reshawn Tyson with the third pick of the same Draft. The pair have played together since high school. “I’m happy that he is finally getting a chance to play,” childhood friend Tyson says, “You never want to see a teammate go down to injury but this has worked out great for Rocky. He deserves it.”
The only thing that Seattle needs to be wary of is that there are plenty of teams interested in Akonnor. It will be interesting whether Seattle has what it takes to keep a hold of him. Another incentive to keep the big man is that it might keep Tyson around longer as well given their history together. Even Tyson acknowledges that, “Rocky and me have played together all the way through to the NBA. We were downstate back in high school and we went to UNC together. It’s going to be tough if we don’t stay on the same team.”
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Sit wrote: he has provided some ‘rock-solid’ defensive and rebounding work for the Stealth.
The X wrote:Very interesting parallel - you picked up Tyson/Akonnor combo from championship Tarheels in one draft. Meanwhile I picked up Buford/Warren combo from championship Vanderbilt in my most recent draft.
Good to see The Rock get his chance
shadowgrin wrote::facepalm2:
Valor wrote: What a pun
Thierry • wrote:Does Rocky have a nickname? CONTEST TIME
Sit wrote:Thierry • wrote:Does Rocky have a nickname? CONTEST TIME
We don't need a contest to make a nickname for him
The X wrote:Sit wrote:Thierry • wrote:Does Rocky have a nickname? CONTEST TIME
We don't need a contest to make a nickname for him
Rocksteady.
Houndy wrote:Great article, a team always needs its franchise cornerstone. This sorta reminds me to the time Dirk went down this year.
Houndy wrote:Great article, a team always needs its franchise cornerstone. This sorta reminds me to the time Dirk went down this year.
mpac wrote:Good to see Rocky is getting some minutes. Im not a Bogut fan
dare wrote:To make the article short Moses Chara sucks when his injured, he does not belong to the likes of Bryant and other warriors.
Sit wrote:dare wrote:To make the article short Moses Chara sucks when his injured, he does not belong to the likes of Bryant and other warriors.
You don't it's admirable to play through the hurt?
Also... Kobe has been shit in this association since the start of it back in 09.
I think you're talking about the likes of Durant, Durant and Durant.
dare wrote:Sit wrote:dare wrote:To make the article short Moses Chara sucks when his injured, he does not belong to the likes of Bryant and other warriors.
You don't it's admirable to play through the hurt?
Also... Kobe has been shit in this association since the start of it back in 09.
I think you're talking about the likes of Durant, Durant and Durant.
Well its okay if you can help your team to win, but if he is playing like that obviously it hurts the team. He have guys like Westbrook and Jefferson who can easily produce for the team.
Sit wrote:dare wrote:Sit wrote:dare wrote:To make the article short Moses Chara sucks when his injured, he does not belong to the likes of Bryant and other warriors.
You don't it's admirable to play through the hurt?
Also... Kobe has been shit in this association since the start of it back in 09.
I think you're talking about the likes of Durant, Durant and Durant.
Well its okay if you can help your team to win, but if he is playing like that obviously it hurts the team. He have guys like Westbrook and Jefferson who can easily produce for the team.
Westbrook isn't the same as real life in this story
Going down roster, their best players are:
1. Chara
2. Redd
3. Jefferson
4. Lewis
5. Westbrook
dare wrote:Sit wrote:dare wrote:Sit wrote:dare wrote:To make the article short Moses Chara sucks when his injured, he does not belong to the likes of Bryant and other warriors.
You don't it's admirable to play through the hurt?
Also... Kobe has been shit in this association since the start of it back in 09.
I think you're talking about the likes of Durant, Durant and Durant.
Well its okay if you can help your team to win, but if he is playing like that obviously it hurts the team. He have guys like Westbrook and Jefferson who can easily produce for the team.
Westbrook isn't the same as real life in this story
Going down roster, their best players are:
1. Chara
2. Redd
3. Jefferson
4. Lewis
5. Westbrook
Still good enough to win against the Rockets without Chara
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