summer league roster

[ForexPirate]

For those of you wondering about the summer league roster - I found this

2009 Summer League Roster
2009 Summer League - July 6-10 - Orlando, FL#   Player   Pos.   Ht.   Wt.   School
57   Nick Fazekas   F   7'0"   235   Nevada
4   J.R. Giddens   G   6'5"   215   New Mexico
26   Lester Hudson   G   6'3"   190   Tennessee-Martin
46   Coby Karl   G   6'5"   215   Boise State
37   Chris Lofton   G   6'2"   200   Tennessee
38   Bryan Mullins   G   6'3"   190   Southern Illinois
13   Gabe Pruitt   G   6'4"   170   Southern California
58   Kevin Rogers   F   6'9"   250   Baylor
47   Bryce Taylor   G   6'5"   210   Oregon
56   Mike Sweetney   F   6'9"   270   Georgetown
59   Robert Swift   C   7'1"   270   Bakersfield HS (CA)
12   Bill Walker   F   6'6"   220   Kansas State
36   Darius Washington   G   6'2"   195   Memphis

[ForexPirate]

Here is more on summer league schedule


Orlando Magic to Host Orlando Pro Summer League



ORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic will host the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League at the RDV Sportsplex from July 6-10. The 15-game event will feature the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics and a split squad between the New Jersey Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.

Due to space limitations, the event is not open to the public and will be open only to the media and professional team/league personnel. Games will begin at 3 p.m. from July 6-9, and at 11 a.m. on July 10. Box scores, game recaps and cumulative statistics from the event will be made available by visiting www.orlandomagic.com.

A complete game schedule for the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League is listed below. The Magic’s roster will be released at a later date.

ORLANDO PRO SUMMER LEAGUE SCHEDULE (Orlando, FL – RDV Sportsplex)

Monday, July 6, 2009

Game   Time   Visitor   Home
1st game   3:00 p.m.   NJ/Phil    Indiana
2nd game    5:00 p.m.   OKC    Orlando
3rd game    7:00 p.m.   Boston   Utah



Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Game   Time   Visitor   Home
1st game   3:00 p.m.   Boston   Orlando
2nd game    5:00 p.m.   Utah   NJ/Phil
3rd game    7:00 p.m.   OKC    Indiana



Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Game   Time   Visitor   Home
1st game   3:00 p.m.   Indiana   Utah
2nd game    5:00 p.m.   OKC   Boston
3rd game    7:00 p.m.   NJ/Phil    Orlando



Thursday, July 9, 2009

Game   Time   Visitor   Home
1st game   3:00 p.m.   OKC   NJ/Phil
2nd game    5:00 p.m.   Utah   Orlando
3rd game    7:00 p.m.   Indiana   Boston



Friday, July 10, 2009

Game   Time   Visitor   Home
1st game   11:00 a.m.   Utah   OKC
2nd game    1:00 p.m.   NJ/Phil   Boston
3rd game    3:00 p.m.   Indiana   Orlando



(12-minute intermission between completion of games)

[Fan from VT]

Here's my thoughts and some quick research on the Summer League roster:


-I'm intrigued by Fazekas. If he's hit the weight room and bulked up enough to defend centers, he could have value because his offense has always been there. He's 25 and has was almost a 20-10 guy (19.2-9.9) in the D-league last year at 30.6 mpg.

-As has been hashed around here, Robert Swift is worth the closer look. He was developing very promisingly until several injuries delayed his development. Still just 23, and in only 13 minutes was a 3.3 and 3.4 with very good size. Sometimes the big bodies need to grow through their injuries; if he can finally get healthy, could be useful extra big for cheap. Rather take a chance on him than keep pruitt around, probably, unless he's really improved so far this offseason.

-Mike Sweetney used to be very talented and effective scoring on the block and rebounding. But I'd be really surprised to see someone who's un-conditioned himself out of the league to work himself back into the league. 

-Chris Lofton: Best case scenario seems to be a lesser eddies house. not much to expect from him.

-Coby Karl: Zero expectations from me.

-Bryan Mullins: Never seen him play, but according to his draft bio, he's a very very good defensive point guard and he's shot over .400 from three for the past 3 years. Seems like he could be worth a look as a lindsy hunter type: pesky defender, hit the occasional jumper.

-Again, haven't seen him. but from Ford's draft bio: "He's solid. Really solid. Doesn't do anything great, but is a pretty good player. A possible second rounder." Good size, shoots a high percentage (.559 last year) and rebounds very well (7.6, 8.5, 7.6 the last three years).

-Bryce Taylor: Spent last year overseas. In the Italian league he played 28 mpg and averaged 13 points, 2.4 boards, and .5 assts (remember int'l assists are much stingier). 1.3 steals, 2.0 turnovers. 46.9 fg%, 36.9 3p%. Ford's draft bio described him as quite athletic with a propensity to not live up to his capabilities, therefore frustrating scouts:

Positives: Taylor is an athletic 2 guard with excellent leaping ability. Has an all-around game with the ability to score off the dribble or with a long-range 3-pointer. Good strength. He's going to have an NBA body.

Negatives: Undersized for his position. Despite the talent, he has been very inconsistent in his four years at Oregon. Doesn't seem to want or be able to take over on a consistent basis.

[Brickowski]

LOL.  Every player is listed at least one inch--and sometimes two inches-- taller than he really is.

Swift is a legitimate 7 feet but Fazekas is about 6 10 1/2.
IMHO Bryan Mullins has a legitimate chance to make the team if Giddens falters.

[Ed Teach]

I always liked Darius Washington when he played for the Memphis Tigers.  I thought that he made a huge mistake by declaring for the draft after his sophmore year.  He was not NBA ready, he still needed work on Defense and a jumper.  If he had stayed in school he would have been in the 2008 draft and would have most likely not ended up undrafted like he did in 2006.

He still is young and has talent, hopefully he worked on his game overseas.  I could see Darius making the team.

Here is a good article on Darius Washington: http://www.bouncemag.com/2008/10/29/close-but-no-mustard-darius-washington-jr/

PS. Darius' first pro team was the Austin Toros coached by Dennis Johnson.

[amenhotep04]

Can we watch the games either on TV or on the Internet?

[cornbreadsmart]

i'm lookintg forward to seeing gabe pruitt be easily our best player at summer league. i just don't get how every one suddenly thinks he is'nt good enough.

[Prof. Clutch]

Interested in Robert Swift, but only because Danny's been obsessed with him for the last few years.

[amenhotep04]

i'm lookintg forward to seeing gabe pruitt be easily our best player at summer league. i just don't get how every one suddenly thinks he is'nt good enough.

I couldn't agree more.  I've thought he should have been playing ahead of TA since he was drafted.

[dark_lord]

swift is a stiff

[hwangjini_1]

Interested in Robert Swift, but only because Danny's been obsessed with him for the last few years.

the guy has talent. compare his early, pre-injury season with perk's early time and you see both were developing to be good.

swift will not be the powerful force near the basket that perk is. but swift will be a much better offensive player ..... IF he recovers from his knee injury.

but still, like so many of these guys, he is real long shot.

[amenhotep04]

Interested in Robert Swift, but only because Danny's been obsessed with him for the last few years.

the guy has talent. compare his early, pre-injury season with perk's early time and you see both were developing to be good.

swift will not be the powerful force near the basket that perk is. but swift will be a much better offensive player ..... IF he recovers from his knee injury.

but still, like so many of these guys, he is real long shot.

Do you think Danny is looking for another big who will not have much of an impact this year, but has higher upside 'on the court' than Leon?

[Chief]

Can we watch the games either on TV or on the Internet?

I've been looking everywhere for a tv schedule, but I can't find it. If anyone has one, please link it.

[hwangjini_1]

Interested in Robert Swift, but only because Danny's been obsessed with him for the last few years.

the guy has talent. compare his early, pre-injury season with perk's early time and you see both were developing to be good.

swift will not be the powerful force near the basket that perk is. but swift will be a much better offensive player ..... IF he recovers from his knee injury.

but still, like so many of these guys, he is real long shot.

Do you think Danny is looking for another big who will not have much of an impact this year, but has higher upside 'on the court' than Leon?

i am not ainge so i dont know what he is thinking exactly.

but it seems that for the championship runs he wants for the next 2 years, all he really needs is a 12 man bench, and then for the final 3 spots put young kids, rehabs, and low-risk-high-reward gamble players and hope for the best.

swift would fit the final category. sweetney the second. hudson, giddens, or walk the first.

pruitt is different i think. he has been around long enoug to NOT be a "young kid with upside." pruitt has to show he can play at level sufficient to help a championship team NOW, or he gets but. if he doesnt perform this summer, i believe ainge will think "no upside left" and cut him.

[EJPLAYA]

Interested in Robert Swift, but only because Danny's been obsessed with him for the last few years.

the guy has talent. compare his early, pre-injury season with perk's early time and you see both were developing to be good.

swift will not be the powerful force near the basket that perk is. but swift will be a much better offensive player ..... IF he recovers from his knee injury.

but still, like so many of these guys, he is real long shot.

Do you think Danny is looking for another big who will not have much of an impact this year, but has higher upside 'on the court' than Leon?

Yes, I am sure that all GM's that are in the hunt for a championship are out there wondering how they can possibly find a guy who won't contribute this coming year...