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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #30 on: July 29, 2010, 07:20:28 PM »

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Let me repost what I said about Von Wafer in a previous thread about him:

Von Wafer is a head-case with injury issues who had exactly one decent NBA season. Also, he is an ex-Laker, which might be even worse.

Before he was drafted, he reportedly got frustrated by physical play in a workout for the Suns, intentionally elbowing a guy and bloodying his nose on a drive to the hoop, then walking of the court.  His college career was marred by a suspension and benchings due to attitude problems.  The guy once threw a fit because he was being taken out and got sent to the locker room by Rick Adelman in the middle of a playoff game.  He's been reported to yell at coaches and walk out in the middle of practice.

He failed a physical when the Rockets (and Grizzlies) tried to bring him back in 2009.  The reason he was available was because his Greek team was willing to part ways with him because of attitude problems that had resulted in Wafer being benched.  Some fans are suspicious that the Rockets said he failed his physical as a pretext to cover up that they decided that Von Wafer was still an unbearable ass.

He's athletic and a good scorer, but his reputation is that of a black hole who seeks only to score when he gets the ball and who doesn't rebound or play defense.  This is a guy who probably thinks he is good enough to take Ray Allen's starting job, then will pout when that doesn't happen.
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #31 on: July 29, 2010, 07:23:49 PM »

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Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on July 29, 2010, 07:16:05 PM
Given that the C's are expected to sign Harangody ...
Wafer’s signing brings the roster to 14 (including Sheed), leaving just one open slot. I don’t want to be alarmist, but Wafer’s signing tells me Boston ain’t gettin’ Rudy or West — Wafer’s the extra wing, and I presume that the last roster spot will be given to a big. But who knows? I guess Danny could still swing a trade involving Sheed that will bring back a big and another wing (Shaq and Parker/Moon? Rudy and Pryzbilla?). Based on the one season he got to play a lot -- '08-'09 with Houston -- did well offensively. Let's hope it continues.

I think you have to take into account that if we're still targeting Rudy, then we'd be moving 1 or 2 players (if the deal is Laffeyette + Gaffney + a 1st Rounder) so the roster spots wouldn't be that much of an issues.

Quote from: LooseCannon on July 29, 2010, 07:20:28 PM
Let me repost what I said about Von Wafer in a previous thread about him:

Von Wafer is a head-case with injury issues who had exactly one decent NBA season. Also, he is an ex-Laker, which might be even worse.

Before he was drafted, he reportedly got frustrated by physical play in a workout for the Suns, intentionally elbowing a guy and bloodying his nose on a drive to the hoop, then walking of the court.  His college career was marred by a suspension and benchings due to attitude problems.  The guy once threw a fit because he was being taken out and got sent to the locker room by Rick Adelman in the middle of a playoff game.  He's been reported to yell at coaches and walk out in the middle of practice.

He failed a physical when the Rockets (and Grizzlies) tried to bring him back in 2009.  The reason he was available was because his Greek team was willing to part ways with him because of attitude problems that had resulted in Wafer being benched.  Some fans are suspicious that the Rockets said he failed his physical as a pretext to cover up that they decided that Von Wafer was still an unbearable ass.

He's athletic and a good scorer, but his reputation is that of a black hole who seeks only to score when he gets the ball and who doesn't rebound or play defense.  This is a guy who probably thinks he is good enough to take Ray Allen's starting job, then will pout when that doesn't happen.


Exactly why I'm not exactly ecstatic over this signing... It just seems like his reputation really proceeds him in the worst way. I'm really hoping we're still looking to get Rudy, and Von is more of a "just in case" guy.
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #32 on: July 29, 2010, 07:25:23 PM »

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Quote from: Edgar on July 29, 2010, 06:42:40 PM
Quote from: Bankshot on July 29, 2010, 06:19:30 PM
Quote from: Edgar on July 29, 2010, 06:18:21 PM
Interesting...

Rondo   Nate   Avery
Ray     Wafer or Marquis
Pierce ....XXXXXX Big Hole
KG      BBD    Harangody
JOneal  xxx another hole, Perk


That means no Rudy+
No delonte.. :?

I dont know...

Marquis is Pierce's backup.

Marquis coulndnt guard a SF anymore.
at least he can post up SG
I hate the idea of he being Dannys hope for backing up PP

Not true. Earlier last season when he was healthy and playing well, he did a decent job on Lebron.
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #33 on: July 29, 2010, 07:26:28 PM »

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Quote from: LooseCannon on July 29, 2010, 07:20:28 PM
Let me repost what I said about Von Wafer in a previous thread about him:

Von Wafer is a head-case with injury issues who had exactly one decent NBA season. Also, he is an ex-Laker, which might be even worse.

Before he was drafted, he reportedly got frustrated by physical play in a workout for the Suns, intentionally elbowing a guy and bloodying his nose on a drive to the hoop, then walking of the court.  His college career was marred by a suspension and benchings due to attitude problems.  The guy once threw a fit because he was being taken out and got sent to the locker room by Rick Adelman in the middle of a playoff game.  He's been reported to yell at coaches and walk out in the middle of practice.

He failed a physical when the Rockets (and Grizzlies) tried to bring him back in 2009.  The reason he was available was because his Greek team was willing to part ways with him because of attitude problems that had resulted in Wafer being benched.  Some fans are suspicious that the Rockets said he failed his physical as a pretext to cover up that they decided that Von Wafer was still an unbearable ass.

He's athletic and a good scorer, but his reputation is that of a black hole who seeks only to score when he gets the ball and who doesn't rebound or play defense.  This is a guy who probably thinks he is good enough to take Ray Allen's starting job, then will pout when that doesn't happen.


well, considering that the king of all head cases beat us in game 7 of the finals (Artest), then why not?
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #34 on: July 29, 2010, 07:38:11 PM »

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Is 'Von' part of his last name, or is it his first name? 
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #35 on: July 29, 2010, 07:39:37 PM »

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Quote from: RJ87 on July 29, 2010, 07:23:49 PM
I think you have to take into account that if we're still targeting Rudy, then we'd be moving 1 or 2 players (if the deal is Laffeyette + Gaffney + a 1st Rounder) so the roster spots wouldn't be that much of an issues.

Good point. TP
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #36 on: July 29, 2010, 07:40:37 PM »

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Quote from: hpantazo on July 29, 2010, 07:26:28 PM
well, considering that the king of all head cases beat us in game 7 of the finals (Artest), then why not?

EXCELLENT point. TP
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #37 on: July 29, 2010, 07:43:05 PM »

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Wait... wasn't he nasty? Why is he vet minimum??
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #38 on: July 29, 2010, 07:45:07 PM »

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Quote from: rickyfan3.0... on July 29, 2010, 07:43:05 PM
Wait... wasn't he nasty? Why is he vet minimum??

because he was nasty in too many ways
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #39 on: July 29, 2010, 07:52:01 PM »

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There's no way our veteran hall of famers would let Von Von ruin this team.  If he's a problem then he's out. 

Some guys turn around their attitudes... Zach Randolf, Stephen Jackson.

I think this means that we are about to trade 3 players for 2.   
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #40 on: July 29, 2010, 07:54:18 PM »

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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #41 on: July 29, 2010, 07:55:14 PM »

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbQ3xwXgFzw

Still remember that game where he torched the Celtics from behind the arc. Dude is solid. He'll have role models here with Big3+1. Maybe Ray Allen or Paul Pierce mentors him. An apprentice type of role.
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #42 on: July 29, 2010, 07:58:04 PM »

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Looks like Danny didn't consult the 'Brain Doctor' on this signing.  I wonder if Danny still works with him?  Haven't heard about him in a couple years.
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #43 on: July 29, 2010, 07:58:22 PM »

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Quote from: FrDrake on July 29, 2010, 07:38:11 PM
Is 'Von' part of his last name, or is it his first name? 

First name.  Short for Vakeaton.
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Re: C's sign Von Wafer
« Reply #44 on: July 29, 2010, 08:02:28 PM »

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He definitely has offensive skills worth giving him a shot.At some point he has to work out with a team or his NBA career will be over.Maybe this is the time after going overseas he's had a wakeup call.Some players in the past went overseas to play and came back with a attitude adjustment and a better appreciation for the NBA when they returned.Lets hope this will be the case for Von...Welcome to Beantown Von!  
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