Boilers in the NBA

[BoilerDeac]

Nice poster, but geez, can we please not misspell E'twaun's name?

 

[Emartin70287]

Wonder what E'twuan's thoughts were on Robbie retiring, as he is as productive now as he's ever been. We don't hear much about JJ, other than he is playing over seas. Any news if he will ever be back playing in the NBA?

 

[02Boilermaker]

Caleb had a solid debut off the bench in a blowout win against the Suns: 8 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast



Smooge's opening night: 11 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast

AJ continues to be out due to illness.

 

[Purdue0034]

Swanigan looking good! Glad to see Moore starting for New Orleans. I hope Hammons is alright.

 

[oldboiler52]

Wonder what E'twuan's thoughts were on Robbie retiring, as he is as productive now as he's ever been. We don't hear much about JJ, other than he is playing over seas. Any news if he will ever be back playing in the NBA?

Johnson is playing in Turkey he signed a 2 year deal this summer . I think it was for around $ 625,000 per but unlike the NBA salaries are not public . He plays in the top league its called Eurocup . He has been invited to many summer league teams over the last few years but seems content to stay over sea's . Choosing to be a big fish in a small pond simply works for him . Playing less than half the games the NBA plays extends players career and paying no taxes isn't all bad . Simply put he seems extremely happy and is very well paid . Last year he was 2nd rated player in the Italian league . On a side note IMO Americans seem to think the NBA is the only way to make it and it is not . Kramer , Grant and others are also in similar leagues and appear completely happy to be where they are .

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Johnson is playing in Turkey he signed a 2 year deal this summer . I think it was for around $ 625,000 per but unlike the NBA salaries are not public . He plays in the top league its called Eurocup . He has been invited to many summer league teams over the last few years but seems content to stay over sea's . Choosing to be a big fish in a small pond simply works for him . Playing less than half the games the NBA plays extends players career and paying no taxes isn't all bad . Simply put he seems extremely happy and is very well paid . Last year he was 2nd rated player in the Italian league . On a side note IMO Americans seem to think the NBA is the only way to make it and it is not . Kramer , Grant and others are also in similar leagues and appear completely happy to be where they are .

Rob Hummel also played overseas in addition to his NBA time. It's definitely another option for talented players who want to continue to work at their craft and can't crack an NBA line-up for whatever reason. Maybe it leads back to the NBA......maybe not.