Why Did Josh McRoberts Leave Early?
I wish somebody could tell me for what reasons made him leave early for the NBA.:confused:
The agent who told him to leave early really needs to explain himself for costing us an offensive presence in the post and for ruining this young man's life.
Josh McRoberts Has Played 5 Games For The Portland Trailblazers
Josh McRoberts Has Played 23 Minutes For The Portland Trailblazers
Josh McRoberts Has Scored 10 Points,and collected 4 Rebounds For The Portland Trailblazers
Its absolutely sickening,he hasnt played a game since February 13th when he got in for 3 minutes in a loss to Dallas.
Hes made 2 trips to the Blazers,D-League affiliate Idaho Stampede where if you watched him he plays like he doesnt want to be there by playing unmotivated and making a lot of mental mistakes.
He recently was assigned back to Idaho where hes played solid,8 PPG 7.5 RPG 1.5 BPG
Those numbers have to be improved because with the Portland Trailblazers next season his contract will likely not be renewed due to Portland's players in Europe who are coming over next season and roster spaces for their 4 draft picks in the 2008 NBA Draft.
I dont think I've ever felt as sad for a player as I do for McRoberts:( ,how we would've needed him this year and he would've needed another 2 years at Duke.
What about his freshman year?
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Franzez
If Josh McRoberts had returned this year his stock would not have dropped because he would have likely averaged 15/8/3 per game this season with a better 4 in Kyle Singler playing beside him in the front court.
Having McRoberts would have took a lot of pressure off of Demarcus Nelson who tried to replace Josh McRoberts on the boards this season.
However from what you guys have said our team chemistry really wouldnt be good but with McRoberts I'd say we would have won at least 2 more games in the regular season.
What about his stats when he was playing next to an All American 5 and he got to play his natural 4 during his freshman year? Once NBA stock drops, it rarely turns around. To be a lottery pick, or even a first rounder, you either need to be a physician specimen, or a dominant player. Last year was Josh's year to be that dominant player. He wasn't up to the task. Who is the great 4 playing next to Tyler Hansborough? Marcus Ginyard? The great 4 playing next to Psycho T, Brandan Wright, departed and Psycho T raised his game. Fire in the belly! It's what's giving Shav a chance to stay in the league and will spell McRoberts' quick departure.