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While watching Milsap/Thomas/Davis do their thing in the NBA playoffs, I started to think about current/former NBA starters that came from Louisiana schools. Who was the last bonafide NBA starter or significant contributor off the bench from UL? Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like it's been a while?
Orion Greene in Boston.Quote:
Originally Posted by bballholic
I somewhat remember him. Was he a transfer? Is he still around? Do you know of any others?
He came to us from Florida. Transfered. Played 2 solid years. I think he is over seas now. He was one of my favorite players of all time. Prototypical, big point guard. The glory days of Cajuns basketball *sigh*Quote:
Originally Posted by bballholic
Thanks. Now I remember him. From what I remember he was very athletic and I'm surprised he didn't stick in the NBA at least as a role player.Quote:
Originally Posted by foofoochaisson
He probably would have, but got in some trouble off the court. Was suspended for one game for driving more than 90 mph down a street in surburban Boston about two months before getting released by the Celtics. Also spent short time with Pacers and Kings but got buried on depth chart. Played one year for the Australian Basketball Association's New Zealand Breakers. Now playing for My Guide team in Amsterdam.
igeaux.mobi
Did Starks get a shot in the NBA? I think Southall would have had a great shot had he kept is nose clean.
Starks was in camp with the Heat and Jazz. Southall was with the Lakers summer league team but was hurt.
Mitchell is the best bet to make it. He was the last cut by the Lakers in training camp after a strong summer.
igeaux.mobi
Isn't Southall still playing overseas at this time?Quote:
Originally Posted by Parrott
For significant playing time you might have to go back to Kevin Brooks.
For key component of a team you might have to go all the way back to Andrew Toney. And it has already been 20 years since his heyday.
igeaux.mobi
Trust me, my friend, Those were not the glory days of Cajun basketball.Quote:
Originally Posted by foofoochaisson
I was thinking the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunNation
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Originally Posted by CajunNation
Yeah I say we just cheat again... atleast it was fun to go to the games.
I agree, Tony was probably the only real significant player ever from U(S)L.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Bo played a little in the NBA but was not much of a factor. Marvin Winkler before him played a little for Indianapolis in the old ABA.
Theres not much doubt that Toney was the most influential pro player from the school. Bo was likely the best player to ever play here.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShowDog
If not for the false rumor about his heart, Dwayne Mitchell would probably be seeing significant playing time somewhere.
It is so hard to break into the NBA when you go undrafted.
Tiras Wade if he would of stayed one more year he might of get pick high in the draft. Lonnie Thomas, Anthony Johnson, Chris Manuel, David Dees, Antoine Landry,Reggie Poole & Kendall Regis, Michael Allen
One of the reasons I started this thread is because I really couldn't remember a lot of former USL/UL players in the league. Which is a bit surprising to me because USL/UL has fielded some good teams over the years with a lot of athleticism. Also, there are a lot of mid-major guys that have made an impact in the NBA throughout the years.
It wasn't just Shipley's best teams that were the glory days.Quote:
Originally Posted by LongTimeCajun
Pascal and Fletcher both had muti-year runs with better squads than Evans.
Fred Saunders played in the NBA after the probation & one year ar Syracuse from the team with Bo Lamar.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShowDog
This is true!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Yeah, I think it was for some outfit called the Celtics or something. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunAmos