Losses to the Lakers and Kings? Eh. Dropped 3 out of 4? Pshaw. It could be worse. We could be racked by injuries. We could have traded away all our assets. We could be starting D-Leaguers in an effort to “evaluate talent.” And speaking of trades and D-League, probably you are all wondering in the midst of the final days of the NBA regular season, what ever happened to the Hornets’ OTHER Iowan, Adam Haluska?
Of course you are. No word on whether the Hornets will invite him back to training camp next year, but Adam signed up with Iowa’s D-League team, the Energy. Suddenly, he found himself playing just under 40 minutes a game over 11 games. In doing so, he put up a FG% of 42%, while shooting only 30% from 3-point range, though managing almost 19 points a game. He also added about 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal per contest.
As someone who always wanted to see Adam get a chance to play, they’re not exactly the killer numbers I’d expect from someone who I thought might have major league potential, but then again, he is a rookie. For reference sake, had he played enough games (to qualify for the league leaders), he would have ended up ranked #13 in average points scored and #27 in 3FG%. Although he would be 11th in FT%, at an unconscious 88%.
Regardless of what happens to Adam next, I wish him the best. Oh yeah. And I hope the Hornets win big tomorrow!
Have fun tomorrow! Hope you guys have a blast! I’ll be looking for you on the TV.
This means I’ll have to drink y’all’s share at the Beer Garden. Well… OK, twist my arm why don’t ya.
Actually I think they’re letting us go back out for the beer!
And thanks for the Adam Haluska update. I actually met him at one of the Hornets Sportsline radio shows, and he looks suprisingly like the actor Jay Mohr. I couldn’t help but think how good it must be to be Adam Haluska, so I asked him. He said yea because he had a beautiful wife and baby. He was a pro athelete sure, but he could still retain the kind of anonymity usually afforded to us normal folk. Combine that attitude with some friendly mentorship from Ryan Bowen, and you know the kid has a good head on his shoulders. I was very impressed with him because he carried himself very well for such a young fella. I guess they raise them different in Iowa. I don’t know what kind of pro B-Ball career he’ll have, but I’m fairly sure he’ll be successful in whatever he does. More power to ya Adam, much love, my man.
I agree, Mikey. He always seemed to be the right kind of person, not just player. And guess what, we still need a lock-down shooter at the 2 spot. So he was the right pick last June. And if no one else makes him an offer, I don’t see why they wouldn’t invite him to camp. Maybe he makes the team, maybe not. But there seems to be no downside to bringing him back that far. He knows Coach Scott’s system and has a little D-League experience. Sounds good to me.
Yea, but how good a defender is he? Ask JJ Redick about getting quality PT when you can’t defend AT ALL. Hey, its something for the kid to work on in the offseason.
Good question.
Defense’s a huge element in a champion team. Look what Suns is doing to their style trying to get a championship. About that guys, the 2.7 steals per game means CP3 has a spot at the first defense team or he’s not that good defender? (Michael, just sent you an email about Marcus Vinicius)
His D-League team was an expansion team for this year. They were one of the top teams in attendance (in fact, one night they had better attendance than the Hornets; sad), which could help his game. I hope it all works out for Adam, and he can get his chance in the NBA.