MaFarlane at Bendigo is a cheap rebounding machine!

Like Ivan McFarlin's game. A bit of NBA experience never goes astray.

It depends whether they want a 3 who can cover the 4 spot or more of a mobile big who is ideally suited to the power forward role but could slot into the 3 or 5. Versatility seems to be the key ingredient NBL coaches are looking for in recent times, especially the Kings.

There are even some local SEABL options worth a look although probably not the same standard and likely not much cheaper than SEABL imports, many of whom would probably play for close to NBL minimum. The points could be an issue for an import though.

How are guys with NBA experience playing in the SEABL? Surely they can get a higher paid gig elsewhere in the world.

shane edwards?

I'd say LeRold is referring to McFarlin

i know its not seabl. But there is two brothers who are imports on the newcastle hunters who aim to get into the nbl, they're really good too, one of them scored 39 points last game and dunked about 3-4 times

It's a different game. Deba George is not an NBL player.

Deba has great skills and a definite talent - but he doesn't have that professional mentality to take his game up to the NBL or overseas level. He was released due to issues with his professionalism towards training and following the game plan (not trying to win it with the ball in his hand and an NBL defence will stop him from doing what he does in lower comps). Really nice guy, super athlete but just not able to take his game to a fully professional level.

Very few NBLers could do what Deba George is doing in SEABL. Outstanding talent will never get opportunity
to play as scorer in NBL. So no point in having him on team.

Mick you seem to be such an expert. Deba has interest from numerous nbl clubs. Obviously you know more than those coaches do. Maybe you don,t know as much as you think.

He ain't playing for kings next season

Deba could play in the NBL in the right team. As long as you use him like a Jason Terry type, come in get some shots up quickly, if hitting the stay with him, if not put him on ice for next game.
You will have to accept his poor decision making at times and lack of defence, but you get an explosive scorer and someone who can ignite a break.

McFarlin isn't a PF he is a straight up C who needs to play 6ft from basket. He would no doubt be a good rebounder in NBL but you wouldn't expect anything out of him in terms of points other than offensive rebounds.

Jazz could be very much like Henry in NBL, up and down but could play for sure. Only question would be over the fact he is so light! Lack of height isn't the issue, it's the lack of body weight.

Other SEABL imports worth looking at -
PG - Mercer
SG - Richard
SF- Wilson
PF - Pichon
C - Gaff

"He was released due to issues with his professionalism towards training and following the game plan"

That is incorrect, why make a comment when you don't actually know the reason...

Deba almost averaged a FGA every two minutes with Cairns despite shooting at 22%. Im not sure he's done anything to earn a Jason Terry type role.

Paul, all I'm saying is that if an NBL team were to sign him then that would be the type of role you could use him in. Not sure the role he had was what I'm talking about so those stats aren't relevant.

Back to the cheap import debate, Wonder if Kings or any teams are looking at Montreal from Dandenong. Could be a very handy stretch 4 at NBL level and as a point of difference to most stretch 4s, he is quite athletic.

I know what youre saying and I agree that is the role that would best suit him, it's just that he had an impact role at Cairns but couldnt make the shots. It would be a risk for any club to put him in their 10 at a time when you need a full board of contributors.

No matter what leagues I looked at I would still know Deba overshot the ball at a horrible percentage the last time he was in the NBL, so clubs will see him as a risk.

Ok, if Paul and Mrs George have come to some sort of agreement...

Nat mentioned in the Cairns thread that Kings due to announce their first import signing soon...

I wonder if it's their PG (letting go of Henry as they'd keep him on the hook as long as possible, I'm sure?) or their 3/4?

Wow, a guy who I said would be considered a risky signing is trialing with a club! Ill never show my face in public again!

Winston Robinson would be a great fit for Sydney Kings. Currently playing for Sunshine Coast Clippers in QBL and averaging 31 points ,11 rebounds and 5 assists per game.