koberulz
Years ago

Prather Not Returning to Perth

Per an email to members, they can't match offers he's getting elsewhere.

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Bodega Owner
Years ago

"other teams" offering more money.

Could those be other NBL teams???

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leungtl
Years ago

I doubt we couldn't have matched any offers from another NBL team, especially not having signed a 3rd import yet...

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Anonymous
Years ago

Maybe it was the combination of Cotton and Prather wanting an increase over last year - fair enough too being the 2 time team MVP.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Strange.

Got the Cotton e-mail last week but not this Prather one?

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Freethrows
Years ago

http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/thanks-casey-prather/

Probably a good thing for league parity. I'd be surprised if there's a higher offer from another NBL club. He must be demanding some pretty high coin elsewhere.

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John
Years ago

Hasn't perth only signed 1 import so far? Or do they have McKay for another year.

John

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Zodiac
Years ago

McKay has already signed with a team in Spain.

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LoveBroker
Years ago

McKay has already signed in Spain.

Prather was a real revelation last season. He said pre-season that he returned with a new aresenal, which proved to be true.

His shooting improved, so did his finishing and handles when he had to assume the point duties during the injuries.

Big loss, but the Wildcats would not have been banking on him returning.

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John
Years ago

So maybe JJ for a third time.

No really, just joking.

J

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Anonymous
Years ago

Kobe has already said there isn't a 3 import spot. Don't even suggest that.

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John
Years ago

So who are the 2?

Cotton and ??

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LoveBroker
Years ago

They need three imports now that Webster has told the Wildcats he is opting out. Cotton plus replacement 3 and replacement 5. This is guessing of course, they may elevate Brandt to starter since he has re-signed.

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John
Years ago

Lets hope they take their time this year and do it correctly.

We all remember the JJ debacle.

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Benno
Years ago

JJ signed in Israel, hopefully prather to united ;)

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Dave
Years ago

I just checked the Israel team JJ is now playing for - Ironi Nes Ziona and its the same team that Beal went too! Both Beal and JJ are now team mates.

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Isaac
Years ago

Prather was excellent last year. A loss for the league. Presumably Europe will nab him?

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koberulz
Years ago

Kobe has already said there isn't a 3 import spot. Don't even suggest that.

That was before Webster was released.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Yes good on ya KR. Check you own postings.

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Cats 4 life
Years ago

Brisbane?

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koberulz
Years ago

I posted about the Wildcats not having room for a third import on July 11. Webster was released July 13.

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Anonymous
Years ago

even then they alwaays had three

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koberulz
Years ago

No. There are 11 roster spots:

1. Martin
2. Webster
3. Knight
4. Brandt
5. Wagstaff
6. Hire
7. Kenny
8. Walker
9. Dexter Kernich-Drew
10. Import 1
11. Import 2

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Anonymous
Years ago

good move then... lol if only go with two

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proud
Years ago

Prather was absolutely outstanding last season but I think the biggest difference in the two seasons he had here was he wasn't in foul trouble as much last season and could play more aggressive later in games and wasn't subbing straight out after coming back onto the floor like his 1st season. That continuity made him a star.

Good luck Casey and I hope you can return one day and enjoy the adulation of the Red Army once again

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Wookiee
Years ago

Kestleman digging deeper into his pockets to help Brisbane out, perchance? The wording on the thank you post was weird, and it's not usually like Perth media comms to pass up an opportunity to spin a situation to make them look better by saying something like it was Europe beckoning, instead of just "other teams"... Will be interesting to see if that Red Army adulation turns sour if he gets a bigger NBL payday lol...

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Anonymous
Years ago

Calm down KR

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TD15
Years ago

"Calm down KR"

He's trying to explain the situation to you, because you clearly don't understand...

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