Anonymous
Years ago

Troy DeVries a Free Agent

Just saw Troy DeVries has been released by his club in Europe and is now a Free Agent, got me thinking is he an import guard the 36ers should look at.

to me he meets 2 of our 3 needs being 3pt shooting, ball handling assistance, defense.

He would be a great 3pt shooter to spread the floor for our bigs, probably hard to get a better player in that regard,

he showed in his earlier stint he can help handle the ball when required, not really his strength but ok and given we have 2 point guards on the roster he would suffice in that area,

the only thing is he isnt an overly strong defender, cant remember him being woe full either so could be ok, given we have Creek who is a good defender who can guard most guards and Crosswell is also solid, and not sure how good Cadee is but dont remember him being shocking at anything, so could be fine.

What do people think? DeVries a decent option?

Obviously pursue Gibson and Newley first in this spot, but would be an ok option to me.

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KET  
Years ago

Been there, done that, didn't work.

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BJF  
Years ago

Actually before he got hurt it did work
near triple doubles in some games

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Yea true, thing that made me wonder is that i didnt think him or Winder were bad players, just not a good import combo as both are SG's, both would be ok in this years team imo next to propper PG's and both did have some handy games,

DeVries 3pt shooting ability also made me think he could be a good option.

Winders scoring punch, defense and athleticism could also make him ok,

Dont really wanna relive the past, especially that year, but given most of Clarkes import guards have been SG's with some ball handling ability, makes me more confident with his import selection this time round as we wont be trying to turn a SG into a PG for once.

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BJF  
Years ago

just checked, before getting hurt TD had 15 6 and 6 as averages. Also only had 1.5 TO's as well with the ball in his hands alot.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

exactly not bad numbers, also shoots well, didnt he have a good relationship with Radford also?

These things are why i think he is worth considering.

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Nino  
Years ago

I cant believe im saying this, but IF the price is right, why not. Id still be curious to see a FIT Devries make a go of it.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Sure De Vries averaged 12, 4 ,4 but no way his shooting percentages were terrible.

He shot just 36.5% from the field and 29.4% on 3pts.

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Nino  
Years ago

Im not basing my curiousity around his prior 6ers stint, that made Tyndale's seem All Star calibre, but unlike that dud, DeVries had been decent previous to his injury and by some accounts did well after the 6ers when he got fit again.

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Chuck Norris  
Years ago

DeVries shooting in Da Breez

Hell yeah bring him back

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Anonymous  
Years ago

can you link the story on troy being released, I cant find it, last I spoke to troy it was a two year deal.

love to have him back though, with the 36ers doctors mis diagnosing his injury and that costing him 6 months out of the game and an operation I cant see him returning.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Hes a shit player. dont worry.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

I saw it on his facebook, he said he had been released and was a free agent

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Leeanne did not handle his axeing very well, dont think he would return.

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BJF  
Years ago

Straight to the top of I'll informed comments made on here for you. Gold star and elephant stamp.

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skip  
Years ago

Anon - Leeanne wasnt with the club when Troy was axed.

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Jack Toft  
Years ago

I think he is worth a second chance. He is a decant chap and played well before his injury. Unfortunately as a professional being injury free is important.

My only concern would be whether the Sixers end up too guard heavy.

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Isaac  
Years ago

Jack, a decant chap you say. I share the same sediment.

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phil  
Years ago

sed·i·ment (sd-mnt)
n.
1. Material that settles to the bottom of a liquid; lees.
2. Solid fragments of inorganic or organic material that come from the weathering of rock and are carried and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

you and jack share some strange things isaac.

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Camel 31  
Years ago

I liked him here , in particular his first game , runner up NBL POTW .
Back then , Clarke : " He's gotta injury that ain't gonna get better (that season) , plus he's not a gamebreaker . "
Although I thought I saw him here recently.
Not sure . Someone out there looked familiar
that I cain't quite place .

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Coach roach  
Years ago

He has just signed with a Spanish abc team.

Just announced it on his Facebook page

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