Great news for DQ! Brilliant player and person to have around the franchise.

Interested to know exactly why it's taken 4 weeks since everyone knew he was signed until they finally announced it.
So they can make that 1 minute 22 video?

Yeah, I guess that makes sense.

Joey not fussed about being 'left behind' in the NBA superstar stakes.

This NBL season is shaping to be an absolute beauty!!

The only thing I can think of is Joey went to the US with every intention of finding a stud import but had the rug pulled from under him.

Of course the question still stands, why did the club pay for him to go if it were going down the Budget sensitive route?

With a better PG in Wilson, the team will be more equipped to utilise DQ's scoring abilities...especially under Joey's game.

I think you'll be more than happy with what Montreal brings to the table.He is hungry, knows the league and how it gets called.He reminds me of James Crawford but with 3 point range.

Think Joey pays for the US himself - he said so in an interview

Some ppl should worry about their own game before worrying about someone else's..
You all got game right? Right?

townsville went "cheap" last year in signing two NZBL imports and they ended up being two of the better americans in the league last year. Lots of the starry guys coming in havent played pro ball before. That can be an adjustment. It goes both ways.

NZBL stepping stone for unknown americans to the ANBL

I could be wrong here with my limited knowledge of the history of the NBL, but haven't SEABL / Aussie state league imports worked out more often than not when they have made the jump up to the NBL?

CJ Massingale would be the exception, not the rule here, and even that has to be taken with a grain of salt: he played under quite possibly the worst coach in NBL history and was never given any discernible role or court time.

Yeah, I think they've generally been quite serviceable at least, which is far from failing in the NBL if you pair them with some half-decent locals. For each reliable SEABL-level player, there's a guy who comes in and bombs or isn't a team player or who is one-and-done without really helping build the club.

I hope Montreal turns out. On one hand, you've got all the locals complaining about the club going cheap, but it seems almost everyone who's seen him play over there is positive about his ability and character.

Yea im confident Montreal will be atleast a solid import a bit like Conklin/Pace were last season and i agree with Mick they ended up being 2 of the better imports, i was a fan of both and reckon Montreal will be seen in a similar fashion by the end of the season.

I think we get a bit too excited about 'names' or 'fresh faces' sometimes, we always think they are the next MVP.

Everyone needs to remember that Sam Young was probably the highest paid import in the league last year, whilst being pretty good,he didnt play in the playoffs or become anything special, the Hawks with a cheaper roster made the playoffs and had the league MVP.

Remember CJ had a great game that was obviously against the coaches team philosphy at the time.

He never got a chance after that.

He wasnt brilliant but that coach had a history of not letting bench scorers shoot the ball. And when Ng or CJ chose to score, they were benched for weeks

Here is the list of those that have made the jump

http://andthefoul.net/NBLwiki/index.php?NBL%20SEABL%20imports%20crossover

There are a few duds but there are also All Stars and a Boomer as well as a DPOTY. Quite a few averaged double digits or more. There are also a few stories like Massingale where the player simply didnt get the chance to showcase what they can do.

I feel honoured that I got to see the legend Brian Fundingsland play 1 of his 2 games as a Wildcat. Stunning mo combined with a resplendent comb over that Phil Smyth was jealous of. 5'10 white guy who can dunk.

Billy Fikes!

Montreal will join the 36ers for their next two pre-season games, then the Blitz.

"if you pair them with some half-decent locals."

I think Isaac hit the nail on the head here. Any half-decent import who comes to a situation where they can fit into a team system with good talent around them is a good chance to succeed.

The Massingale comparison isn't a good one for mine, because he didn't come into a good situation and he lacked the physical tools for the NBL, something Montreal has in spades.