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Yesterday

JaVale McGee to the NBL

Illawarra have signed 900+ NBA game veteran and 3 time champion JaVale McGee to their roster.

Big time signing, even if he's 37

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Zodiac  
Yesterday

A fair coup for the Hawks. Even at his advanced age at 7'0" he should have a big impact.

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Cram  
Yesterday

Great pick up. One of the genuine characters of the league. Should be good for some engagement

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Dunkman  
Yesterday

Quality 7fter, could really cause some damage. Get a season out him while Froling gets over injury.

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Drexler  
Yesterday

Saw him play a few games in Puerto he's still got it great signing!

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Gus3232  
Yesterday

Great get for the league. Drafted at pick 18, Todd Lichti at pick 15. Has anyone who came to the NBL after the NBA been drafted higher?

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DMc  
Yesterday

Bogut!

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Jonny Flynn No 6

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Acie Earl went 19th.

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Crackers65  
Yesterday

Great get for the Hawks. Back to back coming up.

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breathingfire  
Yesterday

Has anyone ever played an NBL game with that much NBA experience?
983 games in the NBA.
Patty Mills has over 1000 but hasn't played in the NBL with that tally yet.

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The Phantom  
Yesterday

Defensively he should should dominate inside if he comes with a good attitude and adjusts to the style of play quickly. Will be great to see him square off with Harrell.
And will be a great lob threat on the PNR with Harvey.
Now just to add some more shooters with Kell and Lee departing, can't totally rely on Blanchfield.

And his 2 basket dunk in the slam dunk competition is still one of the most impressive ever.

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Zodiac  
Yesterday

"Has anyone ever played an NBL game with that much NBA experience?"

Yes, Harrington played more NBA games before coming to the NBL.

Al Harrington 981 games
JaVale McGee 909 games
Steve Blake 870 games

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Isaac  
Yesterday

For all his Shaqtin ridicule, he seemed quite coachable? Hopefully he has a great time here.

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101 annon  
Yesterday

Well the Hawks aren't running like last year, welcome to the half court game. League will be to be quick for him

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Perthworld  
Yesterday

Novelly is going hard.

LK should counter by flying over Shaq, as an NBL ambassador, to troll McGee courtside.

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ME (he/kangaroo)  
Today

:Well the Hawks aren't running like last year, welcome to the half court game. League will be to be quick for him"


Is that purely based on age? From my brief youtube scouting attempt it seems to me he's still quite agile and mobile.

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