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JMarkJohns
10-01-2005, 03:25 PM
He played at Oregon, posting a team record of over 50% from range on 01-02.

Reason I ask is he was signed by the Suns yesterday.

Wondering about your opinions of the kid.
TucsonDon
10-01-2005, 03:31 PM
I went to school with him in Eugene, and I cannot imagine why an NBA team would seriously consider him for a roster spot. He's a good shooter with limited athleticism and an average handle. He's not that quick, and he isn't a playmaker. He's not going to make the team, JMark...I'd be real surprised, anyways.
JMarkJohns
10-01-2005, 03:33 PM
He competed in the FIBAAmericas Tournament, notching averages of 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in about 26 minutes per game.

Strangly enough, he shot just 2/12 from range in the Tournament.
JMarkJohns
10-01-2005, 03:35 PM
I went to school with him in Eugene, and I cannot imagine why an NBA team would seriously consider him for a roster spot. He's a good shooter with limited athleticism and an average handle. He's not that quick, and he isn't a playmaker. He's not going to make the team, JMark...I'd be real surprised, anyways.

Yeah, I figure, namely because of the depth at his position, but it's just such an odd move, because they had a bead on two players, Stephen Graham and Lonny Jones, yet chose this kid over him.

Odd...
catgrad97
10-01-2005, 04:00 PM
I believe he is Lafayette "Fat" Lever's son, or nephew. Dude played at Amphi in the late '90s.
JMarkJohns
10-01-2005, 04:01 PM
Yeah, he's Fat's kid.
DCCat
10-02-2005, 02:37 AM
He played as Anthony Norwood while at Oregon. He's changed his name twice since.
beardownbaby
10-04-2005, 01:03 PM
Not that it matters, but I feel like nitpicking: Norwood starred at Canyon del Oro HS and graduated in 1997. He led Southern Arizona in scoring with something like a 28 points-per-game average as a senior.

Didn't know he was Fat's son until his senior year at Oregon, I believe.

Like others said, he does not have anywhere near the ability to play in the NBA, but -- like everyone else -- I haven't seen him since the UO days. He could have improved significantly enough to warrant a chance with the Suns.
WisconsinCAT
10-04-2005, 09:30 PM
I believe he is Lafayette "Fat" Lever's son, or nephew. Dude played at Amphi in the late '90s.

I thought he played at CDO not Amphi.
catgrad97
10-04-2005, 10:31 PM
For whatever reason, the new board formatting does not allow me to edit my old posts now...sorry. :(

BTW, Jim, the new editing interface is much more convenient, thanks.
Jason Scheer
10-28-2005, 03:05 AM
He was waived today.