View Full Version : Townsville Crocodiles sign Will Blalock as PG
gangsta boo
21-07-2010, 10:24 AM
Announced on fb and twitter
http://www.need4sheed.com/Wallpapers/will_blalock_1280x768.jpg
Dunkin' Dan
21-07-2010, 10:28 AM
That's a pretty well spent dime
Great signing. Been a while since we've had an actual NBA player come as an import yeah?
Cussy
21-07-2010, 10:36 AM
It's like when a ranga has the surname Redhead, or when a farmer has the surname Farmer. I'm pretty sure we can all guess he has a blacock.
haggard
21-07-2010, 10:37 AM
maybe a Willie too?
It's like when a ranga has the surname Redhead, or when a farmer has the surname Farmer. I'm pretty sure we can all guess he has a blacock.
or at least a blaLOCK.
seriously un-funny
gangsta boo
21-07-2010, 10:47 AM
Great signing. Been a while since we've had an actual NBA player come as an import yeah?
There have been loads kicking around summer league but not actual NBA players. I'd agree with what you say
Lethal Vertical
21-07-2010, 10:57 AM
The other guy, Freeman, is coming Phillipines, which is the same place as Chris Williams yes?
Big Ranga could flourish with a new environment as well. I like the team they've put together.
haggard
21-07-2010, 10:59 AM
Great signing. Been a while since we've had an actual NBA player come as an import yeah?
There have been loads kicking around summer league but not actual NBA players. I'd agree with what you say
Orien Greene
Awvee Storey
are two I can think of from the top of my head. hmm, both were Breakers players.
Lethal Vertical
21-07-2010, 10:59 AM
I mean Phillipines might not be the greatest league but Freemans averages were, from memory 22 and 15? So even if its a half decent league then he's gotta have some talent.
Cussy
21-07-2010, 11:07 AM
or at least a blaLOCK.
seriously un-funny
Sorry dude.
I mean Phillipines might not be the greatest league but Freemans averages were, from memory 22 and 15? So even if its a half decent league then he's gotta have some talent.
From memory those averages are higher than what Rosell Ellis or Galen Young averaged in the same league. So looks good. I LIKE this team. They got what they want in Blalock, as his apg from d-league etc. show. Season tickets please!
Orien Greene
Awvee Storey
are two I can think of from the top of my head. hmm, both were Breakers players.
Yeah you're right. Also another Breaker, Alston.
Forget I spoke.
Clips
21-07-2010, 12:22 PM
That's a damn good signing.
RedbackVenom
21-07-2010, 12:24 PM
Team looks very good on paper...and now they need to translate that into on-court success.
cantremeber
21-07-2010, 01:01 PM
That didnt take long
Will Blalock
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Will Blalock
No. 11 [[Townsville Crocodiles|Townsville Crocodiles]]
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth September 8, 1983 (age 26)
Place of birth Boston, Massachusetts
Nationality American
High school East Boston High School, Notre Dame Prep
Listed height 6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)
Listed weight 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College Iowa State
NBA Draft 2006 / 2nd round, 60th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career 2006–present
League National Basketball League
Career history
Detroit Pistons (2006-2007)
Hapoel Jerusalem (2007)
Anaheim Arsenal (2008)
Artland Dragons (2008-2009)
Reno Bighorns(2009-2010)
William Anthony "Will" Blalock (born September 8, 1983 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American professional basketball player for the Townsville Crocodiles.
He usually plays the point guard position.
Blalock attended Iowa State University, and played for the Cyclones from 2003-2006, declaring eligible for the draft after his junior year.[1]
He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round with the last pick (60th overall) in the 2006 NBA Draft.
In the 2006-2007 NBA season he played in 14 games and averaged 11.9 MPG, 1.8 PPG, 1.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG.[2]
After playing with the summer league team of the Denver Nuggets, Blalock signed overseas with Hapoel Jerusalem, but was cut from there after several games.
In early 2008, Blalock was back in America, playing on the Anaheim Arsenal, the D League affliliate of the Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Clippers.
In July 2010, it was announced Blalock had signed to play with the Townsville Crocodiles in Australia for the 2010/11 season.
DDFan
21-07-2010, 01:34 PM
Excellent signing, provided mattic still doesn't consume alcohol at games. It'd be a dangerous, but undeniably easy slip of the tongue in a moment of excitement for him to scream out Bollocks, which to the uninfirmed may come across as offensive. ;)
Mookie
21-07-2010, 01:48 PM
GB, could you find a bigger picture, please? I'm just trying to check out one of the blemishes on his face... ;)
This is a top-notch signing indeed. He's an exciting player to watch too.
DDFan
21-07-2010, 02:05 PM
GB, could you find a bigger picture, please? I'm just trying to check out one of the blemishes on his face... ;)That's pore taste, you self-promoting pimp.
Mookie
21-07-2010, 02:12 PM
That's pore taste, you self-promoting pimp.
Focus on this Will Blackhead player, okay? And clear a sil for his photo...
Blalock signed overseas with Hapoel Jerusalem, but was cut from there after several games.
I wonder what the story was there? I didn't think the Israeli league was overly strong.
Dunkin' Dan
21-07-2010, 02:24 PM
I wonder what the story was there?
Enough with your anti-Crocs agenda!
DDFan
21-07-2010, 02:33 PM
Focus on this Will Blackhead player, okay? And clear a sil for his photo...In my early Adelaide-escent years, I only knew of Whitehead, but dug deeper, put the squeeze on & other things surfaced. I wondered, what zit gonna come too?
I've grown out of it now.
j-mac
21-07-2010, 02:34 PM
Lampley and D. Smith each spent 2 seasons in the NBA.
DDFan
21-07-2010, 02:40 PM
I wonder what the story was there? I didn't think the Israeli league was overly strong.As long as it's kept refrigerated, it'll be fine. Just keep an eye on the "Jews by Date".
glockers
21-07-2010, 02:44 PM
Mark Tyndale was running around the summer leagues. Noticed he had some ok games.
This signing looks good for the Crocs. I have a Reno Bighorns bias though. Just love the name of that team.
Mookie
21-07-2010, 02:46 PM
As long as it's kept refrigerated, it'll be fine. Just keep an eye on the "Jews by Date".
Really, don't bring that one up again -- it's a sore topic. Apparently the team in Israel still regards Blalock's contract as a hollow cost.
Lethal Vertical
21-07-2010, 02:48 PM
If he's half as good as Blaylock with a Y, he'll be alright
DDFan
21-07-2010, 02:50 PM
Really, don't bring that one up again -- it's a sore topic. Apparently the team in Israel still regards Blalock's contract as a hollow cost.Not wanting to fuel the debate, but Chambers was a gas. Given enough matches, he could've ignited their league
Mookie
21-07-2010, 03:01 PM
Not wanting to fuel the debate, but Chambers was a gas. Given enough matches, he could've ignited their league
He claimed that the team told him that his work would make him free. He even complained about the post-game showers.
(I'm wondering how many we've offended so far and I'm going to stop right there!)
DDFan
21-07-2010, 03:21 PM
(I'm wondering how many we've offended so far and I'm going to stop right there!)I'm with yah.
Humble apologies to any that could be in the slightest bit offended, it's all been light-hearted fun first, & we're out of here.
Didnt Jason Crowe have a brief stint with the Clippers?
Voice(s)
21-07-2010, 05:37 PM
Didnt Jason Crowe have a brief stint with the Clippers?
Don't think so, thinking of Robert Rose?
Clips
21-07-2010, 06:42 PM
Didnt Jason Crowe have a brief stint with the Clippers?
If he did it wasn't memorable ;)
Stumps
21-07-2010, 07:04 PM
Don't think so, thinking of Robert Rose?
Or Copeland?
fan since the old snakepit
21-07-2010, 07:14 PM
Think Copeland played for the 76ers
Voice(s)
21-07-2010, 07:58 PM
Think Copeland played for the 76ers
& the Clippers.
hellcat
21-07-2010, 08:07 PM
Let's keep it on topic from now on. For Last Comic Standing auditions see the Plus section.
Give me some credit, I wouldnt get Jason Crowe mixed up with Rob Rose or Lanard Copeland!! At the very least Crowe played the pre-season games with the Clippers.
As for Blalock, I like his assist numbers, indicates he should be able to work with the big frontline and create some shots for their array of shooters. Given their arent a lot of guys in this roster who can create their own shot, his assist numbers are a good sign at least.
His European stints werent impressive, but there can be a lot of reasons for that ie brought in as a back up, couldnt get used to the culture shift, temperamental coach who didnt like them. Ubaka had struggled in Europe, but he was pretty good even if inconsistent last year.
Blalock is definitely in the wait and see pile for mine though.
mattic
21-07-2010, 11:32 PM
7.7 Assists per game in recent times. That's a lot, right?
cantremeber
22-07-2010, 08:26 AM
The squad now assembled shows alot of potential
If the imports do their job as advertised, they will be a force to rekon with.
conair
22-07-2010, 02:40 PM
Gleeson"That is a pretty damn good competition and if he can average 12 points and six or seven rebounds in our league, he will be outstanding," Gleeson said.
From this linkhttp://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2010/07/22/156411_sport.html
So he'd like Blalock to grab 6-7 rebounds as well?
Gleeson
From this linkhttp://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2010/07/22/156411_sport.html
So he'd like Blalock to grab 6-7 rebounds as well?
pretty sure based on everything he has said they are looking for, he either said (and was misquoted) assists, or said rebounds and meant assists. But hey, 6 or 7 rbs from the shortest guy on the team wouldn't be bad either!
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