Hornets Buying Out MKG

[rememberkapp]

I'm kinda surprised he's been such a mediocre pro: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-buying-2012-no-2-pick-michael-kidd-gilchrist

 

[Shaudylo]

They said Dallas is the leader to land him

 

[AFKY_Blue_RedsBengals]

They said Dallas is the leader to land him

Good. That's my team.

 

[anon_hvdd36eg5u05l]

His injuries have derailed his ability to grow and develop.

 

[STL_Cat]

That’s a shame. Thought he be so much better with his work ethic.

 

[bthaunert]

I'm kinda surprised he's been such a mediocre pro: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-buying-2012-no-2-pick-michael-kidd-gilchrist

Loved MKG here. Always thought he was picked way too high. At 6’6”, you have to be able to shoot the ball. Hope he latches on at his next spot.

 

[JASUN74]

Great news for MKG! I’ve hated this fit for him since day one. Nothing at all against Charlotte, but it’s just not right for MKG. Hopefully with this fresh start he can get comfortable and have a great rest of his career. He’s definitely got heart and I just hope some place will appreciate him and use him the right way.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

His injuries have derailed his ability to grow and develop.

Cant really blame injuries. He is such poor offensive player that you cant put him on the floor.

 

[anon_hvdd36eg5u05l]

Cant really blame injuries. He is such poor offensive player that you cant put him on the floor.

A big part of why he hasn’t rounded out his offensive game and skills is because he’s dealt with constant injuries for the majority of his career.

 

[bucsrule8872]

Good at everything but scoring. Unfortunately, that’s the name of the game in the NBA.

 

[HenryMuto]

From #2 pick to..........waived wow.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

A big part of why he hasn’t rounded out his offensive game and skills is because he’s dealt with constant injuries for the majority of his career.

Ehhhhhh. Kind of. But hes had these issues since the start of his pro career. Hes tried tk revamp his shot and thymats just so difficult.

Hed have been a great player back in the 80s and 90s.. but this is a different era.

 

[AFKY_Blue_RedsBengals]

From #2 pick to..........waived wow.

Well, at least he made it in the league and as a starter for awhile unlike #1 pick Anthony Bennett.

 

[Shaudylo]

Drafting a guy that high who is that limited is always risky . That was the worst organization a guy like him could have went to.

I won’t put all of the blame on the organization though . It’s up to MKG to expand and improve his game also .

 

[UK90]

I'm kinda surprised he's been such a mediocre pro: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-buying-2012-no-2-pick-michael-kidd-gilchrist

"Mediocre" is a kind way of describing it, considering that he'd fallen all the way to 12th man status. Hate to say it, but the word "bust" fits his career pretty well.

But, who knows, maybe a new team will breathe some new life in his career. I kinda doubt it, though.

 

[$Z71$]

Loved MKG here. Always thought he was picked way too high. At 6’6”, you have to be able to shoot the ball. Hope he latches on at his next spot.

He measured at 6’7.5 at the NBA Combine 233 lbs. shooting is his Kryptonite tho for sure.

 

[Shlomo]

I haven't really kept up with him as I don't follow the NBA but I think with the right team he can help them win. He is never gonna be a star but he can be a very good role player. Think cornbread maxwell.

 

[KyCatFan1]

He's the prototypical Cal player that drives us all crazy. The athlete that can't shoot. He at least worked very hard to be a very good defender and rebounder. Lately we get more players like Whitney than MKG.

 

[TankedCat]

not that I know anything about the NBA but I'm surprised there is a landing spot for a 4.0ppg player.

 

[WildMoon]

He was actually completely fine...

then they started working on his shot...and that became a joke and he completely lost it afterwards.

 

[Shaudylo]

not that I know anything about the NBA but I'm surprised there is a landing spot for a 4.0ppg player.

He still could potentially play good defense . He’s a great lockerroom guy it seems . He could be a solid role player on another team hopefully .

 

[BlueArrow87]

That's stupid mkg was the 2nd best player on that team. Without mkg no championship.

 

[LowerLevelSeatA]

How much $$$ has he made in his nba career?

 

[Shaudylo]

That's stupid mkg was the 2nd best player on that team. Without mkg no championship.

2nd best player on the Hornets????? When ?

 

[morgousky]

MKG was projected to be around 6’10 6’11 when he was a freshman. He nearly stopped growing at that point.
Imagine if that had happened......

 

[TankedCat]

2nd best player on the Hornets????? When ?

UK

 

[Shaudylo]

UK

I agree but I don’t get why that would make the Hornets stupid for waiving him .

 

[FrankUnderwood]

From #2 pick to..........waived wow.

Plus being $25 million richer.

 

[morgousky]

I agree but I don’t get why that would make the Hornets stupid for waiving him .

it’s stupid because how the hell you waive the second best player on a 2012 title team from Kentucky?

 

[BlueArrow87]

No I forgot to add quote my bad, someone was saying he was a typical ky forward, he needed to be off the hornets. He has been plagued by injuries.

 

[Shaudylo]

No I forgot to add quote my bad, someone was saying he was a typical ky forward, he needed to be off the hornets. He has been plagued by injuries.

Ahhh my bad . Understandable

 

[Big John Stud]

I'm kinda surprised he's been such a mediocre pro: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-buying-2012-no-2-pick-michael-kidd-gilchrist

Everyone Chatlotte drafts is a mediocre pro. They're the common denominator.

 

[triadaz]

$72 million so far. I think he's got a few years left at veterans minimum until he can demonstrate value

 

[playmorezeppelin_rivals181042]

Everyone Chatlotte drafts is a mediocre pro. They're the common denominator.

PJ and Devonte Graham have been solid picks from the last two years actually. If we could get rid of Batum and Zeller and get some real star power we would be a playoff team easy.

 

[bigblueinsanity_rivals250340]

He was actually completely fine...

then they started working on his shot...and that became a joke and he completely lost it afterwards.

Exactly. Whoever they hired to tinker with his shot should never be allowed near another player.

 

[TheBlueDisciple]

Good. That's my team.

If that’s your team not sure why you’d be excited about MKG at this point in his career.

 

[AFKY_Blue_RedsBengals]

If that’s your team not sure why you’d be excited about MKG at this point in his career.

It's really none of your concern. You really think they are building around him then you know nothing about Dallas. He's just depth at the end of the bench. Yes I'm happy if he's the last guy on the bench, it's a UK Champion. Try again

 

[Ineverplayedthegame]

His only value anymore is someone you package in a trade so money works.

 

[Blueaz]

From #2 pick to..........waived wow.

Suns are great at their picks...they have waived or traded more top ten picks (the last few seasons)...teams can get out of their own stupid way of drafting on potential

 

[*CatinIL*]

I'm sure he is financially set so he will be fine.