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Post by unclejeff on Nov 20, 2019 8:01:56 GMT
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 20, 2019 8:16:16 GMT
Very good signing.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Nov 20, 2019 8:19:17 GMT
He's in far better shape than we saw at Chester according to what I've been told.
This could be a very interesting turn of events.
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Post by faz on Nov 20, 2019 9:57:18 GMT
He's in far better shape than we saw at Chester according to what I've been told. This could be a very interesting turn of events. Thats good. wonder what shape his heads in? |
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Post by notoriousbigz on Nov 20, 2019 10:29:40 GMT
He's in far better shape than we saw at Chester according to what I've been told. This could be a very interesting turn of events. Thats good. wonder what shape his heads in? Well he wont be the big cheese at Newcastle, so that's a factor. Lot of experienced heads to keep him in check there.
In theory Fletch should have an absolute field day with CJ on the team. Lot of high screens and ball rotations, CJ can shoot a little too....
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Post by stevetino on Nov 20, 2019 10:59:23 GMT
Didn’t expect this move, interesting replacement for sure
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Post by erd87 on Nov 20, 2019 11:29:01 GMT
Yeah, that's an interesting signing. I remember being at an Eagles game when he first came to the BBL and laughing when I saw him warming up. Pretty sure he had a decent game against us which shut me up pretty quickly.
He looks to be a step up from Mitchell to me. Where Mitchell had the physical gifts to post up and dominate the paint, he often didn't have the soft touch to finish those moves around the basket which got to be frustrating at times. From what I've seen of Gettys he seems to have that ability to finish from a few different positions on the court.
Hope it works out, just wish there wasnt this huge gap to the next home game now but at least gives him time to bed in.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Nov 20, 2019 11:38:33 GMT
Yeah, that's an interesting signing. I remember being at an Eagles game when he first came to the BBL and laughing when I saw him warming up. Pretty sure he had a decent game against us which shut me up pretty quickly. He looks to be a step up from Mitchell to me. Where Mitchell had the physical gifts to post up and dominate the paint, he often didn't have the soft touch to finish those moves around the basket which got to be frustrating at times. From what I've seen of Gettys he seems to have that ability to finish from a few different positions on the court. Hope it works out, just wish there wasnt this huge gap to the next home game now but at least gives him time to bed in.
I said I'd give him a month before he was cut before he got to Phoenix. I was very wrong.
Definitely one of the better performing 7 footers we've had in the league in a long while.
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Post by padaceth on Nov 20, 2019 11:46:32 GMT
Interesting signing and coming pretty quickly after the release of Mitchell. Another annoying player who is now an Eagle, I hasten to add he was only annoying because he dominated and could shoot pretty well from outside. If he brings those same skills coupled with Mitchell's aggression then this should be an excellent fit for the team.
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Post by D44 on Nov 20, 2019 11:55:32 GMT
Thats good. wonder what shape his heads in? Well he wont be the big cheese at Newcastle, so that's a factor. Lot of experienced heads to keep him in check there.
In theory Fletch should have an absolute field day with CJ on the team. Lot of high screens and ball rotations, CJ can shoot a little too....
I hope so, his understanding with Vic Moses last season was a joy to watch, when Vic was fit. Mitchell was a great athlete and still dissapointed to see him go but he seemed to frustrate Fletch a lot. |
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Post by faz on Nov 20, 2019 11:57:31 GMT
He’s a great fit for the big market!
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Post by leamrider2 on Nov 20, 2019 11:59:05 GMT
Got to put my hand up here and not just because of the club he has joined. I've only seen him live (perhaps half a dozen times) and am yet to be impressed. Maybe he'll turn out to be Eagles missing piece, but I am not betting on it.
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Post by fauxnicks on Nov 20, 2019 12:18:55 GMT
Defensively as useful as a cardboard cut out (in fact that could be open for debate). A fair weather player who when the crap hits the fan goes missing.
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan on Nov 20, 2019 15:30:57 GMT
So one of the reason Mitchell was cut was because he didn't necessarily fit in with the team ethos. Then his replacement is Gettys. Hmmmmmmm! Interesting!!! ! Good luck with that then!!!!
Funny that when he was available to teams in the BBL twice before in the past, Eagles or rather Fab didn't fancy him then.
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Post by nixette on Nov 20, 2019 18:02:41 GMT
He has a very good touch and will win a load of defensive rebounds. If in better shape he may give more defensively. Hopefully reality has dawned and his attitude will improve. He massively disrespected us on more than one occasion. He significantly contributed to the cup win though.
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Post by youngrocks on Nov 20, 2019 18:30:05 GMT
He is good for 25-30minutes. Will he be able to work at eagles pace? If he jeeps his fitness and plays team basketball could be a great move.
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Post by josh lockett on Nov 20, 2019 19:11:05 GMT
Yep, had heard something about this from mate in US towards end of last week. Was a bit surprised as I didn't think he was mobile enough for Eagles. Presumably as Bigz suggested above, he's in better shape now. All being well though he should rotate with Darius and Sade so excessive court time may not be an issue.
Don't know if Fab would have signed him - so 1st real signing for Ian? Genuinely hope it pans out well for all concerned
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Post by stevetino on Nov 20, 2019 20:45:23 GMT
He is good for 25-30minutes. Will he be able to work at eagles pace? If he jeeps his fitness and plays team basketball could be a great move. Yeah I’m wondering if he can get up & down court quick enough with Fletch & Morsell kick in the afterburners |
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 21, 2019 0:10:21 GMT
If he doesn't get back quickly he'll be at the right end of court for a fast outlet/assist!
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Post by fauxnicks on Nov 21, 2019 7:14:09 GMT
If he doesn't get back quickly he'll be at the right end of court for a fast outlet/assist! Fast (food) outlet? |
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Post by booma64 on Nov 21, 2019 10:01:48 GMT
Question is Nix fans, given the chance would you have hime back??
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Post by notoriousbigz on Nov 21, 2019 10:04:02 GMT
Question is Nix fans, given the chance would you have hime back?? As a neutral - yes they would. If they wouldn't, they should.
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Post by booma64 on Nov 21, 2019 11:58:16 GMT
Question is Nix fans, given the chance would you have hime back?? As a neutral - yes they would. If they wouldn't, they should.
Good enough for me😀 |
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Post by notoriousbigz on Nov 21, 2019 12:14:06 GMT
As a neutral - yes they would. If they wouldn't, they should.
Good enough for me😀
Technically, he should open a lot of space up on the outside. Not a guy you can cover one v one in the block I don't think, unless you're a Lavrinovic or Leicester's big man. Maybe Ryan Richards.
Newcastle have a lot of shooting with Fletch, Glasgow, Morsell, Schlitzer (who should be one of the biggest beneficiaries of this move) and the likes of Sade (who's role for me has now become huge) and Williams are a threat behind the arc too.
Cant see him playing too much with Defoe - not the most mobile front court that but it could work.
He's not got a bad stroke either Gettys, hes not all power.
Key as people say is if he buys in to the ethos. No reason he shouldn't with the experience he has round him.
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Post by dunkindonut on Nov 21, 2019 14:34:43 GMT
Question is Nix fans, given the chance would you have hime back?? If he has had a personality bypass then yes. |
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