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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 21 2008, 06:44 PM (9,197 Views) | |
| player5082 | Jul 21 2008, 06:44 PM Post #1 |
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Does anyone know if Joel is playing in one of the NBA summer leagues this summer? Am I right in thinking this season would be the final year of his contract with the Blazers? Then what will happen. |
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| Bada Bing | Nov 20 2008, 11:19 PM Post #26 |
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Joel has just had his best game ever in the top league in Europe with a valuation of 30 and an overtime win against Bruesa, put some details on my spanish site Fantastic stuff from the big man notably he played in crunch and got a few crucial boards Hence my earlier point in the thread about not being bothered if he starts but just finding a role within the team and seeing if he will play down the stretch Great! |
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| inaminute23 | Nov 21 2008, 08:49 AM Post #27 |
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http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Spain/2008/1120_1312_6645.asp Just getting better & better! Is there a better youngster in the ACB at present? I doubt it! NBA 2009..............why not? |
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| Bada Bing | Nov 21 2008, 01:17 PM Post #28 |
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There are plenty better than Joel at this stage Illyasova is just incredible So is Claver and there are a range of players younger than Joel more consistent and with more on their CV Joel is doing fantstically well and hopefully will have a terrific career either in the ACB or elsewhere Personally I think he has a long way to go before he plays in the NBA simply on the basis there are still better players in the league he is playing in But, I might be wrong although I think in the long term he could be hugely successful The key will be whether another big ACB club comes in for him next summer which I think will happen rather than an NBA Team If he gets the cash courtime etc... then it may be attractive because of his age to prove himself for one or two more years and then go Staeside Either way it is brilliant craic! |
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| "LuFu$" | Nov 21 2008, 07:02 PM Post #29 |
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Jus saw the highlights on ACB TV, he got quite a sick dunk on there jus caught it n rose from the baseline. Got a nice block too. He's 2nd highest scorer on a team that is Joint first, not to bad. Cant see why an NBA team wouldnt take him if he had a good Summer League and plays well at Eurobasket. |
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| Richyyy | Nov 21 2008, 08:32 PM Post #30 |
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With Raef LaFrentz coming off the cap (and the roster) at the end of the 08/09 season, I could see Portland bringing Freeland over as a backup big for next season (Joel would be dirt cheap comparatively as well). To some extent it depends on whether they've made any roster moves by that point, and just on what they see in Freeland. Nicolas Batum wasn't exactly lighting up any scoreboards in Europe, but he's currently starting for the Blazers at the 3. The signs of life Freeland is showing already this season are finally enough to make him look worth giving a shot in Portland. He might still need a season or two to develop into an NBA-level contributor, but he's at the stage now where it could be worth giving him that education on an NBA roster. |
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| Bada Bing | Nov 22 2008, 10:22 AM Post #31 |
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Yep, not trying to knock Joel down far from it - actually trying to put things into perspective. He has had a great couple of months for GB and Granca But 6 months ago he was barely playing in the ACB Dont think we need to hype him up - I think Richyy hit the nail on the head in terms of being able to contribute in the NBA Great monitoring his progress!
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| Vilius | Nov 22 2008, 12:38 PM Post #32 |
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http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/player-spotlight/i/38517/547 |
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| Noel Edmonds | Nov 24 2008, 05:18 PM Post #33 |
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http://www.draftexpress.com/blog/International-Blog/ Very nice write up on Joel from Jonathan Givony over at Draft Express. His progress really does bode well for the GB team. |
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| inaminute23 | Nov 24 2008, 07:24 PM Post #34 |
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Very good article indeed, i would like to see how he would fair playing 30 mins a game to see if he can keep his statys up, slowly but surely increasing his minutes is probably the best option at present. Can't wait to see him in action On eurosport 2 in a couple of weeks. Hopefully he will have a great game & having the commentators drooling over him. |
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| inaminute23 | Dec 3 2008, 10:34 AM Post #35 |
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http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/competition/results/showgame?gamecode=26 Great performance by Joel last night. He is such a threat in the low post, which is definately his strong point. He seems to score with ease under the basket. Must say his team mates do help as they move the ball great. Definately gioing to contenders this season. |
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| JohnSwissH | Dec 4 2008, 09:05 AM Post #36 |
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Joel top scored against an awesome side as well. Portland are watching, but with the squad they have at the moment, Joel might have to wait a few years, but the signs are showing. He is like the super sub for GC at the moment, and the coach does not want to ruin his already steady rotation - which works! At his age also Joel can only improve. With an NBA team scouting him, he looks to be a scary prospect for other nations and teams!! |
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| RockOn | Dec 4 2008, 11:51 AM Post #37 |
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I thought that Portland made a dreadful error and wasted a first round pick on him, but having seen him on eurosport against Vilnius, he was immense. If he can develop a shot from mid-range and not bite on so many fakes, he can easily get himself into the NBA. One put back of a horrendous airball layup was particularly good. With him and Archibald inside, GB has a great chance. |
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| JohnSwissH | Dec 4 2008, 12:28 PM Post #38 |
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Give Freeland two or three years and he'll be a solid and mature member of the Blazers roster. |
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| inaminute23 | Dec 10 2008, 10:31 AM Post #39 |
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http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/competition/results/showgame?gamecode=41 Another very good display by Joel. However did end up in a very tight defeat! |
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| Bada Bing | Dec 19 2008, 01:05 PM Post #40 |
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Joel injured his right foot and is probably going to miss this weekends action |
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| GlennHardaker | Jan 7 2009, 12:56 PM Post #41 |
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I presume Joel is still injured given last nights DNP in the surprise home loss to Azovmash last night |
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| inaminute23 | Jan 7 2009, 10:42 PM Post #42 |
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was surprised by that result too! Not looking good for the Brit lads with Deng, Freeland, Pops all injured & Betts, Boyd etc without a team. Hopefully all this will be sorted soon & in particular Freeland picks up from where he started. |
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| HuddersfieldHeat | Jan 9 2009, 10:34 AM Post #43 |
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Gran Canaria's results in europe have been inconsistent in comparison to their domestic form all year. The loss of Joel has obviously been a factor for them...and most GC teams in the past have not always been known for their strength and depth in comparisonto other "bigger" clubs. I'm hoping he can get fit quickly, because putting my realistic hat on, GC will annoy teams in the playoffs but not have enough for a run at the big one. However, the Copa Del Rey, now theres a competition (more knockout style) where GC could really have a chance of that elusive trophy and a chance at keeping all these talented players. I wholly agree with Bada's points about the quality in the ACB in the minute, and how Joel, great strides that he has made aside, is still not quite in that consistent top bracket of players. IMHO don't talk about the NBA at this time, let him become a dominant force in the ACB (and im talking one of the top ten players...) and then see what happens. Also, either with GC or in the future with someone else, he needs to have euroleague experience. The players Vilius quotes in his post, coming from europe and making it big in the NBA, were all seasoned euroleague (or the equivalent back then ) players who had succeeded at every level dmoestically and continentally, whilst also representing their international sides at an outstanding level - read here.. sabonis, kukoc, petrovic, ...an endless list...plus the current spanish crop of talent of la generacion de oro, not forgetting all the other great european players from the years gone by.. (maybe a subject for another debate in the international section - top 50 europeans..who fancies it?)That aside - he's had a great season, and long may it continue. BTW Bada - havent forgotten about the blog, club affairs have just taken over for a bit...be in touch soon
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| Richyyy | Feb 11 2009, 02:19 PM Post #44 |
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Just thought I'd mention that Freeland's name has been mentioned in NBA-related press the last couple of days, in places such as here - http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/11838893/13515062 . Portland (like every other NBA team) are discussing an Amare Stoudamire trade with Phoenix, and along with LaMarcus Aldridge, Jerryd Bayless and Raef LaFrentz's Expiring Contract, the NBA rights to Joel have supposedly been discussed. Good to hear that NBA people are still paying attention to him, including guys who don't even work for the TrailBlazers. Edited by Richyyy, Feb 11 2009, 02:20 PM.
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| inaminute23 | May 1 2009, 07:49 AM Post #45 |
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STUNNING JOEL FREELAND PERFORMANCE LAST NIGHT! http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Spain/2009/0430_258_1312.asp |
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| glasshouse | May 5 2009, 04:50 PM Post #46 |
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Interesting article on Joel. This summer could be the one where he makes a much anticipated step-up to the NBA Joel Freeland thingie |
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| inaminute23 | May 6 2009, 08:54 AM Post #47 |
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http://www.gameongb.com/news/217.php |
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| StrandedonA303 | May 17 2009, 09:24 PM Post #48 |
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Freeland started today for GC in 1st Round playoff against Malaga. His performance was a little inconsistent (breathtaking one minute, rookie the next). However a big fourth quarter from him brought GC back into a game they won in overtime. I really hope that he doesn't go to the NBA for at least two years. He's spent a lot of the last few years on the bench. Now he's getting to the point where he's attracting bigger clubs and more minutes. Why would he want to go back and sit on the bench in the NBA. A couple of big years now and he'll be right for the NBA. If he goes now I fear he will disappear forever! |
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| Game over | May 19 2009, 02:33 PM Post #49 |
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i disagree, i think he could fit well in the Blazers system. backing up aldridge, like pops if he can get the right role he wont just be sitting on the bench. If he waits a few years then he will really have to be a top european big man. not saying thats not possible but teams wont see him as a young guy worth bringing in. hes had a breakout year and should consider stepping up to the big time. maybe 1 more year with a top euroleague side could be the way but i think nba should be worth looking at. |
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| voise | May 24 2009, 12:27 PM Post #50 |
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Just finished watching 3rd game in GC - Unicaja play off series. Freeland was the bright spot on a poor GC team but what the stats don't adequately show is how much Archibald dominated at both ends - often matched up against Freeland. This is all good for team GB and Freeland if he can pick up some of the veteran court and game awareness that Archibald has over the summer. Freeland has great firepower but is still very young and a project defensively - he has a tendency to leave his feet and jump out which is getting exploited and will get shown up against the pick and roll in Eurobasket. I actually think this makes Freeland look better suited to the NBA than La Liga - but he has shown that he has the determination to take the opportunities and mature - so think he will make the best of whether he stays in Europe or goes to the States. As a side note Archibald was very impressive today. He looks fully fit (played significant minutes) and could be a massive boost for Poland in this form. |
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) players who had succeeded at every level dmoestically and continentally, whilst also representing their international sides at an outstanding level - read here.. sabonis, kukoc, petrovic, ...an endless list...plus the current spanish crop of talent of la generacion de oro, not forgetting all the other great european players from the years gone by.. (maybe a subject for another debate in the international section - top 50 europeans..who fancies it?)
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