The Goods Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, it was announced today. “With the talent level and depth of our roster, the situation simply doesn’t provide an opportunity for Sun Yue to get the chance to play that he deserves,” said General Manager Mitch Kupchak. “We feel it is in Sun’s best interests to be able to go to a team where he can get the minutes to play and showcase his considerable talents. We appreciate Sun’s contributions to last season’s championship team, and wish him the best of luck with the rest of his career.” “I want to thank Sun Yue for his professionalism and for the contributions he made to our team last season,” said Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson. “Although Sun did not get an opportunity to play many minutes, he worked hard in practice and was a joy to be around. We also enjoyed the cultural influence he brought to our players, coaches and organization. Sun is a young player who will no doubt continue to improve in the coming years, and I wish him the best of luck.” Originally selected by the Lakers in the second round (40th overall) of the 2007 NBA Draft, Sun signed with the Lakers the following summer (August 25, 2008) shortly after representing China as a member of the Men’s Olympic Basketball Team in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Making his NBA debut on December 7 versus Milwaukee with four points on 2-of-3 shooting in five minutes, Sun appeared in 10 games with the Lakers last season, totaling six points, two assists, a steal and a blocked shot in 28 minutes. Sun, who became the 25th NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate last season, also played 6 games in two stints with the D-Fenders, averaging 9.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.33 blocks in 33.3 minutes. http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=4657 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 And people were talking about the Lakers winning back to back, yeah not anymore.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Bye Magic Edited July 31, 2009 by Warren2ThaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted July 31, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 YES! Elonu, McCauley, welcome to Los Angeles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 What, they don't want a 7 footer running the offense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 This pretty much gives the championship to the Hawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreusito Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well, something must be coming. He was a good piece marketing-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I think he'd be best for the Heat maybe? Who's their PG anyways? Chalmers and...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goods Posted July 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I think he'd be best for the Heat maybe? Who's their PG anyways? Chalmers and...? Chris Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 He's not a stiff I'd like to see him get more opportunity... hopefully he gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N4S Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Ya Asians blow in the NBA. Simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Chris Quinn Yeah I'd rather have Sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Chinese Magic Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hopefully another team signs him and realises that he is the Chinese Magic Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 There will never be another Magic Johnson PERIOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 1, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Sun Yue was never going to be good. He was overrated from the time he blocked Howard from behind in the China/USA game, up until the draft, and then slightly overrated beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goods Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yeah I'd rather have Sun. Quinn > Sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterx Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnxfHDEZ8D0 lol @ below the tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekb Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hope he will get more opportunities in other team. I think taking into account the market factors, there will be a team who want him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next Knick Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 The Knicks will go after him...SMH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 European teams should be all over him c'mon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I would love to see him go to the Nets to play alongside Yi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 yes yi yi! ty pretty yi! (^.^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billt chamberlain Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 how bout he goes to the rockets. their guard spots aren't really deep iirc. and then maybe somehow yi jianlian can go there to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 how bout he goes to the rockets. their guard spots aren't really deep iirc. and then maybe somehow yi jianlian can go there to. That would be pretty cool and their team would almost be a full international team as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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