Smitty Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 The Sixers extended an invitation to former Temple standout Dionte Christmas, who wasn’t picked in Thursday night’s NBA Draft, to join the team’s combined summer league team with the Nets at the Orlando Pro Summer League. Christmas apparently decided to accept the offer and will report to Central Florida on July 2 for a brief mini-camp preceding the July 6-10 games. He averaged 19.5 points and 5.8 rebounds last season for the Owls. Rookie first-round pick Jrue Holiday and second-year forward/center Marreese Speights will lead the Sixers’ contingent to Orlando. NBDL guard Blake Ahearn is also on the Sixers’ roster. Link Meant to post this before things happened they did..but I really hope dude puts on a good showing and makes the reg season roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I wouldn't count on Dionte making the team. I think this is more to get people happy that the Temple star might make the team. He's a good player, but I don't think he'll be able to flourish at the NBA level. Good luck to him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 If Willie Green can hang, so can Dionte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 My boy. I made the same thread asking for Sixers to give him a shot. Good job Ed. Dionte is a beast, I'm hoping he makes the active roster and works his way into the regular rotation some day. I'm rooting for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaubois Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I was kinda hoping the Mavs would have drafted him with the 56th pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) Christmas Holiday. Shooters are always welcome in Philly, unless their name is Kareem Rush. Edited June 28, 2009 by His Greatness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoSixers Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I loved watching Christmas play back at Temple, and I was pretty surprised he went undrafted. I thought he would have gone at the end of the second. But I am happy he is now on your summer league roster, good pickup and I really hope he has success and makes the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jckund Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Christmas really should have been drafted around 40... I was really surprised that he wasn't. The guy can flat out score. I remember watching his game against Tennessee this year... holy hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Our team will be beastly for the summer league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm happy for him. I was hoping to hear his name called at the draft and was disappointed it didn't happen. Classy move by Ed to reach out to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 He'll make an impact and make the team I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) nvm Edited June 28, 2009 by Kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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