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tamburello
01-05-2009, 02:23 PM
Warriors Sign Jermareo Davidson of NBA D-League To 10-Day Contract

The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Jermareo Davidson to a 10-day contact and placed guard DeMarcus Nelson on waivers, the team announced today.

Davidson, 24, is being called-up from the NBA Developmental League’s Idaho Stampede, where he averaged 16.1 points and 10.8 rebounds in 15 games. The 6’10’’ forward ranked first in the D-League in double-doubles (10) and third in rebounding (10.8). He scored a season-high 25 points on December 10 vs. Dakota and grabbed a season-best 14 rebounds against the Los Angeles Defenders on December 12.

Originally selected by the Warriors in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft (#36 overall), Davidson had his rights traded to the Charlotte Bobcats on June 28, 2007. The draft-night trade sent Davidson and Jason Richardson to Charlotte in exchange for the rights to the eighth overall selection in the draft, Brandan Wright.

Davidson appeared in 38 games with Charlotte during his rookie campaign in 2007-08, averaging 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds. Prior to being waived on October 27, 2008, he appeared in three preseason games with the Bobcats this season, averaging 2.0 points in 8.7 minutes.

Nelson, 23, appeared in 13 games with Golden State this season, averaging 4.1 points and 1.0 assists in 13.1 minutes. Following a four-year college career at Duke, he was not selected in the 2008 NBA Draft and was signed by the Warriors as a free agent on September 9, 2008.

Davidson, who will wear jersey #33 with the Warriors, becomes the third player this season and the 75th player overall in the D-League’s eight-year history to receive a call-up to the NBA. Additionally, Davidson becomes the sixth player called-up from the D-League by Golden State, joining C.J. Watson (2007-08), Kelenna Azubuike (2006-07), Renaldo Major (2006-07), Will Bynum (2005-06) and Rusty LaRue (2003-04).

http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/jermareo_davidson_signed.html

While even Anthony Randolph cannot see playing time, I doubt he'll make any impact there but who knows? He's actually type of offensive minded player that Don Nelson might like. But Don Nelson is definitely gone mad. He might save his NBA career or go back to D-league right away. I wish him good luck.

spectre
01-05-2009, 02:28 PM
Heh, I just posted this in Tatoo's D League thread!

I'm surprised Nellie would do this; as Tam said I can't imagine he'd get any PT...and I had thought they were pretty high on Nelson?

Talent is just wasted on GSW. I would really like for us to work a trade where they get Felton and we get Randolph.

TattoodCats4life
01-06-2009, 01:37 PM
I think them getting that "JD" was a move working up to a future trade (hopefully with us).

Ghost Kat
01-06-2009, 06:46 PM
Does seem strange for the Warriors to pick up another big and put Nelson on waviers when they have plenty bigs and lack guards. Was Nelson really playin that bad or is he hurt??

spectre
01-06-2009, 10:15 PM
Does seem strange for the Warriors to pick up another big and put Nelson on waviers when they have plenty bigs and lack guards. Was Nelson really playin that bad or is he hurt??

He was on the verge of being guaranteed. Not saying GSW is totally all about the money (what we talking...700k?), but it sure looks like that was a factor.

Unless they're seriously considering a Felton for Randolph trade! :rolleyes:

dnbman
01-07-2009, 12:28 AM
He was on the verge of being guaranteed. Not saying GSW is totally all about the money (what we talking...700k?), but it sure looks like that was a factor.

Unless they're seriously considering a Felton for Randolph trade! :rolleyes:

Davidson might be a great backup PF in Nelson's system too. The one strength he had was outside shooting (for a big!). I hope he gets a little burn and stays in the league.

BRNC
01-07-2009, 09:48 AM
He seems to be a good kid who has had his share of personal tragedy...I wish him well and hope he finds a team to stick with...but GSW with Nelson going very weird this year?...I wish Davidson had been picked up by a more stable team...

timang
01-08-2009, 05:59 AM
He seems to be a good kid who has had his share of personal tragedy...I wish him well and hope he finds a team to stick with...but GSW with Nelson going very weird this year?...I wish Davidson had been picked up by a more stable team...

good point. but remember GSW originally drafted him so there. :g: