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Considering the dearth of talented, young point guards, DJ's invitation on surprising. But, good for him! Go DJ and the Bobcats!
DJ Augustin invited to participate in National Team mini-camp this July
INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL TEAM MINI-CAMP THIS JULY IN LAS VEGAS
In addition, Augustin has been invited to participate in the USA Basketball Mini-Camp July 22-25 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The purpose of the mini-camp is to develop future National Team players for the 2010 World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, and the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England.
“This is a great honor for me and I’m really excited to have a chance to compete with some of the best players in the world,” Augustin said. “As a kid growing up, you dream of an opportunity to represent your country and hopefully my skills will constitute a chance to play with the National Team one day in the future.”
Augustin, who appeared in 72 games (12 starts) this season with averages of 11.8 points, 3.5 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 26.5 minutes, was named to the T-Mobile NBAAll-Rookie Second Team, joining previous selections Emeka Okafor (First Team, 2004-05), Raymond Felton (Second Team, 2005-06) and former Bobcats players Walter Herrmann and Adam Morrison (Second Team, 2006-07) as the only players in franchise history to receive such an honor.
“The invitation to participate in USA Basketball’s mini-camp is a testament to D.J.’s hard work and dedication to the game of basketball. He had an excellent rookie season and this opportunity can only accelerate his skills and abilities,” said Bobcats General Manager Rod Higgins.
Last edited by ziggy; 05-18-2009 at 07:14 PM.
Considering the dearth of talented, young point guards, DJ's invitation on surprising. But, good for him! Go DJ and the Bobcats!
SOMEONE will pay for THIS!
Congrats DJ! Represent the organization and yourself well!
Always nice to see a Bobcat getting props working out w/ CP3, Kidd, Deron & I assume Derrick Rose will do wonders for his swagger & overall game.
RIP Michael Jackson & Steve McNair
What?!?!Originally Posted by dnbman
Chris Paul
Deron Williams
Mo Williams
Devin Harris
Randy Foye
TJ Ford
Rajon Rondo
Jameer Nelson
Derick Rose
Mike Conley
Monta Ellis
Ramon Sessions
Rodney Stuckey
Jerryd Bayless
Russell Westbrook
Mario Chalmers
Kyle Lowry
Jarrett Jack
Aaron Brooks
Raymond Felton
and let's not forget "Lil Sean" who some around here anointed as the "next coming".
Don't down grade it. I think it's awesome and a testimony to his ability to play the game.
Not only can he ball
Not only can he ball he is also marketable. In addition to the invite D.J. will also be a special T- mobile correspondent at this Friday's eastern conference final and will also appear twice in the finals. I'm going to go out on a limb and say he is the first to get such national exsposure in the organization. Well besides Jordan. Be glad we got him and know that competing with those guys are going to make him even better.
Jeez man. I didn't downgrade it. I just said it was surprising considering half the guys on the list you just published. It isn't a bit of surprise to you that he was asked to be in the camp for the Olympic team?
SOMEONE will pay for THIS!
Did you not insinuate that he was a default selection due to there being an inadequate supply of young, talented PG's in the NBA?
So I listed a few young, talented PG's to show that there isn't in fact a "dearth" of talent at the position.
Is it a surprise to me that he was selected? No, not at all.
I think he meant that since there are so many young talented Point Guards, he's surprised that DJ got the nod.
I don't see the need to bring him in. The team would do fine with Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Derrick Rose, Devin Harris, and Rajon Rondo easily filling the need for a PG
You go DJ, hope you do well.....
......Go Bobcats!!!!! !!!..
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