Southern_Bred Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives..._a_10_day_deal/ Press Release - The Atlanta Hawks today signed center James Lang to a 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight. The 22-year-old Lang has played in 31 games this season (10 starts) for the Arkansas RimRockers of the NBA Development League, averaging 8.4 ppg and 5.0 rpg (.572 FG%, .626 FT%). He ranks third in the league in field goal percentage, and tied for 24th in rebounding (tied for 19th in offensive boards). [READ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bred Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Finally a move by BK info Full Name: James Lang Position: Center Height/Weight: 6-10 (2.08 m)/ 305 (138.4 kg) Birthdate: October 17, 1983 (Mobile, Ala.) High School: Shaw HS (Mobile, Ala.), then Central Park Christian School (Birmingham, Ala.) NBA DRAFT 2003 Selected in the second round (48th overall) by the New Orleans Hornets An early entry candidate for the 2003 NBA Draft. Lost more than 70 pounds to get down to around 300 pounds prior to his senior season. Led Central Park Christian School to a National Association of Christian Schools title as a senior. Spent two academic years at Central Park Christian School after attending Shaw High School in Mobile for three academic years. High School Career Highlights: Named to USA Today High School Boys Basketball All-USA Second Team. Named a 2003 McDonald’s High School All-America player and played in the McDonald’s High School All-American Game and the EA Sports Roundball Classic. 2003 Postseason All-Star Games: In the McDonald’s High School All-American Game, scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 17 minutes of play to help the East record a 122-107 victory. Made seven of his eight field goal attempts. In the EA Sports Roundball Classic, tallied 12 rebounds, seven points and three blocked shots in 24 minutes of action as his West team scored a 120-119 victory. Senior (2002-03): Averaged 21 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three assists per game. Strengths: He is physically imposing and works hard to gain position close to the basket. Gets good position for rebounds and goes after every rebound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Is he any good?/ Did you see him play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1524 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I know about him, but very little. He will be with the Hawks to provide some rebounding ability, so don't expect good PT for him. Hopefully he can impress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesheedera Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Quote: tied for 24th in rebounding 24th... I won't be getting my hopes up, but hopefully he'll be more productive than Edwards. At least there was a time when he had a load of potential as a McDonald's All American and early entry into the Draft. At least its some kind of move to bulk up down low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeans Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I remember this guy, but I don't remember much about his game. Good....We need some beef down low to help spell Zaza a little. Edwards need to be cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Can I be the first to say it?..... STIFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Quote: Can I be the first to say it?..... STIFF Yes, i knew you was gonna say that haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 yeah this is the same story as that big 7 footer the hawks signed in training camp. where is he now? if the dude could play he'd already be on a squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Is Priest Lauderdale available? We couldn't get Obinna from Europe? I miss Ryan Cameron saying...."It's too easy for Ekiesie" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Quote: An early entry candidate for the 2003 NBA Draft. Lost more than 70 pounds to get down to around 300 pounds prior to his senior season. Am I reading that right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Looks like BK signed our first non-white big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packfill Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Good job BK. This is this missing piece to the championship puzzle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 something tells me this guy is going to wish he could get John Edwards' PT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 What does it hurt to sign him?....I don't think BK signed him and then kicked his heels up and lit a 10 hour cigar. Anybody we sign at this point in the season would make a huge differnce anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Quote: What does it hurt to sign him?....I don't think BK signed him and then kicked his heels up and lit a 10 hour cigar. Agree 100%...what can we lose? Who knows, maybe the guy hit the league too young and needed to grow up a bit(?) Just a guess but BK may as well roll the dice. If he gets real lucky the guy could provide some depth. If not - off he goes...next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaughtybee Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Quote: something tells me this guy is going to wish he could get John Edwards' PT something tells me this guy (me) is going to wish we could get *Andrew Lang* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted March 2, 2006 Moderators Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 When we signed Thomas they gave him some playing time to see what he could do. I think we'll get to see him. Edwards really gets nothing. He hasn't looked that bad to me really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithSentinel Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Look like a solid signing. Hawks are due for one of these type of players to be a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packfill Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Quote: Look like a solid signing. Hawks are due for one of these type of players to be a surprise. Wouldn't players like Ira Newble, Snoop Graham and Jason Collier qualify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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