Hornets sign G Brian Roberts

http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/horn...-brian-roberts

OFFICIAL NEWS: Hornets Sign G Brian Roberts; Backcourt Solidified. | on.nba.com/RXXaaL

— New Orleans Hornets (@Hornets) August 16, 2012

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Roberts will wear #22 for New Orleans

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I think most of us knew this signing was coming. He will make a great backup.

Championship?

Can't wait to see what he brings to the table in actual NBA games.

The Hornets looking to create some competition in camp with a player i watched during the summer league games..quicks ( lots of players have quicks" gutsy type who will get a true test "under fire"...lets he how he retains all that will be required of him ( run sets,plays etc)
One upside is the fact that having another quick guard in camp enchances your defensive progress ( having to guard him etc) also help upgrade the "need to get faster.....does he stick?

Not surprising. He had a great summer league. Good addition to the end of the bench, and he can shoot the 3 as well.

http://www.hornets247.com/2012/08/16...47.com+Blog%29

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Brian Roberts is a 26yr old guard who played his last season for Brose Baskets Bamberg in Germany. He then was called up by the Hornets to play in the 2012 Summer League where he played all five games with three starts. He averaged 13.8 points, 2.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game while shooting 50.0% from the field, 54.5% from three-point range and 93.8% from the line. Roberts will wear #22, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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I like it

Good sign. Brian Roberts is a class-act guy and a hard worker. That makes 12 signed players including D-Mill?

Good signing... who am I missing?

Vasquez / Rivers / Roberts
EG / Mason
Aminu / Henry / Miller
AD / Anderson / Warrick
Lopez / Smith

Have we officially
signed Miller yet?

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Originally Posted by Pantazis76

Have we officially
signed Miller yet?

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Nope.

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Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

Good signing... who am I missing?

Vasquez / Rivers / Roberts
EG / Mason
Aminu / Henry / Miller
AD / Anderson / Warrick
Lopez / Smith

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Lance Thomas at PF

Very happy about this. Solid addition to our bench.

He showed the most promise during Summer League. Bowles was great in the first game, but wasn't consistent.

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Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

Good signing... who am I missing?

Vasquez / Rivers / Roberts
EG / Mason
Aminu / Henry / Miller
AD / Anderson / Warrick
Lopez / Smith

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More like:

Vasquez /Rivers/Roberts
Gordon /Mason/Henry
Aminu/Warrick/Miller
AD/Anderson/Thomas
Lopez/Smith/FA

It's been mentioned that both Warrick and Thomas will play the 3 or 4.
Just need to sign Whiteside to complete the roster now. :D

He is a change of pace guard bringing grit and quickness to
the hornets.....now let's lock down the center backup , ...denzel bowles, hassan whiteside or harrelson .....what is the limit 15 players with one on injured. reserve...

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Originally Posted by AUSSIE_HORNET

Just need to sign Whiteside to complete the roster now. :D

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Or Harrellson :hihi:

I really don't know too much about him. The maximum number of players that we can have on a roster is 14, correct?

15

Looking at the Hornets roster, There is one constant. Versatility. We have players who can play multiple positions. This roster defensively should be able to match-up well against most line-ups NBA teams will throw at them.

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Originally Posted by AUSSIE_HORNET

More like:

Vasquez /Rivers/Roberts
Gordon /Mason/Henry
Aminu/Warrick/Miller
AD/Anderson/Thomas
Lopez/Smith/FA

It's been mentioned that both Warrick and Thomas will play the 3 or 4.
Just need to sign Whiteside to complete the roster now. :D

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They got the best players they could get.

What about SUPER BOWELS?!?!?!


(yes i said bowels... lol)

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Originally Posted by IamQuailman

What about SUPER BOWELS?!?!?!


(yes i said bowels... lol)

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VERY clever!! If I had $1,000,000 I would give you $999,999 of it for that nickname!

Hopefully EG does not feel threatened by this signing.

He reminds me of a poor mans Andre Miller very composed running the offense...with a better 3 point shot but nowhere near as good post game

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Originally Posted by smittywerb

Hopefully EG does not feel threatened by this signing.

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This. Somewhere..... EJ is pissed....

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Originally Posted by Silverfoxx

This. Somewhere..... EJ is pissed....

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Lol! You never know with him.

Overall, I think this is a good depth signing. Hopefully, he develops into a solid PG off the bench.