Official Arsalan Kazemi Rips NBA a New One Thread

[EKBATAN]

WTF i dont believe that report. They are so stupid if they do that. They need someone like kazemi as mature as he is.

of all the good things the GM, coaches have said about him....cant believe they would just send him to Europe. This sux!

[irani8perspolis]

apparently the sixers are sending kazemi to play in europe for next year

http://www.libertyballers.com/2013/7/30/4571402/sixers-to-send-arsalan-kazemi-overseas

The 76ers could send Arsalan Kazemi over to Europe, a report says. Kazemi was the 54th pick in this years draft, acquired by the 76ers in a series of moves in the second round.

Arsalan Kazemi could be headed overseas, says a report from the Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

"He would get a chance to work on his game somewhere else for a year. Then [we] would have the opportunity to reassess where he is later," Hinkie said to Pompey. "I think that's an attractive opportunity for him."

Kazemi was acquired in a slew of moves in the second round of tthis past draft that saw the 76ers end up with the 54th pick in the draft (Kazemi) and 2 second round picks next year.

Kazemi averaged 9.4 points and 10 rebounds per game at Oregon last year after playing his first three years at Rice. He averaged 4.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in just over 20 minutes per game for the 76ers in the Orlando Summer League.

Should the 76ers send Kazemi overseas his contract would not yet count against the 76ers salary cap and it would delay the start of his contract. The 76ers would still retain his rights.

While playing time would always be good for a players development, with the acquisition of the D-League team it seems it would be more beneficial for the 76ers to keep Kazemi over here, where they can control the coaching staff for the team and have input on his development. Kazem is also, in my opinion, not the type of prospect where you have to concern yourself too much with delaying the start of his contract, as he may not have that much left in terms of player development and has already realized most of his potential.

Kazemi's contract would only cost around $500k this season.

[Hosseini]

New article on Kazemi!

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-sixers/kazemi-playing-only-way-he-knows-how-sixers

[EKBATAN]

i still cant find a stream....but i see he played 10 min. first quarter and he's been sitting the rest of the game. Its 4th quarter now. I think he prob wont come on cuz of the injury. Its good, i hope he doesnt play. no need to get injured

[MoJo23]

damn...why is he playing if his knee is messed up? they should rest him. not worth it

I'm not watching the game (no links like you said), but it seems like he's not playing much this game.. he's only played 10 minutes so far with 1 point and 4 rebounds.
i wonder if they gave him the option of sitting out this game... but then again, he's fighting to get a contract so i don't blame him trying to play through the pain! i just hope he doesn't hurt himself more.

[Sharkie]

The NBA analysts were saying such great and positive things about AK's intelligence of the game, tenacity, and work ethic.


The one thing I hope AK improves is his aggressive on both sides and scoring efficiency.

He reminds me of a blue-collared grinder like that of Kenneth Feried, David Lee, etc. he has the right attitude to be a quality NBA player.

[Sharkie]

And Kareem! Fasting didn't prevent them from excelling.

Either way, it's AK's personal choice. Lets keep it at that.

Remember Hakim?

[EKBATAN]

No he is not fasting and his knee is pretty fked up. I am so proud of him though for being a warrior and giving it all day in and out . 5 games in 6 days is crazy! Hopefully he has already shown everyone who is da BOSS!

damn...why is he playing if his knee is messed up? they should rest him. not worth it

[EKBATAN]

any streams??

i dont find any

[persianbruin]

No he is not fasting and his knee is pretty fked up. I am so proud of him though for being a warrior and giving it all day in and out . 5 games in 6 days is crazy! Hopefully he has already shown everyone who is da BOSS!

[Nokhodi]

i hope not! this fasting is pure BS for athletes.

Remember Hakim?

[EKBATAN]

the sixers will play the nets at 4pm Eastern tomorrow

you're right, its today at 1pm....but this is the last game i think. i dont see them on the schedule after saturday

[MoJo23]

Great article on CNN:

Weight of expectation: Kazemi carries Iran into NBA

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/11/sport/arsalan-kazemi-76ers-nba-basketball/index.html

[Farhad-7]

probably not if he played that much in the last 2 games.

[EKBATAN]

Anyone know if he's fasting while he plays?
Pretty big deal.

i hope not! this fasting is pure BS for athletes.