At the very least, this guy should be Danny Ainge II. Who can figure what college player's game will translate to the NBA game. The NBA isn't as patient as Major League Baseball or the National Football League. He could pretty much be written off after another year, if things don't change. He could join the ranks of Adam Morrison and JJ. Redick as college stars whose games didn't carry over to the NBA.
Maybe Jimmer could ask his NBA coach about what that's like. Keith Smart famously hit a jump shot to win the NCAA championship for Indiana in 1987. His NBA career consisted of two games, and then he went off to play for the San Miguel Beermen in the Phillippines.
Jimmer fans hope for a better fate for Jimmer.
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What happened is a bad, dysfunctional franchise drafted him. Jimmer is not an all star caliber player, but he is a capable, productive bench player that can give you 13 ppg. He can stretch the floor as well. Don't start in on how he More..
It has everything to do with the Kings coach. I believe he is biased and plays only black players. I don't think this coach knows what to do with Jimmer. Sacramento should trade him, or Jimmer should demand it and file a suit against the More..
Doug, a slow day in sports news? Your article is another good example of someone being "jimmered".