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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Universe @ Feb 19 2008, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Do we send him there or keep him with the team?</div>
The more important question is what he can do on the court? Anybody?
 
He's a young guy who needs minutes. I think the d-league would be good for him
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 19 2008, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's a young guy who needs minutes. I think the d-league would be good for him</div>
what are his strengths and weaknesses though?
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jtballa2o1 @ Feb 19 2008, 12:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 19 2008, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's a young guy who needs minutes. I think the d-league would be good for him</div>
what are his strengths and weaknesses though?
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Who knows?

In college he was an undersized 2-guard who was a good outside shooter. I might have seen him a half-dozen times. I know he's a great FT shooter.

He reminded me a little of Rashad McCants. He's instant offense but a little small.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Feb 19 2008, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jtballa2o1 @ Feb 19 2008, 12:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 19 2008, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's a young guy who needs minutes. I think the d-league would be good for him</div>
what are his strengths and weaknesses though?
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Who knows?

In college he was an undersized 2-guard who was a good outside shooter. I might have seen him a half-dozen times. I know he's a great FT shooter.

He reminded me a little of Rashad McCants. He's instant offense but a little small.
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stats does not support your statement, ghoti

http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/care...er=maurice_ager
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Belarus @ Feb 19 2008, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Feb 19 2008, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jtballa2o1 @ Feb 19 2008, 12:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 19 2008, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's a young guy who needs minutes. I think the d-league would be good for him</div>
what are his strengths and weaknesses though?
</div>

Who knows?

In college he was an undersized 2-guard who was a good outside shooter. I might have seen him a half-dozen times. I know he's a great FT shooter.

He reminded me a little of Rashad McCants. He's instant offense but a little small.
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stats does not support your statement, ghoti

http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/care...er=maurice_ager
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That's why I said who knows?

I can't watch the D-League. (I imagine the D-League as a place where everyone is his own individual team. The stats are kind of pointless.)

I remember him in college. He could really score and he was a streaky shooter who could just murder you if he got on a roll.

He has legit scoring guard skills but he's small.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I remember him in college. He could really score and he was a streaky shooter who could just murder you if he got on a roll.

He has legit scoring guard skills but he's small.</div>

At MSU he could drive the lane, get the easy 2. He has decent range.
 
His next D-League game I'll watch and maybe do a small writeup unless he plays soon.
 
Mo Ager could be a steal for us, i think if we give him minutes he will develop into a nice player he kinda reminds me of MoPete

Check out the video


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The talk is all about Devin Harris, but I do think Ager can possibly do something special for the Nets. He just needs to work hard, and show the Nets he's worth it. If we give him an opportunity, I think we'll be pleasantly surprised with his game.
 
hopefully, all ive seen from him was game 6 i beleive when the warriors were blowing out the mavs, avery put him in and he scored like 10 pts in the final minutes when the game was already lost. , eh, who knows, i doubt he'll see time though unless he's a dead eye shooter from the getgo
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jizzy @ Feb 20 2008, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hopefully, all ive seen from him was game 6 i beleive when the warriors were blowing out the mavs, avery put him in and he scored like 10 pts in the final minutes when the game was already lost. , eh, who knows, i doubt he'll see time though unless he's a dead eye shooter from the getgo</div>

I can speak for many mavs fans when i say: we couldn't wait for this guy to get off the court. He usually just jacked up shots whenever he had the ball and most of the bricked badly. Who knows. Maybe he'll work on a different team. He may just need waaaay more attention.
 
Maurice Ager = Hassan Adams further along in his jumpshot progression
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 20 2008, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Maurice Ager = Hassan Adams further along in his jumpshot progression</div>



Exactly!!!!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 20 2008, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Maurice Ager = Hassan Adams further along in his jumpshot progression</div>

Ager is a terrific ballhandler and outside shooter with range.

What he isn't is a 6'4" forward.

I compared him to Rashad McCants. I think that's not too far off. Maybe Ager isn't as good a passer, but the size and game is similar.
 
I'd like for him to at least be given a chance to show what he's got.

If he sucks, no problem. No biggie.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Feb 20 2008, 03:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd like for him to at least be given a chance to show what he's got.

If he sucks, no problem. No biggie.</div>

We'll the reason that its no big deal is the same reason why we can't give this guy too much time to prove what he's got: his expiring contract.
 
He's a decent shooter and ball handler. He didn't get too much time in Dallas so I can't tell you guys much. Barea got more minutes than him which is sad.
 
I say we should give him minutes to see what he can do b/c since we are trying to rebuild it doesn't matter anymore. And since we are in the East, we almost have to try not to make the play-offs. Also I think Diop is a big steal as well.
 
My biggest complaint with the Nets management is that they've preferred to sign middling veterans every off-season to plug holes, instead of trying to develop younger talent . . . I mean young players that are cut from other squads or are undrafted, or have played out their rookie contracts and weren't resigned. I've been harping on Bobby Jones, but there are a number of these young players around the league that have been given a chance and have really contributed. This year, Jamario Moon is the big name there, but there are many others too.

For that reason, I am intrigued by Ager. I'd like to see him given a chance to develop. That doesn't necessarily mean that he has to play much this year, just that they keep him around and give him a chance to turn into a contributing supplemental part. Maybe he will; maybe he won't. He seems like a good kid, an intelligent guy.


the draftexpress profile is enlightening--especially that part at the end, which suggests why he may not have been a great fit on Dallas:

Strengths
When talking about all-around offensive threats at the wing position, Maurice Ager’s name has to come up near the top of the 2006 list. Ager is blessed with standout athleticism, an NBA-ready body, and explosive scoring ability. He has all the tools to succeed at the next level in a fast paced system.

Ager is at his best in the open court. Blessed with fantastic end to end speed, Ager is very difficult to contain on the break. He runs the floor relentlessly, and fills the lane for slashing, above the rim finishes. Ager is a downright spectacular athlete, and will regularly throw down highlight reel dunks.

As Ager’s game has progressed, he has become much more than just a leaper. After playing second fiddle to several upperclassmen and being slowed down by several nagging injuries early in his time at Michigan State, Ager really improved his overall skill level over his final two seasons.

Ager has a beautiful 3-point shot, with a quick release, nice elevation, and range well beyond the NBA arc. He has no trouble connecting with a hand in his face. Ager is a volume scorer, capable of getting hot and burying opponents with a barrage of long-distance bombs.

When he actually looks to attack the basket, Ager is dangerous in a number of ways. When going to his right, he can take defenders off the dribble. His explosiveness and wingspan allow him to get into the lane very quickly, and he is capable of slashing to the basket with ease once defenders start overplaying his shot. Ager has also shown a serviceable midrange game at times, capable of hitting turnaround fadeaways and midrange floaters.

Ager is blessed with all natural attributes to be a good defender at the NBA level. He is long, athletic, and is strong enough to compete physically with most professional wings.

WeaknessesWhile Ager has the raw tools of a dominant all around scorer, there are plenty of times when you wouldn’t realize it. Ager is overly dependent on his 3-point shot, and really struggles in the half court setting. He simply doesn’t look to attack the basket or utilize his midrange game enough, particularly in terms of pulling up off the dribble.

While Ager is a solid ballhandler in the open court, he struggles going to his left. Slow the game down and take away his right hand, and Ager isn’t nearly as effective. He just isn’t as comfortable creating his own shot going to the basket as a player of his experience and athletic talent probably should be.

If he does miss his first few attempts from outside the arc, he can get very passive, floating around the outside and not really impacting the game at all beyond rushing another outside jumper every so often. In several of Michigan State’s midseason losses, Ager was completely nonexistent. His toughness, both physically and mentally, has been lacking at times.

When Ager isn’t scoring, there isn’t much else to his game. He doesn’t rebound particularly well, and is a mediocre passer at best. He doesn’t create well for others, and often dribbles with his head down to keep from turning it over. Overall consistency is an issue.

It would be nice to see Ager show a bit more effort and physicality on the defensive end. He should have provided Tom Izzo with a lock down defensive presence on the wing this season, but was clearly more focused on his offensive exploits. He just isn’t very aggressive on that end of the floor.

Size is also a minor concern. While he was listed at 6’5 at Michigan State, many seem to think he could be shorter that. However, even if he is 6’4, Ager has athleticism to make up for it.



Competition
Ager impressed many with a solid showing in the NCAA Tournament his freshman year. He scored 16 points on 6-9 shooting in the first round against Florida, and followed that up with double digit efforts in the next two rounds. Averaged 6.7 pts in 17.1 minutes on the season.


Slowed by nagging injuries his sophomore year, Ager averaged just 8.5 pts in 22.5 mpg, shooting just 38.7% from the floor.

Began to break out near the end of his junior season, averaging 18.2 ppg during Michigan State's NCAA Tournament run. The presence of three senior guards still forced him to share the spotlight a bit. Finished the season averaging 14.1 pts and 3.9 reb in 26.3 mpg, while shooting 47.6% from the field, 82.2% from the line, and 40.2% from beyond the arc.

Began his up and down senior season on fire, putting up 36 heroic points in a 3-OT loss to Gonzaga at the Maui Classic. Struggled over the first half of Big Ten play, before picking it up down the stretch. Finished the season averaging 19.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg, and 2.5 apg in 34.4 mpg. Shot 45.7% from the floor, 76.1% from the line, and 37.6% from beyond the arc.


OutlookAt this time Maurice Ager looks like a solid mid-late first round draft pick. His athletic ability is off the charts, but his all-around offensive game just isn't as advanced as you would like to see from a "first option" wing prospect. <u>Ager will thrive in an up-tempo system in which he can get up and down the floor and spot up beyond the arc, but probably isn't going to do as well in a halfcourt-oriented style. </u>Ager is far from a finished product, but should be able to develop into a very nice instant offense bench option at the very least.


http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Maurice-Ager-354/
 
Ager is very athletic, a good shooter, but a bit trigger happy.

If you can find any video or box scores, check out his game a couple years ago from the Maui Invitational when he played Adam Morrison and Gonzaga.
 
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