Joel Freeland-update at BeyondBowie.com

I saw this article about Joel Freeland, and wanted to make sure everyone had a look. It doesn't share a lot of new information, but it is a nice breakdown of what we know about him so far, and where we might be going with him.

"Joel Freeland is listed as a 6'10"/6'11" forward currently with CB Gran Canaria, of the Spanish ACB League (same league as Rudy) and has been described as both a power forward and center. His playing style has been compared to David Lee of the Knicks and former NBA player Keon Clark."

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Nice, I wonder if he and Joel Przybilla can form a

good “Blue collar, lunchpale” crew down in the lane.

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by lanepete on May 5, 2009 7:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Called

The Joels!!!

"Awesome! Totally awesome! All right, Hamilton!"

by B-ROYalty on May 5, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sort of like the Rayetts

But male and white

by southern oregon on May 5, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

just what we need

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by northwestj on May 6, 2009 5:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Pritchard was interviewed on the phone during Courtside and....

expressed an great deal of excitement about Joel Freeland. I kept hoping that he would say he would be bringing him over this summer but he would not commit to that during the interview.

Please KP, do it! Bring us Joel Freeland ASAP!

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by LaMarvelous on May 5, 2009 8:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He likely couldn't say that at the moment even if it was clear already since Freeland is still under contract in Gran Canaria and the season is not over

But he seemed already very excited back a while ago when doing an interview with Sean Meagher. I would assume it’s fairly sure he will be in summer league again this year, and then we will see. I think KP wants to bring him over, the financial question is if Freeland gets much better offers from European clubs than the rookie salary scale.

by Norsktroll on May 5, 2009 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He is playing for England I think

so he wont be here for summer league

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by OSUBlazerfan on May 5, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Summer league is in July, England is qualified (thanks to Deng and him) and plays in September

I think he plays

by Norsktroll on May 5, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Care to venture a guess

What a player like Freeland or Serigo in worth to a Euro team?

by southern oregon on May 5, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heavily depends on in which league you play and for which team (Spain, Greece, Russia)

Sergio could likely make quite some more in Spain than he makes here, plus sponsoring. When Navarro returned to Barcelona (granted he was a major basketball star there before even coming to the NBA for a year) reports were that he signed a five year deal making 15 million euros.

Freeland wouldn’t get nearly as much as Sergio. Rubio right now has a ridiculously low salary of under $100,000 though they recently doubled it – coupled with a massive multi-million buyout. Would be interesting to see if that holds up when challenged in court.

As a #30 pick, Freeland could expect to make ca. $800,000; $850,000; $900,000 and then $1.5 million (a bit more) while on the rookie scale. While his initial salary would probably be higher than in Europe, the last years might be lower. I don’t know, maybe it is more attractive for him than for Rudy (certainly) and Sergio.

by Norsktroll on May 5, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pretty much what I was thinking

It stands to reason if he plays well in Sept. then his value goes up but if you factor in a buyout he wouldnt be making near the sacrifice Rudy made[is making]

by southern oregon on May 5, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two Joels?

I like it! They can move in together, and have wacky sitcom adventures.

One is from the Midwest
One is from Middlesex
Who knows if they’re going to dig themselves holes?
I don’t, you don’t, it’s our two Joels.

by robrun2 on May 5, 2009 8:55 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Nice read, thanks!

Looks like following the Brits in the tourney will be fun and interesting.

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by Heymoe on May 5, 2009 10:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

One factor is

That he can come over this year without a buyout and teams are going to want a 3 year contract.When ever he comes over the rookie scale is going to be the same which is why I think we will see him this year

by southern oregon on May 5, 2009 10:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs