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Magic Sign Andre Barrett; Release Jones
Topic Started: Mar 31 2005, 02:06 PM (298 Views)
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In an effort to bolster their PG corps, Orlando Magic will sign former Rockets' PG Andre Barrett. Released by Houston earlier this season after playing 27 games for them, Barrett averaged 2.1ppg and 1.6apg in just over 11mpg.

After learning they'd lose PG Jameer Nelson due to a rib cage injury, Magic GM John Weisbrod considered filing a special exemption with the league that would allow them for a 16th man on the roster, but decided against it when he learned that if granted the exception, Nelson would be forced to miss a minimum of two weeks. The belief is that he'll return sooner.

To make room for Barrett, Orlando released former University of Central Florida standout Mark Jones, who had been playing on a 10-day contract. Jones scored a total of 8 points in 31 minutes of play.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap.php#1112291538
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TheFalcon
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ugh... why do we pick up barrett when a veteran, kenny anderson, is also available? I dont understand.
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magiclive
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a rookie guard like barrett may try harder than a veteran like anderson. obviously anderson is at the end of his career, while barrett still has to prove himself. besides, anderson is nothing special.
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all I kno is a saw a rockets game one time and barrett is one fast mofo...but thats all I kno about his game
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MagicFan3
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And without Jameer, we need speed.

Good move, just too bad we had to cut Mark Jones. I sort of feel bad for him since he's 29, almost 30 and still hasn't proven himself.
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iceveins333
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screw jones...its not like he was gonna make a noticeable contribution to the team anyways
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Drex22
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Ok heres the lowdown on AB, he came out of NYC undrafted very very quick LITTLE point, he isnt great at shooting does a OK job with the ball and TOs, but VERY VERY QUICK he has a GREAT first step.. His D should be good playing for Jeff Van Gundy almost all year..
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Drex22
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Oh yeah forgot to say you will see him get posted up lots because he is so small...
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