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At a recent workout with the New York Knicks, Denis Clemente played so well that Mike D’Antoni left his comfortable seat in the bleachers to have a private conversation with the former Kansas State point guard.With the 2010 NBA Draft coming up next week, Clemente was thrilled to hear from another interested coach. He’s talked to a handful of them lately, and their feedback has led him to believe he will be selected somewhere in the second round.Not bad for a guy who experts said wasn’t even a NBA prospect at this time a year ago.“He’s been pretty much tearing it up at all the workouts he’s been to,” said Art Alvarez, the Miami Tropics AAU coach who is currently working with Clemente in Florida. “The feedback he’s getting is excellent. I’m talking blown-away stuff.”Alvarez said most of the compliments have been centered on Clemente’s speed and improved court vision.Clemente has worked out for the Charlotte Bobcats, the Chicago Bulls, the Sacramento Kings and will soon show off his skills in front of the Miami Heat.In those workouts, he has mainly gone up against other players in three-on-three or two-on-two drills. Without 10 people clogging up the court, Clemente has been able to utilize his quickness.“What do you think about when I bring up the NBA?” Alvarez asked. “Guards push the ball and do the pick and roll. Those are two things he does really well. That’s what the coaches are noticing.”Alvarez said Clemente’s strong play as a senior at K-State improved his stock enough to be a borderline second-round draft pick, but his play during the past few weeks has made that stock rise even higher.Colon already in the prosAlvarez also has a close relationship with former K-State big man Luis Colon, who is already playing professionally.“He started playing in Puerto Rico and was able to play out there and make some decent money,” Alvarez said. “He also got a call to go to Venezuela and play.”This summer, you will find Colon in Las Vegas with the Euro summer league. Alvarez said scouts from overseas will watch Colon play for a team coached by Rick Mahorn. You may remember him from the Detroit Pistons.
Horribly misleading thread title. I wish Kellis would have asked him about Fat Ass Freddy showing up weighing 400 lbs.
I'll be making my first trip to vegas next summer. Hopefully he is still there and can show me around.
Quote from: Saulbadguy on June 17, 2010, 05:34:33 PMI'll be making my first trip to vegas next summer. Hopefully he is still there and can show me around.Honestly? I cannot think of a better person to show someone around Vegas than Lu.
in the end, EMAW will always win.
I've been looking for a really poor excuse to get out to Vegas...
Quote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 05:38:58 PMI've been looking for a really poor excuse to get out to Vegas...true story: sd and sdbro were trying to talk the broads into going out there this summer and they just couldn't squeeze it in.
Quote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 05:44:42 PMQuote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 05:38:58 PMI've been looking for a really poor excuse to get out to Vegas...true story: sd and sdbro were trying to talk the broads into going out there this summer and they just couldn't squeeze it in. Leave them behind?
Quote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 08:50:32 PMQuote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 05:44:42 PMQuote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 05:38:58 PMI've been looking for a really poor excuse to get out to Vegas...true story: sd and sdbro were trying to talk the broads into going out there this summer and they just couldn't squeeze it in. Leave them behind?Let me know if/when you go. I got a lot of people that keep talking about hitting Vegas then pussing out. I figure I might just set a date that I am going and whoever wants to come with is more than welcomekinda what I'm hinting at here broseph
Quote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 09:00:25 PMQuote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 08:50:32 PMQuote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 05:44:42 PMQuote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 05:38:58 PMI've been looking for a really poor excuse to get out to Vegas...true story: sd and sdbro were trying to talk the broads into going out there this summer and they just couldn't squeeze it in. Leave them behind?Let me know if/when you go. I got a lot of people that keep talking about hitting Vegas then pussing out. I figure I might just set a date that I am going and whoever wants to come with is more than welcomekinda what I'm hinting at here broseph
Quote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 09:05:42 PMQuote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 09:00:25 PMQuote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 08:50:32 PMQuote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 05:44:42 PMQuote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 05:38:58 PMI've been looking for a really poor excuse to get out to Vegas...true story: sd and sdbro were trying to talk the broads into going out there this summer and they just couldn't squeeze it in. Leave them behind?Let me know if/when you go. I got a lot of people that keep talking about hitting Vegas then pussing out. I figure I might just set a date that I am going and whoever wants to come with is more than welcomekinda what I'm hinting at here brosephHow about last weekend in July? sdbro is in Playa Mujeras drinking booze from a coconut right now but I guarantee he's in. Plus, mrs. dave and mrs. sdbro are at some lake retreat gheyoutfest. Everyone in? Good. Let's book this mother rough rider.
let's do the new Aria 3 nights 7/30-> 8/2 (fri-mon...3 nights). If 2 people share a room it's only $520 a person rountrip airfare and 3 nights. We'd be fools not to all pile on this mother rough rider and take Luis out on the town. FOOLS.
Quote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 09:49:00 PMlet's do the new Aria 3 nights 7/30-> 8/2 (fri-mon...3 nights). If 2 people share a room it's only $520 a person rountrip airfare and 3 nights. We'd be fools not to all pile on this mother rough rider and take Luis out on the town. FOOLS.I've always been a fan of finding a cheap hotel with a nice pool (Excalibur is great) since you're not in the room much anyways. But if you high rollers want Aria, I'd be down (pool scene seems up to par). When does Luis play? Would be fracking great to go nuts at one of his games when we're prob the only people there.
Quote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 09:57:29 PMQuote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 09:49:00 PMlet's do the new Aria 3 nights 7/30-> 8/2 (fri-mon...3 nights). If 2 people share a room it's only $520 a person rountrip airfare and 3 nights. We'd be fools not to all pile on this mother rough rider and take Luis out on the town. FOOLS.I've always been a fan of finding a cheap hotel with a nice pool (Excalibur is great) since you're not in the room much anyways. But if you high rollers want Aria, I'd be down (pool scene seems up to par). When does Luis play? Would be fracking great to go nuts at one of his games when we're prob the only people there.Here's the thing, Excalibur would be $442 a person. So, basically, you are only paying $80 to be assured you prolly won't get bed bugs and can get some decent food without leaving the hotel.
Quote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 10:04:45 PMQuote from: ChiCat on June 17, 2010, 09:57:29 PMQuote from: steve dave on June 17, 2010, 09:49:00 PMlet's do the new Aria 3 nights 7/30-> 8/2 (fri-mon...3 nights). If 2 people share a room it's only $520 a person rountrip airfare and 3 nights. We'd be fools not to all pile on this mother rough rider and take Luis out on the town. FOOLS.I've always been a fan of finding a cheap hotel with a nice pool (Excalibur is great) since you're not in the room much anyways. But if you high rollers want Aria, I'd be down (pool scene seems up to par). When does Luis play? Would be fracking great to go nuts at one of his games when we're prob the only people there.Here's the thing, Excalibur would be $442 a person. So, basically, you are only paying $80 to be assured you prolly won't get bed bugs and can get some decent food without leaving the hotel.$80 is way worth it in this case. Last time I stayed the Excalibur was about $30 a night. I took a quick glance at a few things online and the Aria deal looks pretty sweet. Been wanting to check out city center.
