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Euroleague Final 4: David Andersen on fire

And here is the latest news on David Andersen direct from the official Euroleague website in a pretty decent interview.

After a birlliant final four for the big Aussie, he is seriously getting some serious love from all corners of the globe - with the exception it seems from Atlanta...

Link: http://linky.com.au/m1so1

"By reaching the 2009 Final Four in Berlin, he has already set one distinctive record, becoming the first player to make the event with four different teams."

"Andersen took his first crown in 2001 with Kinder Bologna and his next two in 2006 and 2008 with CSKA Moscow."

"Except for injury once, you've played in the last six Final Fours"

The guy is a winner as his record in Europe shows...teams he plays on win. Let's hope Atlanta steps up to the plate this year...

DraftExpress interviewed David Andersen after his 3rd place playoff win and is helped shed light on his situation with Atlanta and his dreams of playing in the NBA... "Andersen didnt hesitate to indicate his interest in playing for the Atlanta Hawks, or any other team that might be interested in his services." "I just wish they would give me a straight answer either way. Every year its the same thing. If they want me, great, but if not, I would like to go play somewhere else. I cant force the tender and go play on a non-guaranteed minimum contract, but I dont think Im asking for crazy money either." "Andersen has another year on his deal with Barcelona, but has a clear NBA escape clause in his contract..." "Whats most unfortunate for Andersen is that he had already received assurances from former Hawks GM Billy Knight that they would bring him over to the NBA last summer, but that plan went to naught once he was fired and replaced by Rick Sund, who said he needed another year to evaluate him. The Hawks have apparently had multiple teams try to acquire Andersen in a trade, but have been reluctant to deal him for fear that he may make them look foolish in another teams uniform. Based on the way Andersen has looked here in Berlin, thats a legitimate possibility." Full Story @ DraftExpress link: <a href="http://linky.com.au/96eco" target="_blank">http://linky.com.au/96eco</a>

Congrats to all the woodville players and supporters. personally im quite drunk and have just been out on the town with the team. well done boys, a fairy tale ending for the warriors.

In the words of homer simpson "we did it baby, woooooo"

Great results for Andersen in Europe yet again. Brett Brown must find a way to make use of this guy's scoring ability for the Boomers! His shooting should be a prime weapon that will have the added bonus of opening things up for Bogut near the rim.

It would be interesting to see him at Atlanta too. He certainly could have an impact as a rotation player. Might depend a bit on what happens at PF for the Hawks though - If Marv Williams stays, there isn't a lot Andersen can offer that he doesn't already do!