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AngusH

Years ago

Chris Goulding signs in Italy

Considering a pro basketball career only lasts 10-15 years tops, earn the money while you can. Great for their career development, too.

Tough start for Goulding in Italy though, 0-9 from three through 3 games, and 3-15 from the field total.

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Cuszy

Years ago

Have a rest would be my recommendation for your time off. No one can keep playing all year.

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Anonymous

Years ago

At the end of the season they pick up a short deal that pays reasonably well but not close to what someone like Goulding makes for a full season in the NBL.

Most of the guys who have signed from the NBL this off-season have gone into quality leagues like Italy (Goulding), Spain (Holt) and Euroleague (Warrick and Randle).

You'd have to ask each guy their reasons for doing it this way, but I'd imagine most wanted to play in Australia in summer, speaking English and playing high-tempo basketball and then top up their income at the end of the season.

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Dazz

Years ago

So whats the deal, how does this work?
These guys are going to Europe to sign for the remainder of their season?

Do they make more money playing in Europe than Australia? Or are these the lesser leagues and teams and don't pay as well?
I'm just wondering why they wouldn't play the whole season in Europe?

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proud

Years ago

Exum has to be in the squad regardless just for the experience, he's over hanging out with the other NBA guys, I think he has that over nearly all other players looking for a spot in the team.

Neither Exum or Goulding will keep Broekhof from getting his fair share of court time as that kid is a star.

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Years ago

Safe to say Exum will not be part of the equation.

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spot up

Years ago

Not sure that Simmons and Exum will be useful scoring options at Rio. Seems to me that there'll be a reliance on Mills and Delly to control everything on the offensive end.

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Years ago

Follows Gliddon to Europe to try and boost chances of Australian Boomers selection.

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