Hoops

Tai Wesley Retiring

How many kids did this dude have?

Yes Kobe the world is full facts.

https://www.hoops.com.au/forum/47370-tai-wesley-retiring/

"The cuts apply to new contracts just as much as existing contracts."
Tomorrow is Wednesday
Adelaide is the Capital of South Australia

Yes Kobe the world is full facts.

He can't qualify as a Marquee, and as he was already contracted his salary was cut.

With that backing I know LV is wrong

That’s hardly Tim Duncan numbers or dominant in any fashion.

I would take prime-Wesley over all three of those guys keeping in mind he's been out of his prime the past couple of seasons.

I said during his career watching Wesley in the low post was a thing of beauty he was like the NBL version of Tim Duncan in that sense. I also feel a bit sad knowing we're not going to hear Homicide losing his mind calling him a 'grown man' any time he did something good.

Congrats to Wesley on a fantastic career and although he never played for the Sixers I always enjoyed watching him he was one of my favourite opposition players.

[Maybe an exaggeration as I didnt see much NBL in the 80's]

Who am I kidding, 90's either

But I stand by my comment- at least as far as the 2nd half of the NBL's history, the last 20 years

Maybe an exaggeration as I didnt see much NBL in the 80's

But, let's keep it modern then- who in the past decade would you rather give the ball to in the low post, than Wesley?

Farewell to a champ.

One of the best low post players in the NBL's history.

He was only 6'7 and slow, but could wrong foot anyone in the low post. Relied on smarts and fundamentals. And, like a fine wine got better with age. Shame we won't see him again.

It's Funny.
Wesley is one of those guys who seemed to have been around longer than he really had. And with his Islander heritage always felt like a local of sorts.
But he's not, he's American, born and raised. I don't now where his wife is from, but it's possible she's American also?? as the article said they were living in Idaho.
So moving his family back to Australia or another season, in the midst of covid, was a big ask.

I'm guessing he'd no hope of naturalising, meaning his time was always more limited. He can't qualify as a Marquee, and as he was already contracted his salary was cut.
I imagine they would have at least discussed the possibility of a new contract, but at his age and reduced utility it wasn't a mutually attractive option.

End of the day he's had a 9~10 year pro career, including a stint in Europe, which is better than most. Best Wishes to him and his family.

Pity he wasn't able to go out on a high, great career, one of those guys you hate to play against, but would love him on your side.

A shame to hear this... If it wasn't for his injury last season, he had really rounded out both ends of his game and I was looking at seeing what he was capable of doing... Seemed like a great guy to have on the team and off the court as well...

Just got this email in:



Shawn Redhage re-signs for three seasons

Perth Wildcats co-captain Shawn Redhage has become the fifth player on the roster for 2013/14 after re-signing with the club on a three-season deal, tying him to the Wildcats until at least the end of the 2015/16 NBL season.

Redhage joined the Wildcats in 2005 after a season with the New Zealand Breakers and has since gone on to captain his side to the 2010 Championship, win six club MVP awards and play 252 games for the club.

The 32-year-old was thrilled to put pen to paper.

“I’m really excited, Perth has become my home and my family’s home and it’s a dream of mine to finish my career with the Wildcats, and this is a huge step towards that and I’m excited to play another three years, and to be a part of this organisation and this team,” he said.

“Next season will be my ninth year with the Wildcats, so it’s something that I definitely didn’t think was in the realm of possibility when I came into the league as an import, and I think it’s pretty special to be part of an organisation and a team for that length of time and one that’s as successful as the Wildcats, so it’s a huge honour.”

The Perth Wildcats announced star big man Matt Knight will also be on board for another three seasons earlier in the week, and Redhage is confident the team is destined for more success in the near future.

“The buzz around basketball is massive in Perth at the moment, it really is a special place to play, a lot of players would love to be here and to play in front of this many passionate fans that are passionate about the team and the sport. This is what the future of basketball in this country is all about.”

Shawn Redhage left Perth early Monday morning for Puerto Rico, where he will play for Piratas de Quebradillas during the NBL off-season.