<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">McHale said several times this week that he would like to get Ebi some playing time in the final few games, but those plans continue to be put on hold. Ebi, who suffered a stress fracture earlier this season, didn't travel with the team for tonight's game at Utah, staying behind to receive treatment on a sprained ankle. Even if he was healthy, it's probably doubtful he would play until the Wolves are officially eliminated from playoff contention. So with only three games remaining after tonight, fans might have to wait until next season to get an extended look at the kid the Wolves drafted directly out of high school with the 26th overall pick. "He's a good kid," McHale said. "The one thing about Ndudi, he will work hard. He's a blue-collar guy. He just needs to get to that next level of playing and getting experience." He is stronger and more comfortable with everything this season, and, as McHale reminds, he's still only 20 years old. But Ebi insists things will be different next season, the final year of his guaranteed contract. "I refuse to go through this again next year," he said. "I don't go up to [McHale] or anybody else and ask for more playing time. I just say to myself, the reason I didn't play this season is because I didn't work hard enough. I take this season upon myself. Hard work gets rewarded and I didn't work hard enough." Ebi said he doesn't regret making the jump from high school, but it's clear he was -- and remains -- a major work in progress. Rail-thin when he came to camp two years ago, Ebi (6-9, 225 pounds) has added about 30 pounds of muscle and overhauled his shooting mechanics. He also faced the typical emotional and mental adjustments that often impede the process. With the team's playoff hopes reduced to a long shot, McHale said he wanted to give Ebi a chance down the stretch. But he suffered a sprained ankle in practice on Tuesday, creating more doubt that he will play this season and even more uncertainty over how productive he will be if and when he does play.</div> <div align="center">Link </div>
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sabretooth:</div><div class="quote_post">All this proves to me is that he is soft. Sorry, but that's how I see it.</div> I have that same reaction when I read about it. At least, he got to play tonight and he will likely play Wednesday night.
I liked the way he played against New Orleans. Nine points, eight boards, one steal and one block. Not bad for a kid that has been riding pine all year long.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting flamehead:</div><div class="quote_post">not agreeing with you there Sabretooth, i think in this case, his body isnt NBA-ready yet.</div> I believe that there is more than just body type here. He is constantly.....no CONSTANTLY looking lost in plays, that's mental. And with all of the time that he has had.....how come he isn't ready? I don't mind taking time to develop, but the time is passed for him to look like a deer caught in headlights. Kevin Garnett was lanky, he's not tractor trailer, but you can tell he wanted a little more size and he's done that.
