Joel Freeland Appreciation Thread

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  1. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Gonna miss you bulldog!!! A definite FAN FAVORITE!
     
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    Criminally underrated. He had as much (or more) to do with our good D as Rolo.
     
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Yep, when Rolo went down, we seemed alright until we lost Freeland too.
     
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    Over the last two seasons, our record when he played and wasn't injured was WAY BETTER than our record when he was injured. We are going to miss you Joel!
     
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    One of my favorites of the last roster. I wish him well and if I'm not mistaken, he'll be playing with Claver there..both criminally underrated players.
     
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    Take care, British Bulldog.
    He certainly was a good bench player for our team. He knew his role, did it well, and most importantly he didn't bitch about it!
     
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    His improvement from his rookie year to his second year was almost miraculous. He renewed my faith in the ability to respond to coaching in the NBA. I am frankly astonished that his play was not appreciated more by other teams. Perhaps it's that he seemed too injury-prone. I'll certainly be checking out CSKA games next year.
     
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    The dude signed with Russia. He is dead to me..........

    Unfortunately it was time to move on. I liked him.
     
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    Apparently CSKA is trying to build a Big 3 with Claver and Freeland to lure LMA away from the Spurs.
     
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    Could see this happening a long long time ago. Freeland was a decent fourth big. But dude will easily make more overseas
     
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    I'd love to see Joel stick in the NBA.
     
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    Off he goes to a really bizzare place. I'll bet they talk behind his back.
     
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    Technically he signed for a team in Russia. JR Holden actually signed with Russia.
     
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    Let's hope OKC doesn't get smart and let Kanter go and sign Joel.
     
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    really liked his attitude. ill always remember the return headbutt
     
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    I liked him too and thought he'd be great to have back. However, I doubt he would have taken a pay cut. Played within himself and improved every year.
     
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    A decent English basketball player. Aren't many of those around. Wish he was still here.
     
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    Would love to see him stay in the NBA. Dallas would love him. Surprised the Spurs have not went after him but they can only offer the minimum.
     
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