OT: Critteron Traded to..

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  1. bacon smeller

    bacon smeller The Baconater

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3759656

    Let's see if he gets any minutes. He's a really good point guard.
     
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    Moo2K4 NBA West Producer

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    Hopefully he gets a shot in Washington. They're relatively thin in terms of guards, so I don't see any reason why he can't get a good chunk of minutes.
     
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    DynastYWarrioR6 JBB SmurfY

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    All Critt needs is some minutes, he's shown he can play. I hope he does well over there.
     
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    Mamba The King is Back Staff Member Global Moderator

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    God I hope this kid can get some minutes. A future back court of Nick Young and Java could be scary.
     
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    elcap15 I slap you

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    Good for him. We saw some flashes of greatness from this kid. Hopefully he'll get his time to shine over in DC
     
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    First game 4 turnovers.
     
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    La Bomba The Future

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    He isn't good at all. I the few times he played for the Grizzlies he sucked. There is a reason why he hasn't played this season.
     
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    I think the reason he hasn't played is because he's a project...not that he sucks. He's a kid. He's only 20 years old. You can't expect every 20 year old be a LeBron or a Carmelo. The kid has the talent, it's just a matter of getting the time to showcase it. He showed flashes in LA but didn't get a chance to do anything in Memphis.
     
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    For a guy with so much potential and raw talent, Memphis did seem pretty relieved to trade him.
     
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    That's because they have a crowded backcourt. They have Lowry, Gay, Mayo and Conley at the positions Critt can play. They had no need for him.
     
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    He can be a stud playing for the right team and getting consistent playing time. He has the size and playmaking skills to excel in the NBA, but he hasn't had the opportunity yet. In LA he was pushing Jordan Farmar, but once the team acquired Fisher there wasn't any minutes left for him.

    In Memphis he was playing behind two other young talented players like Mook mentioned. Just like any young player in the league, he needs minutes and a commitment from the organization to allow him to develop.
     

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