NBA D-League Update
Published on December 20, 2011 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
GOUDELOCK SETTING UP SHOP IN EL SEGUNDO
Andrew Goudelock has unlimited shooting range. His daily routine is a little more confined.
Goudelock, the L.A. Lakers' second-round pick (46th overall) in the 2011 NBA Draft, can usually be found in training camp at the team's practice facility in El Segundo, as the Lakers prepare to tip off the season on Christmas Day.
He also recently moonlighted as a member of the L.A. D-Fenders, the Lakers' NBA D-League affiliate, scoring 24 points Saturday night in a 96-68 win over Bakersfield. It just so happens the D-Fenders play their home games at the Lakers' practice facility. He was joined by fellow Lakers rookie Malcolm Thomas on assignment with the D-Fenders.
Given the condensed nature of all that confronts him these days, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Goudelock has been staying at a Hilton Garden Inn a few minutes from El Segundo until he can find permanent housing.
He does have a guaranteed contract for the 2011-12 season, as well as an opportunity to provide some outside shooting to a team that struggled in this area in 2010-11.
"We're moving so fast," Goudelock told the L.A Times at the Lakers' media day. "It's a lot different. It was like a whirlwind for me. I didn't know what was going on."
Goudelock averaged 23.7 points on 46 percent shooting as a senior last season at the College of Charleston, becoming the school's all-time leading scorer (2,571). He also shot 41 percent from three-point range for his career. He finished fourth in assists (424), and knows the Lakers are expecting him to be able handle point guard duties, in addition to knocking down shots.
"They didn't draft me to be a shooting guard," Goudelock said. "That's what a lot of people think. Hopefully, I can show people I can make good decisions with passing the ball and keeping everyone involved. People know me for my shooting, but at this stage of my playing career, what will get me on the court is what I do defensively."
PROSPECT REPORT
Malcolm Thomas, Los Angeles D-Fenders -- Though he only appeared in one game on assignment from the Lakers, who signed him on Dec. 13, Thomas will likely see more time in the NBA D-League this season, whether he makes the Lakers' opening day roster, or signs with the D-Fenders. Despite leading San Diego State to the Sweet Sixteen in 2011, and turning in one of the more impressive performances at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, Thomas was not drafted and headed overseas before returning to the States to take a shot at the NBA. His lone box score (13 points, six rebounds, four blocks, two assists, two steals) with the D-Fenders is indicative of the type of player Thomas is -- versatile. He's also an exceptional athlete, with a solid feel for the game and an affinity for defense, which should play well with Lakers coach Mike Brown.
NEWS & NOTES
Rio Grande Valley's Asumnu Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week Stanley Asumnu of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers was today named NBA Development League Performer of the Week for games played Dec 12-18. For the week, the 6-5, 220-pound forward out of Tennessee averaged an NBA D-League-high 26.0 points to go along with a team-high 12.0 rpg, as the Vipers went 1-1. In helping Rio Grande Valley snap the Austin Toros' three-game home win streak Thursday, Dec. 16, Asumnu posted game highs of 28 points and 10 rebounds, as the Vipers scored a 119-108 victory. The following night, in a 124-114 loss on the road against the Texas Legends, Asumnu recorded another double-double, scoring 24 points and pulling down a game-high 14 rebounds. On the season, Asumnu is averaging 20.0 points and 8.9 rebounds while shooting .582 from the field.
AROUND THE D-LEAGUE
The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on guards Jerry Smith and JamesOn Curry . Both players were signed to the training camp roster on Dec. 9 and came to the Nets from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Springfield Armor. Both will likely return to Springfield ... Reno Bighorns' players Blake Ahearn, Zach Graham and Doug Thomas are all returning to the team after stints in NBA training camps. Ahearn attended the Los Angeles Clippers' camp, Graham attended the Atlanta Hawks' camp and Thomas attended the San Antonio Spurs' camp. All three players were waived from their training camp teams ... Canton's Antoine Agudio is third in the NBA D-League in three-point shooting (.556), while T.J. Campbell is fourth (.524). The Charge (4-5) returns to action Friday night at home against Sioux Falls ... Nick Fazekas, the 6-11 former Nevada Wolf Pack star who played one season in the NBA and has also played in Europe, signed with Reno again this season, but is moving on, Bighorns owner Herb Santos Jr. said Monday. Fazekas played in six games with the Bighorns (3-5), averaging 18.2 points and 8.2 rebounds ... The Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN.com, are in the process of finalizing the signing of former New Jersey Nets first-round draft pick Sean Williams to bolster their frontcourt rotation, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. After securing his release from Israeli club Maccabi Haifa over the weekend, Williams is scheduled to arrive in Dallas in time to complete his physical and join the team Wednesday after the Mavericks' preseason finale in Oklahoma City.
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS
Boston's Ray Allen needs 28 threes to pass Reggie Miller (2,560) for first on the all-time list. Boston's Kevin Garnett needs 60 rebounds to pass Charles Barkley (12,546) for 16th on the all-time list. The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant needs 52 points to pass Hakeem Olajuwon (26,946) for eighth on the all-time list. Bryant needs seven steals to pass Rod Strickland (1,616) for 22nd on the all-time list.
-->LOOKING AHEAD
The Dakota Wizards announced today that Friday, Dec. 23 will be Toys For Tots night presented by Kupper Chevrolet-Subaru and Bismarck Motor Company. This will be the first ever Toys For Tots night with the Dakota Wizards. All fans attending the Dec. 23 game against the Springfield Armor are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the game and receive a free general admission ticket to the Wizards annual New Year's Eve game courtesy of Kupper Chevrolet-Subaru and Bismarck Motor Company. Santa's Reindeer will also be present at Friday night's game.
GATORADE CALL-UP BOARD
Boston's Ray Allen needs 28 threes to pass Reggie Miller (2,560) for first on the all-time list ... Boston's Kevin Garnett needs 60 rebounds to pass Charles Barkley (12,546) for 16th on the all-time list ... The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant needs 52 points to pass Hakeem Olajuwon (26,946) for eighth on the all-time list. Bryant needs seven steals to pass Rod Strickland (1,616) for 22nd on the all-time list.
ASSIGNMENT BOARD
NBA Players Currently on Assignment in the NBA D-League:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team Assignment Date G PPG RPG APG
Hassan Whiteside Sacramento Reno 11/29/10 7 5.1 3.2 0.1
DeMarre Carroll Memphis Dakota 12/14/10 6 35.7 18.3 6.8
Pape Sy Atlanta Utah 12/27/10 6 24.0 5.5 5.0
Devin Ebanks L.A. Lakers Bakersfield 12/27/10 6 26.5 12.0 8.0
Garret Siler Phoenix Iowa 1/4/10 16.0 4.0 7.0
Cole Aldrich Oklahoma City Tulsa 12/30/10 28.8 7.3 8.1
-->Today's Quote
ALLAN HOUSTON, on the Knicks utilizing their hybrid parternship with the Erie BayHawks: "In the past, we would just invite guys to see how they could help training camp and make the team. But now we're looking at who can we invite who might not only be able to help our team, but who we keep an eye on and develop (in Erie) and help Jay (Larranaga)." Erie Times-News, Dec. 20, 2011
NBA G League Stories from December 20, 2011
- Foote Returns to Springfield - Springfield Armor
- NBA D-League Update - G League
- Toys for Tots Night this Friday - Dakota Wizards
- Bighorns Players Return from NBA Training Camps - Reno Bighorns
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