Manny Harris Update (d-league)
Tonight (last night?) in a game vs. the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Manny Harris had 46 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the Canton Charge. The Charge ended up winning the game 136-113. With that type of production he should be picked up or at least given a shot in the league by somebody. That must be a career high in points for Corp, but then again he was Mr. Basketball.
http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/news/charge_get_back__500_with_r_2012_02_16.html
February 17th, 2012 at 2:10 AM ^
136-113. I see that was quite a defensive battle.
February 17th, 2012 at 2:23 AM ^
Did one of the defensive assistants have glorious silver locks? That could explain the "let the other team score 136" strategy, which you don't see too much of these days.
February 17th, 2012 at 8:18 AM ^
Well done!
February 17th, 2012 at 8:43 AM ^
Nice Beaver
February 17th, 2012 at 9:40 AM ^
I just had it stuffed
February 17th, 2012 at 12:00 PM ^
GERG fisting a beaver FTW!!!
February 17th, 2012 at 6:51 AM ^
Manny did score 33.8 percent of his team's points, so it was still a very good performance, no matter what the level of defense.
February 17th, 2012 at 2:23 AM ^
Manny is a solid player and I anticipate he'll get a chance to compete with the big boys soon enough. Would the extra year in college have helped him develop enough to play consistently in the NBA? Probably not, at least from what we've seen, but it's always fun to think about. Would love to see him wind up in a place that could really use him off the bench. Doesn't make me happy seeing him in the D League and Morris in street clothes.
February 17th, 2012 at 9:27 AM ^
Manny actually played >900 minutes in the NBA last year (compared to 1100 his last year at Michigan), so it's not like he was withering away on the bench. If anything, I'd imagine that last year was a pretty constructive experience for him, allowing him to get a feel for the different level of size/speed/skill in the league and to build up his game accordingly.
February 17th, 2012 at 10:49 AM ^
especially with Beilein's emphasis on teaching and coaching. I don't think you get that type of instruction in the D-League (ironically, given the name).
Please correct me if I'm wrong. I would think a college team and a coach who believes in developing players (as opposed to a 1-and-done coach) would provide more instruction.
February 17th, 2012 at 6:00 AM ^
is anouncing those highlights is fantastic!
February 17th, 2012 at 5:54 AM ^
The other point to consider with staying in school is you get the opportunity to not only work on areas of your game you are weak in like shooting in the case of Manny and Darius, but you get a chance to get 30 competitive games under your belt to hone those new skills.
When you are the unquestioned one or two best players at any level, you have more freedom to improve in live games. In the NBA or developmental league situations everyone else is in the same boat and there is only one ball.
When they ask guys like Kareem and Grant Hill about the issue of whether you can hone your game effectively in college, they always give a definitive yes.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:20 AM ^
Damn you're right. Somebody should tell Kobe and Kevin Garnett their game would have developed much better had they played 30 games 4 months a year in college for 4 season, instead of going pro right out of high school.
February 17th, 2012 at 6:33 AM ^
February 17th, 2012 at 6:59 AM ^
Dude was a seven-time all star. I don't like Grant Hill, and I certainly don't think he'll go down as a great player, but if his NBA career wasn't successful then 95% of the league should just pack their bags and leave.
February 17th, 2012 at 7:01 AM ^
February 17th, 2012 at 8:14 AM ^
Just so I'm clear: if someone disagrees with my post, it gets hidden? Cool.
The previous post used a throwaway, unsourced comment from a player who's never helped any of his teams win anything meaningful, been injured for long stretches of his career and somehow still has elements of the media hanging on his every word....
February 17th, 2012 at 8:41 AM ^
Did you have a bad experience with Grant Hill as a child? Are you still feeling slighted from when he left the Pistons to go to Orlando?
There is clearly something you have against Grant Hill because you seem to be the only person here under the impression that he's not had a successful career. The man was rookie of the year, led all-star voting multiple times, was on multiple 1st/2nd team All-NBA teams, took the Pistons to the playoffs almost singlehandedly during some of worst years and now, as the 2nd oldest player in the NBA (younger than the oldest by 1 day), is still a regular contirbutor. The man came back from what seemed like career ending injuries to become an above avergae player again.
Snap out of it man. Regardless of your ill-advised opinions, Grant Hill has had a damn successful NBA career.
February 17th, 2012 at 8:49 AM ^
I'm not a Pistons fan, but if I was I'd be glad his sign-and-trade netted Ben Wallace - a key component of the '04 team. Thanks for mentioning that!
February 17th, 2012 at 11:53 AM ^
You a Magic fan? They may be the only fanbase who have a right to hate him seeing as he was constantly hurt. They were awful anyways so I'd have taken my time with rehab too.
February 17th, 2012 at 10:24 AM ^
that opinions are like a$$holes, in that everyone has one, but this has to be one of the worst opinions that I have ever seen.
February 17th, 2012 at 10:30 AM ^
What "opinion" exactly? When Grant Hill left the Pistons in the trade, Ben Wallace joined the roster. Subsequently, the Pistons won the title.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:33 AM ^
I was going to go into a long spiel on how flawed your logic is, but I decided it's a worthless cause. You clearly don't think Grant Hill has done anything special in his career and have attempted to prove your point by flaunting your obssession with Ben Wallace (because he evidently played all 5 starting positions for the Pistons and coached them during their championship year).
So I give in. You are right. Grant Hill is a mediocre player who is still in the NBA after 20 years because we all feel sorry for him and got into the All-Star game so many times because someone rigged the ballots. His transition from college star to NBA player is right on par with other former players of his era like Bobby Hurley and Eric Montross. He's nothing more than insignificant NBA grunt who no one will ever write about or use as an example to future college players looking to make their professional leap. Oh, and by the way, it's my opinion that the world's flat as well.
February 17th, 2012 at 10:26 AM ^
Just so I'm clear: if someone disagrees with my post, it gets hidden? Cool.
Pretty much, unless someone else offsets it...
February 17th, 2012 at 8:20 AM ^
Wow. Just wow.
February 17th, 2012 at 9:36 AM ^
When he gets to the league it's going to be "Linsanity" all over again." Mansanity."
Edit- "Manball?" No? Still "Overrated?"
Demanted?
Mantaly Ill?
February 17th, 2012 at 8:14 AM ^
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February 17th, 2012 at 9:56 AM ^
Manny Harris > Nick Young
Corperryale L'Adorable could start for the Wizards...right now.
February 17th, 2012 at 10:00 AM ^
His name, Corperryale, is a combination of the names of his cousin (Corrine), an uncle (Perry) and the "ale" of his immediate siblings—Janelle, Jerrelle and Al. He has a total of nine brothers and sisters and is the son of Merrick (Harris-Carter) and James Carter. His nickname, "Manny", was given to him by his father after a character in Scarface.
I believe L'adorable is French for "The Adorable" or "Is Adorable."
February 17th, 2012 at 10:27 AM ^
"Do you know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?"
February 17th, 2012 at 12:39 PM ^
a CorpeROYALE with Cheese?
February 17th, 2012 at 10:32 AM ^
I really don't see him staying in the d-league much longer. Just has too much talent.
February 17th, 2012 at 12:50 PM ^
especially after trying to cryogenically freeze his foot.
February 17th, 2012 at 4:38 PM ^
He was destined to stick around the NBA until that. Sounds like he's back to 100%.