Spartans in the NBA/Pro Hoops

Of course Bridges is back.  He’s a helluva player who can help more than a dozen teams in the league.  

Bridges went to court for his domestic violence charges, went to therapy and has quietly done everything the court and the league office required of him with no drama,

He has a good shortened season and the Hornets will be one of the teams wanting him on their roster.  He’ll be 26 next year and teams sign experienced players.  

I suspect he’ll be getting moral support from the mother of his children because she enjoys the lifestyle being the custodial parent when she’s getting a % of an NBA contract.

Four former Michigan State players taking part in NBA Summer League

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/four-former-michigan-state-players-taking-part-in-nba-summer-league/ar-AA1dt1Gr

One interesting thing to note thus far, of the 11 field goal attempts that Hauser has taken in his three Vegas Summer League games, all 11 have been 3-pointers. If you are knocking them down over 50 percent of them, it’s hard to discourage. But, if you are looking ahead to the regular season, Hauser might need to showcase some other abilities. Summer League is a great time to prove he’s worth a roster spot/minutes and showcasing multiple abilities goes a long way.

Regardless, Hauser is absolutely shooting the cover off the ball, which is something the Jazz front office is definitely taking notice of.

Now halfway through Summer League, how have former Michigan State basketball stars fared thus far? Let’s check in on how each one is doing.

https://spartanshadows.com/michigan-state-basketball-checking-nba-summer-league-spartans/

REPORT: Denzel Valentine signs one-year deal with reigning NBL champions

https://spartanswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/22/report-denzel-valentine-signs-one-year-deal-with-reigning-nbl-champions/

A couple of former Michigan State basketball players head overseas

https://spartanavenue.com/2023/07/30/former-michigan-state-basketball-players-head-overseas/

Winston to Turkey. Valentine playing in Australia.

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/08/four-former-michigan-state-players-sign-to-play-overseas.html

Jaren Jackson Jr. with 36 Points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

https://www.nba.com/watch/video/jaren-jackson-jr-with-36-points-vs-minnesota-timberwolves

Also this...

Pass the Rock S2 - Ep. 1: The Versatility of Jaren Jackson Jr.

https://www.nba.com/watch/video/pass-the-rock-s2-ep-1-the-versatility-of-jaren-jackson-jr?plsrc=nba&collection=pass-the-rock-2

Michigan State basketball great Jaren Jackson Jr. named to US Basketball Olympic National Team player pool

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/michigan-state-basketball-great-jaren-jackson-jr-named-to-us-basketball-olympic-national-team-player-pool/ar-BB1hacfL

Turtleneck wrote:Michigan State basketball great Jaren Jackson Jr. named to US Basketball Olympic National Team player pool

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/michigan-state-basketball-great-jaren-jackson-jr-named-to-us-basketball-olympic-national-team-player-pool/ar-BB1hacfL

Nice of Ben Carter to decline the invite and make room for JJ.

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