Exodus

[jt]

Jul 26, 2024 0:26:38 GMT dexter said:

Jul 25, 2024 20:56:14 GMT tallerman said:

Sharma signs for Bursapor, that's quite the jump, not convinced he's that good as much as I enjoyed his game over here

Bursapor are a pretty average Turkish team. I think he'll do alright.

They're a Europe Cup team (Champions League last year) - I think that will be a good level for Sharma/Donte to do well

[tallerman]

They finished 5th last year didn't they? His British passport won't help either so he'll be an import surely?

[Stephen Abootman]

Sharma had already played half a season in the ACB and two years in Europe Cup before he signed with Lions. And he's spent the last two years playing EuroCup. I think there's enough relevant experience on the resume now to suggest he can be a solid player in one of Europe's better leagues. Let's be honest, it would be a surprise if most of last season's Lions squad didn't end up in relatively high level leagues. They were never BBL level players. 

The most noteworthy move I've spotted this summer still hasn't been mentioned. Clifton Moore to a top tier French side. That's far more eyebrow raising in my estimation than Sharma to the Turkish league.

[dexter]

Luke Nelson is going to Polish team KK Włocławek, which is competing in FIBA Europe Cup.

[baldeagle]

London Lions now showing as being in administration (I.e.formal insolvency process similar to US chapter 11) so suspect any London representation in the new league will be a newly created franchise (which, in turn, won’t be able to apply for visas for non-UK players until it gets a Sport England licence).

[D44]

Devon Whitfield is another not returning to Eagles, has signed for LWD Basket in the Netherlands.

[dexter]

Kimbal Mackenzie has been appointed head coach of Niagara College women's team.

[reallyoldfeenixfan2]

He captained the Niagara River Lions men's team when they won the Canadian league this summer, Aaryn Rai voted 6th man of the league playing for them

[tallerman]

I did not see that coming! Looks like robs rebuilding once again

[massiveridersfan]

I'd rather he wasn't playing for any of our opponents. He was an excellent player and leader for Riders.

[tallerman]

Aug 13, 2024 21:48:31 GMT massiveridersfan said:

I'd rather he wasn't playing for any of our opponents. He was an excellent player and leader for Riders.

He was the perfect embodiment of riders basketball to me, a massive loss for you lot

[irf]

Aug 14, 2024 6:28:00 GMT tallerman said:

Aug 13, 2024 21:48:31 GMT massiveridersfan said:

I'd rather he wasn't playing for any of our opponents. He was an excellent player and leader for Riders.

He was the perfect embodiment of riders basketball to me, a massive loss for you lot

I was wondering why we hadn't announced him yet

[massiveridersfan]

His video message to Riders' fans at the end of the season felt like goodbye, not au revoir. Times change and I'm grateful for his playing career with us but also happy he's secured a coaching post.. he deserves his success.

[spacejammer]

Aug 14, 2024 7:42:24 GMT massiveridersfan said:

His video message to Riders' fans at the end of the season felt like goodbye, not au revoir. Times change and I'm grateful for his playing career with us but also happy he's secured a coaching post.. he deserves his success.

Seems to me, that it could have been a case of he was planning to come back but the right opportunity came along so he decided to stop.

As a villian I enjoyed routing against Kimbel last season when we played Riders and wish him good luck in his new venture.

As for a rebuild I don't think Leicester will need to worry to much as most teams will be rebuilding since most players might have jumped ship early thinking no league was returning.

The Eagles have just announced their pre season yesterday for mid September which gives us an indicator the new season won't start until late September/early October 2024.

I hope the fixtures are announced soon though.

[blueskies99]

Aug 14, 2024 6:28:00 GMT tallerman said:

Aug 13, 2024 21:48:31 GMT massiveridersfan said:

I'd rather he wasn't playing for any of our opponents. He was an excellent player and leader for Riders.

He was the perfect embodiment of riders basketball to me, a massive loss for you lot

Family comes first….. 

[reallyoldfeenixfan2]

Wonder what that fan of his is going to do with Kimbal's big head now?

[sporty77]

Well I did like watching how he could change a game. So talented

[D44]

I don't know if this has already been mentioned but after a few years in the G-League ex-Lion Kylor Kelley has signed with the Lakers!

[spacejammer]

Sept 4, 2024 12:14:14 GMT D44 said:

I don't know if this has already been mentioned but after a few years in the G-League ex-Lion Kylor Kelley has signed with the Lakers!

That is a suprise and good for him.
Tbh I didn't really rate him much when he played in the BBL mind.
Ironic to see London had a player make the NBA instead of taking from the NBA.

[Stephen Abootman]

Exhibit 10 deal so he'll probably just end up playing for their G League affiliate.