Francis on Pistons Summer League Team
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He was on the bench, wearing his trademark headband but no he didn’t see any time.
Didn't even get a single minute tonight. Probably be sent somewhere overseas. Pistons are just taking him on a ride. Too many players ahead of you. I would just resign and find somewhere to play. Where you actually get minutes. Not just sit on the bench the whole game.
it's one game, he needs to see how things play out over the next several games and then have the conversation, where do I fit into your plans going forward
They may have a rotation to look at and he may be part of rotation for next game.
He is only small guard they have.
He is only small guard they have.
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the summer league goes on for not even one whole week, even if he never gets to play in a game it will still be a good experience and whatever opportunities would have been there if he quits now will still be there afterwards.
Tricky situation for him, because the Pistons are in a rebuild and just drafted three guys who are probably going to be a big part of it, so they are going to want to see a lot of them initially.
Majority of summer league rosters don't make the NBA teams. So this is not a surprise. Most of summer league is to get draft picks some work, some rookies from previous year some work, and then fill out rosters as best you can. If you get lucky - you find a guy worth signing maybe to your D-league team.
But its not a bad experience and its a good thing to put on your resume for overseas teams.
What Francis will have to decide is does he chase the NBA dream and take less money in the G-League. Or does he look for a more lucrative offer overseas, but that will likely mean put the NBA dream in the back seat for a few years. Its a tough decision for any player - as both have pros and cons.
But its not a bad experience and its a good thing to put on your resume for overseas teams.
What Francis will have to decide is does he chase the NBA dream and take less money in the G-League. Or does he look for a more lucrative offer overseas, but that will likely mean put the NBA dream in the back seat for a few years. Its a tough decision for any player - as both have pros and cons.
Not like he has much choice. It'll be over in a week and he'll move on to something else.
He's getting valuable time around an NBA environment. It's all about making connections that may help in the future.
He's getting valuable time around an NBA environment. It's all about making connections that may help in the future.
Agree...its about practicing with the team, playing with different guys and skillsets and making a name for himself among coaches, front office guys, scouts, etc. It's also helpful for him to see how to start having basketball as a career--even if its not in the NBA.
Blake finished with just the 2 points on 1-of-6, although one of them was a halfcourt heave attempt at the end of the third.
He certainly filled up the stat sheet in other ways though…tied for team high with 6 assists in just 13 minutes and also had 3 steals.
He certainly filled up the stat sheet in other ways though…tied for team high with 6 assists in just 13 minutes and also had 3 steals.
I didn't see the game but 6 assists and 3 steals in limited time is a great showing. he'll get another look either here or certainly overseas.
Reminds me a bit of KA when he played in the NBA summer league. Good enough for some summer league reserve action but so far away from being a rostered NBA player (and KA was a MUCH better player than Blake). Neither of their games translate as an NBA player.
I'm sure Blake has a plan but not sure why he isn't looking at going to make some good money over in Europe as his first option. He can and will make good dough in a Euroleague and suspect that is where he will eventually end up.
Personally, I like seeing a Spider playing in the summer league though.
I'm sure Blake has a plan but not sure why he isn't looking at going to make some good money over in Europe as his first option. He can and will make good dough in a Euroleague and suspect that is where he will eventually end up.
Personally, I like seeing a Spider playing in the summer league though.
Yeah, he obviously had no real chance to end up on an NBA roster but hopefully this gets him some good offers overseas.
Do you get something out of being negative about every single thing?
And, what he thinks is a negative is not negative at all. How can being invited to an NBA summer league camp, and being able to practice and work out with not only G league guys, but some NBA guys as well, be a negative thing for Blake?
So, why try to improve your game and get a taste of what pro ball is about by being around a bunch of talented guys, including future star Cade Cunningham, when you can just quit, right?
Mooney for life at Richmond. A million dollars in the bank account. And Blake Francis NBA all star and going to hall of fame. Richmond going to the final four this year!!!!!
I will never criticize someone for chasing their dream. I hope he can find a way to monetize his talents and still gain personal satisfaction.
How could anyone criticize Blake? I just don't get it. The guy busted his butt every possession for us. Brought intensity and talent every team needs. Got hurt, played hurt, and battled his ass off for 2 years here. Is that where we are now? Spider fans criticizing our past players, even those talented enough to make an NBA camp? Are they really Spider fans?
Francis is a good player, was a good player for UR, and will have a nice pro career. The only question he has to answer for himself is does he chase the money in Europe, or stay home in G-League making less money, but easier for a mid-season call up.
I would say at this point, given he didn't see much action in the Summer League - I would chase the money in Europe for a few seasons, see if he can put up some good numbers over there and then maybe get another invite to the summer league. But that is up to him and his preference. He will do fine, and our hope should be he has a good career somewhere so we can sell that to potential recruits.
I would say at this point, given he didn't see much action in the Summer League - I would chase the money in Europe for a few seasons, see if he can put up some good numbers over there and then maybe get another invite to the summer league. But that is up to him and his preference. He will do fine, and our hope should be he has a good career somewhere so we can sell that to potential recruits.
Blake Francis isn't even listed on the roster anymore. I can't find him playing anywhere. I guess he is playing in another country. Just more evidence that Mooney doesn't prepare these guys for the next level.
Listed on the roster? Summer League ended six weeks ago.
That's just ridiculous. Blake doesn't have the physique or basketball skills to make it in the NBA...silly to say that's on Mooney
Mooney should have known if he had the skillset. Giving false hope for something that wasn't going to workout. It's like watching the football game today. We can't even throw the football.
I’m sure Summer League was a valuable experience for Blake. Why on earth would anyone advise against it?
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