Post by mercury on May 13, 2009 18:25:08 GMT -5
Who is Carlos Cabezas?
By Jon Pastuszek
Wed, 05/13/2009 - 3:32pm
It looks like Ricky Rubio may be having some familiar company in the NBA this season.
Carlos Cabezas in Euroleague actionA source close to Hoops Daily has confirmed that Spanish National Team point-guard, Carlos Cabezas, who played against Rubio for Unicaja in the ACB this year, has signed with Winnersfactory of Barcelona and American NBA agent Kenny Grant and will be available for NBA teams to sign as a free-agent this off season.
Cabezas, part of the Gold Medal Spanish National team of the 2006 World Championships, has no buyout clause in his contract , making him a very appealing option for teams looking for backcourt help.
The 28 year old is expected to garner interest from a handful of NBA and European teams, and has already been rumored to be on Donnie Walsh’s summer shortlist.
At 1.87 cm, (6'2") 205, Cabezas is pure point-guard who excels at managing and distributing. He possesses sticky handles, deceptive quickness and a great understanding of the game. A precision shooter with high percentages from both long and short range and although not overly athletic, he has a good frame with solid foot speed and can stay in front of most defenders. Word is that his IQ is off the charts and his teams have won on every level. In Spain his nickname is "The Brain". "He makes everyone around him better," said an NBA scout speaking anonymously to Hoops Daily. "He is the consummate team player."
Said another scout, “Cabezas could play in the NBA easily.”
Cabezas, with his ability to play both a half-court and up-tempo style, could be seen as the ideal fit for the Knicks. He would blend naturally with Mike D'Antoni's system while providing some much needed direction and support for the NBA best Euro-equipped Head Coach, and bolster a thin Knicks back court.
"He played on a team that won the World Championship," said Rockets forward Luis Scola back in April, who also played professionally in Spain. "I believe he can play for the Knicks. He is strong and smart."
Although Cabezas cannot be drafted in June due to his age, his market is linked to the draft and how teams fill their Backcourt needs. But, with his desire to play in the NBA and very few obstacles preventing him from making the jump, expect to see Cabezas in an NBA uniform next season.
Stay tuned for more updates from Hoops Daily as we continue to break this story in the future.
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By Jon Pastuszek
Wed, 05/13/2009 - 3:32pm
It looks like Ricky Rubio may be having some familiar company in the NBA this season.
Carlos Cabezas in Euroleague actionA source close to Hoops Daily has confirmed that Spanish National Team point-guard, Carlos Cabezas, who played against Rubio for Unicaja in the ACB this year, has signed with Winnersfactory of Barcelona and American NBA agent Kenny Grant and will be available for NBA teams to sign as a free-agent this off season.
Cabezas, part of the Gold Medal Spanish National team of the 2006 World Championships, has no buyout clause in his contract , making him a very appealing option for teams looking for backcourt help.
The 28 year old is expected to garner interest from a handful of NBA and European teams, and has already been rumored to be on Donnie Walsh’s summer shortlist.
At 1.87 cm, (6'2") 205, Cabezas is pure point-guard who excels at managing and distributing. He possesses sticky handles, deceptive quickness and a great understanding of the game. A precision shooter with high percentages from both long and short range and although not overly athletic, he has a good frame with solid foot speed and can stay in front of most defenders. Word is that his IQ is off the charts and his teams have won on every level. In Spain his nickname is "The Brain". "He makes everyone around him better," said an NBA scout speaking anonymously to Hoops Daily. "He is the consummate team player."
Said another scout, “Cabezas could play in the NBA easily.”
Cabezas, with his ability to play both a half-court and up-tempo style, could be seen as the ideal fit for the Knicks. He would blend naturally with Mike D'Antoni's system while providing some much needed direction and support for the NBA best Euro-equipped Head Coach, and bolster a thin Knicks back court.
"He played on a team that won the World Championship," said Rockets forward Luis Scola back in April, who also played professionally in Spain. "I believe he can play for the Knicks. He is strong and smart."
Although Cabezas cannot be drafted in June due to his age, his market is linked to the draft and how teams fill their Backcourt needs. But, with his desire to play in the NBA and very few obstacles preventing him from making the jump, expect to see Cabezas in an NBA uniform next season.
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