Pacers Not Ready To Make A Roster Move For Williams

by Tom Lewis on Apr 8, 2010 4:15 PM EDT in Indiana Pacers News

According to Andrew Perna at RealGM, the Pacers will not fill out their roster with Marcus Williams or any other D-League player at this time.

"We've taken a close look at our options and we're not going to make a roster move at this time," Pacers general manager David Morway told RealGM via e-mail.

Hey, if the coach doesn't want another player around, might as well Williams play in the D-League playoffs, evaluate him and other players further before filling a non-guaranteed slot in the offseason. The only risk is losing him to another team, but again, that risk is minimal considering Williams has been available for three years now.

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This whole saga is a bit disappointing

I was a fan of the risk, even if the reward wasn’t going to be that great in the grand scheme of things. Wouldn’t have minded seeing a new face on the team, but alas, best of luck to Marcus Williams, and best of luck in the playoffs, maybe we’ll see him actually suit up in a Pacers summer uniform alongside our three new rooks (hopefully three new rooks, don’t really care to pick another Stanko who isn’t going to be seen or heard for years, if at all).

by Nathan S. on Apr 8, 2010 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

Speaking of our Euro picks,

I watched Lorbek in a big game for Barcelona (or Real Madrid I get them confused) a week or so ago and dude looked good. He had a nice jumper and really seemed to be an asset to his team. I don’t know if there’s any chance of getting him stateside but Larry should definitely give it a shot.

by ThirtyOne on Apr 8, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I only saw a little bit of one of those games

but I got excited seeing him chase down a rebound in the air. Much more assertive and physical than when I’ve seen him in the past.

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by Tom Lewis on Apr 8, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

O’Brien got his wish. I wonder how much the coach’s comments from last night had to do with the final decision. He was obviously very headstrong that he didn’t want anything to do with that Williams. I personally didn’t care if Williams ever played for the Pacers. I know I wouldn’t be watching him.

by blueandgold24 on Apr 8, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, hands off our D-Leaguers. We have no other way of getting talent, with our crappy draft position every year. :P

Seriously, I think Marcus would have been good for your guys, and I’m a little dissapointed for him.

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by Tim C. on Apr 8, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

There's more to this story than you know

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by Scott Schroeder on Apr 8, 2010 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

Here's what I got:

He turned them down. Good move by him not to get locked up. It’s an interesting development in a development league. Call up crazy players limit themselves.

Seems there’s more to this story than RealGM reports.

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by Scott Schroeder on Apr 8, 2010 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

that is an interesting twist, especially if he has been available off and on for 3 years. Risky move on his part, but it’s not like he was a lock for playing time here in Indy…

by jantz101 on Apr 8, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

pretty good opportunity to pass up tho

At least three roster spots open (well, 2 after the draft) plus a solid chance to earn not only the NBA check but playing time if his game is really worthy.

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by Tom Lewis on Apr 8, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions