I have read on here a few different times of talk that Jordan Hamilton will be moved to the...

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I have read on here a few different times of talk that Jordan Hamilton will be moved to the D-League instead of staying on the Nuggets roster. I'm sorry if I missed this but is this for certain? I would be extremely disappointed due to my high hopes for him but considering GK's habitual preference to not play rookies (not from UNC of coarse). If anyone could shed some light on this for me it would be greatly appreciated!

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I was at the game last night center court row 9

so I had a good view. It may not be fair (what is in the NBA?) but Hamilton didn’t make the most of his opportunity last night. He actually looked pretty awkward out there. D league could be the best thing for him in this shortened season.

by Clompy on Dec 21, 2011 2:20 PM MST reply actions

I think Ham has great potential

Needs to develop the jumper a bit and won’t get minutes unless someone gets injured. Karl won’t give minutes to Faried or Stone either and they look better if that’s any consolation.

Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'

by JR15 on Dec 21, 2011 2:30 PM MST via mobile up reply actions

me too.

I think Faried will get some minutes earlier, he is just too much energy to leave on the bench

by Clompy on Dec 21, 2011 2:55 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks for all the responses

Maybe it will be best for him and the nuggets both long term.. but I was hoping to see some of J Ham this year and Faried as well. As good of a coach that GK is, I really hate some of his stubbornness in decisions (rookies, 2 pg’s together) but hopefully that doesn’t hurt the nuggets this season!

by swag surfin on Dec 21, 2011 3:01 PM MST reply actions

For a "Scorer"

Like him, getting burn playing against scrubs is better than having him on the bench for most of the season, 12th men are usually one trick specialists, mainly defense and I think Ham will do better getting his confidence up in the D-league.

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by CloudBurst on Dec 21, 2011 6:02 PM MST reply actions

He may get time especially on these b2bs

Karl also said the rookies didn’t have a summer league or a 6 week training camp, so that is why he is going to ease them in.
So I see what Karl is doing, but it doesn’t mean I like it even if it is the right thing to do.

Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'

by JR15 on Dec 22, 2011 11:17 AM MST reply actions

D league would be good for Jham. This team is too deep for him to get quality pt.

Hell, let him tear it up in the D League for a year, and if Rudy leaves to Europe, I believe that Hamilton would be further in his development especially the fundamentals, than if GK played him 5 minutes a game or less. I think he will jump in much quicker if he gets to take 15 shots a game.

Faried should play B2B’s for birdman IMO. Bird is so outta shape right now. Still very effective but missed dunks, no hops… He

by Monkfish on Dec 23, 2011 12:07 AM MST via mobile reply actions

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