THE FLATS – Thaddeus Young traded during Spurs’ road trip, getting settled with Raptors … Moses Wright continues to roll with G League Clippers … Marcus Georges-Hunt getting comfy with Skyhawks … more in this week’s #ProJackets Report.
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THADDEUS YOUNG GETTING SETTLED IN TORONTO
Thaddeus Young was in a bit of a hurry to get out of the interview room here Monday night, not solely because the Raptors had been drilled by the Pelicans in their worst loss in weeks.
No, he needed to escape the Smoothie King Center because his wife and two sons were waiting to see him, and after a crazy few days every minute he could spend with them counted. Too often forgotten by fans is the fact that athletes are people with real-life concerns to deal with, and Young is living proof.
He was in the middle of a road trip with the San Antonio Spurs last Thursday when his life was turned upside down by a trade to the Raptors for Goran Dragic. While he headed north to join his new team, his wife and brother packed up the family’s home in San Antonio and arranged to have their belongings shipped to their off-season home in Dallas.
Young went from Atlanta, where the Spurs were, to Toronto for about 36 hours, then flew back south to New Orleans, where his family was waiting.
Welcome to Toronto, @yungsmoove21!
Best T Young in the league 😉 pic.twitter.com/xXUCFIRCSA
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) February 11, 2022
Let’s get to work, @yungsmoove21 pic.twitter.com/qVDwn4xjMK
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 10, 2022
Welcome to the fam @yungsmoove21 pic.twitter.com/86cJhKztir
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 12, 2022
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WITH WINNING MENTALITY, YOUNG SHOULDN’T HAVE TROUBLE FITTING IN WITH RAPTORS
One of the best games of Thaddeus Young’s 15-year career came in the arena he now calls home, and the newly acquired Raptors forward has no recollection of it.
The Philadelphia 76ers were visiting Scotiabank Arena, formerly known as the Air Canada Centre, on March 7, 2010. Young, who was 21 and in his third NBA season at the time, had been coming off the bench but got a spot start when the regular starter, Samuel Dalembert, showed up late for a team meeting.
The Georgia Tech product and former 12th-overall pick ended up playing 43 minutes that night. He hit 13 of his 18 shots, scored 32 points – which remains his career high more than a decade later – and led his team to a 114-101 road win over Toronto.
“Oh that’s crazy,” Young said, reminded of that contest. “I did not know that.”
It’s a bit unusual for a player to forget his highest-scoring game; most remember it down to the smallest and most insignificant detail. In fairness to Young, though, it’s been a while – for perspective, Chris Bosh was still a Raptor in 2009-10 and DeMar DeRozan was in his rookie season – and he’s played a lot of games. Besides, those types of things aren’t exactly top of mind for the veteran.
More coverage
- Young opens up on human side of trade deadline (DailyHive.com)
- Thaddeus Young in difficulty of learning Raptors’ schemes (Yahoo.com)
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GEORGES-HUNT GETS SCORING LEGS UNDER HIM
Marcus Georges-Hunt scored a season-high 22 points as the College Park Skyhawks lost to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants for the second consecutive game in a high-scoring, tight affair, 137-128 on Monday.
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MOSES WRIGHT KEEPS ROLLING IN G LEAGUE
Moses Wright didn’t let a COVID pause when called up to Los Angeles slow him down once he resumed his 2021-22 season with the Clippers’ G League team. The 2021 ACC Player of the Year is averaging 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds over 23 games.
The ROOKIES went crazy in another dominant win for the @ACClippers! 🤝
💪 Brandon Boston Jr: 29 PTS, 13-24 FG
💪 Moses Wright: 23 PTS, 10-13 FG pic.twitter.com/yQClDa9a9w— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 12, 2022
The trio of Xavier Moon, Moses Wright, and Keaton Wallace BALLED OUT for the @ACClippers in their third consecutive win! pic.twitter.com/5E7S8f5TR0
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 10, 2022
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SHUMPERT FROM THE SPORTS PAGE TO THE ENTERTAINMENT PAGE
My whole heart🤎
— Iman. (@imanshumpert) February 16, 2022
“I feel closer to you.” @imanshumpert @TEYANATAYLOR 💞 #GQCouplesQuiz pic.twitter.com/M0XcudFKKU
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) February 14, 2022
.@imanshumpert got that ice on the wrist in this throwback Glambot from the #PCAs. pic.twitter.com/my3ZEUH9VL
— E! News (@enews) February 9, 2022
#ProJackets on Social Media
Love you to the moon and back … Happy Valentines Day beautiful 😍 https://t.co/k9eOvttHIn
— Thad Young (@yungsmoove21) February 14, 2022
All i know KAT is that All these false allegations got me in my BAG!!
Wordle 237 2/6🟨⬛🟨⬛🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 https://t.co/4IW6ZESBBR— Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) February 11, 2022
Derrick Favors on being in and out of the lineup: “Just being a professional. Whenever the coach calls me, I’m ready. I’m here.”
And his shirt is so fresh, so clean. pic.twitter.com/HOnTBNUqub
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) February 12, 2022
When your Mentor is the Logo, When you talk the game, When u stay humble and keep it moving! #LeaveIt SideLineShorty! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 #NBAFamily pic.twitter.com/d7HsQw3lvd
— Dennis 3D Scott (@Dennis3DScott) February 15, 2022
I sat down with @DanicaPatrick and what can I say things got…Pretty Intense. I guess you’ll just have to tune into her latest podcast episode to check it out! #PrettyIntense https://t.co/2RfDIm7u3n pic.twitter.com/J9TS0sHl4k
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) February 10, 2022
#PROJACKETS IN THE NBA/G LEAGUE IN 2023-24
| PLAYER | DATA | NUMBERS | TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
 | JOSE ALVARADO Team: New Orleans Pelicans Number: 15 NBA Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Status: Active | 6-0, 179 lbs 2023-24 Stats 7.1 ppg 2.3 rpg 2.1 apg 41.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 7th place, -8.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 5-5 |
 | JAMES BANKS III Team: Maine Celtics Number: 5 G League Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2018-20 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-10, 250 lbs 2023-24 Stats 5.3 ppg 4.7 rpg 1.5 bpg 54.2% FG | Record: 21-13 Standing: 2nd place, -1.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 8-2 |
 | MICHAEL DEVOE Team: Memphis Hustle Number: 10 G League Experience: 2nd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Status: Active | 6-4, 183 lbs 2023-24 Stats 13.9 ppg 3.9 rpg 3.1 apg 47.4% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 12th, -9.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 3-7 |
 | DERRICK FAVORS Team: Windy City Bulls (G League) Number: 14 NBA Experience: 12 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2009-10 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-9, 265 lbs 2023-24 Stats 6.2 ppg 4.7 rpg 0.7 bpg 66.7% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 13th place, -7.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 4-6 |
 | JOSH OKOGIE Team: Phoenix Suns Number: 2 NBA Experience: 5 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-18 Hometown: Snellville, Ga. Status: Active | 6-4, 213 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.6 ppg 2.6 rpg 1.1 apg 41.7% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
 | THADDEUS YOUNG Team: free agent Number: 30 NBA Experience: 16 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2006-07 Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Status: Active | 6-8, 235 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.2 ppg 3.0 rpg 1.7 apg 60.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
Georgia Tech Eurobasket Report
As of February 18, 2022
Derrick Favors (6’10”-F-1991, graduated ‘2010, plays pro in the NBA) could not help the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-40) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-40) lost100-87on the road to the Philadelphia 76ers. Favors was the top scorer with 16 points. He also added 9 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 28 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it’s only Favors’ first season in pro basketball. This year Favors averages 5.3ppg and 4.7rpg in 38 games he played so far.
Joshua Heath (6’1”-PG-1994, graduated ‘2017, plays in Belgium) was not able to help one of league’s weakest teams Stella Artois Leuven Bears (9-8) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his very good performance Stella Artois Leuven Bears was defeated 92-87 in Charleroi by the higher-ranked Spirou (#5). Heath was the top scorer with 24 points. He also added 4 passes. Heath’s team will play only one more game in the BNXT League Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Heath has relatively good stats this season 13.8ppg, 2.5rpg, 5.9apg and 1.3spg.
Ben Lammers (6’10”-C-1995, graduated ‘2018, currently in Germany) contributed to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Hakro Merlins (12-7) crushing them 106-74 in the German BBL on Sunday night. Lammers scored 9 points in 22 minutes. ALBA Berlinis placed first in the BBL. This year Lammers averages 7.4ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.1bpg in 12 games.
Marcus Georges-Hunt (6’5”-F-1994, graduated ‘2016, plays pro in the NBA G League) was not able to secure a victory for the College Park SkyHawks (8-9) in their last game on Monday. Despite Georges-Hunt’s very good performance the College Park SkyHawks (#10) were defeated 137-128 in Fort Wayne by the Mad Ants. He recorded 22 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Georges-Hunt has relatively good stats this season 10.8ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.1apg and 1.1spg. He is a naturalized Virgin Islander.
Thaddeus Young (6’8”-F-1988, graduated ‘2007, plays in the NBA) contributed to a Toronto Raptors’ victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-28) 103-91 in the NBA last Wednesday. He scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 21 minutes. The Toronto Raptors have 32-25 record this season. This year Young averages 7.0ppg and 4.5rpg in two games.
Jose Alvarado (6’0”-PG-1998, graduated ‘2021, currently in the NBA) helped New Orleans Pelicans win their game against the Toronto Raptors crushing them 120-90 in the NBA on Monday night. He scored 6 points and added 4 assists. This season Alvarado averages 5.1ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.0apg.
Gani Lawal (6’9”-F/C-1988, graduated ‘2010, plays pro in France) couldn’t help Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket in their game against Le Mans in the French Betclic ELITE ProA. He scored 8 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 22 minutes. His team lost 64-79. Lawal has relatively good stats this year 13.7ppg and 6.4rpg in 20 games. He is a naturalized Nigerian.
James Banks III (6’10”-F/C-1998, graduated ‘2020, plays in the NBA G League) helped Texas Legends win their game against the Santa Cruz Warriors 112-97 in the NBA G League last Thursday. He recorded 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. This season Banks III averages 4.7ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.3bpg.
Anthony McHenry (6’8”-SF-1983, graduated ‘2005, currently in Japan) helped Shinshu BW win their game against the fourth-ranked Hiroshima Dragonflies 86-72 in the Japanese B1 League on Saturday night. He recorded 9 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 21 minutes. McHenry has relatively good stats this year 11.0ppg, 6.5rpg, 3.6apg and 1.5spg in 35 games.
Abdoulaye Gueye (6’9”-F-1994, graduated ‘2019, plays pro in Israel) led I.Ramat Gan to an easy victory against the league outsider M.Hod Hasharon crushing them 90-56 in the Israeli National League (second division) in Tuesday night’s game. Gueye recorded 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. It was his first game for I.Ramat Gan this season.
Other former Georgia Institute of Technology players, who play in pro basketball:
- Alade Aminu (6’10”-F/C-87) plays for Chemidor in Iranian Superleague
- Moses Wright (6’9”-F-98) plays for Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA
- Josh Okogie (6’4”-G-98) plays for Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA
- Trae Golden (6’3”-PG-91) plays for Fujian Sturgeons in Chinese CBA
- Joshua Heath (6’1”-PG-94) plays for Stella Artois Leuven Bears in Belgian BNXT League
- Glen Rice Jr. (6’6”-F-91) plays for M.Haifa in Israeli National League
- Brandon Alston (6’5”-G-95) plays for Usti n/Labem in Czech Republic NBL
- Daniel Miller (6’11”-C-91) plays for Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo in Japanese B1 League
- Charles Mitchell (6’8”-F/C-93) played for Dorados de Chihuahua in Mexican LNBP last year
- James White (6’9”-F-93) played for Mauricio Baez in Dominican Rep. TBS last year
- Evan Jester (6’7”-F-99) plays for New Bayazet in Armenian Caucasus BL
- Abdoulaye Gueye (6’9”-F-94) plays for Konyaspor in Turkish TBL
- Robert Sampson (6’8”-F-92) plays for Yamaguchi in Japanese B3 League
- James Banks III (6’10”-F/C-98) plays for Texas Legends in the NBA G League
- Shembari Phillips (6’3”-G-97) plays for EPG Baskets Koblenz in German ProB
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Georgia Tech basketball alumni.
