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http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives..._a_10_day_deal/

Press Release - The Atlanta Hawks today signed center James Lang to a 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.

The 22-year-old Lang has played in 31 games this season (10 starts) for the Arkansas RimRockers of the NBA Development League, averaging 8.4 ppg and 5.0 rpg (.572 FG%, .626 FT%). He ranks third in the league in field goal percentage, and tied for 24th in rebounding (tied for 19th in offensive boards). [READ]

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Finally a move by BK

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Full Name: James Lang

Position: Center

Height/Weight: 6-10 (2.08 m)/ 305 (138.4 kg)

Birthdate: October 17, 1983 (Mobile, Ala.)

High School: Shaw HS (Mobile, Ala.), then Central Park Christian School (Birmingham, Ala.)

NBA DRAFT 2003

Selected in the second round (48th overall) by the New Orleans Hornets

An early entry candidate for the 2003 NBA Draft. Lost more than 70 pounds to get down to around 300 pounds prior to his senior season. Led Central Park Christian School to a National Association of Christian Schools title as a senior. Spent two academic years at Central Park Christian School after attending Shaw High School in Mobile for three academic years.

High School Career Highlights: Named to USA Today High School Boys Basketball All-USA Second Team. Named a 2003 McDonald’s High School All-America player and played in the McDonald’s High School All-American Game and the EA Sports Roundball Classic.

2003 Postseason All-Star Games: In the McDonald’s High School All-American Game, scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 17 minutes of play to help the East record a 122-107 victory. Made seven of his eight field goal attempts. In the EA Sports Roundball Classic, tallied 12 rebounds, seven points and three blocked shots in 24 minutes of action as his West team scored a 120-119 victory.

Senior (2002-03): Averaged 21 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three assists per game.

Strengths: He is physically imposing and works hard to gain position close to the basket. Gets good position for rebounds and goes after every rebound.

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tied for 24th in rebounding

24th...

I won't be getting my hopes up, but hopefully he'll be more productive than Edwards.

At least there was a time when he had a load of potential as a McDonald's All American and early entry into the Draft.

At least its some kind of move to bulk up down low.

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What does it hurt to sign him?....I don't think BK signed him and then kicked his heels up and lit a 10 hour cigar.

Agree 100%...what can we lose? Who knows, maybe the guy hit the league too young and needed to grow up a bit(?) Just a guess but BK may as well roll the dice. If he gets real lucky the guy could provide some depth. If not - off he goes...next!

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