Solomon Jones sign

[WraithSentinel]

No details of the contract. I heard it on the radio earlier.

[OGRat]

Solomon Jones Announcement

HAWKS SIGN ROOKIE SOLOMON JONES

Atlanta Inks Second-Round Draft Selection

ATLANTA, GA (July 12, 2006) -- The Atlanta Hawks today signed rookie forward/center Solomon Jones to a contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The Hawks’ second-round pick (33rd overall) in the 2006 NBA Draft, Jones was named Honorable Mention All-Big East as a senior at South Florida last season, after averaging 13.2 ppg, 9.8 rpg (third in the Big East) and 3.1 bpg (third in conference). He ranks fourth all-time in blocks at the school, despite playing there only two seasons.

Jones is currently participating in the Hawks’ rookie camp, and will be part of Atlanta’s entry in the Rocky Mountain Revue, beginning Friday in Salt Lake City, UT.

[DJlaysitup]

I really think it all comes down to desire to get stronger and heart with this guy. He's already shown himself to be a great potential talent and a difference maker in a very tough conference. He has "potential" written all over him. 6'10" with excellent athleticism and a nose for blocking shots.

I imagine he'll spend at least some of the year in the NBDL (hope not - but realistically)...if he can keep up the developmental pace at this next level he could turn out to be a real steal.(IMHO)

[skankin_richard]

^ I agree. He reminds me a lot of Dalembert.

[Cwell]

This is great news.Why? because he won't be left off of NBA Live 07 for signing late like Salim did last year.

[b3bawla]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

Hey I wonder if Josh Childress will have a super high field goal rating because of his high shooting percentage last year. And I bet they under rate Shelden, giving him like a 40 in his field goal rating.

[Diesel]

How do you think Jones would compare to a guy like Griff (Eddie) on the court a few years down the road?

[Cwell]

Do y'all think Solomon could turn into our starting Center

[Guest]

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How do you think Jones would compare to a guy like Griff (Eddie) on the court a few years down the road?

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Let's hope he doesn't masterbate on the road...

I think it is fair, except Solomon probably is a shade below the offense of Eddie and I can only hope Solomon will never fall in love shooting three-pointers.