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Sonics Blog: Wally Healthy
Wally Szczerbiak said he is 100 percent healthy seven months removed from ankle surgery. Unlike Ray Allen, who had bone spurs removed from each of his ankles, Szczerbiak had his left ankle reconstructed to prevent constant sprains. He said his ligaments had been stretched from several sprains over the past few years. Szczerbiak will wear No. 3.
Roto World: Claxton Impressive
Speedy Claxton appears to be over his knee problems from last year and has impressed his teammates over the summer. "Speedy has been great," teammate Joe Johnson said. "I think out of all of us, Speedy has been the most impressive, honestly. It's been like two totally different Speedy Claxtons, one from last year and now to this summer when we came back and started playing. He's great, in shape and injury free." Claxton might be the favorite to win the starting point guard job in Atlanta, but we'll have to see how things shake out in camp.
Hamilton Ends Up In Russia
Zendon hamiltion has signed with a Russian team by the name of Krasnoyarsk Yenisei.
Zendon Hamilton With Portland ?
Sewanhaka's Zendon Hamilton contributed 16 points (5-7 FG, 6-14 FT) in 28 minutes of play filling in for the absent Greg Oden on Portland's Summer League team. Hamilton was a late cut last year for the Trailblazers, and with Zach Randolf moving on and a talented rookie coming in, there may be a mentoring role available for Hamilton this year.
Szczerbiak To Sonics
The Seattle SuperSonics traded All-Star Ray Allen and the 35th pick in this year’s draft to the Boston Celtics for Cold Spring Harbor's Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West and the No. 5 pick in the draft.
Claxton's Future Uncertain
After signing with Atlanta last season, it looked like
Hempstead's Speedy Claxton finally would be given the opportunity to run his own team after excelling as a back-up most of his career. But Claxton had injury problems almost from day one, and now the Hawks have drafted a point guard in the first round to go with Tyrone Lue, who filled in last year. One things for sure: If he stays healthy, Speedy will give then both a run for their money!
Rockets Reacquire James
The Rockets re-acquired Amityville's Mike James from from the T-Wolves along with Justin Reed in exchange for Juwan Howard.
Long Islanders Playing Pro Ball
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Frank Brickowski, Locust Valley
Averaged 16.0 points, 6.9 rebound and 3.8 assists in 1987-88, his best in 12 NBA seasons.
Larry Brown, Long Beach
Played 5 ABA seasons and was a three time All-Star and All-Star game MVP.in '68. Averaged 11.2 points and 6.7 assists. Set ABA record with 23 assists in one game. Went on to Hall of Fame coaching career, winning NCAA and NBA titles.
Reggie Carter, Long Island Lutheran
Played two NBA seasons with the Knicks and in '82 averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 assists in 75 games.
Billy Chamberlain, Long Island Lutheran
Played one ABA and one NBA season and averaged 5.3 points in 78 games
Speedy Claxton, Hofstra
Averaged 11.5 points and 6.0 assists per game in 2005-6, his best so far in 5 NBA seasons.
Conrad Dierking, Valley Stream Central
Averaged 16.4points and 9.5 rebounds per game in 1967-68, his best in 10 NBA seasons, mostly with the Cincinnati Royals.
Billy Donovan, St. Agnes
Averaged 2.4 points and 2.0 assists in his only NBA season. Now coach of the 2 time NCAA Champion Florida Gators.
Joe DePre, Westbury
Drafted by the Phoenix Suns, he chose the ABA instead where he averaged 7 points per game over 3 seasons for the New York Nets.
Dennis DuVal , Westbury
Drafted by Washington, he averaged 1.9 points per game in two NBA seasons
Tom Gugliotta, Walt Whitman
NBA All-Star 1996-97 when he averaged 20.6 points 8.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. First round draft pick that played 13 NBA seasons.
Zendon Hamilton, Sewanhaka
Averaged 6.0 points and 4.7 rebounds in 2001-2, his best so far in 6 NBA seasons.
Phil Hankinson, Great Neck
Averaged 3.9 points and 1.8 rebound in two season with the Celtics.
Jim Hayes, St. Agnes
A 3rd round pick by the Detroit Pistons, he chose to play for the New York Nets in the ABA, where he averaged 3.1 points per game in his only season.
Art Heyman, Oceanside
Averaged 18.5 points per game in 1967-68, his best of 6 ABA and NBA seasons
Marc Iavaroni, Plainview
Averaged 6.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 1984-85, his best in 7 NBA seasons.
Mike James, Amityville
Averaged 20.3 points and 5.8 assists per game in 2005-6, his best so far in 5 NBA seasons.
Shelton Jones, Amityville
Drafted by the Spurs, he averaged 4.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in his only NBA season
Kevin Joyce, Merrick
He averaged 14.9 points and 4.0 assists in 1974-75, his best of three ABA seasons.
Tim Kempton, St. Dominic
Averaged 6.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in 1988-89, his best of 8 NBA seasons..
Jim Kissane, Chaminade
Drafted by the Cincinnati Royals, he chose the ABA, where he got into 2 games with the Minnesota Pipers.
Toby Knight, Port Jefferson
Averaged 19.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in 1979-80, his best in four NBA season - all with the Knicks.
Mitch Kupchak, Brentwood
Averaged 15.9 points and 6.9 assists per game in 1977-78, his best in 9 NBA seasons. Current GM of the Lakers.
Brian Mahoney, St. Agnes
In his only season, Averaged 3.1 points per game for the New York Nets in 1972-3. Was head coach at Manhattan College and St. John's.
Joe Mullaney , Chaminade
Played briefly in the NBA for the Celtics, and then went on to coach in the NBA and ABA, compiling a 322-244 record in 8 seasons.
George Nostrand, Uniondale
Played in the BAA, one of the leagues that later became the NBA., for 3 seasons and then one in the NBA. Averaged 8.2 points per game
Tom Riker, St. Dominic
Played for the Knicks for 3 seasons, including the NBA Championship team of 1973. Averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds.
Mike Riordan, Great Neck
Averaged 18.1 points, 5.2 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 1972-73, his best in 9 NBA seasons.
Jim Rowinski , Hicksville
Drafted by the Jazz, he played in 23 games over 2 seasons.
Jeff Ruland, Sachem
The two time All-Star averaged 22.2 points and 10.2 rebound per game during the 1983-84 season, his best in 8 NBA seasons
Al Skinner, Malverne
Averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 1976-77 season, his best in 6 ABA and NBA seasons. Current Head Coach, Boston College
Randy Smith, Bellport
Two time NBA All-Star averaged 24.6 points per game in 1977-78 season, his best in 12 NBA seasons. Played in 906 consecutive games, once an NBA record.
Wally Szczerbiak, Cold Spring Harbor Averaged 19.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists last year, his best so far in 7 NBA seasons. Named to the All-Star Team in 2001-2
Bill Thieben, Sayville
Averaged 4.0 points and 3.2 rebounds in two seasons for the Fort Wayne and Detroit Pistons. Attended Hofstra.
Ernie Vandeweghe, Oceanside
Averaged 12 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Knicks in 1952-53, his best of 6 NBA seasons. His son Kiki also played for the Knicks.
Foots Walker, Southampton
Averaged 9.0 points and 8.4 assists per game in 1979-80, his best in 10 NBA seasons
Bill Wennington, LI Lutheran
Averaged 7.1 points and 4.6 rebounds in 1993-94, his best in 13 NBA seasons.
Howard Wood, East Hampton
Averaged 3.4 points for the Utah Jazz in his only NBA season.
A.J. Wydner, St. Agnes
Played in 6 games for the Celtics during the 1990-91 season.
