Raptors Re-assign Jawai to Idaho; Sign Douby to second 10-day

by Scott Schroeder on Apr 3, 2009 3:18 PM EDT Comment 7 comments

Well, this ought to be interesting. The Raptors signed Quincy Douby to a second 10-day contract, sending Big Nate Jawai back to the Idaho Stampede. Since Jawai hasn't appeared in a game since being called back up to the Toronto Raptors, there's not much new to report, so I'll look at what happened when he last appeared in Boise.

Jawai appeared in 10 games with the Stampede, starting nine. He averaged 12.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.2 blocks in 25 minutes per game. He posted two double-doubles, with personal bests of 21 points at Utah on March 16 and 10 rebounds on two occasions. Nothing exceptional, really, but he was out of shape, so maybe he'll look better after having a chance to be back in Toronto where he had better workout facilities. At least he didn't have to work out at the esteemed Boise Gold's Gym, among the many things he complained about after his last trip to Boise.

Wait, Jawai complained? Yes. A lot. About everything in Idaho - his teammates were mean to him, the guards wouldn't pass to him, and he just didn't get a fair chance to dominate while in Idaho. Well, apparently he didn't get a fair chance in Toronto either because of the D-League, because former D-League dominator Pops Mensah-bonsu got plenty of playing time with Jawai on the bench, including the monster dunk pictured.

This should be interesting, to say the least. Additional RU coverage after Jawai's last stint in Idaho here, here and here.

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I can understand why he's upset

Check the difference in restaurants Toronto vs. Boise

by Aisander D on Apr 3, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

True

But I’m not sure if he’s too worried about what he’s eating…

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by Scott Schroeder on Apr 3, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ice - you are missing the point...

For people like me and Nate, it ain’t the quality – it’s the QUANTITY.
For all Nate’s complaints did you ever read him once bagging on the FOOD while he was in Boise?

I REST MY CASE.

According to the Fry Chef:
Idaho restaurants 1,
Rest of World restaurants, particularly Toronto’s 0

by Rumble on Apr 4, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting

Why is the ketchup only on one side?

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by Scott Schroeder on Apr 4, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nate isn't very strong going left

by Aisander D on Apr 4, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome Home NATE!

Dear Nate,

Welcome back. I have taken the privilege of extending your membership at Gold’s Gym and getting your own special key to the Boys and Girls Club. I have also instructed your team mates not to look at you funny, the referees not to call fouls on you and our guards to pass the ball to you regardless as to whether you are actually open or not. I am also going to bench Allred, not because he might actually have more NBA game time than you, but because you make 20x more than he does – so it stands to reason you are 20x better.

While some of the backwoods hillbillies (like ownership and fans) might be more concerned with the DLeague playoffs and repeating as DLeague champions, we will ignore the dolts as we all know this is all about you Nate. International. NBA. Star. (not quite on the level of Sun Yue, but who is?). So get back to your personal penthouse suite we have procured for you at our finest motel (Truck Stop Inn) and leave the everything to me. I took good care of Josh McRoberts and I will take good care of you too.

Sincerely, your pal in the ways of the world, Rumble

p.s. Please let me know if you want a Livingston Beer Coozie – if so, I will have to get there way early.

by Rumble on Apr 4, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs