Crimson Tide in the NBA Update - April 11
4/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
April 12, 2011
Alonzo Gee - Cleveland Cavaliers
Guard - 6-6 - 220 - 2nd season
At Alabama: 2006-09
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Last Week
Gee had one of his biggest weeks of the season averaging 31 minutes in three games … averaged 11.6 points and 6.3 rebounds … scored double-digits in all three games and in an April 9 contest against the Milwaukee Bucks, he scored 14 points and grabbed five rebounds.
This Season
Played five games for the San Antonio Spurs averaging 0.4 points and 0.6 rebounds before being waived and signed by the Washington Wizards where he played in 11 games with five starts while averaging 2.9 points and 2.0 rebounds ... following an 11-game stint with the Wizards, Gee signed with the Cleveland Cavilers on Dec. 27 ... Gee has started 27 games for the Cavaliers and is averaging 24.1 minutes, 7.2 points and 4.0 rebounds.
Antonio McDyess - San Antonio Spurs
Forward - 6-9 - 245 - 14th season
At Alabama: 1994-95
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Last Week
McDyess was very consistent last week as he started two games and helped lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 record … averaged 8.5 points and 6.5 rebounds … in an April 5 win against the Atlanta Hawks, he scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds … McDyess was given a night off on April 9 against the Jazz.
This Season
In his 14th season in the NBA McDyess has made a great contribution to the Spurs who hold the best record in the league at 61-19 ... has averaged 5.3 points and 5.3 rebounds this year ... McDyess has connected on 48.8 percent of his field goals this season.
Gerald Wallace - Portland Trailblazers
Forward - 6-7 - 220 - 9th season
At Alabama: 2001
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Last week
Wallace had a big week as he helped lead the Portland Trailblazers to a 2-1 record … averaged 19.3 points and 8.0 rebounds … recorded a double-double in an April 8 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
This Season
In his ninth season in the NBA Wallace continues to be a model of consistency ... averaging 15.6 rebounds and 8.1 rebounds on the season ... Wallace led the Bobcats in rebounding and has 14 double-doubles on the year … since his trade to the Portland Trailblazers, he is averaging 15.9 points and 7.8 rebounds for his new team and has led the Blazers to a 14-8 record.
Mo Williams - Los Angeles Clippers
Guard - 6-1 - 185 - 7th season
At Alabama: 2002-03
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Last Week
Williams played in all three games for the Los Angeles Clippers last week … averaged 16.0 points and 6.3 assists … had a big game on April 8 against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 29 points and dishing out six assists.
This Season
Williams is in his seventh year in the NBA ... on February 24 he was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Clippers ... before the trade, Williams was second on the team in scoring with 13.3 points and led in assists with 7.1 per game ... since the trade Williams is averaging 15.9 points and 5.7 assists.
