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Username Post: Muscala Free Agency        (Topic#23160)
HuskyColonial 
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02-15-20 04:25 PM - Post#300121    
    In response to Bison89

Mike seemed uncomfortable with his celebrity which I found authentic. He’s a class act and his parents being there made it very special.

 
HuskyColonial 
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02-15-20 04:39 PM - Post#300122    
    In response to HuskyColonial

What to do with Spear? This is the question that should occupy the offseason. He’s raw yet improving. He’s not a 5 but not a 4 either. Yet Bucknell is undeniably better with him on the floor.

 
BisonRoadWarrior 
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02-15-20 06:06 PM - Post#300124    
    In response to HuskyColonial

Nice story on Mike with insights from Paulsen:
https://oklahoman.com/article/5655115/we-go t-a-ste...


 
nh2032 
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02-16-20 07:36 AM - Post#300323    
    In response to BisonRoadWarrior

The halftime video they played was very well produced and similar to the article featured a lot of Coach Paulsen and Bryson. Productive trip for the production crew to GMU and filled in a nice gap with them not being able to attend in person. They also played messages from Dane and Charles Lee during 2nd half TOs. Not sure if any of those have showed up online yet, but assume they will at some point.

Overall thought it was a very nice ceremony and if anyone gets a number on how long it took for the autograph / picture line to clear after the game let us know. My guess would be at least 90 minutes if not more based on the number of folks lined up while the game was still going.

 
bisonmania 
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02-16-20 09:16 AM - Post#300328    
    In response to nh2032

When I left the gym at about 615 Mike was still signing a few autographs and pictures. He wanted to give everyone a chance to get a picture with him. I also had an opportunity to talk to him for a few minutes and his dad as well. Mike to this day is the same as he was when he first walked onto the campus. A very humble guy.

 
jkrun80 
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02-16-20 12:45 PM - Post#300363    
    In response to bisonmania

I looked at the 2013 draft class to see how many are in the NBA now. Didn't get an exact count, but it's less than half and fewer than five from the 2nd round. Does anyone remember the #1 pick that year? (Giannis was #15!)

 
Bison137 
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02-16-20 11:44 PM - Post#300413    
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  • jkrun80 Said:
I looked at the 2013 draft class to see how many are in the NBA now. Didn't get an exact count, but it's less than half and fewer than five from the 2nd round. Does anyone remember the #1 pick that year? (Giannis was #15!)




There are four left from the second round - with Mike, Allen Crabbe, and James Ennis all virtually tied for the top spot in career win shares.




 
Doktore K 
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02-17-20 08:14 AM - Post#300417    
    In response to jkrun80

Anthony Bennett was taken first overall by the Cavs. Proved to be a big bust and is now likely in a Y League somewhere.

Weak draft overall that year. Resulted in few stars.

CJ was taken #10 and Utah took Rudy Gobert at #27. A lot of forgettable picks.


 
MrPhillie 
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02-17-20 08:53 AM - Post#300419    
    In response to Doktore K

Some guy named Giannis taken #15, but yeah, a very poor draft overall. Mike has done amazingly well to stay in the league.

 
jkrun80 
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02-17-20 10:35 AM - Post#300424    
    In response to MrPhillie

Mike plays with 3 others from his draft class for the Thunder, Steve Adams, Nerlens Noel, and Dennis Schroeder.

 
HuskyColonial 
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02-17-20 12:08 PM - Post#300430    
    In response to jkrun80

Schroeder and Mike have spent years together haven't they? Were't they both Hawks?

 
Bison137 
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02-17-20 12:15 PM - Post#300431    
    In response to HuskyColonial

Yes, they were Hawks teammates for five years - and now this year teammates with the Thunder. Mike considers him his best friend in the league. He attended Schroeder's wedding in Germany last year. Mike said that Schroeder had actually considered coming to Bucknell for Saturday's ceremony - but plans didn't work out.




 
jkrun80 
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02-18-20 08:54 PM - Post#300599    
    In response to Bison137

Here is the video from Mike's jersey retirement ceremony.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UP5cEmj0pY

 
Bison137 
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02-19-20 09:53 PM - Post#300770    
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  • Bison137 Said:
Yes, they were Hawks teammates for five years - and now this year teammates with the Thunder. Mike considers him his best friend in the league. He attended Schroeder's wedding in Germany last year. Mike said that Schroeder had actually considered coming to Bucknell for Saturday's ceremony - but plans didn't work out.




New NBA.com article on the friendship between Muscala and Schroeder: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/buddy -ball-200...




 
Bison89 
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02-20-20 10:24 AM - Post#300805    
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  • Bison137 Said:
New NBA.com article on the friendship between Muscala and Schroeder: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/buddy -ball-200...



That was a good article. Not a lot of "meat", but it shows the personal connection that has developed.

I liked the "Bucknell Bubble" comment.
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
jkrun80 
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03-06-20 09:09 PM - Post#303290    
    In response to Bison89

Stumbled across this gem on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyfWXW_GvFg

This wasn't in the category of beating Kansas, but still a pretty good win for the Bison.

 
Bison137 
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11-09-20 01:29 PM - Post#316265    
    In response to jkrun80

Just saw on an OKC blog that Mike has a $2.3 Million player option for the upcoming season. With all of the uncertainty and revenue shortfalls, it would be hard to see him not opting to stay.




 
Bison137 
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11-19-20 10:21 PM - Post#317097    
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  • Bison137 Said:
Just saw on an OKC blog that Mike has a $2.3 Million player option for the upcoming season. With all of the uncertainty and revenue shortfalls, it would be hard to see him not opting to stay.




As expected, Mike has opted to return to OKC for a $2.3 Million payday.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/132947 694891400...




 
Bison89 
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11-20-20 09:58 AM - Post#317109    
    In response to Bison137

  • Bison137 Said:
  • Bison137 Said:
Just saw on an OKC blog that Mike has a $2.3 Million player option for the upcoming season. With all of the uncertainty and revenue shortfalls, it would be hard to see him not opting to stay.




As expected, Mike has opted to return to OKC for a $2.3 Million payday.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/132947 694891400...




I hope that he is packing the money away. It will eventually end.
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
jkrun80 
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12-12-20 09:37 PM - Post#317988    
    In response to Bison89

Mike has quite the stat line tonight:
17 min, 18 pts, 5-5 FG, 4-4 3FG, 4-4 FT, 3 Reb, 1 Ast.

 
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