[情報] McCants Ready For Fresh Start
Authored by Alex Kennedy - September 8, 2009 - 3:25 pm
As Rashad McCants stares up at the JumboTron in the Smith Center, his eyes
begin to fill with tears. Sean May, who is standing beside him, also has
trouble holding back his emotions. Thousands of cheering fans surround them
and give their support from all angles wondering why he remains a free agent.
Prior to North Carolina's Alumni Game on Friday, McCants, who is just four
years removed from his Tar Heel days, got choked up as highlights from the
2005 National Championship run poured onto the screen.
After all, these are some of the best basketball memories that the
24-year-old McCants has. His first four years in the NBA haven't gone exactly
as planned after being a lottery selection by the Minnesota Timberwolves in
2005.
McCants describes himself as “a winner” so the constant losing and
rebuilding was a test for him. Surrounded mainly by other young players in
the tough Western Conference, McCants’ two stops since being drafted haven’
t given him much of a chance to showcase his talents.
“There are a lot of things that I can do that people haven’t seen yet
because of the situations I’ve been in,” McCants told RealGM’s Alex
Kennedy.
But McCants is an unrestricted free agent and is hoping to finally establish
himself as a productive NBA player. He’ll likely do so as a member of the
Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Bobcats, or Miami Heat, who have shown significant
interest in the guard.
“I’ve talked with Charlotte and I’m working out with them on Monday. I
worked out for Denver and I’m waiting on them and Miami has offered me a
spot in training camp,” said McCants.
Signing with the Bobcats would not only mean a return to his home state of
North Carolina, but a possible reunion with Raymond Felton. Assuming Felton
gets a deal worked out with the Bobcats, he and McCants would be playing
alongside each other for the first time since starring side by side for three
years with the Heels. “Obviously Charlotte [is a front runner], because of
everything and because there’s a chance to play there,” says McCants.
“Denver is also up there because of Coach [George] Karl and the chance to
play for a contender,” said McCants.
Neither the Bobcats or Nuggets are set at shooting guard, so the opportunity
to battle for minutes would be there for McCants. The one time he has
averaged over twenty minutes per game in a season, in 2007 with Minnesota,
McCants made the most of it putting up nearly 15 points per game. He was the
second highest scorer on that team, behind Al Jefferson, despite only
starting in 24 games.
When asked what he would tell to a team looking to acquire him, he doesn’t
hesitate one bit. “I’m a winner. I know what it takes to win, I’m a great
teammate, I’m coachable, and I play hard at both ends. I feel I have a
tremendous scoring ability and I’m a great passer."
One thing is certain, each of these three teams will give McCants a fresh
start and the opportunity to get his career back on track. He’ll be back to
creating new memories, rather than just cherishing the old, in no time.
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