Wojnarowski: Earl Clark Signs One-Year Deal With China's Zhejiang
by Evan Dunlap on Aug 10, 2011 12:42 AM EDT
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PrintOrlando Magic forward Earl Clark has signed with Zhejiang of the Chinese Basketball Association, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. His contract does not include "an out close to return to the NBA," meaning he will stay with Zhejiang even if the NBA's labor dispute ends. He could return to the NBA for the 2012/13 season.
The Magic acquired Clark, along with Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson, from the Phoenix Suns in a December trade involving Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, their 2011 first-round draft pick, and cash considerations. The second-year man from Louisville played sparingly in Orlando, averaging just 11.9 minutes per game in 33 appearances.
By all accounts, the Magic like Clark, as coach Stan Van Gundy has praised his work ethic and potential as a defender. Clark at times drew some of the league's toughest defensive assignments, getting chances to guard Kevin Durant, Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, and Dirk Nowitzki, among others, during his time in Magic pinstripes. However, his struggles at the offensive end--at 6-foot-10, Clark shot 44.1 percent from the field--made it difficult for Van Gundy to play him ahead of the more efficient forwards on the roster.
Clark is the first Magic player to sign overseas during the lockout. He, Richardson, and little-used reserve big man Malik Allen are Orlando's lone free agents.
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Well it seems a lock now that both Liggins and Harper are both going to make the team. This is ok though. Hopefully we can bring Clark back when he comes back. But now seems like lock that Bass will not be traded either. Gonna miss Clark. Loved his work ethic and defensive effort.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
Seems like someone. . .
else thinks this season is a total loss. Maybe Earl and his agent have some inside info about just how far apart the sides are in their negotiations. If there was any chance of the NBA playing this season, I wouldn’t think a free agent like Clark would agree to “no out” contract to play in China. Guess I’ll be watching (playing) the 2011/2012 season on NBA 2K12.
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by TheOtherWhiteMeat on Aug 10, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
“He, [Jason] Richardson, and little-used reserve big man Malik Allen are Orlando’s lone free agents.”
Two Richardson on the team last year. fwiw
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Awesome sauce!
Brantley Watch. The mood is tense; I have been on some serious, serious reports but nothing quite like this. I uh... Jon... John is inside right now. I tried to get an interview with him, but they said no, you can't do that he's a live Gator, he will literally rip your face off.
[to the Brantley] Hey, you're making me look stupid. Get out here, Brantley!
This won't bother anyone on the "EC will save the team" brigade,
as they can just ride on their unicorn to another beautiful gumdrop land.
I don't get the whole 'pop-tart cats pooping rainbows thing,' but then, I'm old. So, there it is.
by Redfield on Aug 10, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If it's any consolation to you
We had our own “EC will save the team” brigade over on BSotS until we traded him to you guys. Apparently, they rode their unicorns over here after the trade.
The way I always felt about Earl was that he really looked like a pro basketball player….until game action started and he had to actually play pro basketball. Then, not so much.
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by East Bay Ray on Aug 10, 2011 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for Earl.
I am curious as to what kind of salary he is receiving. I doubt that any of the highly paid free agents would take a “no out clause” contract, but if enough of them do, it may apply more pressure on NBA to get serious on speeding up the negotiations.
Well, it seems like Earl Clark did not want to wait to get an overseas transfer. Not only was he the first, he is also one of Orlando’s free agents; along with the great players Jason Richardson and Malik Allen.
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damn, Earl's gonna be a beast in China.
He just needs to stick his arms out he’ll grab a steal. lol anyway that is unless he gets homesick or decides that it’s an extended vacation overseas
Well there's always next year
unlike some of you i think Clark is a very important piece to this team. Good to see he’s doing something. i don’t know how good he’ll get overseas though.
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