Seattle NBA Connections--2/1

Every once in awhile, SeaTown Sports will check up on native Seattlites and players with Seattle connections in the NBA, we will also include a highlight video of one of the players:




Marvin Williams-Atlanta Hawks
Connection: Bremerton Native
Stats: 13.7ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.4apg
Blurb: Scored 28 points against Nate Robinson and the Knicks on Wednesday

Adam Morrison-Charlotte Bobcats
Connection: Gonzaga
Stats: 4.5ppg, 1.7rpg, 0.9apg
Blurb: Gaining more playing time, but still playing like crap

Jason Terry-Dallas Mavericks
Connection: Franklin High School
Stats: 20.3ppg, 2.4rpg, 3.7apg
Blurb: His team is in the middle of a playoff race, the Mavericks currently hold the 7th seed..

Rodney Stuckey-Detroit Pistons
Connection: Eastern Washington University
Stats: 14.0ppg, 3.4rpg, 5.0apg
Blurb: Has become an effective player for the Pistons, has respectable field goal % at .473

Jamal Crawford-Golden State Warriors
Connection: Rainier Beach High School
Stats: 19.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 4.7apg
Blurb: Will he ever be on a winning team?

Ronny Turiaf-Golden State Warriors
Connection: Gonzaga
Stats: 4.ppg, 3.5rpg 1.8apg
Blurb: Missing his days as a Laker...

Aaron Brooks-Houston Rockets
Connection: Franklin High School
Stats: 9.8ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.6apg
Blurb: Playing time has been decreasing lately...

Luke Ridnour-Milwaukee Bucks
Connection: Blaine High School
Stats: 10.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 5.6apg
Blurb: He's so overrated, I'm beginning to think he's underrated

Nate Robinson-New York Knicks
Connection: Rainier Beach High School/University of Washington
Stats: 15.5ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.6apg
Blurb: Can't wait until the Dunk contest. Looks like he's finally found his role as an NBA player.

Kyle Weaver-Oklahoma City Thunder
Connection: Washington State University
Stats: 3.3ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.8apg
Blurb: Playing time has increased, but the Thunder still suck.

Brandon Roy-Portland Trailblazers
Connection: Garfield High School/University of Washington
Stats: 22.4ppg, 4.7rpg, 5.1apg
Blurb: I met a local High School coach that said Roy would never make it in the College level. He also said he had no chance in the NBA. Why? He didn't have a solid position to play at. The coach also said he didn't have one particular skill he was extremely good at. Well that coach can eat his words. FAIL.

Martell Webster-Portland Trailblazers
Connection: Seattle Prep
Blurb: Injured. :(

Spencer Hawes-Sacramento Kings
Connection: Seattle Prep/University of Washington
Stats: 10.0ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.4bpg
Blurb: Needs to become a better rebounder. However, he's become a solid low-post scoring threat.