The Springfield Armor today announced that both Morris
Almond and T.J. Cummings will be joining the roster.
Originally selected in the first round (25th overall) of the 2007 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz,
Almond returns to the NBA D-League following assignments with the Utah Flash in both the
2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. There, the former Rice University player set the NBA D-League
record for most points in a single regular season game with 53 (Utah at Bakersfield 1-30-08).
While with the Flash, Almond started in 32 games and had an average of 25.6 ppg.
via Armor Press Release
Morris Almond should have made camp with a team that needs him. Then he should have been signed. Instead, he made camp with the Magic. Who of course didn’t need him. The Knicks took a look at him, then turned him down, because Chris Duhon is a better option. No, really.
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Almond can shoot. He can’t do much else. But if Jannero Pargo is still worth a run (I know, I know Bulls fans, he’s not), Almond is worth a flyer. Young, athletic, and can score like few can. He’s going to make the Armor infinitely better, and he’s instantly going to be a top five call-up candidate. He was in the Flash system and Utah couldn’t find room because they’re loaded. Will a team that sucks please take a look at this kid?
