For any NBA GM’s thinking that there may be some diamonds in the rough in the D-League this year, you need to see something.  I really had no idea what the quality of play was like in the NBA’s red headed stepchild, that is until I saw the numbers being put up by everyone’s favorite loveable, towel waving, flat shooting, point guard Mateen Cleaves.  Here is Mateen’s numbers in his first 12 games since joining the Bakersfield Jam.

Mateen Cleaves                                          Chris Paul
19.5 PPG on 53% shooting                     21.3 PPG on 49% shooting
10.8 Assists                                             11.4 Assists
5.7 Rebounds                                             4 Rebounds
2.3 Steals                                                 2.7 Steals

MVP!!! MVP!!! MVP!!!

Mateen Cleaves is the Chris Paul of the D-League!  Somebody needs to sign Mateen to a 10 day just to bring him back to earth.  At this torrid pace, Mateen will soon find his way on the D-League Mount Rushmore with Mikki Moore, Randy Livingston, and AAA Rumble, mascot of the Idaho Stampede.

-Violent J

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