During the preseason, it became apparent that last yearÆs forgotten rookie on the Denver Nuggets was an outstanding athlete.á Sonny Weems is obviously faster than the typical NBA shooting guard, and he has leaping ability that rivals Raptors rookie DeMar DeRozan.
But last season, Weems couldnÆt crack the deep Nuggets rotation and played just 55 minutes in the NBA.
ôWeems spent most of last season in the NBADL with the Colorado 14ers where he played in 22 games and averaged 20.5 points on 48.8 percent shooting and collected 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.6 blocks, 2.8 turnovers, and 3.0 personal fouls in 28.3 minutes.öá Sonny Weems
For practical purposes, Sonny Weems is every bit as much of a ôrookieö as DeMar DeRozan.
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Sonny Weems Is Soaring As Toronto Raptors Find a New Wing
Posted: 21st December 2009 by Stephen Brotherston in NBAComments Off on Sonny Weems Is Soaring As Toronto Raptors Find a New Wing