NBA journeyman Dorell Wright has seen everything in the Association since he was drafted in 2004.
One trend that Wright is seeing and is experiencing is NBA teams opting to sign young prospects over veterans.
Wright spoke with Jabari Young of CSN Northwest on the new wave.
“It’s a new era,” he said. “A lot of us veterans are getting pushed out for more of the young school. It’s kind of crazy because I’m older in (NBA years) than I am in age. Most (teams) they want to take a risk or take a shot at the younger players and I understand that.”
Ironic because Wright was one the last players to get drafted straight from high school when the Miami Heat took him with the 19th overall pick. Wright had stints where he thrived in Golden State and Philadelphia, but could never really find a home making him an expendable wing hoping to get signed.
Now 29, Wright is looking forward to heading to play as an overseas athlete in China.
“I’m really looking forward to it,” Wright said. “I’m going to be able to go play and really contribute and try to help a team win. If I have to start my career and be over there like a (Stephon Marbury), who paved the way for us American players and NBA players, I’m all for that.”
Toronto Raptor’s rookie Delon Wright won’t get the opportunity to play against big brother until maybe after March if Dorell’s team doesn’t make the playoffs.
It all comes full circle for NBA players, and it’s no different for Dorell Wright on the ups and downs of the Association.
