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It was a rough weekend for current Kentucky basketball players, but one former Wildcat had maybe his best game as an NBA player just last night. DeAndre Liggins, who has been waiting for a big game for the last year and a quarter, got the start last night for the reigning Western Conference Champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and certainly went about making the most of it.
Not only did start, but Liggins played a team-high 40 minutes against the Blazers, nearly picking up a double-double with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Only Durant and Westbrook had a higher+/- effect on the game for the Thunder, and neither by much.
DeAndre hit all three of his 3-point attempts, and finished 4-6 overall, which is a much better percentage than fellow young guys Russell Westbrook (5-21) and Damian Lillard (3-14). He also had two assists, one steal, and three turnovers. Hopefully this is the start of a long career with the promising Thunder for Liggins, who deserves a shot like this one. He built a lot of trust last night; if he continues to do well, expect to see a lot more of him.
Go Cats.
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January 14th, 2013 at 9:04 am
Hats off to DeAndre! Hope our UK team looks at DeAndre to see his intensity and dedication!
January 14th, 2013 at 9:07 am
This is great news! Now he’s earned a second chance for major minutes. If he is able to contribute at this level for the next few games, then he will be in a great spot. Keep it up Mindfreak.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:08 am
epitome of hard worker
January 14th, 2013 at 9:09 am
As a big OKC fan, love to see Liggins playing well. He proves what hard work can do. I know they will love and appreciate his ethic for years to come in a place like OKC.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:10 am
A guy living out his dream. Couldn’t be happier for Dre.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:15 am
Always hated Liggins and his tongue-waiving ways. Like a poor mans version of MKG.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:27 am
I also like to kick puppies and punch babies.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:31 am
I was in prison for five years. You all know what happened in the showers.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:36 am
Poythress needs to be forced to watch Liggins highlights 20 hours per day.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Can I get some tennis news up in here?!
January 14th, 2013 at 9:44 am
My favorite Liggins moment was during the final seconds of the UNC/UK 2011 Elite Eight game as he was barking at Harrison Barnes standing on the free throw lane as Knight was shooting. A true competitor!
January 14th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Attaboy. Liggins has worked his ass off to be where he’s at right now and is reaping the rewards of his labor. Keep on representing BBN, #25!
January 14th, 2013 at 9:45 am
#11, totally forgot about that one. That was great!
January 14th, 2013 at 9:49 am
But how does someone go from not playing at all to starting for arguably the best team in the league and playing 40 minutes? lol
January 14th, 2013 at 9:52 am
#11 Don’t forget after the WV second round game of that tourney, when Liggins barks at the WVU players, “Do the John Wall now”. So fierce.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vFvnVI3MO4
January 14th, 2013 at 9:57 am
Thanks for the reminders #11 and #15. #Swagger
January 14th, 2013 at 9:57 am
#15, I had forgotten about that moment. It was also great. He played with heart.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:58 am
Great news. Good to hear. I still check OKC’s box scores every morning hoping to see him getting action. Nothing but love for Liggins over this way:)
January 14th, 2013 at 10:04 am
14- He started in place of Thabo Sefolosha, who was sitting out due to a sore neck. http://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/1113181/thabo-sefolosha
January 14th, 2013 at 10:29 am
True rags to riches story. The guy witnessed his brother’s murder, grew up in a very rough neighborhood. He came to UK as a PG but quickly realized that wasn’t his skill set. In comes Calipari and star studded recruits, burying Liggins down the depth chart. He realized the only way he would see minutes is to focus on being the best lock-down defender on a team that needed one. He hit the occasional jumper, and was a decent slasher but his bread and butter is his defense. This team could use a Liggins badly. Really proud of what he’s accomplished.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:51 am
There’s a guy named “Zorgon” writing for “Loud City” (?) who doesn’t seem to have all that high of an opinion regarding Liggins’ game. There’s also a poll at the end of the article that asks the fans’ opinions of whether or not Liggins will hang around in the NBA. He only has 3 votes so far for “Yes! Did you see how he played last night? This guy’s no greenhorn” … how about we, as a BBN, go there and show a Cat some love? Here’s the link: http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2013/1/14/3874864/deandre-liggins-fact-or-fiction
January 14th, 2013 at 11:10 am
Where’s the love on this site for John wall? Had a very solid season debut on Saturday despite all the suggestions that he is out of shape
January 14th, 2013 at 11:17 am
In 40 mins that’s all he got?
January 14th, 2013 at 11:32 am
22- Thanks. I didn’t realize Wall had made his return yet. After seeing your comment, I checked out the recap: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20130112_ATL@WAS … good stuff!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:36 am
If I were Cal, I would show the team clips/highlights of Liggins/MKG. These guys never took a play off and proved you can be the MVP even while scoring only a couple pts some nights….
January 14th, 2013 at 11:38 am
when did 11 and 9 become a double-double?
January 14th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
I am very happy for Liggins. He is a worker for sure and he’s come a long way from refusing to leave the bench for Gillespie. He and MKG have to be two of the favorites during the Calipari era at UK. Both were lock down guys.
January 14th, 2013 at 12:28 pm
I <3 liggins
January 14th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
if this team had Liggins we would have only one loss
January 14th, 2013 at 1:34 pm
#26 obviously didn’t read the article… “Nearly picking up a double-double”