Wayne Chism

Wayne Chism - Tennessee graduate Chism began the season in the Turkey, playing for Antalya, where he was known as Dwayne (which is actually his given middle name; Devon Dwayne Chism. Guess he didn't like the D. Or the Devon.) He injured his knee in preseason, returned to play four games, averaged 5 points and 3 rebounds, then was released late last month when Antalya decided they would prefer more of a true centre. This has led to a contract dispute between the team and Chism's agents that, as far as I can tell, has not yet been resolved; when it is, Chism would seem a logical candidate for the D-League, unless he can find good highly paid work elsewhere. In this era of the face-up athletic power forward, Chism has a faint chance.

Wayne Chism

Chism would be easy to like if he knew how to wear a headband. Sadly, he has absolutely no idea.



He's a likeable player, an athletic 6'9 big man with a rangy jumpshot and an ability to get open without the ball. Chism gives forth effort, has decent physical tools, and can make shots, but he doesn't really post up and fouls far too much defensively. And he also clearly has no idea what angle he sweats at.