Matthew Ratajczyk: From the Bottom to the Top

GoTwins24 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:08 pm

My NBA career started on a horrible note. I went undrafted, but honestly, what player from Northwestern actually gets drafted? In college, I averaged 14.5 PPG, 6 APG, and 5 REB per game. Luckily, after months of hard work, I was offered a tryout by many teams.

- Utah Jazz
- Orlando Magic
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Sacramento Kings
- Atlanta Hawks
- Detroit Pistons
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Denver Nuggets
- Phoenix Suns

I decided to try out for the Utah Jazz. They need a point guard and I can fill that role. I was required to have a D+ teammate grade to make the team. I had a fantastic scrimmage, scoring 6 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and dishing 4 assists. The Jazz offered me a 10-day contract. This was my chance to impress.

AgentP · **Posted:** Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:21 pm

GoTwins24 wrote:

I went undrafted, but honestly, what player from Northwestern actually gets drafted

These players from Northwestern actually got drafted

also the Jazz have Trey Burke, Alec Burks and Dante Exum in the backcourt. why do they need yet another young guard? and why are they so desperate that they'll take anyone with a D+ grade or higher?

GoTwins24 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:30 pm

First NBA Game
In my first game, I scored 7 points and got 1 assist. We beat the Celtics 64-59. My game wasn't bad, but it could be a lot better.

Acemaker55 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:30 pm

AgentP wrote:

GoTwins24 wrote:

I went undrafted, but honestly, what player from Northwestern actually gets drafted

These players from Northwestern actually got drafted

The latest guy being drafted in 1999 though...

GoTwins24 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:31 pm

AgentP wrote:

GoTwins24 wrote:

I went undrafted, but honestly, what player from Northwestern actually gets drafted

These players from Northwestern actually got drafted

also the Jazz have Trey Burke, Alec Burks and Dante Exum in the backcourt. why do they need yet another young guard? and why are they so desperate that they'll take anyone with a D+ grade or higher?

It's a joke, I know players have been drafted. I don't know why the Jazz are so desperate tbh.

philliesfan134 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:37 pm

GoTwins24 wrote:

It's a joke, I know players have been drafted. I don't know why the Jazz are so desperate tbh.

Well it seems like you picked the wrong place to go because Exum or Burke are probably their future PG. I think that's what Agent was getting at. Heat could use a PG besides Napier and Cole, for example.

GoTwins24 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:37 pm

I guess. I can always leave after the season.

GoTwins24 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:26 am

Clippers @ Jazz
We lost to LA 80-63. I scored 10 points, grabbed 2 rebounds, and unfortunately put up 0 assists.

Warriors @ Jazz
We lost to the Warriors 72-65. I scored 7 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and got 2 dimes. I have 2 games left for the Jazz.

Jazz @ Trail Blazers
We beat Portland 81-70. I racked up 16 points, grabbed 2 rebounds, and had many chances for dimes, but couldn't get one. I also hit 6 free throws.

Grizzlies @ Jazz
In my last game of the 10-day contract, we beat Memphis 67-55. I put up 11 points and grabbed 3 boards.

When my contract expired, my GM gave me another 10-day deal.

END OF UPDATE STATS: 10.2 PPG, 0.6 APG, 2.0 RPG
TEAM RECORD: 17-32, 14th in the West.

GoTwins24 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:22 am

Jazz @ Suns
We lost 98-78 to Phoenix. I scored 7 points, got 3 rebounds, and 1 dime.

Kings @ Jazz
We beat the Kings 83-74. I scored 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 dime.

Jazz @ Pelicans
We were defeated 80-65 by New Orleans. I put up 9 points, grabbed a career high 5 rebounds, and got 1 assist.

Jazz @ Mavericks
Dallas beat us 74-58. I scored 12 points, grabbed 3 boards, and got 2 assists.

My performance was well enough to earn a guaranteed contract for the rest of the season.

END OF UPDATE STATS: 9.7 PPG, 0.9 APG, 2.7 RPG
TEAM RECORD: 18-35, 14th in West

GoTwins24 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 1:41 pm

February 20: Trail Blazers @ Jazz
We lost in a heartbreaker to Portland with a score of 62-59. I scored 8 points, grabbed no boards, and got 1 dime.

February 23: Spurs @ Jazz
The Spurs beat us 60-57. I scored 12 points, got 2 rebounds, and got 3 dimes.

February 25: Lakers @ Jazz
We finally won a game, beating LA 81-62. I scored 15 points (mostly on free throws), got 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

After the game, I was placed in the starting lineup! I can't believe it was this fast!

February 27: Jazz @ Nuggets
I had a great game, but we still lost 74-69. The bench blew the game! I put up 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

END OF UPDATE STATS: 10.5 PPG, 1.5 APG, 2.6 RPG
TEAM RECORD: 19-38, 14th in the West.

GoTwins24 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 30, 2014 6:04 pm

February 28: Bucks @ Jazz
I shined again in my second game in the lineup, as we beat Milwaukee 65-55. I scored 14, got 4 boards, and got 3 assists.

March 3: Jazz @ Grizzlies
We lost a close one to Memphis 67-63. I put up 17 points, 6 boards, and 3 dimes.

March 4: Jazz @ Celtics
We lost another tough game, losing 64-61 to Boston. I scored 11 points, got 5 boards, and recorded 4 dimes.

March 6: Jazz @ 76ers
We lost again, 73-58 to Philly. I scored 26 points, got 6 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists.

END OF UPDATE STATS: 12.0 PPG, 1.9 APG, 3.2 RPG
TEAM RECORD: 20-41, 15th in West.

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