Sean May released by Nets

Sean May's injury plagued career didn't get any better this week, when he was waived by the New Jersey Nets. May, a 6'9 PF out of North Carolina, has played only 119 games in 5 NBA seasons. He missed the whole 2008 season while recovering from micro-fracture surgery. His recovery has been a failure, however, as he was cut by Larry Brown and the Bobcats after only 24 games in the 2009 season for being overweight and out of shape (see picture). Last season he played for the Sacramento Kings, averaging 3 points and 2 rebounds in only 9 minutes a game.

The 13th overall pick by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2004 draft, May entered the league with high expectations after winning the National Championship with North Carolina. He enjoyed limited success during December of his second season, averaging 15.6 points and 7 rebounds, including a 32 point game against Dwight Howard and the Magic (even Adam Morrison had a good game, so let's not get ahead of ourselves). This latest injury might be the final death knell of his NBA career as he is unable to stay healthy and in shape. I would imagine he will find himself playing overseas this season. Who would have thought that of the four players drafted out of UNC in 2004 (May, Raymond Felton, Marvin Williams, Rashad McCants), only Raymond Felton has lived up to expectations.