International Prospect: Adam Hanga

[BackHome]

Damn every Euro getting knee surgery..Hanga, Bertans, Livio...

[DesignatedT]

Hanga's surgery wasn't serious at all.

[BackHome]

Where did he have his surgery at?

[playblair]

Despite the long four-year contract, Adam Hanga not rule out staying in Vitoria is a springboard for the future jump to the NBA when you consolidate and grow as a player in Europe. "I have to prove I'm a good player on this team and club Baskonia is best to think of the NBA" concluded Hungarian.
The forward is recovering from left knee arthroscopy which was submitted on 9 July and is on schedule to recover encrypted in ten weeks and to prevent train with his teammates until September 17, if not accelerate rehabilitation deadlines.
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http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20130801/baloncesto/acb/adam-hanga-fichaje-laboral-kutxa_54378259092.html

[playblair]

http://www.baskonia.com/datos/audio/audio921/presentacionhanga.mp3

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[Redshadows]

ok, 2017.

[superbigtime]

Nice jean shorts. Mervyn's having a sale?

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BSMILvmIMAAvMue.jpg:large

HangaAdamOnline (https://twitter.com/HangaAdamOnline) Hanga Ádám 8h (https://twitter.com/HangaAdamOnline/status/370148592448970752)
Workout... pic.twitter.com/maxrVwpZKm (http://t.co/maxrVwpZKm)

[ace3g]

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Saski Baskonia ‏@Baskonia (https://twitter.com/Baskonia) Mañana intensa para los jugadores. Le toca a @HangaAdamOnline (https://twitter.com/HangaAdamOnline) @Euroleague (https://twitter.com/Euroleague) pic.twitter.com/VbJvegYskz (http://t.co/VbJvegYskz)

[ABC]

In early September, Hanga said his progress had been going well (http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/september/adam-hanga-says-recovery-from-knee-surgery-going-well.html) in his recovery from surgery. However, on Thursday, a medical examination revealed Hanga had developed a knee bone edema according to Baskonia's team site and he is now expected to miss at least two more months.

More here:
http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/september/report-adam-hanga-out-two-more-months-with-bone-edema.html

[ABC]

That was early September... Maybe he'll play soon?

[exstatic]

In early September, Hanga said his progress had been going well (http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/september/adam-hanga-says-recovery-from-knee-surgery-going-well.html) in his recovery from surgery. However, on Thursday, a medical examination revealed Hanga had developed a knee bone edema according to Baskonia's team site and he is now expected to miss at least two more months.

More here:
http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/september/report-adam-hanga-out-two-more-months-with-bone-edema.html


That was early September... Maybe he'll play soon?

The little words can be so important.

[ace3g]

Saski Baskonia @Baskonia

(http://twitter.com/Baskonia)Hamilton y @HangaAdamOnline (http://twitter.com/HangaAdamOnline/) ya entrenan con el resto de compañeros. Vamos recuperando efectivos! ow.ly/i/3JI3a (http://t.co/zQsd4mnfgX)


FROM SPANISH BY BING TRANSLATOR (http://bing.com/translator?ref=twt)

Hamilton and@HangaAdamOnline (http://twitter.com/HangaAdamOnline/) already trained with the rest of the companions. We are recovering troops! ow.ly/i/3JI3a (http://t.co/zQsd4mnfgX)

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[ABC]

Sweet. Thanks!

[BackHome]

What they don't have weight rooms where he is doing rehab?

[sinok]

Why the heck would you say that?
'course they have.

He is just back to normal training.

[yavozerb]

Hanga should get his first PT of season today...

[ace3g]

Hanga should get his first PT of season today...

live stats:

http://live.euroleague.net/gamesjs.aspx?ig=euro_94&st=20&dp=TPC39F167AE32Q27N5NTE4659&z=1

[varpet]

Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdNl-v7WDps
http://www.acb.com/fichas/LACB58076.php
And stats from his second game after recovering. Seems to be in a good shape! :)

[BackHome]

Out of all our draft picks he is the one that I like the most...! Go HANGA!

[yavozerb]

I think Hanga has a legit chance to be a rotation type player in the spurs system. However, Bertans I think has the most upside out of any euro and could actually log starter type minutes. Excited to see both in a spurs uni in the yrs to come.

[szkorhetz]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=588382434566813&notif_t=like

[CGD]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=588382434566813&notif_t=like

Happy to see Hanga playing again. Still don't know whether he'll be an NBA player, but I do like his activity/energy. Btw, that center he lobbed it to has some long ass arms.

[ace3g]

His Euroleague and ACB profiles: To keep track of his stats throughout the season

Euroleague: http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=005099&seasoncode=E2013

ACB: http://www.acb.com/stspartidojug.php?cod_jugador=125&cod_competicion=LACB&cod_edicion=58

[szkorhetz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-rtAcevTx8

[BackHome]

I like this kid I actually think he can make this team next year.

[spurraider21]

he hasn't been producing much based on the links provided by ace3g

with Danny, Manu, and Marco on the books for next season, I think Bertans will be a bigger priority than Hanga

[biziofromdowntown]

He lost last EL game versus JAMES GIST!

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GQ6nfXL8nLI

[ABC]

Thanks for posting :)

[ajballer4]

I think Bertans is definitely the better prospect. I know the numbers aren't great but has anyone watched him play, and do the numbers not tell the whole story

[venitian navigator]

I don't see him playing much with his spanish team...is he injured or what?
For the little I've seen some games ago he looks like a good shooter and good athlete...

[szkorhetz]

New Hanga mix:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1SLPN_QgA

[ABC]

That's a lot of blocked shots for a shooting guard. Hopefully he'll be on the summer league team, but I can't see them bringing him over until he proves he can consistently hit 3 pointers.

[TheGoldStandard]

Has 6th man written all over him...

[ace3g]

OT but Odom could be joining his team - Nocioni and Odom on same team

David Pick @IAmDPick
(https://twitter.com/IAmDPick)Hearing rumors that free agent forward Lamar Odom - with over 1000 NBA games under his belt - has offer from Spanish Laboral Vitoria.


David Pick @IAmDPick
(https://twitter.com/IAmDPick)Rumors unconfirmed at this point but whispers coming from Spanish sources indicate that Lamar Odom is talking with Laboral Vitoria.

[loveforthegame]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/231997/Lamar-Odom-To-Sign-With-Laboral-Kutxa


Lamar Odom has agreed to a contract with Laboral Kutxa in Spain.

Odom plans to play the rest of the season with the Spanish club before deciding whether to attempt an NBA comeback.

[yavozerb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1SLPN_QgA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCsgIqES9lA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ6nfXL8nLI

[BackHome]

Thanks Yav for the vids love the first one! The boy can straight out ball on offense and he plays defense though I wonder what position you see him playing with the Spurs SG or SF?

[Prime Time]

For any Eurpoean fans, are Hanga/Bertans really as active of a defender as their highlight shows? I always assumed they were mediocre defensive players at best, but in their highlight reels I always see them stuffing the someone's shot Manu-esque.

[AFBlue]

Kid looks solid. Danny Green's replacement when he gets to expensive after next year tbqh.

[yavozerb]

Adam had a pretty good game today: 10 pts (4-6 fg), 2 rbs, 2 blocks, 18 minutes...Here is nice dunk adam had today as well..

http://www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?clubcode=bas&gamecode=218&seasoncode=E2013#!boxscore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y66ErLWG1Rs

[yavozerb]

Hanga with 7pts, 1 rb, 2 ast, 2 steals, 3/4 shooting in 22 mins.

http://www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?clubcode=BAS&gamecode=227&seasoncode=E2013#!boxscore

[BackHome]

The dude can keep his dribble alive that is a lot more then what Green can do so bring him over and package Green and Mills and our two late rounds to move higher in the first and get two high second pick...Thinking a deal with Phii...

[Chinook]

^Lol.

[BackHome]

After watching Green these last three games I hope to God we trade him> I have no problem of Hanga coming over and taking his place the guy can do everything that Green can not do..dribble the ball, not pass to the other team, drive to the rim...etc.......................

[jyra]

After watching Green these last three games I hope to God we trade him> I have no problem of Hanga coming over and taking his place the guy can do everything that Green can not do..dribble the ball, not pass to the other team, drive to the rim...etc.......................

It's too bad that Hanga also can't do the things Danny does well: shooting from the outside and defending. There is a reason he is not much more than a utility player right now.

[BackHome]

Haha love ya "Jrya" but to be honest how many outside shots has Green hit against Dallas this series?

[jyra]

Haha love ya "Jrya" but to be honest how many outside shots has Green hit against Dallas this series?

Danny obviously has not shot the ball well recently but that's no reason to discount his ability to shoot in general.
Hanga on the other hand has never shot above 35% from 3 in the ACB and his FT% is at an abysmal 58% this season. That's why I don't have very high expections for him.

[BackHome]

Jrya- I hate you for making sense....It just pisses me off that as an NBA player Green can't even dribble the ball he is worse then Bonner..

[yavozerb]

Danny obviously has not shot the ball well recently but that's no reason to discount his ability to shoot in general.
Hanga on the other hand has never shot above 35% from 3 in the ACB and his FT% is at an abysmal 58% this season. That's why I don't have very high expections for him.

Agree that Hanga will never be a 3 pt shooter who teams fear but the guy is a slasher and thats why this season he shot 65% inside the arc in spanish league and 56% in euroleague. If your expectations of Hanga are that he will come in and dominate the NBA then you will be very dissapointed, but I think Hanga can come over and make the rotation as a defender,rebounder, and energy type player. When asked to play big minutes for his country in eurobasket 2013 he played very well putting up 16 pts, 4rbs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 1 block per game in just under 30 mpg and still had 2 pt fg% of 53% for the tourney.

[BackHome]

Yav- That sounds like a good replacement for Green or Bellini

[bluebellmaniac]

Hanga is 25 as of April... if he's gonna make it in the NBA, it's gonna have to be soon...

[exstatic]

Hanga is 25 as of April... if he's gonna make it in the NBA, it's gonna have to be soon...

Manu came over at 25, Splitter at 26, and Oberto at 30. I don't think it will be his age that keeps him out of the NBA. He's not overly long, having a wingspan maybe 2-2.5" longer than his height, and he doesn't shoot the 3 ball/FTs well. I don't think he can make it as an "athletic player" in the NBA, and if he can't space the floor, he's of no use to the Spurs.

[yavozerb]

Manu came over at 25, Splitter at 26, and Oberto at 30. I don't think it will be his age that keeps him out of the NBA. He's not overly long, having a wingspan maybe 2-2.5" longer than his height, and he doesn't shoot the 3 ball/FTs well. I don't think he can make it as an "athletic player" in the NBA, and if he can't space the floor, he's of no use to the Spurs.

I do not agree on shooting as the primary asset to be a spur. in years past defense was the calling card for the spurs and yet we landed Belli and mills who were and are both average defenders on a good day. Hanga can definatly be considered an athletic player by nba standards and his strengths are his defense and ability to slash to the bucket. Hanga is also a pretty good passer as well and brings lots of energy to the game when he is on the court. I do not expect huge things from him but he can be a 10-20 mpg off the bench reserve for this team without a doubt and contribute on the offensive end of the floor without being a liablility there.

[exstatic]

I do not agree on shooting as the primary asset to be a spur. in years past defense was the calling card for the spurs and yet we landed Belli and mills who were and are both average defenders on a good day.
Days past are days past. Shooting the 3 ball is required of our SGs and SFs.

[exstatic]

An added asset to the sg and sf to shoot 3's most definatly, a requirement, dont think so..Why draft Hanga in the 1st place if he has never been around 40% from the 3 pt line? Hanga provides many other things to a game which is needed and one of those can occasionaly 3 pt shooting, albeit it is not great or even good for that matter, I believe he could still keep teams honest at around a 35% clip on this roster. Lets make hanga out to be a dreadfull shooter, cause he is not, its simply not a strength at this time.

I think they drafted Hanga hoping he would improve beyond the arc. After all, Kawhi was only 29% in college. They've had Hanga over at the practice facility during summers, and I imagine Chip has worked with him, and he's still at 34% from the shorter Euro arc. They'll draft a player thinking he can improve beyond the arc, but they won't put a draft and stash on the roster until he has.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Parker and Kawhi learned to hit 3's.

[exstatic]

Parker and Kawhi learned to hit 3's.

Parker is the PG. The floor is spaced FOR HIM, not the other way around. Kawhi was hitting 38% his rookie year after minimal sessions with Chip. Hanga's sessions with Chip apparently haven't paid off.

[yavozerb]

Parker is the PG. The floor is spaced FOR HIM, not the other way around. Kawhi was hitting 38% his rookie year after minimal sessions with Chip. Hanga's sessions with Chip apparently haven't paid off.

dude cmon, if you think kawhi would have hit 38% on any team in any situation or team you are kidding yourself. In case you have not noticed every player who comes to the spurs has a huge increase in 3pt shooting % due to the inside presence and spacing on the floor.

[BackHome]

Fuck the 3 pointer Green can't do shit with the ball when his man is on him. We need someone who can dribble the fucking ball, slam the fucking ball and pass the ball to OUR PLAYERS NOT THE OTHER TEAMS PLAYERS>

[Mal]

Hanga sucks. Just saw his game in ACB playoffs. Guy is athletic, but that`s all

[BackHome]

People said the same thing about Manu, Scola, Splitter..etc...

[Chinook]

People said the same thing about Manu, Scola, Splitter..etc...

Yeah, I forgot how Hanga is considered to be the best at his position in the Euroleague like those guys were when they played there.

[BackHome]

Yep but people were still shitting on them before they came over.

[xellos88330]

If his 3 ball is good enough to keep defenses honest, he could be EXTREMELY valuable.

[exstatic]

If his 3 ball is good enough to keep defenses honest, he could be EXTREMELY valuable.

It isn't, not even after a couple of summer sessions with Chip.

[exstatic]

dude cmon, if you think kawhi would have hit 38% on any team in any situation or team you are kidding yourself.
Where the FUCK did you come up with THAT from what I posted? I would DIRECTLY attribute Kawhi's shooting to being on the Spurs, since they have the best shooting coach in the NBA. Chip has worked with Hanga during summers, yet he's still a mid 30s shooter from the Euro line. Cory never clicked, either. Some players don't.

In case you have not noticed every player who comes to the spurs has a huge increase in 3pt shooting % due to the inside presence and spacing on the floor.
Nope. When players have no history of a consistent 3 pointer, the shot doctor, Chip England is responsible.

[spurraider21]

iirc, hanga himself said he doesn't feel like he's ready... not a good sign for somebody 25 years old

[CGD]

All the spurs have to do is bat .300 with these draft and stash kids. Hanga may end up being the next victor sanakidze, but for each one of those the spurs have found a Bertans and LJC who I think will be contributors in the future.

[Uriel]

Starting to think Hanga will never cross the pond. Is it possible he plays for our Summer League team this year?

[BackHome]

It isn't, not even after a couple of summer sessions with Chip.

Usually the team he plays for has him do what they want which might not be standing on the baseline waiting for a pass to shoot a 3.

[exstatic]

Usually the team he plays for has him do what they want which might not be standing on the baseline waiting for a pass to shoot a 3.

Doesn't matter. Kawhi was a low volume shooter at first, and still hit 38% from the NBA line. Hanga's getting a decent amount of shots, minutes adjusted. He just isn't hitting them at a good clip.

[objective]

Hanga I don't think spent that much time with the spurs staff ... Maybe a week?

He likely isn't any worse than the parade of d-league scrubs the spurs run through on 10-days and would still have potential to improve to become a 10th man

[exstatic]

Hanga I don't think spent that much time with the spurs staff ... Maybe a week?

He likely isn't any worse than the parade of d-league scrubs the spurs run through on 10-days and would still have potential to improve to become a 10th man

Kawhi had from the draft to 30 June before the lockout. That's a matter of days. He went from 29% from the NCAA line to 38% from the NBA line.

[yavozerb]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT6emGz8rFw

[objective]

Kawhi had from the draft to 30 June before the lockout. That's a matter of days. He went from 29% from the NCAA line to 38% from the NBA line.

Kawhi is a better player. He could have started day one as a twenty year old. He is better at basketball and better at learning. No one is expecting Hanga to come in and be a starter.

He also had better coaching in his life before the spurs compared to hanga. There is a reason Hanga has said that young Hungarian players should do the opposite of him and leave Hungary for other teams as soon as possible. Because he knows it hurt his development.

Steve Fisher >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> all Hungarian coaches combined.

Kawhi's high school coaches were better. And the private ball gyms/academies he worked at during the lockout were much better than Hanga had in Hungary. When you add that Kawhi is much better naturally, I don't see how that prevents Hanga from getting small improvements to his game to become a guy who logs 50 dnps a year and plays in blowouts.

[exstatic]

Kawhi is a better player. He could have started day one as a twenty year old. He is better at basketball and better at learning. No one is expecting Hanga to come in and be a starter.

He also had better coaching in his life before the spurs compared to hanga. There is a reason Hanga has said that young Hungarian players should do the opposite of him and leave Hungary for other teams as soon as possible. Because he knows it hurt his development.

Steve Fisher >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> all Hungarian coaches combined.

Kawhi's high school coaches were better. And the private ball gyms/academies he worked at during the lockout were much better than Hanga had in Hungary. When you add that Kawhi is much better naturally, I don't see how that prevents Hanga from getting small improvements to his game to become a guy who logs 50 dnps a year and plays in blowouts.

My point is that some players can learn to shoot the long ball well, and others can't do better than maybe slightly below average. Cory joseph has a nice jumper, and has been here for four years working with Chip, and I'd leave him wide open at the line and help off him all day.

[objective]

My point is that Hanga hasn't had all that much high level coaching, and I wouldn't swear that he couldn't play in the NBA. Now, of course, at his age, it's very unlikely that his skills will advance to a great level even with all the help he could get. But he could get to a decent level.

Hanga didn't spend 'summers' with chip. He's been here twice. Once before the lockout for a tour of facilities and expectations, and another week or so in 2012 with some drills and conditioning work. He missed 2013 summer with injury. If he had Kawhi's talent maybe he'd be awesome already, but he doesn't.

He's never spent a lot of time working on skill work in sa. He has never been on a summer league team. And prior to this year, when he did leave Hungary, he went to a terrible acb team that was getting blown out nearly every time they played, so not the best situation or good competitive minutes.

Not making excuses for him. I've posted for over a year about how his background makes it unlikely for him to succeed. But I'd rather see him play in Austin and get into camp with the spurs and get garbage minutes than othyus Jeffers or the other call up scrubs.

[BackHome]

He could be a third string SG/SF and can be used when we need someone to handle the ball and attack the rim.

[ducks]

no thankyou

[ABC]

http://projectspurs.com/2014-articles/report-hanga-to-join-deshaun-thomas-with-sidigas-avellino.html

Hanga is being loaned from Baskonia, Bertans' team, to Avellino, Thomas' team. Weird. Should allow for some direct comparisons. Will Bertans do better than Hanga with Baskonia (likely)? Will Hanga do better than Thomas with Avellino (unlikely)? My guess is we'll be able to write off Hanga after this season (for those who haven't already).

[exstatic]

http://projectspurs.com/2014-articles/report-hanga-to-join-deshaun-thomas-with-sidigas-avellino.html

Hanga is being loaned from Baskonia, Bertans' team, to Avellino, Thomas' team. Weird. Should allow for some direct comparisons. Will Bertans do better than Hanga with Baskonia (likely)? Will Hanga do better than Thomas with Avellino (unlikely)? My guess is we'll be able to write off Hanga after this season (for those who haven't already).

If you haven't written off Thomas the minute he was drafted, you're not paying attention.

Bertans
Hanga
...
...
kids on the street
old people in wheel chairs
small animals
Deshaun Thomas.

[jyra]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSvX90Bpt5M

[yavozerb]

Found this article on projectspurs:

http://projectspurs.com/2015-articles/hanga-back-on-track-becomes-all-star-in-italy.html

[jyra]

http://youtu.be/BLv88xPqlx4

I wish these videos wouldn't consist mostly of fastbreak dunks.. but that floater he is showing looks pretty nice.

[BackHome]

Will be nice to see him in summer camp to see what he can do.

[outmap]

http://youtu.be/BLv88xPqlx4

I wish these videos wouldn't consist mostly of fastbreak dunks.. but that floater he is showing looks pretty nice.

A little bit of Manu in him. Hmmmm....

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Instead of looking to a draft rights player, they kicked over a tire and sign beli. Win now. Hate potential.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Instead of looking to a draft rights player, they kicked over a tire and sign beli. Win now. Hate potential.

That's what championship teams do.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

That's what championship teams do.

I'd rather the spurs lose and show some faith in players that they draft. I personally think they would still win. Probably even still win now, and have a better shot at win later.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

*risk lose now

[objective]

The italian league has now started (news to me anyway) making full games available on http://www.legabasketv.it/ you just have to register for a free account.

Quality is mostly unimpressive, as it looks like the highest resolution is 480, but I'm going to watch some games in the next couple of weeks to see for myself how Hanga is as a prospect at this stage.

[Spur-Addict]

Can anyone speak to his on ball defensive ability?

[objective]

I'll watch a few games of his over the weekend and give my meager thoughts.

[buttsR4rebounding]

I'd rather the spurs lose and show some faith in players that they draft. I personally think they would still win. Probably even still win now, and have a better shot at win later.

What do you call their treatment of CoJo? He stunk up the place for a long time. I think you will see the same kind of treatment for Kyle Anderson. The Spurs evidently judge talent different than you. Hmmmm.....

[DrunkTXLabrat]

What do you call their treatment of CoJo? He stunk up the place for a long time. I think you will see the same kind of treatment for Kyle Anderson. The Spurs evidently judge talent different than you. Hmmmm.....

weak.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

the spurs judge talent like a 90 year old retired consultant.

[buttsR4rebounding]

the spurs judge talent like a 90 year old retired consultant.

You obviously discount the value of experience. Those that do generally lack it themselves.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

You obviously discount the value of experience. Those that do generally lack it themselves.

i would argue i credit the value of experience more than you can understand. experience is valuable. especially the right kind, applied to the right individual. actually playing basketball will make you a better player. playing some, practicing some, and mostly sitting on the bench with THE spurs will make you a champion of the most legit league. so who do you want actually playing basketball, and who do you want becoming a champion?

A guy like Hanga should have been becoming a champion his true rookie season. He should have been worth a damn by sophomore/junior season. If not, then he should be actually playing basketball in Europe. but the 90 year old consultant has it the other way around, scratching his head about injuries and busts. Not just injuries and busts of his reversed foreign projects, but also the ones he has insisted on using as pieces of a championship caliber team.

[ace3g]

Looks like he is loaned back to Laboral Kutxa Vitoria for the rest of the season.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5GyZibiI7Q

[palangi]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FT6emGz8rFw

[ace3g]

Sportando ‏@sportando (https://twitter.com/sportando) 3h3 hours ago (https://twitter.com/sportando/status/608360332562694145) Adam Hanga said he will workout for the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs). Hanga hopes to remain with @Baskonia (https://twitter.com/Baskonia) next season http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/163428/adam-hanga-hopes-to-remain-with-baskonia-will-workout-for-spurs.html … (http://t.co/07s8f3OcD6)

[ace3g]

From his facebook page:

It was my usual medical tests yesterday. Everything was fine. Everyone welcome. At least 30 players is here now. Today two training programme... I look forward to a long day...

Átestem az ilyenkor szokásos orvosi vizsgálatokon még tegnap. Mindent rendben találtak. Mindenki nagy szeretettel fogadott. Legalább 30 játékos van itt most. Ma két edzés a program...Hosszú nap elé nézek...

https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11181582_1062330003796959_9046920278367739548_n.jp g?oh=90b73b088a6afbbfe55aa7edfd2f4be4&oe=562EEF46

[ace3g]

https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11401011_1062948123735147_4357959070698380801_n.jp g?oh=7c10f3f21f8f72ef286729b71bc69db4&oe=5630B815

[TheGoldStandard]

European Lifer

[Ditty]

Damn Hanga is already 26? Didn't realize we drafted him when he was 22. Would be nice to see him in summer league, but it seems like he has no interest in playing there. His youtube videos look pretty good, but so did Marcus Haislip videos and he was terrible :lol. If we have an extra roster spot than he would be a good risk for the minimum, but he could probably make more money overseas. If he isn't on the roster by next season we will probably never see him in a Spurs uniform imo.

[jyra]

611855440247410688



Adam Hanga has traveled to San Antonio. He passed medical examination of #Spurs. Likely to play Summer League. Baskonia contract until 2018.

[Maddog]

611855440247410688

In the unlikely scenario that he shines in Summer league- does he have a reasonable buyout?

[jyra]

In the unlikely scenario that he shines in Summer league- does he have a reasonable buyout?

I haven't seen any specific number mentioned anywhere but I doubt that it's high enough to count against the cap (it would have to be more than $650,000).

[buttsR4rebounding]

The Spurs just going through the motions. I don't believe his outside shot has improved anywhere near enough that he will ever even get a camp invite.

[AFBlue]

I'm excited they got him on the SL roster. Should be fun to see.

[Ditty]

611855440247410688

Very nice, glad I was wrong that he had no interest playing in the summer league. Probably was forced to play if he wants a shot on the team, but it's going to be great to see him play against better competition.

[TheGoldStandard]

Very nice, glad I was wrong that he had no interest playing in the summer league. Probably was forced to play if he wants a shot on the team, but it's going to be great to see him play against better competition.

Spurs threatened to send his rights to Orlando

[spurraider21]

thought this guy was supposed to show up for summer league? he's more of a bum than ryan richards... i remember a few years back he was even quoted saying something along the lines of not wanting to come to the nba

[exstatic]

thought this guy was supposed to show up for summer league? he's more of a bum than ryan richards... i remember a few years back he was even quoted saying something along the lines of not wanting to come to the nba

1. No one is more of a bum than RR. At least Hanga has consistently played high level euro ball, and not the Afghanistan league or some shit.
2. If he didn't come, he was probably told not to. They knew they wanted Simmons, and he's likely in the spot Hanga would have uselessly occupied, since he's not coming this year.

[Chinook]

1. No one is more of a bum than RR. At least Hanga has consistently played high level euro ball, and not the Afghanistan league or some shit.
2. If he didn't come, he was probably told not to. They knew they wanted Simmons, and he's likely in the spot Hanga would have uselessly occupied, since he's not coming this year.

Could have given him Denmon's spot. 'Cause God knows he ain't using it.

[jyra]

Offseason Workout:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj600dECAbY

[Drom John]

Current Stats (http://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=005099&seasoncode=E2015)

[spurraider21]

he'll be 27 by seasons end and there's nothing imminent or even on the radar regarding him joining the spurs. maybe he'll come over late like prigioni, but my hopes of this guy coming over and being an impact guy flew out the window some time ago

[Maddog]

he'll be 27 by seasons end and there's nothing imminent or even on the radar regarding him joining the spurs. maybe he'll come over late like prigioni, but my hopes of this guy coming over and being an impact guy flew out the window some time ago

Given how Simmons has played-
It's hard to see him coming over.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I don't think he ever makes the team, but I wouldn't be against giving him a training camp invite next season.

[jyra]

I don't see him getting any consideration for a roster spot even if Manu retires. In his now fourth season playing in Spain Hanga is still only shooting 21% from 3. There are enough other prospects in the pipeline that warrant a closer look.

[raybies]

He's real pesky. Not much of an offensive threat but he plays a role in one of the best defenses in the euroleague

[CGD]

He's real pesky. Not much of an offensive threat but he plays a role in one of the best defenses in the euroleague

For those that watch his game, does he have the "3" part of the "3 and D" equation? If so, maybe his ceiling is a Rasul Butler type player?

[SAGirl]

For those that watch his game, does he have the "3" part of the "3 and D" equation? If so, maybe his ceiling is a Rasul Butler type player?
Glanced at his stats and he was shooting 26% from 3 on few attempts. He's athletic but no more than Simmons.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Glanced at his stats and he was shooting 26% from 3 on few attempts. He's athletic but no more than Simmons.

That would seem to indicate that he doesn't work on his shot enough. The lack of attempts shows that he has no confidence in his 3 point shot. His shooting percentage confirms why. Practice would help raise both. At this point the only Spurs uni he is going to wear would be a summer league team at best. With his low likelihood of making the big team it would not make sense for him to pass up the bigger money to stay in Europe instead of playing for Austin. Oh no, a wasted 59th pick.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVuGhh8ziC0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTLt0PN9tNs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuD3vRiYe0E

[Ditty]

Could probably look at some of his older videos, but I'm too lazy to look him, wasn't he a pretty damn good slasher when he was a bit younger? Looks like he just sitting there wanting to settle for threes now which he knocks down, but his low shooting percentage worries me though he doesn't have a bad form. Gets beat pretty bad on the play, but shows some pretty impressive athleticism to get back in the play and block that shot. He's going to be 27 year old rookie if comes over next season, and really doesn't show anything that stands out about him at his age of play. As mentioned I wonder if Simmons changed everything for Hanga, as Simmons has that he some moves to get to the basket in the NBA level.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Could probably look at some of his older videos, but I'm too lazy to look him, wasn't he a pretty damn good slasher when he was a bit younger? Looks like he just sitting there wanting to settle for threes now which he knocks down, but his low shooting percentage worries me though he doesn't have a bad form. Gets beat pretty bad on the play, but shows some pretty impressive athleticism to get back in the play and block that shot. He's going to be 27 year old rookie if comes over next season, and really doesn't show anything that stands out about him at his age of play. As mentioned I wonder if Simmons changed everything for Hanga, as Simmons has that he some moves to get to the basket in the NBA level.

His lack of development, especially a reliable 3 point shot likely means that the Spurs are never going to bring him over.

[playblair]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp0OdeDU_1s

[jyra]

I hope he can play in the Final Four. It seems that he picked up some kind of injury a couple of games ago. The team really needs his energetic play. Bertans also had to play way more minutes than usual in his absence (37 in the last game).

[CGD]

Seems like the only way he comes is if the Spurs have to gut the roster to make room for a big signing, and then have to fill out the bench with cheap prospects

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY9bbwNYnHI

[Chinook]

Really starting to warm up to Adam. If Chip can get that shot fixed, he could be a rotation player.

[jyra]

I really sceptical about his ability to improve his shooting. In his four seasons playing in Spain his 3PT%s and made 3s are:

11/12 26.8%, 22 made in 34 games
12/13 35.3%, 41 made in 32 games
13/14 33.3%, 15 made in 26 games
14/15 25.0%, 31 made in 35 games
15/16 31.5%, 51 made in 65 games

Those numbers don't show much progress over 5 years. I guess his shot form looks alright. It's compact but the release point looks to be a bit low. Maybe Chip can turn him into an average shooter but I wouldn't count on it.
Still I hope that we can finally see him suit up in the Summer League.

[Seventyniner]

I really sceptical about his ability to improve his shooting. In his four seasons playing in Spain his 3PT%s and made 3s are:

11/12 26.8%, 22 made in 34 games
12/13 35.3%, 41 made in 32 games
13/14 33.3%, 15 made in 26 games
14/15 25.0%, 31 made in 35 games
15/16 31.5%, 51 made in 65 games

Those numbers don't show much progress over 5 years. I guess his shot form looks alright. It's compact but the release point looks to be a bit low. Maybe Chip can turn him into an average shooter but I wouldn't count on it.
Still I hope that we can finally see him suit up in the Summer League.

I'm not nearly enough of a shot doctor to know if Hanga's shot is fixable the way Kawhi's was (including things like changing mechanics and having the right work ethic), but Kawhi is enough of an example that I can't worry too much about just the percentages.

[lmbebo]

I just don't see him ever coming over and making it in the nba.

[Snaq O'Meal]

I'm not nearly enough of a shot doctor to know if Hanga's shot is fixable the way Kawhi's was (including things like changing mechanics and having the right work ethic), but Kawhi is enough of an example that I can't worry too much about just the percentages.

Kawhi is an outlier.

If Chip is a miracle worker with shooting mechanics, the Spurs should've been bombing away like the Warriors.

[Seventyniner]

Kawhi is an outlier.

If Chip is a miracle worker with shooting mechanics, the Spurs should've been bombing away like the Warriors.

I agree that Kawhi is an outlier. But if Chip can help take Kawhi from 25% in college to 44% in the NBA, maybe he can get Hanga from 32% in Europe to 38-39% in the NBA, which would be servicable.

I don't want to sound like one of those guys who thinks Chip can improve anyone's percentages, I just wonder if Hanga has a fixable mechanical flaw; it seems that Kawhi did.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I agree that Kawhi is an outlier. But if Chip can help take Kawhi from 25% in college to 44% in the NBA, maybe he can get Hanga from 32% in Europe to 38-39% in the NBA, which would be servicable.

I don't want to sound like one of those guys who thinks Chip can improve anyone's percentages, I just wonder if Hanga has a fixable mechanical flaw; it seems that Kawhi did.

Adam Hanga's J is not that flawed, albeit with a low release point, but he's just not a shooter. He's an athletic defender, slasher and a better playmaker that he's usually given credit for, but he's never been a shooter and it'd be very unlikely to suddenly become a 38-39% 3 point shooter in the NBA. There are a lot of guys with nice form on their J that just never become even average shooters.

His hypothetical role in the NBA would be as an off the bench defender, who can run the floor in an uptempo style. Not too different to what Simmons has been for the Spurs this season.

[jyra]

It's hard to make it as a defensive wing player if you aren't far above average on that end. From what I have seen Hanga's impact on that end mostly comes from leveraging his superior athleticism to get steals and blocks. But then again it's pretty tough to evaluate individual defense in Europe because you just don't see too many isolations.

In the end I think he just doesn't have enough going for him that would set him apart from your average D-League prospect to warrant a roster spot. But I would be glad if he proved me wrong.

[Seventyniner]

Adam Hanga's J is not that flawed, albeit with a low release point, but he's just not a shooter. He's an athletic defender, slasher and a better playmaker that he's usually given credit for, but he's never been a shooter and it'd be very unlikely to suddenly become a 38-39% 3 point shooter in the NBA. There are a lot of guys with nice form on their J that just never become even average shooters.

His hypothetical role in the NBA would be as an off the bench defender, who can run the floor in an uptempo style. Not too different to what Simmons has been for the Spurs this season.

Thanks for the rundown. Simmons shot 38% from 3, albeit mostly in garbage time and on 1 attempt per game. He did shoot 52% from the corners.

I just don't know if Hanga can eventually make the rotation if he stays a non-threat from 3. Even being a Bowen-like threat (only from the corners) would be good enough.

[palangi]

Kawhi is an outlier.

If Chip is a miracle worker with shooting mechanics, the Spurs should've been bombing away like the Warriors.
You can add Tony to that outlier too.

[SAGirl]

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[r0drig0lac]

good point about his defense, he seems to have space here (maybe a player kind Sefolosha)

[SAGirl]

good point about his defense, he seems to have space here (maybe a player kind Sefolosha)
Yup 3rd for Euroleague Defensive Player of the Year. I didn't know that either, and a perimeter player, not a big... very interesting.

[objective]

Is Hanga going to turn down his national team for summer league? He's never done it before.

[Drom John]

Is Hanga going to turn down his national team for summer league? He's never done it before.

Hungary did not qualify for the Olympics out of Europe, nor made the Qualifying field of 18 for the last three spots. Therefore, the only national team games would be friendlies.

[jyra]

Maybe he's refering to the Eurobasket qualifiers. Those don't start until the end of August though, so there is no overlap with the Summer League.

[CGD]

Hopefully he gets a chance to compete for a slot. Can't be a worse option at the 14-15 slot than KMart or Rusual Butler

[tav1]

Spurs should move Hanga for a second round pick if they don't plan to sign him.

[objective]

RC said to the express regarding the stashed (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2016/06/22/spurs-expect-to-import-overseas-talent/) players:


“I would guess at least one of those guys (will join the Spurs),” Buford said. “Maybe more.”

Is the "more" Hanga?

[Chinook]

RC said to the express regarding the stashed (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2016/06/22/spurs-expect-to-import-overseas-talent/) players:



Is the "more" Hanga?

Probably Jean-Charles and maybe Milutinov. People can say what they want about LJC "not being an NBA player", but the dude did the team a major solid by not coming over right away. They aren't going to dick him around and then just cut him loose. Would love to see Hanga, though.

[NASpurs]

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[BackHome]

It's hard to make it as a defensive wing player if you aren't far above average on that end. From what I have seen Hanga's impact on that end mostly comes from leveraging his superior athleticism to get steals and blocks. But then again it's pretty tough to evaluate individual defense in Europe because you just don't see too many isolations.

In the end I think he just doesn't have enough going for him that would set him apart from your average D-League prospect to warrant a roster spot. But I would be glad if he proved me wrong.


Question would you rather have him or Simmons?

[jyra]

Question would you rather have him or Simmons?

I like Simmons quite a bit so this is probably not a fair question to ask. I'll just say that Hanga is about half a year older than Simmons so there is not exactly a lot of untapped potential there. With Bertans, Simmons, Anderson (and LJC) on the roster it's hard to see him getting a chance any time soon.

[SAGirl]

Hanga rumors not for this season, but the next:
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[CGD]

Hopefully he gets a shot next season. He'll be 28 but have played and won at the highest level in Europe.

[szkorhetz]

Hanga is ''traded'' to Barcelona for cash and two footballers. :D

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/682030438702018565/2fFqUqj2_bigger.png Eurohoops.net ‏@Eurohoopsnet (https://twitter.com/Eurohoopsnet)

#Euroleague (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Euroleague?src=hash) the talks between @FCBbasket (https://twitter.com/FCBbasket) and @Baskonia (https://twitter.com/Baskonia) about Hanga are on hold! No deal! http://www.eurohoops.net/featured/292252/the-negotiations-about-hanga-are-on-hold … (https://t.co/OjVqePmq8a)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co9wOUVWcAATZ02.jpg

[jyra]

771043962673127424

[szkorhetz]

771043962673127424
6/9 on threes.

[Chinook]

>Simmons for sure.

[Escawun3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nySIJEJCSFI

[jyra]

Here is a video showing most/all of Hanga's points against GB:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRkcCzSQq8w

His shot looks pretty good (maybe his elbow sticks out a tad much) but last season he only shot 30.4% from 3, so I would take this performance with more than a grain of salt. It's good to see him handling the ball more with this team.

[jyra]

Match
Min
FG
2pts
3pts
FT

O
D
Tot
As
PF
To
St
BS
+/-
Ef
Pts


vs GBR (http://www.fiba.com/eurobasket/2017/qualifiers/Great-Britain)
31
12/2060%
6/1154.5%
6/966.7%
2/2100%

0
7
7
4
0
3
1
0
23
33
32


vs LUX (http://www.fiba.com/eurobasket/2017/qualifiers/Luxembourg)
21
5/1435.7%
3/742.9%
2/728.6%
2/633.3%

3
4
7
3
0
1
0
1
18
11
14


vs MKD (http://www.fiba.com/eurobasket/2017/qualifiers/MKD)
31
6/1637.5%
6/966.7%
0/70%
3/475%

0
7
7
5
2
1
3
0
13
18
15



Already came back down to earth with his shooting.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/682030438702018565/2fFqUqj2_bigger.png Eurohoops.net ‏@Eurohoopsnet (https://twitter.com/Eurohoopsnet)

#Eurobasket2017 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eurobasket2017?src=hash) Adam Hanga almost recorded a triple-double in Hungary's win vs Great Britain http://www.eurohoops.net/eurobasket/310740/ukraine-belgium-win-road … (https://t.co/4S01BqqWOT)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CsBBhc7WcAUZfTD.jpg

[UNT Eagles 2016]

that dude never impressed me.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXhdHqsHBGQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xomHPBqSGc

[CGD]

Maybe a two-way contract candidate once that happens

[jyra]

Maybe a two-way contract candidate once that happens

Hanga will be 28 by the time the next season starts. He is pretty much what he is going to be as a player (still a 30% shooter from 3 this season). I think Milutinov would be a better candidate. He only gets 10.8 minutes per game with Olympiacos (even down from last year's 11.2).

[Chinook]

Hanga will be 28 by the time the next season starts. He is pretty much what he is going to be as a player (still a 30% shooter from 3 this season). I think Milutinov would be a better candidate. He only gets 10.8 minutes per game with Olympiacos (even down from last year's 11.2).

Can't see any way in hell Nikola agrees to that when he has a $10M/4 deal waiting for him whenever he feels like it.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Hanga will be 28 by the time the next season starts. He is pretty much what he is going to be as a player (still a 30% shooter from 3 this season). I think Milutinov would be a better candidate. He only gets 10.8 minutes per game with Olympiacos (even down from last year's 11.2).

Unfortunately Milutinov hasn't shown any improvement so far this season. Still doesn't play much, still fouls a lot.

[jyra]

Can't see any way in hell Nikola agrees to that when he has a $10M/4 deal waiting for him whenever he feels like it.

That's true, I forgot about that. I only considered the role in his current team and lack of development. I really hope that he doesn't end up as another LJC.


Unfortunately Milutinov hasn't shown any improvement so far this season. Still doesn't play much, still fouls a lot.

His numbers are down almost across the board. I'll post some more detailed numbers in the appropiate thread.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxhdkPLh79Q

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

At this point I just hope the Spurs give him a training camp invite so he can at least have a bit of the experience and maybe get picked up by someone else.

[CGD]

J. Simms insurance at best.

[Atl Spur]

He's more than just insurance in my estimation.........

[xellos88330]

I wanna see this guy in summer league at least. I am very curious about him.

[ace3g]

Spurs connection


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbKlsgDD_v0

[CGD]

Nice to see Nico on a good team.

[Chinook]

Dude should have been a Spur this year. Considering that the guys who made it out of camp are either already cut (Nico) or could easily not be part of the team after next October (Forbes), having a solid dude would have been a big help all year.

[apalisoc_9]

Dude should have been a Spur this year. Considering that the guys who made it out of camp are either already cut (Nico) or could easily not be part of the team after next October (Forbes), having a solid dude would have been a big help all year.

Accept my thread.

[SAGirl]

Dude should have been a Spur this year. Considering that the guys who made it out of camp are either already cut (Nico) or could easily not be part of the team after next October (Forbes), having a solid dude would have been a big help all year.
He wasn't going to play.
Pop went all in on the Simmons train (which I am not sold on, but whatever).
This next season is the one or never.

[CGD]

Yeah, dude just turned 28 two days ago. Now or never.

[Chinook]

Accept my thread.

No. There's already a thread on that dude. I merged your post into that thread, but it would help if you checked the index prior to making a new one.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IovBM9lZUms

[BackHome]

Two guys I wanted to bring over was Davis and Hanga well got one this year and hope to have the other one next season. Hanga reminds me of Mills a guy who is going to play smart and lay it all on the line and not make many mistakes. With Manu probably retiring I think it's huge
we have a couple of SG to pick from so please bring him over for a try out.

[spurraider21]

i didn't realize he had developed this much physically

[Chinook]

Dude turned 28 a week ago. It's now or never. Would rather S&T Simmons and pick up Hanga to fill that fifth-win spot.

[BackHome]

To me he is an all around good player the only thing he needs to still work on is his three point shoot. But the dude has good handles and can take it to the rim and plays good defense. If possible I wouldn't mind seeing if we could get a high second round pick for Simmons.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaH4DgGsHvw

[SAGirl]

http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/spurs-2011-draft-pick-adam-hanga-intends-to-come-to-the-nba-next-season

[BillMc]

Interesting. Seems promising if older. I always forget the Think Tank even exists. :lol

[CGD]

They might need to sign him with the limited money to fill many gaps.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXEez0olpRI

[spurraider21]

http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/spurs-2011-draft-pick-adam-hanga-intends-to-come-to-the-nba-next-seasonthats a refreshing change. i was incredibly disappointed a few years back when he said he wasn't ready for the NBA... thought it was a weak mentality.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx2tsE8jGNs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBOvJJ93_4

[SAGirl]

I don't know this guys tweeting, but further confirmation Hanga has most definitely NBA aspirations:
Hanga rejected an extension offer from Baskonia:

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[CGD]

Great, we kind of need him here next season

[BackHome]

Man I so want this guy to be a Spur next year he can take Manu Spot and will be an instant upgrade to our team.

[ace3g]

^ I think he will be an upgrade over Simmons for SG/SF depth, due to his handles being better. Simmons is slightly more athletic and their jumpers are even, although I think Hanga has more confidence in his shot.

[BackHome]

I just don't buy the Simmons is superior athlete just cause he has occasional nice dunks doesn't make him a great baller. Just looking at film I can tell Hanga hasbetter handles and is athletic enough to play SG/SF which is huge since we only have one "Kawhi" offense threat at those two postions (not counting Mills") Also the experience Hanga has really shows up as his basketball IQ is pretty high not hating on Simmons he will get paid $$ he just doesn't fit our type of ball in SA.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMh0iANBdXk

[CGD]

Wish we had him for this rockets series

[BackHome]

Yeah that is why I was pissed when we didn't bring him over I new Manu was to long in the tooth and Simmons and Green are both mentally weak.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9uYyBrdPyU

[CGD]

Dang, looks like he really took a step his year.

[szkorhetz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwxbSfsF9rY

[BackHome]

He is easily better then Manu, Simmons , and Green. So having Hanga gives us a player who can play SG and SF.

[szkorhetz]

Named defensive player in Euroleague.

http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/7sqa45hnl6ft9jvh/adam-hanga-of-baskonia-captures-best-defender-trophy

[SAGirl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0NCTHAI23g&feature=youtu.be

[CGD]

I forget, was he a throw in as part of the Leonard trade or was he our own 2nd round pick that year? Maybe it was just Lorbek that was the throw in.

[benefactor]

He is easily better then Manu, Simmons , and Green.
:lol

[benefactor]

Definitely looking forward to him coming over though. He seems to be peaking so the timing is perfect.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Kawhi, Verde, Simmons, Dedmon/Aldridge and Hanga would be an awesome small ball defense.

[szkorhetz]

I forget, was he a throw in as part of the Leonard trade or was he our own 2nd round pick that year? Maybe it was just Lorbek that was the throw in.
Just a regular second rounder.

[buttsR4rebounding]

He was in the same draft. Was considered a real long shot because he was already 22 years old when drafted.

[TMC]

I forget, was he a throw in as part of the Leonard trade or was he our own 2nd round pick that year? Maybe it was just Lorbek that was the throw in.

Bertans at pick 42 was the third part of that trade.

[szkorhetz]

Elected to the Spanish league's top Five.
(Similar to being on an All-NBA first team)

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_uYOjtChA0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IIsSQPTou4

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnQsaMZTalM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxQiInw50lg

[CGD]

Elected to the Spanish league's top Five.
(Similar to being on an All-NBA first team)

Awesome! Hopefully the dude can give us 3 solid years.

[picnroll]

Wish he was a better 3 shooter.

[CGD]

All we need is a solid backup to Kawhi/Simmons insurance. Think he'll do just fine.

[BackHome]

If he develops a decent 3 shoot he could easily be our starting SG

[Chinook]

And this is why using late-seconds on stashes makes a ton of sense. You just collect rights and see what happens. They've had no success selecting American athletes late and hoping they could stay over.

[ace3g]

866039024238174208


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38jNUTcmmcU

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9LQrEiI-zo

[horsielove]

any chance spurs get this guy next season? i'm almost sure simmons and mills going to get paid and leave.

[Chinook]

any chance spurs get this guy next season? i'm almost sure simmons and mills going to get paid and leave.

Only way I don't see it happening is if there's a money issue. Dude would probably get a nice deal in Europe.

[ace3g]

866902986970288129

[picnroll]

866902986970288129
IF? Why IF? Spurs need him with or without Manu.

[Robz4000]

So is Hanga actually good now? All I remember is how he looked awful 2-3 years ago and the consensus was he'd never make it to the NBA level.

[Chinook]

So is Hanga actually good now? All I remember is how he looked awful 2-3 years ago and the consensus was he'd never make it to the NBA level.

I actually always liked him. But there was a consensus that he had low upside because of his age

[mo7888]

I actually always liked him. But there was a consensus that he had low upside because of his age

For the role that we will ask him to fill it doesn't bother me that his upside is limited because of age. I'd rather have him on a relatively cheap contract than Simmons at somewhere north of $10.

[objective]

So is Hanga actually good now? All I remember is how he looked awful 2-3 years ago and the consensus was he'd never make it to the NBA level.

He was just an athlete who couldn't shoot. Mostly transition.

Still can't shoot very well, but the rest of his game has matured. Better ball handling, better discipline on defense, better decision making. He's improved overall quite a bit.

[r0drig0lac]

Best perimeter defender in Europe since Diamantidis, it is probably better that Sefolosha was in OKC

[szkorhetz]

Best perimeter defender in Europe since Diamantidis, it is probably better that Sefolosha was in OKC
Sefolosha is a good comparison TBH, but Hanga is a worse shooter, but much better playmaker.

[ace3g]

Article talks about the strengths and weaknesses of Hanga

https://fansided.com/2017/05/26/adam-hanga-spurs-scouting-report/

[ace3g]

868872794033057793

[Mayhem321]

Having a pretty good game right now in the spanish league's semifinal. 8 pts in the first quarter, forced turnovers and passing well (Laprovitolla blew an easy layup that would be a Hanga assist, lol).

[Ditty]

Him and Barbosa look like twins :lol

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIvRZ9vDDPg

[buujness]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIvRZ9vDDPg
Love the backdoor cut in this video. It will be nice to have someone who really knows how to play off the ball.

[r0drig0lac]

http://www.acb.com/jv/partido.php?c=612242

[buttsR4rebounding]

He scored 18 points on 8 shots, 5 rebounds, 5 assists. Not too shabby. I noticed the former Maverick's savior, Robby Beabois had 5 points in 3 minutes...

[ace3g]

Love the backdoor cut in this video. It will be nice to have someone who really knows how to play off the ball.

I think that is something our offense missed when Belinelli and his "beli-cuts" left.