International Prospect: Adam Hanga

[Bruno]

http://www.hirextra.hu/data/Image/sport/2011/01/Hanga_Adam/Hanga_Adam_02.jpg
Height: 6-7
Weight: 200 lbs
Birthday: 04/12/1989
Team: Albacomp
Country: Hungary

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Adam-Hanga-1350/)
nbadraft (http://www.nbadraft.net/players/adam-hanga)

[Libri]

bump

Spurs pick at 59.

[ddjeffries]

This kid looks like a baller. For some reason thats good enough for me right now

[Spurtacus]

Positives

Athletic swingman
Good penetrator
Solid shooter with range on his jumper
Good ball handler/passer

Negatives

Not playing at the highest level
Inconsistent motor

Notes

Plays for Albacomp in Hungary. Averaged 17.4 ppg during the 2010-11 season.



June 13 Update: Hanga was one of the players I thought really helped himself at Eurocamp. He didn't get off to a hot start on Saturday, but by Sunday he had found his rhythm and showed off some really nice NBA athleticism. In Sunday's All-Star game he led his team with 16 points in just 18 minutes. He's 6-6, has a 35-inch vertical and can get to the basket. He's a potential second-round pick.

Apr 22 Update: Hanga is one of the more intriguing 1989 international prospects out there. He's got the requisite athleticism to play in the league and he's producing. However, until teams see him playing at higher levels in Europe, it's anyone's guess how he'll respond. A potential second round pick.

[DesignatedT]

Looks like he could turn out nice.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

6'7" SG? That's not like us.... I like.

[sasffl]

Look at his number of pick. I dream of another draft steal like Manu in 99, but it's only a dream

[k_nguyen93]

Best Hungarian player ever at 59? Why not. We'll end up with best French, Argentinian and hopefully Canadian, British, Brazilian, and Hungarian =P

[yavozerb]

Hanga in on his way to San Antonio - Jun 26, 2011 (by Tamas Deri)

The drafted hungarian guard, Adam Hanga (201-G-89, agency: TSS Management) just took the flight early this morning over New York City to San Antonio as the management of the NBA team invited him for a couple of days after he got drafted on thursday night in the 2nd round in the 2011 NBA Draft. He will visit all the buildings used by the club and will attend also on some practices lead by the coaching stuff of the Spurs. He will fly home on next thursday! Eurobasket Hungary wishes you good luck and enjoy your time with the Spurs!

[5in10]

Whens the soonest we can bring him over? Not that we need another sg.

[ChuckD]

Whens the soonest we can bring him over? Not that we need another sg.

You've answered your own question. :)

It doesn't pay to rush things, because once you bring them in to a training camp, they have one shot to make your team. If they don't, then you cut them and no longer own rights to them. If they later blow up, someone else reaps the rewards of your scouting.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Spurs' Hanga says he could be with Spurs in two seasons

Written by Jeff Garcia | 01 July 2011

As reported last week by Project Spurs' Paul Garcia, Adam Hanga - Spurs' 2011 NBA draftee - was in San Antonio to acclimate himself with the team and take in the Alamo City.

After his visit to San Antonio, he is back in Hungary and spoke with Nemzeti Sport Online on his visit with the Spurs.

First off, Hanga felt the trip to San Antonio was "super cool" and was very excited to see Tim Duncan's and Tony Parker's locker in the Spurs' locker room.

Hanga went on to say the Spurs were able to talk with him about what the team plans to do with him, ran him through some training sessions, went through a medical check up, and even gave him a plan to improve. Specifically, he said San Antonio told him he needs to get stronger and gave him a training plan to follow during the summer.

Hanga also spoke on his tour of the Spurs practice facility and said everything about the facility was professional, modern, and loved the fact the billiard tables in the facility had the Spurs' logo across the tables.

He further said despite the NBA lockout, he will still continue to workout, get himself ready should the Spurs bring him over and he was happy to get a Spurs' sports bag, socks, T-shirt, and pants for his summer training.

Hanga also takes comfort in the Spurs' great reputation of incorporating foreign basketball players and points to Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili as prime examples.

Overall, Hanga says his visit with the Spurs only inspired him to work hard and feels he could be offered a contract by the Spurs in two seasons if he puts in the work.

Since the source is a Hungarian news website, Hanga's answers are a rough English translation as provided by Google Translate.

http://projectspurs.com/2011-articles/july/spurs-hanga-says-he-could-be-with-spurs-in-two-seasons.html

[benefactor]

Good for him. It's nice to hear that an overseas prospect is actually working towards/excited about coming over instead of stringing the team along.

[Darkwaters]

I'm going to Hungary tomorrow afternoon by chance. Go figure. Budapest-bound.

[Bruno]

Hungary will play in August a qualifying tournament for the Eurobasket. The 2 best teams among Hungary, Finland and Portugal will play the Eurobasket. If Hungary advance, it will be a great opportunity to see Hanga at a high level.

[Cessation]

Sounds like a quality prospect.

[ChuckD]

Im shocked the spurs didnt like at M Thomas or Skeen with that pick.

Perhaps their roster is too full, and they WANTED to wait on a developing draft-n-stash prospect.

Or, maybe you need the ACME scouting refresher course.

[TJastal]

Thomas is a very underrated defender, and SDSU was a very good defensive team thanks to him and Kawhi. Seeing we need a PF who can defend away from the basket I still would have rather had him.

Dont need any scouting refresher course, I helped sign 3 of VCU'S starters, 2 no one had ever heard of. Worked out well wouldnt you say??

Looking forward to signing one of our stars borther soon who is a very underrated player due to playing beside a duke signee.

That's friggin awesome to have a connected guy offering his opinion on things in here. :toast

ChuckD is just bummed nobody is signing up for his ACME "basketball for dummies" courses.

[benefactor]

Thomas is a very underrated defender, and SDSU was a very good defensive team thanks to him and Kawhi. Seeing we need a PF who can defend away from the basket I still would have rather had him.

Dont need any scouting refresher course, I helped sign 3 of VCU'S starters, 2 no one had ever heard of. Worked out well wouldnt you say??

Looking forward to signing one of our stars borther soon who is a very underrated player due to playing beside a duke signee.
I'm guessing you made sure that none of those guys had hands that were too big.

[yavozerb]

http://www.asia-basket.com/Iran/basketball.asp?NewsID=233860

This is the mens hungarian team site so should be a good way follow hanga.
http://www.eurobasket.com/Hungary/basketball.asp?NewsID=233824

[ChuckD]

This guy oughta shoot 60% from downtown, then...

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbQD7GdV-76uFmVAvEFVPgDRqR1IUwj2yeyaAzpHcvKmsEFYVi

[Tyrone Jenkins]

We do messure hand size yes, as you know we are a 3pt shooting team. Guys with oversized hands make poor shooters and require alot more work, Given you only get a guy for 3-4 years they need to be able to come in a shoot right away.

Not this discussion again...

[benefactor]

What a well done troll. Probably one of the best basketball related troll I've seen on this site to date.

[ivanfromwestwood]

you guys just shit on Adams thread. go troll a mens room you fucking fags. JUST SAY NO TO TROLLS!

[yavozerb]

http://www.asia-basket.com/Iran/basketball.asp?NewsID=234188

[wildbill2u]

When you measure hand size, you could sell the info to female basketball groupies as an additional revenue stream.

I know some women who swear by the supposed correlation to hand size or finger size to the size of the male...er...apparatus.

[yavozerb]

When you measure hand size, you could sell the info to female basketball groupies as an additional revenue stream.

I know some women who swear by the supposed correlation to hand size or finger size to the size of the male...er...apparatus.

Enough with the hand size shit....Lets keep this thread about Hanga please...:bang

[yavozerb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq7hWRqrhRc

Some full game video of Hungary vs ukraine ..Hanga 22/9 in this game
http://www.fcmbasketball.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:hanga-adam&catid=9:shooting-guards

[elemento]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq7hWRqrhRc

Some video highlights of Hungary vs ukraine ..Hanga 22/9 in this game
http://www.fcmbasketball.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:hanga-adam&catid=9:shooting-guards

Thx man !

Nice to follow all the Spurs prospects. Hopefully he will be able to help the Spurs someday.

[yavozerb]

Pretty entertaining game to be honest...Ukraine has 2 inside NBA players in fesenko and pecherov. Hanga played pretty well and his athletecism is pretty apparent the whole game.

[yavozerb]

Does he look like a pure 2 or 3 to you?

His NBA position will be a 2 without a doubt. His team lacks alot of talent so he actually spends half his time running the point as well.

[Maddog]

His NBA position will be a 2 without a doubt. His team lacks alot of talent so he actually spends half his time running the point as well.

From what I can see he is fairly athletic, has skills and good size.
So this begs the question why is he playing in the Hungarian league and hasn't been on a team in a higher level league?
Is he a relatively late bloomer? Didn't wan't to sit on the bench like a lot of young players in Europe do? etc.

[yavozerb]

From what I can see he is fairly athletic, has skills and good size.
So this begs the question why is he playing in the Hungarian league and hasn't been on a team in a higher level league?
Is he a relatively late bloomer? Didn't wan't to sit on the bench like a lot of young players in Europe do? etc.

Thats a good question. The only person that could answer why he did not or could not play at a higher level would be Hanga himself. The good news is he will face very good competetion playing for Hungary and has signed a multi year contract to play for Assignia Manresa of the ACB in spain.

[yavozerb]

Good recent interview by PTR..http://www.poundingtherock.com/2011/8/2/2339006/adam-hanga-interview

[yavozerb]

http://www.fcmbasketball.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=553:adam-hanga-shines-again&catid=34:frontpage-slideshow

doesn't appear to tearing the scoring column, but seems to be doing a little of everything in his first ACB season..

[CGD]

http://www.fcmbasketball.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=553:adam-hanga-shines-again&catid=34:frontpage-slideshow

doesn't appear to tearing the scoring column, but seems to be doing a little of everything in his first ACB season..


If you follow that link, and click on the second video, titled "Adam Hanga show against Gran Canaria," you will see examples of his athleticism. There is a dunk at the 2 minute mark that is quite nice.

[BackHome]

Out of all the foreign draft picks I like Hanga the best not that i know much regarding foreign players mind you. What I like from his vids is that he is smooth, he can dribble, great movement, and can create his own shot and play defense. He has a NBA body and his game will also translate to the NBA..

I know the Spurs said he would be brought over in two years but depending what happens to Anderson it might happen sooner then latter.

[mountainballer]

he has a contract with Manresa till 2014. he won't be in SA a single day earlier. he will be 25 then and he will either look like a potential NBA player or not. by then the Spurs will decide. blue print from the De Colo road map.

[BackHome]

Yeah I know Pop said when we drafted him that he is a very good player and that they we would bring him over in two years.

[mountainballer]

Hanga played his likely best game this season in a nice road win at Unicia. (21 points, 6 rebounds in only 20 minutes)
overall his season looks pretty nice, especially considering he is a rookie coming out of nowhere in the ACB.

[yavozerb]

http://www.fcmbasketball.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=691:spectacular-hanga-sinks-caja-laboral&catid=34:frontpage-slideshow

Another spectacular match from FCM guard Adam Hanga lead Manresa to a big win over Caja Laboral with 72-70. The Hungarian international scored 12 points, plus 4 assists and 3 steals in 30 minutes to help the Catalan team beat their great opponents and keep their play-off hopes very much alive, as they rose to the 9th place of the table. Hanga is enjoying a magnificent rookie season in Spain, helping Manresa to a great year and showing his skills in the top European level.

[TimmehC]

Have you guys watched this kid? He's more athletic than almost anyone in the ACB. Give him another year or so to develop, and the Spurs may have just found yet another gem.

[BackHome]

I agree but I would not wait to long as he can start getting looks from other leagues and they might sign him to a nice fat contract. Right now he is better then Anderson and I honestly think would be a late first round pick for this years draft.

Another thing is that Pop doesn't usually say much about foreign picks but he said Adam will be brought over in two years. So you know RC and Pop must really like him.

[yavozerb]

Hanga with a monster dunk to claim the #1 spot on recent plays of the week...
http://acbtv.acb.com/channel/Tops

[naico]

GiorgosDimitropoulos‏@DimitropulosFCM
My kid Adam Hanga, drafted last summer, is flying to San Antonio for a 2-week workouts with the Spurs.

[Prime Time]

Nice, I hope he shows up big. Youth doesn't exactly favor his case as a player, he's still young but not young enough to completely polish his game.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Hopefully, his hands haven't grown any bigger.

[admiralsnackbar]

Hopefully, his hands haven't grown any bigger.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll320/snackbar50/BasketballWelk2.jpg

[loveforthegame]

Are they bringing him over for like a progress report?

[DesignatedT]

Isn't he under contract for another year or two in Europe? Or would that not be an issue if the Spurs wanted him bad enough.

[TimmehC]

Isn't he under contract for another year or two in Europe? Or would that not be an issue if the Spurs wanted him bad enough.

He can't be making much. De Colo and Lorbek are free agents, and don't need to be bought out, so if the Spurs wanted Hanga it would probably be fairly easy for them to get him out of his contract in Manresa.

[Duncan2177]

Positives

Athletic swingman
Good penetrator
Solid shooter with range on his jumper
Good ball handler/passer

Negatives

Not playing at the highest level
Inconsistent motor

Notes

Plays for Albacomp in Hungary. Averaged 17.4 ppg during the 2010-11 season.



June 13 Update: Hanga was one of the players I thought really helped himself at Eurocamp. He didn't get off to a hot start on Saturday, but by Sunday he had found his rhythm and showed off some really nice NBA athleticism. In Sunday's All-Star game he led his team with 16 points in just 18 minutes. He's 6-6, has a 35-inch vertical and can get to the basket. He's a potential second-round pick.

Apr 22 Update: Hanga is one of the more intriguing 1989 international prospects out there. He's got the requisite athleticism to play in the league and he's producing. However, until teams see him playing at higher levels in Europe, it's anyone's guess how he'll respond. A potential second round pick.
1989 international prospect? Yes just what this team needs a forty something year old shooting guard. :lol

[CGD]

Looks like he has a pretty crappy wingspan at 6' 7"; other than that he looks super athletic. http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Adam-Hanga-1350/

[benefactor]

1989 international prospect? Yes just what this team needs a forty something year old shooting guard. :lol
You should probably look at his birthday and allow the dots to connect.

[elemento]

1989 international prospect? Yes just what this team needs a forty something year old shooting guard. :lol

:lmao

this can't be serious

[yavozerb]

Looks like he has a pretty crappy wingspan at 6' 7"; other than that he looks super athletic. http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Adam-Hanga-1350/

:lol at thinking armspan makes or breaks a players ability to play in the NBA. Just in case you didnt know Lebron is 6'7 with a crappy armspan of 6'8..

[tesseractive]

:lol at thinking armspan makes or breaks a players ability to play in the NBA. Just in case you didnt know Lebron is 6'7 with a crappy armspan of 6'8..

Well, Matt Bonner has short arms and he sucks, so I think it's fair to extrapolate that one data point out to the rest of the NBA. :lol

[yavozerb]

Well, Matt Bonner has short arms and he sucks, so I think it's fair to extrapolate that one data point out to the rest of the NBA. :lol

Exactly, the armspan measurement dont mean SHIT, thats my point....

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

You should probably look at his birthday and allow the dots to connect.

:rollin

[ABC]

:lol at thinking armspan makes or breaks a players ability to play in the NBA. Just in case you didnt know Lebron is 6'7 with a crappy armspan of 6'8..

Draftexpress has James' wingspan at over 7 feet. Not saying wingspan is the most important thing for an nba prospect, but he's not a good example for your argument.

[yavozerb]

Draftexpress has James' wingspan at over 7 feet. Not saying wingspan is the most important thing for an nba prospect, but he's not a good example for your argument.

:toast, thanks for the correction on that..

[elemento]

A good example would be Kyrie Irving

Before the draft, people were questioning his small wingspan and how it could affect his game.

He is 6'3 in shoes with a 6'4 wingspan.

Let's say he did just fine in his rookie year :lol

[ABC]

:toast, thanks for the correction on that..

:toast

[DesignatedT]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/600951_462836840412948_1493860321_n.jpg

[Buddy Holly]

Looks like he has a pretty crappy wingspan at 6' 7"; other than that he looks super athletic. http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Adam-Hanga-1350/

His arms look pretty long to me. In every highlight video I watch of his, he always gets a steal for an easy dunk because of his arms.

[CGD]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/600951_462836840412948_1493860321_n.jpg

nice

[BackHome]

Man the Spurs must really like this guy bringing him over again.

[Buddy Holly]

Suit him up! We need youth and athleticism. Him and Nando could potentially be a great backcourt for us off the bench. Trade gary and get him suited up.

[BackHome]

What's this kids buyout?

[ace3g]

https://p.twimg.com/Av5kZKKCEAAgxXz.jpg:large

https://twitter.com/assigniamanresa/status/215720215542108160/photo/1

[CGD]

https://p.twimg.com/Av5kZKKCEAAgxXz.jpg:large

https://twitter.com/assigniamanresa/status/215720215542108160/photo/1

Great find

[ace3g]

The video at the top of this article gives you some highlights of him, his ability to play the passing lane, ability to drive to the lane, a couple CDs blocks, etc:

http://www.tubasket.com/noticia/assignia-manresa/spurs-controlan-su-ultima-perla-acb-escolta-adam-hanga-entrenara-dos-semanas-san-antonio/1997571/6306

[ace3g]

Looks like Bertans is in town now with Hanga:

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/552792_464857073544258_2075232579_n.jpg

https://twitter.com/HangaAdamOnline/status/216647914297098241

[SamoanTD]

This guy looks like a freakin baller I like what I seen of him.

[ace3g]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/282927_465209003509065_584047004_n.jpg

[racm]

Well, looks like the Spurs have a backup plan in case someone overpays for Green.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Well, looks like the Spurs have a backup plan in case someone overpays for Green.

That was already in place when they worked out David Lighty.

[CGD]

Is this guy even ready this year, if Green leaves? Strikes me more as a progress check.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Is this guy even ready this year, if Green leaves? Strikes me more as a progress check.

That's kind what I thought, too. I'm pretty sure that Bertans isn't ready.

[ace3g]

Is this guy even ready this year, if Green leaves? Strikes me more as a progress check.

Exactly these workouts with Hanga and Bertans are just to check on their development, both (I believe) are still under contract with their current teams.

From what I've seen of Hanga, he is more of an attacking guard, than a shooting guard, who still needs to add some strength to his frame.

Of course a guard with the ability to attack the basket is something the Spurs need and if he really impresses the Spurs with his workouts, he could be a cheaper alternative than Green.

[ace3g]

Top Dunks, Hanga #5 in this video:

http://acbtv.acb.com/video/5130-lacb-20112012-playoff-top7_kia:_los_mejores_mates_de_la_liga_endesa_2011 _12

I've noticed in a lot of Hanga's highlights, he makes good cuts from the corners, attacking the basket for dunks or draw a foul; would be perfectly suited for the Spurs system.

*side-note: on #4, De Colo makes the assist on the dunk

and if the Spurs wanted a super white dunker; Hanga's teammate: Micah Downs (former Gonzaga SF) throws down some nasty dunks in that video

[Bruno]

Hanga and Bertans being in SA means very little.

Something not to forget is that there were a lockout last summer. Because of this lockout, Hanga and Bertans hasn't been introduced to the Spurs' program. They are just doing what drafted players usually do in July and that has been postponed because of the lockout.

[ace3g]

He just posted this picture, maybe he is going to scrimmage with these teams (have no idea who they are, Hanga didn't leave a comment with the picture)

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/197721_465957880100844_1163744703_n.jpg

UPDATE:

RUS vs. GB match preparation ... Vamos 'K' :)))

[Maddog]

He just posted this picture, maybe he is going to scrimmage with these teams (have no idea who they are, Hanga didn't leave a comment with the picture)


UPDATE:

RUS vs. GB match preparation ... Vamos 'K' :)))

Hmm is Ryan Richards there?

[ace3g]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/397741_466214386741860_497780447_n.jpg

[ace3g]

https://p.twimg.com/AwTm-EjCAAAlspI.jpg:large

@HangaAdamOnline working out with @spurs, will stay in SA few more days, loving it, great experience...

https://twitter.com/DimitropulosFCM/status/217552636059189248/photo/1

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Can someone translate this article: http://www.hatharom.hu/article/1e1d2b-hanga-adam-mar-beszelt-gregg-popovichcsal

From what I could get out of it through google translate, he talks about some of the drills he was working on and what he needs to work on during the 2012/13 season.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/555818_467230719973560_108222686_n.jpg

[ace3g]

Hanga posted this, has some short clips intermittently throughout of his workouts with the Spurs

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[CGD]

Hanga posted this, has some short clips intermittently throughout of his workouts with the Spurs

7Q17etj6Obc

Great find. If he focuses on the jump shot and getting a bit stronger this season in Europe, looks like he could be here in 2013. He appears to have a great motor and athleticism, which would be amazing next to Leonard. Great timing too, as decisions about Manu and Jax must be made next summer.

[ace3g]

Basically the same vid, but Hanga talks about the workouts (I think, can't speak Hungarian).

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[smaka]

Bertans isn't ready for NBA believe me, I have seen him play a lot this season, didn't impress me even once.

[ace3g]

This article gives some good details on what he worked on during the workouts:

http://sportgeza.hu/kosarlabda/2012/07/04/hanga_a_spursnel/

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Sounds like he worked with Bertans, CoJo and even GHill, who must be down here working out for the summer.

[Buddy Holly]

Sounds like he worked with Bertans, CoJo and even GHill, who must be down here working out for the summer.

He lives in SA in the off season.

[ace3g]

article about him and the Spurs coaching staff there with him:

http://www.bb1.hu/tartalom/cikk/10675_hanga_adam_szemelyi_edzoje

[Maddog]

article about him and the Spurs coaching staff there with him:

http://www.bb1.hu/tartalom/cikk/10675_hanga_adam_szemelyi_edzoje

Oh great the Devils Tongue

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Google Translate spat out...


Szombathely / San Antonio - Alex Lloyd is happy that San Antonio Spursnél edzősködhet, Hanga now working to roll to perfection.
Not only with the national team coach, but the San Antonio Spurs with a trainer, Alex Lloyddal Adam Hanga will be made this summer. The coach arrived from overseas in the Hungarian national team training session we talked about in Szombathely.

- You are here have 2-3 weeks to monitor and assist the training work of Adam Hanga. How to work with Adam, what the emphasis is laid?
- Try to continue the work that you have in San Antonio is started. Try to develop the Dice, and to us, the better will shape the NBA style. We work very hard, and I have to say that Adam's done a fantastic job.


Gallery: The Spurs players to help the development of
- A bit strange to us that a player coach a separate deal. According to these overseas teams in the NBA, each player has his own coach?
- Unfortunately I can not comment on behalf of all the NBA teams, I feel very fortunate that I work at Spurs together. Invest a lot into each player individually to develop properly. Do a wonderful job, and that's all about moving the team's player's performance can be seen, since all the help they receive to better and become an excellent basketball player. Wonderful feeling to be part of this.

- So, Adam was not in any special position at the San Antonio, because every player deals with a separate coach.
- Special attention is given to each player. These coaches are working hard to help them and bring out the best of them. They watch what would be best for them in their careers, and their own point of view.


Gallery: Only Adam is the development of mind
- First of staying in Hungary, to feel in our country?
- I feel great, I think that I am a beautiful country. The national team and the players and the support staff person of great people to know. Not managed to gain insight into the historical sites of Budapest, too, that were fantastic. On September 12 and then traveling back to the States.

[BackHome]

I haven't seen this much love from the Spurs origination on foreign player since Manu...

[jyra]

He just played his first game of the EuroBasket qualification tournament with the Hungarian national team.
I didn't see the game but his stat line looks solid:

http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.teamID_299.compID_qMRZd YCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8721.playerI D_49281.html

21 points
8/15 FG
3/7 3P FG
3 Rebounds
3 Steals
3 Assists

[G-Dawgg]

He's got really good Nba size for a hybrid guard.

[ace3g]

vs Austria he had: 17 pts, 3 boards, 3 steals. Like Bertans, he also is shooting poorly from the FT line, 4-9 in game 2 and 46.2% for the tournament.

[ace3g]

still putting up solid numbers:

http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.teamID_299.compID_qMRZd YCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8721.playerI D_49281.html

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wtV5KD8zFFo

http://www.projectspurs.com/2012-articles/october/video-adam-hanga-nails-three-point-shot-at-the-buzzer.html

[ohmwrecker]

He has a really weird shot release.

[yavozerb]

Another good game for Adam.

http://www.fcmbasketball.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1089:fantastic-hanga-not-enough-for-manresa&catid=34:frontpage-slideshow

This site has some complete games of his team:

http://www.fcmbasketball.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:hanga-adam&catid=9:shooting-guards

[szkorhetz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oGv_vnA169I
Hanga Mix!
He is Hungarian too, just like me. I even had an opportunity to play against him five years ago. He is really good and he really seems like Paul George 2.0.

[yavozerb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oGv_vnA169I
Hanga Mix!
He is Hungarian too, just like me. I even had an opportunity to play against him five years ago. He is really good and he really seems like Paul George 2.0.

It shocks me more spurs fans are not talking about this kid cause I think he is gonna be an above average NBA player and could possibly be with the team as early as next season (unsure of current contract). The dunk at 2:15 is sick, no other word for it. Good to see a fellow hungarian on ST by the way.

[Chinook]

He looks good. But as much as I'd love to see an athletic wing player come to San Antonio, I don't think he will unless Ginobili retires after this year. I could see the Spurs adding him as a sweetener in a trade as well. Minnesota would love another international player.

[yavozerb]

He looks good. But as much as I'd love to see an athletic wing player come to San Antonio, I don't think he will unless Ginobili retires after this year. I could see the Spurs adding him as a sweetener in a trade as well. Minnesota would love another international player.

Maybe, maybe not. It will not depend on Manu in my opinion cause manu's minutes are winding down anyways and do not expect Neal to be back with his contract expiring. Green is a stop gap at the 2, nothing more. It would take a hell of alot in my opinion to pry away Hanga or Bertans from the spurs at this point and esp. at those aging positions.

[Chinook]

I think Green has the spot on lockdown if he lasts this year. If Manu leaves, I can totally see Hanga backing Green up and catching lobs from De Col. But if Hanga proves himself defensively (and that video suggests he has talent in that area) all bets on the starting shoot guard position are off. It's going to be interesting to see if the Spurs can get a good influx of Euro talent within these next couple of years.

[Bruno]

Nice highlights. Thanks szkorhetz.


It shocks me more spurs fans are not talking about this kid

Well, I will just talk for me but I'm not intrigued at all by a 23 years old player averaging 8.8ppg for the worst team in Spain.

[objective]

I haven't been keeping tabs on him.

re: his points in Spain for a terrible team . . . I wouldn't expect much more. The level of coaching and instruction he was getting before going to Spain must have been atrocious compared to other Europeans. Compare that to De Colo, who not only had basketball parents but also participate in the French basketball program, and play with other NBA-level prospects at Cholet. Even compare to Danny Green: Green had 4 years of coaching at one of the best NCAA programs and still wasn't ready to be permanent NBA player. He had to improve a lot just to stay on a roster.

If he has a chance, he should be brought stateside to make sure that he can improve as much as possible before it's too late and he picks up bad habits on a garbage team.

[szkorhetz]

I haven't been keeping tabs on him.

re: his points in Spain for a terrible team . . . I wouldn't expect much more. The level of coaching and instruction he was getting before going to Spain must have been atrocious compared to other Europeans. Compare that to De Colo, who not only had basketball parents but also participate in the French basketball program, and play with other NBA-level prospects at Cholet. Even compare to Danny Green: Green had 4 years of coaching at one of the best NCAA programs and still wasn't ready to be permanent NBA player. He had to improve a lot just to stay on a roster.

If he has a chance, he should be brought stateside to make sure that he can improve as much as possible before it's too late and he picks up bad habits on a garbage team.
In Hungary our best talent usually being selected at the age of 9. After that, they get into a team, where they work together 30 times a years with elite coaches all over Hungary. László Rátgéber who was the last captain of the national team-and the only European ever to be offered the head coach position of a WNBA team- worked with him several times.
I really don't mean he is NBA ready. I just say he has a really good chance. He is very athletic, improved his shooting, and really has a winning personality written all over him.

[objective]

I don't mean any disrespect, and I appreciate that he's been a part of their national system, but Hungary must be far behind other countries with regards to their programs. The national team hasn't been of note since the 1960s. The number of wiki stubs for Hungarian players is tiny compared to other countries, and half of those names played over 50 years ago.

Looking over some recent NBA drafts, I would categorize Hanga as among those players who come from basketball-poor countries. And of those, there are two categories: those who left their home countries to go to basketball-rich countries before they were old enough to be drafted, and those who stayed home until they were drafted.

Hanga is among those who stayed home, and it doesn't usually end well for those types of players, maybe they stayed too long and stagnated. Big fish in small ponds too long. Petteri Kopponen was a sole product of Finland. Axel Hervelle a sole product of Belgium. Ejike Ugboaja in Nigeria. Ha-Seung Jin in Korea. Maybe a small sample size, maybe coincidence. The only guy I found who didn't fit the bill was Biedrins who spent all his time in Latvia, but Latvia at that time was more significant Euro national team.

The other type of players: Jerebko leaving Sweden for Italy. Sefolosha leaving Switzerland for France and Italy. Again, small sample, but those guys left early, grew their games, and became NBA players. Jiri Welsh left the Czech Republic for Slovenia, not a successful NBA career, but hung around for 4 years. Other players who left and failed typically were African players who went to Spain or Belgium or the like.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but I'd feel more comfortable if he wasn't on such a terrible team where I'd be concerned over his team being out of games or quitting. In 13 games they have 7 double-digit losses, including a 42 point loss. I'm not saying he doesn't have a chance in the NBA, but the opposite. His chances to be an NBA player would increase if he was playing for the Austin Toros in the D-League and working with Spurs coaches to mold his game while there's still time.

[yavozerb]

Nice highlights. Thanks szkorhetz.



Well, I will just talk for me but I'm not intrigued at all by a 23 years old player averaging 8.8ppg for the worst team in Spain.

Well, the most tiago ever averaged was 14 ppg in euroleague and thought by alot to be the best center in the league at the time. Not many european players who play in the NBA have put up big numbers (stats) prior to coming to the NBA. Hell, you used to talk about how much improved Nando was every season and he only averaged 6 ppg the season prior to coming over to the spurs. :lol, I would say he is much better than those stats represent, wouldnt you?

[objective]

Nando never scored less than 10 ppg in the ACB. Before the Spurs he was knocking down 13.

[yavozerb]

Nando never scored less than 10 ppg in the ACB. Before the Spurs he was knocking down 13.

Thanks objective, you are correct. Nando averaged 10 ppg in his last season during euroleague not 6. My point is to go by stats in european basketball is silly cause no one blows you away with there numbers like the NBA. I may have let my hungarian biasness get the better of me in saying Hanga will be "above average" but I am confident he will get a chance to show the spurs and spurs fans his game sooner rather than later due to his age.

[objective]

I wasn't talking Euroleague, just ACB. ACB comparisons make sense because it's what Hanga has in common with De Colo and Splitter.

I'm not hating on him, I just wish he wasn't playing for a team that was getting killed every night. I like what I've seen, but worry that his development is being stunted because of the level of competition pre-draft and his post-draft situation with a bad team. Playing in the ACB is a huge step up for him, I just hope it's not wasted by being in a losing environment. Coaching and environment can go a long way with helping a player get to a certain level (Danny Green), I hope Hanga can come to the Spurs to get it as soon as possible.

[timvp]

That highlight video of his is pretty impressive. That's some legit athleticism.

But, damn, his stats suck this year. I haven't dug deep or anything but judging him just based on those numbers and his age, he looks like a non-prospect.

[yavozerb]

That highlight video of his is pretty impressive. That's some legit athleticism.

But, damn, his stats suck this year. I haven't dug deep or anything but judging him just based on those numbers and his age, he looks like a non-prospect.

Do not think the spurs would be bringing over every summer if he was non-prospect. Kind of tricky to rate a player like Hanga on stats since its only his 2nd season in Euroleague and his team is so terrible. Anybody actually seen him play regularly?

[objective]

Hanga doesn't play in the Euroleague, he only plays in the ACB. Nor does he play in Eurocup.

Splitter did play in the Euroleague and the ACB. De Colo played in the Euroleague, the Eurocup, and the ACB.

[yavozerb]

Hanga doesn't play in the Euroleague, he only plays in the ACB. Nor does he play in Eurocup.

Splitter did play in the Euroleague and the ACB. De Colo played in the Euroleague, the Eurocup, and the ACB.

Thanks again for the correction. I am rooting for this guy just wish he was on a better team with more exposure.

[yavozerb]

Another good game by Hanga. Too bad his team sucks..

http://www.fcmbasketball.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1098:fantastic-hanga-cant-save-manresa&catid=34:frontpage-slideshow

[elemento]

He reminds Batum a bit. Thin, long and very athletic. Not as good as a shooter, but I am impressed with his athletic ability.

[BackHome]

Your right a little bit but I think he is much better in getting to the rim and creating his own shot. I also like how athletic he is he is just fluid and I think he can come in and make the team this summer.

[szkorhetz]

http://www.eurohoops.net/2013/01/flopping/16431

So, ACB fifth place and Eurocup team Bilbao is trying to buy out Adam Hanga from his current contract with Manresa.

[yavozerb]

http://www.eurohoops.net/2013/01/flopping/16431

So, ACB fifth place and Eurocup team Bilbao is trying to buy out Adam Hanga from his current contract with Manresa.

:toast, would like to see Hanga on a more competative team.

[Libri]

Game tomorrow against Cajasol at 20:00 h.

[Libri]

Didn't watch the game but boxscore showing a bad outing for him.

31 min, 3 pts, 0/4 FG, 1/5 3pt, 4 reb

[spurraider21]

Didn't watch the game but boxscore showing a bad outing for him.

31 min, 3 pts, 0/4 FG, 1/5 3pt, 4 reb
his shooting percentages for the season in ACB are way low

[BackHome]

An amazing performance from FCM guard/forward Adam Hangawas not enough for Manresa to beat Valencia for the Spanish ACB. The Hungarian international - drafted from San Antonio in 2011 draft - was sensational finishing the match with 23 points, 2 rebounds, 4 steals and 29 ranking, but Valencia scored a last second buzzer to win 87-86. Hanga is enjoying a great season so far, averaging 10 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in Europe's most competitive league.

[99 Problems]

Moving forward, this kid is gunna be interesting. Be interesting to know what the FO think of his improvement.

[CGD]

Is this guy more of a 2 or 3? If he could play the 3 I figure he'd have a better shot of coming over sooner than if he's a 2 given the depth at that position.

[BackHome]

He has played Pg I believe and he is used to having the ball in his hands. He is listed at 6'7 so with Pop who knows he could be playing PF or Center.? To be honest I see him as a perfect SG a great running mate with Kawhi he can handle the ball and create which will help Kawhi get more open shots and open the lane for dunks..:blah

The one thing that as different about this guy when they drafted him is that they really courted him and brought him in a couple of times. Also Pop did say he was coming over next year which Pop has never said for any foreign player.

[raybies]

So how does that ranking thing work? Higher the better?

[stnick2261]

If I'm correct, the ranking is like our PER... and that's a really good ranking

[Bruno]

What they called ranking is called efficiency in NBA:
http://www.nba.com/statistics/efficiency.html

Some leagues in Europe are using a slightly difference formula were fouls drawn are also added and fouls made are subtract. Unlike in the NBA, the efficiency stat is used a lot in Europe where it's arguably the second biggest stat after points.

BTW, the game by game stats for Hanga:
http://www.acb.com/stspartidojug.php?cod_jugador=125&cod_competicion=LACB&cod_edicion=57

[jyra]

http://www.heinnews.com/basketball/nba/taking-the-charge-podcast-episode-19-hungary-special-san-antonio-spurs-draftee-adam-hunga/

He had a short interview on a podcast. For those who don't want to listen to it a short summary:




the season has been very tough so far. his team is in joint last place (i think the last two teams get relegated to the second division)
the spurs told him to work on improving basically everything when he came over in the summer, he does not see himself as nba-ready right now
the front office discovered him at the eurocamp and playing for the youth national team
anxious over being picked at all, but it seems that the spurs promised to pick him with their second rounder
uncertain if he wants to continue playing for the hungarian national team because it puts additional stress on him while the team is not very competitive (hungary failed to qualify for the eurobasket tournament the last two times)
hinted that a transfer to another team is a possibility for next season
wants to play in the summer league at some time in the future
the level of play in the hungarian league is low, only a few teams are competitive
feels responsible for representing his country
in spain he went from being a scorer to more of a allround player
plays nba 2k12 a lot, of course with the spurs

[ABC]

http://www.heinnews.com/basketball/nba/taking-the-charge-podcast-episode-19-hungary-special-san-antonio-spurs-draftee-adam-hunga/

He had a short interview on a podcast. For those who don't want to listen to it a short summary:

Thanks jyra!

[objective]

good interview.

He also backed up what I said about Hungarian players and their development. His advice for young players in Hungary was that if they had any offers or opportunities to play outside Hungary, then they should leave Hungary. It was better for their future to leave. Makes it seem like Hanga himself when looking back wishes he would have left sooner for his development.

[szkorhetz]

http://acbtv.acb.com/video/5676-lacb-20122013-liga_regular-20-177-brad_oleson_debuta_con_triunfo_cule_en_el_derbi_ca talan

Check this video at 0:48.

[Captivus]

http://acbtv.acb.com/video/5676-lacb-20122013-liga_regular-20-177-brad_oleson_debuta_con_triunfo_cule_en_el_derbi_ca talan

Check this video at 0:48.

Havent seen that in a while!! YEAH!

[varpet]

When comparing stats Europe vs. NBA, you have to consider, that there are playing only 40 minutes of basketball. Rudy Fernandez, who is known in the NBA is also averaging only 12.5 this year. The whole structure of the game is other. It is much more team oriented. In a game lately no one of Adam's team take more than 7 shots. And they still won the game.
I think Adam is playing a very team oriented game. They team plays a rather static way, which doesnt fits Adan's style. I think in another team he can still bring those or even bigger numbers in Europe or in NBA.
In last game Adam had 17 points, 4 rebs, 3 steals, 2 assists, 6 forced fouls. The entire game can be seen here: http://acb360.orange.es/diferidos/LACB/57/177
You have to register first for free, then click to baloncesto.

[playblair]

Despite a great game from spurs draftee Adam Hanga (15pts,4reb,2ass), @bqmanresa (https://twitter.com/bqmanresa) loses from @RMBaloncesto (https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto) for ACB

[BackHome]

Can't wait to see him in a Spurs uniform next season..:)

[Chinook]

I think that only happens if Manu and/or Jack aren't retained or if Hanga can play the three.

[BackHome]

I don't see him playing the three but at 6'7 he is the perfect SG he had height, speed, and can handle the ball. Right now we only have three people with good ball handling skills, Tony, Manu, and De Colo. Going into next year SJ will be gone and I don't think we will sign Neal as we need a legit backup PG, and I only see Manu being able to play one more year before his body breaks down. So bring him in and let Manu tutor him for a year and that will be his replacement.

[Chinook]

6-7 is legitimate small-forward height. That's the same height as Leonard, although Hanga doesn't have that wing span.

It would be great if Hanga comes in and plays like Manu, but really, it's more likely that he'll be out of the rotation until Giniobili retires and then he would get a chance to be Green's back up. If he can play the three effectively, though, he has a chance to back up Leonard.

[exstatic]

I think that only happens if Manu and/or Jack aren't retained or if Hanga can play the three.

Patty isn't a PG, and he has an option he may exercise this summer. Jack may bump up to stretch four to replace Bonner or Diaw, if he leaves. Both of those scenarios would open a spot for a 2 guard.

[Chinook]

Patty isn't a PG, and he has an option he may exercise this summer. Jack may bump up to stretch four to replace Bonner or Diaw, if he leaves. Both of those scenarios would open a spot for a 2 guard.

Mills is a point-guard in the Spurs' system. That can change if Ginobili retires or moves to the starting lineup next season. But I don't get what that has to do with anything. If Mills leaves, then either Neal is retained or the Spurs will bring in another sixth guard. Depending on what Joseph continues to do, he could win the backup point job, which would make De Colo the fifth guard. I guess the Spurs could consider bringing Hanga in under those circumstances, but it would have nothing to do with replacing Mills.

Jack moving to the four opens up time at the three. The guard rotation wouldn't change unless Pop moves Ginobili or Green over to small-forward. I think the Spurs would rather just bring in another three if they didn't think Hanga could play there.

[exstatic]

Mills is a point-guard in the Spurs' system. That can change if Ginobili retires or moves to the starting lineup next season. But I don't get what that has to do with anything. If Mills leaves, then either Neal is retained or the Spurs will bring in another sixth guard. Depending on what Joseph continues to do, he could win the backup point job, which would make De Colo the fifth guard. I guess the Spurs could consider bringing Hanga in under those circumstances, but it would have nothing to do with replacing Mills.

Jack moving to the four opens up time at the three. The guard rotation wouldn't change unless Pop moves Ginobili or Green over to small-forward. I think the Spurs would rather just bring in another three if they didn't think Hanga could play there.

Mills doesn't play point, even in the Spurs system. He's out there to run off screens and shoot. He never creates for others.

[Chinook]

Mills doesn't play point, even in the Spurs system. He's out there to run off screens and shoot. He never creates for others.

That doesn't mean he's not a point guard. He brings the ball up and defends the other team's points. That's all the back-up point does (or used to do) in the Spurs' system.

Now, I agree a point will probably need to do some more things. But Mills' departure doesn't scream hole at shooting-guard to me.

[exstatic]

That doesn't mean he's not a point guard. He brings the ball up and defends the other team's points. That's all the back-up point does (or used to do) in the Spurs' system.

Now, I agree a point will probably need to do some more things. But Mills' departure doesn't scream hole at shooting-guard to me.

Considering we have Tony, Nando, and CoJo, it screams hole at shooting guard at me. Of our three SGs, Manu and Jack are both FAs. Only Green is under contract. Maybe one more hole at SG.

There are could easily be a spot for Hanga next year.

[Chinook]

Considering we have Tony, Nando, and CoJo, it screams hole at shooting guard at me. Of our three SGs, Manu and Jack are both FAs. Only Green is under contract. Maybe one more hole at SG.

There are could easily be a spot for Hanga next year.

First off, Jack is not a shooting-guard. Him leaving doesn't open up any time there.

Second off, you started this conversation by quoting my post saying Hanga wouldn't have a spot unless either Ginobili or Jack were to leave. So I don't know what you think I'm disagreeing with that idea.


I think that only happens if Manu and/or Jack aren't retained or if Hanga can play the three.

What I did disagree with is the idea that Mills' departure is would create a hole. It would open a roster spot, but the Spurs are so deep in the back court that they could stand to not have to add another two-guard. If the Spurs like Hanga as a potential small-forward, then they could get him to back up Leonard or to be the fifth wing. But all that was under the assumption that both Manu and Jack come back. If one doesn't, then I agree with you that it's possible.

[exstatic]

First off, Jack is not a shooting-guard. Him leaving doesn't open up any time there.

Second off, you started this conversation by quoting my post saying Hanga wouldn't have a spot unless either Ginobili or Jack were to leave. So I don't know what you think I'm disagreeing with that idea.



What I did disagree with is the idea that Mills' departure is would create a hole. It would open a roster spot, but the Spurs are so deep in the back court that they could stand to not have to add another two-guard. If the Spurs like Hanga as a potential small-forward, then they could get him to back up Leonard or to be the fifth wing. But all that was under the assumption that both Manu and Jack come back. If one doesn't, then I agree with you that it's possible.

OK, if you don't consider Jack a SG, then we only have two, and one is a FA. If you consider Patty a PG, and he leaves, you still have three under contract. That screams "hole at shooting guard" to me.

[Chinook]

OK, if you don't consider Jack a SG, then we only have two, and one is a FA. If you consider Patty a PG, and he leaves, you still have three under contract. That screams "hole at shooting guard" to me.

No, I don't think Jack is a two. He hasn't played a second at the two all season.

I don't know why you insist bringing up Ginobili's free agency. It's not relevant to this discussion at all. I'm saying that the Spurs don't have a hole unless Manu leaves (or Jack leaves and Pop think Hanga can play the three), so saying, "What about if Manu leaves?" is not a rebuttal.

If Mills leaves, two things are more likely to happen than the Spurs bringing in Hanga: One, they retain Neal, which isn't that hard since he's a restricted free agent; two, they just roll with five guards, and if Joseph shows he deserves to back up Parker, then De Colo will be the fifth guard.

Ginobili's health issues make picking up another two-guard very possible. But if that's the case, I imagine they'll want someone capable to handling Ginobili's scoring load. If the Spurs don't retain Neal and believe Hanga can do that, then that's great. But I don't think that's really likely.

[objective]

I'd like to see Hanga signed for next year, can't think of a reason not too. Spurs should have roster spots open, and Hanga would be very cheap. Having a cheap Hanga as a developmental third stringer helps maximize space for the real acquisitions.

[bluebellmaniac]

I'd like to see Hanga signed for next year, can't think of a reason not too. Spurs should have roster spots open, and Hanga would be very cheap. Having a cheap Hanga as a developmental third stringer helps maximize space for the real acquisitions.

Are you thinking that the FO lets Neal walk? Or are you thinking that we keep Neal and get Hanga rolling in learning our system in house so then he's ready for the year after? I haven't seen him play, so I don't know where Hanga is at in terms of being able to contribute. Does he need another year of development (I would think he does).

I agree, signing him cheap and getting him up to speed on the cheap minimizes our risk on him. We sure could use a 6' 7" two guard who can contribute.

[objective]

I don't want Neal back. Hanga probably isn't ready, but there should be a place for him in Austin if he's not.

[Bruno]

Hanga has been better stat wise lately but his team is still awful (dead last in Spanish league with a 5-22 record).

What he is showing might convince better Spanish teams to sign him this summer. A average to good Spanish team would be a nice situation for his development.

[BackHome]

I remember watching a news clip where Pop said that Adam will be over in two years. I still remember that because Pop has never ever said anything like that to any foreign player we have drafted.

[Bruno]

Virtus Roma seems interested in signing him for the end of the season:
http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/serie-a/54590/virtus-roma-interested-in-adam-hanga.html

[Bruno]

Virtus Roma seems interested in signing him for the end of the season:
http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/serie-a/54590/virtus-roma-interested-in-adam-hanga.html

It didn't worked:
http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/serie-a/54666/negotiations-between-virtus-roma-and-adam-hanga-fell-apart.html

Hanga is still under contract with his Spanish team next season but they will play in the second division so he is in a kinda crappy situation.

[CGD]

^ holding out for buy out money from wealthier NBA team?

[ace3g]

Liga Endesa @ACBCOM
(http://twitter.com/ACBCOM)Adam Hanga, con 37 de valoración (28 puntos, 5 rebotes y 4 asistencias), es el Jugador de la Jornada 31 pic.twitter.com/rNBLzg6smw (http://t.co/rNBLzg6smw)

[varszpet]

Adam made a nice show tonight in Manresa, with scoring 28 points, 5 rebs, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals, 9 forced faults, and only 1 turnover. He was elected for the player of the weekend. He made 5/7 from 2 PT, 3/6 from 3PT and 9/12 FT. Unfortunately his team lost again.
Here are some highlights, but the whole game is also available online.
http://acbtv.acb.com/video/5981-lacb-20122013-liga_regular-31-272-cb_canarias_no_pierde_la_estela_del_playoff

[DesignatedT]

So when the earliest we can bring this guy over? Didn't he just sign a new contract? Does it have a big buyout clause?

[varszpet]

So when the earliest we can bring this guy over? Didn't he just sign a new contract? Does it have a big buyout clause?
This summer. He can be bought out for a cheap money.

[elemento]

Sad that Hanga is playing for a shit team atm. He deserves to play in a better team.

[yavozerb]

I think if Neal leaves in the offseason that could pave the way for Hanga to come over for what should be a pretty cheap contract.

[szkorhetz]

New Hanga mix:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kzODLlOwxd4

[playblair]

If next season I have the good fortune of playing in the NBA would be great, but if not, I will not stop working here in Europe to continue to evolve my game.

http://www.zoomnews.es/47727/all-around-basket/adam-hanga-mvp-hungaro-mundo-futbol

[Chinook]

I hope he stays in Europe for another year. He really doesn't have a good chance of making the roster unless the Spurs unload a guard. Bertans coming over would take the project-wing spot. I'd rather see the Spurs finish up the Ryan Richards experiment than bringing Hanga over just for him to get caught up in the numbers game during training camp.

[BackHome]

You know I can see Ryan, Bertans, and Hanga all playing really good in this years summer league. It will be tough to decide what to do but what a place to be in as far as having so much young talent to be developed.

[exstatic]

I hope he stays in Europe for another year. He really doesn't have a good chance of making the roster unless the Spurs unload a guard. Bertans coming over would take the project-wing spot. I'd rather see the Spurs finish up the Ryan Richards experiment than bringing Hanga over just for him to get caught up in the numbers game during training camp.

They won't bring him unless they think he has a chance to make the roster. The Spurs are more patient than that.

[Chinook]

They won't bring him unless they think he has a chance to make the roster. The Spurs are more patient than that.

He seems willing to stay, which is then most important part. He's also under contract, so it's not really his choice, but I agree. He has a much better chance at getting on in 2014-15 if Bertans is ready to be a rotation player and the guard logjam is cleared somewhat.

[td4mvp2k]

Spurs need this player afta da sh*t they got vs GS

[objective]

Having a long, quick athlete to bring off the bench wouldn't be a bad thing.

[BackHome]

We need people who are athletic and who can score that is how you win games in the new league. From what I have seen Adam could and would make this team with ease he has all the skills of a baller and great work ethic.

[Chinook]

We need people who are athletic and who can score that is how you win games in the new league. From what I have seen Adam could and would make this team with ease he has all the skills of a baller and great work ethic.

Hanga wouldn't have made the Spurs this year. If they bring in any free agents, he probably wouldn't make it next year, either, especially if they also bring Bertans over. There's no reason for the Spurs to give up his rights unless they're sure he's as ready as he's going to be.

[Bruno]

Hanga's agent:
332530545936433152
332531260587114498

[BackHome]

Oh Hell Yeah he is going to be a Spurs!!!.:)

[yavozerb]

Oh Hell Yeah he is going to be a Spurs!!!.:)

Simply waiting on a better offer from more prestigous team. As much as I want him coming over I believe there still alot of hurdles for him to clear before wearing a spurs uni. I have always stated and continue to think he can become a solid NBA player.

[yavozerb]

19 pts, 3rebounds, 6 asts in a losing effort again today..He is pretty much the only player on that team that can ball, no help what so ever..
http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Spain/2013/0512_318_603.asp

[yavozerb]

Hanga's stats so far this season:
12 ppg (2nd on team)
4.5 rpg (1st on team)
2.5 ast (2nd on team)
1.3 spg (1st on team)
0.8 blk (2nd on team)
26 mpg

Not great, but these numbers show that Hanga is basically a one man team with very little support. Do not think will ever be able to carry a team, but as 2nd or 3rd option he should do very well on a well rounded team.

[szkorhetz]

Real Madrid to be interested in Hanga. (Just like Bilbao, Virtus Rome and Valencia.. )
http://www.defensacentral.com/baloncesto/86510-adam-hanga-manresa-real-madrid-baloncesto-interes/

[td4mvp2k]

Hanga's stats so far this season:
12 ppg (2nd on team)
4.5 rpg (1st on team)
2.5 ast (2nd on team)
1.3 spg (1st on team)
0.8 blk (2nd on team)
26 mpg

Not great, but these numbers show that Hanga is basically a one man team with very little support. Do not think will ever be able to carry a team, but as 2nd or 3rd option he should do very well on a well rounded team.
if he could be a 2nd or 3rd option then thats alot from him on da spurs

[exstatic]

if he could be a 2nd or 3rd option then thats alot from him on da spurs

Euro ball is diff...oh, it's you. I won't waste my time when the likely response is an emoticon.

[td4mvp2k]

Euro ball is diff...oh, it's you. I won't waste my time when the likely response is an emoticon.:lol more :cry I C... Ya dont waste ur time dat u did now... :lol cant get enuff can u? Didnt think so... :cry

[El_Mago]

Excellent recent video of Hanga:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGv_vnA169I

Is it just me, or does his play resemble Manu Ginobili a bit? It does not appear that he is left handed (primarily), but effective with it nonetheless.

Couple of thoughts:
-Active hands
-Super Athletic
-Fearless drive to the basket
-Quick

Why is he not considered NBA ready? I know he's not playing against top tier European teams, but any other concerns holding him back?

He mentioned once that if he could do it over again, he would leave Hungary sooner - assuming that stunted some growth.

I would love to see him at Summer League. He seems like a possible SG, but I have not seen enough to judge his midrange or perimeter game. He does appear to have range though.

Anyways, seems like a great find. Hopefully another gem.

[td4mvp2k]

wit him i dont c spurs draftn a sg

[Bruno]

The best about Hanga is how strong he ended the season.

He played 32 games in Spain this season:
First 18 games: 9.5 ppg
Last 14 games: 14.5 ppg

[BackHome]

Excellent recent video of Hanga:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGv_vnA169I

Is it just me, or does his play resemble Manu Ginobili a bit? It does not appear that he is left handed (primarily), but effective with it nonetheless.

Couple of thoughts:
-Active hands
-Super Athletic
-Fearless drive to the basket
-Quick

Why is he not considered NBA ready? I know he's not playing against top tier European teams, but any other concerns holding him back?

He mentioned once that if he could do it over again, he would leave Hungary sooner - assuming that stunted some growth.

I would love to see him at Summer League. He seems like a possible SG, but I have not seen enough to judge his midrange or perimeter game. He does appear to have range though.

Anyways, seems like a great find. Hopefully another gem.

What is not to like about this kid he can dribble he can dunk he can hit the outside shot and plays defense. Oh and he is athletic and super fast....Me Like! Manu can train the kid to take over when he hangs it up.

[100%duncan]

Get him in a Spurs jersey by October.

[eDizzle20]

Excellent athleticism and tenacious defender. Hopefully the Spurs can get him over here for next season :toast

[El_Mago]

Thanks Bruno.

Bruno, what are the chances Adam comes over?

[Bruno]

Thanks Bruno.

Bruno, what are the chances Adam comes over?

I would say less than 1%.

His agent has already said that he was looking to find a new team playing the Euroleague for Hanga next season. If he is doing that, it's safe to assume that Spurs haven't let him know that they are interested in signing Hanga.

[BackHome]

It is going to be SO much fun watching Adam, Bertrans, and Ryan play in the summer league this year. The thing is that all three are putting up good numbers and are doing positive stuff with their teams. It would not surprise me at all that we could bring over both Adam and Bertrans this year which would have them replace Neal and Blair.

C: Duncan/Splitter
PF:Bonner/Baynes
SF: Kawhi/Tmac/Bertrans
SG: Manu/Green/Adam
PG: Tony/CoJo/ De Colo/Mills

For some reason I am thinking that the Spurs move De Colo in a trade this summer he just won't get playing time with CoJo taking over the backup PG.

[Tyrone Jenkins]

It is going to be SO much fun watching Adam, Bertrans, and Ryan play in the summer league this year. The thing is that all three are putting up good numbers and are doing positive stuff with their teams. It would not surprise me at all that we could bring over both Adam and Bertrans this year which would have them replace Neal and Blair.

C: Duncan/Splitter
PF:Bonner/Baynes
SF: Kawhi/Tmac/Bertrans
SG: Manu/Green/Adam
PG: Tony/CoJo/ De Colo/Mills

For some reason I am thinking that the Spurs move De Colo in a trade this summer he just won't get playing time with CoJo taking over the backup PG.

TMac at SF?

[BackHome]

Well people who are usually 6'8 / 228pds end up playing SF

[Master splitter]

He is Manu part 2 or more like Manu and George put together.

[exstatic]

Well people who are usually 6'8 / 228pds end up playing SF

Unless they're TMac's age with bad knees. Then, they end up playing rocking chair.

[BackHome]

Well after watching Manu last night I would have to say his chances might be a little better then 1% "YES MANU IS MY FAVORITE PLAYER". It is time for him to retire or take on a coach/player type of role with the team and he can coach Adam or maybe Snell as his replacement.

[eDizzle20]

Realistically is this guy coming over for next season?

[exstatic]

Well after watching Manu last night I would have to say his chances might be a little better then 1% "YES MANU IS MY FAVORITE PLAYER". It is time for him to retire or take on a coach/player type of role with the team and he can coach Adam or maybe Snell as his replacement.

He's not healthy. He was playing GREAT earlier in the season. You don't drop off a cliff in a matter of weeks.

[jyra]

http://www.eurohoops.net/2013/06/dunks/26182


After two seasons in Manresa, Adam Hanga (http://www.eurohoops.net/player?player=45927) will probably take the next step with a Euroleague team. The Hungarian guard is close to a 4-years deal with Laboral Kutxa. He is under contract with Manresa and Laboral Kutxa has to pay the buy out in order to get him and have the right to sign him with a four year contract with him.

If this happens, everyone involved with the deal would be happy with they way things will turn out. Probably even the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are keeping Hanga’s NBA rights after picking him in number 59 of the 2011 draft. There is a long tradition of European players being polished in the city of Vitoria, the home of Laboral Kutxa, dating back to Fabricio Oberto, Andres Nocioni – who returned to the Spanish team last Spring – Luis Scola, more recently Tiaggo Splitter and Pablo Prigioni, even if his case is unique.



I'm looking forward to see him in play in the Euroleague next season.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

http://www.eurohoops.net/2013/06/dunks/26182



I'm looking forward to see him in play in the Euroleague next season.

that's good news for decolo

[BackHome]

No Bertrans in summer camp so you know Adam is going to get a lot of touches and depending how he plays can make this team.

[playblair]

4 year deal = hanga 28 yo .............. bring hanga over this summer ....................

[Slutter McGee]

4 year deal = hanga 28 yo .............. bring hanga over this summer ....................

It is called a buy out.

Slutter McGee

[BackHome]

He's not healthy. He was playing GREAT earlier in the season. You don't drop off a cliff in a matter of weeks.


So how is your boy doing in the playoffs?

[exstatic]

So how is your boy doing in the playoffs?

Do you think he would have healed by now, with the compressed playoff schedule? We'll never really find out where he is until next fall when he's had the summer off, unlike last year.

[BackHome]

Your argument was he is not healthy he is healthy he just sucks and no he won't be back next year.:nope

[Buddy Holly]

The Spurs need to being Adam Hanga over this season he's Manu's replacement at the two.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

manu may be about cashed.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

No fucking way would I trust someone like Hanga right now with minutes right away. Bring in a veteran to take Neal and most of Manu's minutes.

[Buddy Holly]

No fucking way would I trust someone like Hanga right now with minutes right away. Bring in a veteran to take Neal and most of Manu's minutes.

You bring him in and give him Gary Neal minutes to see what he has. What do you have to lose? A couple of potential early season losses? What do you have to gain? A lot.

He's tall, long, athletic and quick. On top of that, he can shoot and defend. You bring him in and replace Neal with him, trade Neal and bonner deft night for a pick or back up SF.

[exstatic]

You bring him in and give him Gary Neal minutes to see what he has. What do you have to lose? A couple of potential early season losses? What do you have to gain? A lot.

He's tall, long, athletic and quick. On top of that, he can shoot and defend. You bring him in and replace Neal with him, trade Neal and bonner deft night for a pick or back up SF.

Neal can't be traded. The NBA season is officially over, as of last night, and he will go into free agency. Only players under contract for next year can be traded on draft night.

[objective]

He might not be ready, but the Spurs could use some athleticism and good size for a wing off the bench.

If he doesn't lose his man like Neal, then he's already won me over.

If anything, he would likely be cheap enough to not affect other free agent plans.

[TheGoldStandard]

let's bring him over and see what he has.. His potential is better than what we have going forward.

[exstatic]

let's bring him over and see what he has.. His potential is better than what we have going forward.

The problem is, if you're wrong and he's not ready, you've cashed in your rights to him. You'll have to cut him at the end of training camp, and he's no longer Spurs property. Manu didn't come over for three years, and Hanga doesn't seem to be winning an Euroleague championships to make him come over any faster than that.

[TheGoldStandard]

The problem is, if you're wrong and he's not ready, you've cashed in your rights to him. You'll have to cut him at the end of training camp, and he's no longer Spurs property. Manu didn't come over for three years, and Hanga doesn't seem to be winning an Euroleague championships to make him come over any faster than that.

Then he goes to the D League to learn what he can there and hope that his learning curve is shorter than some. It's better to give it a shot, see what he has and what he needs to work on rather than just guess and have to force it when contracts are up at the end of next season.

[Buddy Holly]

The problem is, if you're wrong and he's not ready, you've cashed in your rights to him. You'll have to cut him at the end of training camp, and he's no longer Spurs property. Manu didn't come over for three years, and Hanga doesn't seem to be winning an Euroleague championships to make him come over any faster than that.

Why would they just cut him?

[objective]

They wouldn't, he'd just be the 15th man working to get better in the d-league. And if that didn't work out after two years, they didn't burn anything. It's not like other NBA teams would be knocking down doors to get their hands on a 26 year old scrub.

[exstatic]

Then he goes to the D League to learn what he can there and hope that his learning curve is shorter than some. It's better to give it a shot, see what he has and what he needs to work on rather than just guess and have to force it when contracts are up at the end of next season.

Corey Joseph was an exception. The Spurs aren't going to want to pay a guy an NBA salary to develop in Austin when they can leave him in Europe for free.

[BackHome]

Do you think there is that much difference between Hanga vs. our 28th pick?

[Mr Bones]

Tiago Splitter was the Spanish league MVP and Spanish league Finals MVP in 2010, but half of spurstalk wants to get rid of him. Hanga put up decent numbers on a team that struggled to win against 2nd tier opponents in europe, and half of spurstalk thinks he can replace Ginobili....

[BackHome]

No one can replace the past Ginobili.....the current Ginobili is the one we are talking about getting help. Was Neal the MVP of the Spanish league? He made the team.

[Mr Bones]

Half of spurstalk is saying to get rid of Neal too.

[TheGoldStandard]

Corey Joseph was an exception. The Spurs aren't going to want to pay a guy an NBA salary to develop in Austin when they can leave him in Europe for free.

The Spurs gamble on a lot of players and send them to the D-League and never pan out. It's better to find out what he has now then to wait till we are forced to find out.

[Chinook]

Tiago Splitter was the Spanish league MVP and Spanish league Finals MVP in 2010, but half of spurstalk wants to get rid of him. Hanga put up decent numbers on a team that struggled to win against 2nd tier opponents in europe, and half of spurstalk thinks he can replace Ginobili....

Pretty much :lol


Half of spurstalk is saying to get rid of Neal too.

Yeah, but a lot of people just don't want to give him a big deal if the team is already going to give Ginobili one.

[spursince#99]

Do you think there is that much difference between Hanga vs. our 28th pick?


This is basically the question you ask yourself if you're the front office.

[Mr Bones]

Yeah, but a lot of people just don't want to give him a big deal if the team is already going to give Ginobili one.

Yeah-- this is why I like Mike Dunleavy as a Neal replacement. A low-cost option, with similar strengths and weaknesses, but a better rebounder and passer, and 5" taller.

[Captivus]

Do you think there is that much difference between Hanga vs. our 28th pick?

Only Baby Jesus knows that....

[Texas_Ranger]

His team was relegated from the first league and he wasn't even the best player on that team. The guy is not gonna do jack shit in the NBA.

[exstatic]

The Spurs gamble on a lot of players and send them to the D-League and never pan out. It's better to find out what he has now then to wait till we are forced to find out.

Name one player they've drafted from Europe and paid an NBA salary to develop in Austin. European players can make about 10X a d-league salary in Europe. The SPurs WON'T want to pay him an NBA salary and he won't settle for a d-league one.

[exstatic]

Do you think there is that much difference between Hanga vs. our 28th pick?

Yes. We haven't made that #28 pick yet. We may never make that pick.

[Drom John]

Name one player they've drafted from Europe and paid an NBA salary to develop in Austin. European players can make about 10X a d-league salary in Europe. The SPurs WON'T want to pay him an NBA salary and he won't settle for a d-league one.

Ian Mahinmi
Aron Baynes

[BackHome]

:toast

[exstatic]

Ian Mahinmi
Aron Baynes

Neither player was DEVELOPED in Austin. Both were on conditioning/rehab assignments.

[DesignatedT]

Is he playing in the Summer League?

[playblair]

351615569755242497


Adam Hanga getting closer to joining the ranks of the Labor Kutxa Scariolo. Good signing for the Querejeta

[CGD]

OK that's that. Dude isnt coming over any time soon.

[Bruno]

I'm not sure if it's apply for Hanga, but a lot of signing in Spain are made on July 3rd for fiscal reasons. If a player signs on July 3rd, his first fiscal year would be less than half a year which trigger new tax rules. It's possible that Hanga and Victoria agreed to a deal a couple of weeks ago and are just waiting July 3rd to make it official.

[playblair]

352134078096613376

[Captivus]

Well...so he is not coming, in case there where any doubts.

[DesignatedT]

Wonder what the buyout clause is like.

[BackHome]

It all depends on his buyout clause..

[ace3g]

This is not good:

Emiliano Carchia ‏@SportandoBasket (https://twitter.com/SportandoBasket) 4h (https://twitter.com/SportandoBasket/status/353075566053830656) Newcomer in Baskonia Adam Hanga will undergo knee surgery on July 9

[Bruno]

This is not good:

Emiliano Carchia ‏@SportandoBasket (https://twitter.com/SportandoBasket) 4h (https://twitter.com/SportandoBasket/status/353075566053830656) Newcomer in Baskonia Adam Hanga will undergo knee surgery on July 9

But this is not too bad.
The knee surgery is said to be a minor one (they will just clean his knee) and he should be only out for a few weeks.

What is sure is that, for the people who were expecting him, he won't play in Vegas.

[playblair]

http://static.noticiasdealava.com/images/2013/07/10/import_13124701_11.jpg