Spurs Select C Nikola Milunitov

[BatManu20]

Like I said, Spurs were always going Euro to draft and stash. Need the cap space to try and sign Aldridge. 7'0 Center from Serbia. Above average athlete. I would've prefered Gudaitis, but Milutinov was my 2nd favorite Euro-prospect. Still only 20 years old and has nice touch around the basket. Could be an important piece down the road. Good pick imo.


http://youtu.be/3Gx1pD3bHrk


http://youtu.be/QmseN0mXVWQ



http://youtu.be/wB5HN4b3otI

[ducks]

now
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
The San Antonio Spurs will select 7-foot Nikola Milutinov with No. 26, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

[exstatic]

Hey dumbass, there's a spoiler thread.

[PingPong]

Fuck that, make it a Nikola Milutinov thread.

[Chinook]

Yeah, totally not planning on spoiling the pick...

[Baam]

Stash pick...

[benefactor]

I approve. :tu

[hsxvvd]

Lol.... followed by "may not be joining the team next year" lol

[Darius Bieber]

Watch Hunter go off this season, which the Spurs missed out on.

[Richie]

If we're going draft and stash, he's the guy I wanted.

[PingPong]

He's from Serbia. Great athletes come from there. Better than Unknownkstan or something else.

[loveforthegame]

A guy Leonard will never play with.

[itzsoweezee]

I understand the need for cap space, but don't the spurs need something to package in a potential Splitter trade? Does this guy have any trade value?

[noles1983]

PATFO go hang yourselves, why not just trade out instead of more euro trash?

[mexicanjunior]

Garbage pick...more Euro trash that will never play for us.

[benstanfield]

He'll blow out his knee this season, book it.

smh

[ducks]

He dunks!!!

[benstanfield]

If we miss on LMA and Hunter turns out to be a great 6th man I swear to god

[dabom]

He dunks!!!

[hsxvvd]

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/nikola-milutinov

Check out the NBA comparison for the guy we just drafted!

Malick Badaine!!!

:lol

[Mugen]

:lobt2:

[SilverSpur]

RJ Hunter the next Steph Curry.
Right through our hands
FUCK!!

[RD2191]

:lobt2:
:lol

[crc21209]

Nikola Whothefuckavitch...

[benefactor]

Don't be a bunch of faggots. You knew this was coming. Spurs are saving cap space for free agency.

[Sean Cagney]

He'll blow out his knee this season, book it.

smh

You can bet on it.

[Mr. Body]

He sounds a lot like Splitter, tbh.

[DesignatedT]

Looks like a solid prospect.

[DPG21920]

Don't care about this guy but he's not highly regarded is he?

[Darius Bieber]

This will all end really bad if LMA decides to go to the Mavs lol

[Richie]

This also saves us $500k in cap space for free agency

[Strategic]

In news concerning league expansion abroad, today Peter Holt admitted already having a team of also rans ready to suit up in Europe. Should be ready to vie for a playoff spot in the eastern conference.

[ace3g]

Daniel Moldovan @dmoldovan88
(https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88)Huge congratulations to client Nikola Milutinov !!! He is thrilled and ecstatic to be drafted by a great organization like the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/)

Same agent as Baynes

[-21-]

This also saves us $500k in cap space for free agency
Not much tbh.

[Mr. Body]

Pop finally gets a Serbian player.

[jyra]

614260260891697152

[Nathan89]

This also saves us $500k in cap space for free agency

I'm glad the spurs are so focused on spending money wisely.

[BatManu20]

http://youtu.be/3XV7klpUpxU

[Mr. Body]

614260260891697152

Look at those fucking muscles, man.

[dabom]

614260260891697152

Bye Bye Tiago. :lmao

[benstanfield]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG

[ducks]

Baynes is gone
Daniel Moldovan @dmoldovan88
(https://twitter.com/dmoldovan88)Huge congratulations to client Nikola Milutinov !!! He is thrilled and ecstatic to be drafted by a great organization like the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/)

Same agent as Baynes

[Strategic]

614260260891697152fck yo green card

[Spur-Addict]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG

:lol

[ChumpDumper]

The best thing about draft night is the ST meltdown, no matter who is picked.

[TXstbobcat]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG

Parker's replacement??????

[ducks]

17m17 minutes ago
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Milutinov, a Serbian, may not be joining the Spurs next season. He plays for Partizan

[NASpurs]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG

"From the caves of Afghanistan, the San Antonio Spurs select Old Man Taliban"

[look_at_g_shred]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG
:lmao

[RD2191]

Parker's replacement??????
:lmao

[tim_duncan_fan]

How are we supposed to package Tiago to get at LMA?

I don't think that's happening. We're coming exactly the same this season except possibly minus DG.

[TheGoldStandard]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[TheGoldStandard]

Parker's replacement??????

He can make a layup

[Harry Callahan]

His highlight reel reminds me of Marcin Gortat. I hope it works out.

[99 Problems]

Future (few years from now) Bonner replacement. :lobt2:

[HI-FI]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG
He'll be ready in 2-3 years.

[benefactor]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG
:lol

[PingPong]

Kid is 20 years old. He will bulk up from now. Or get fat.

[ironman2886]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG
Seems humble.

[TXstbobcat]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG

Pop and RC are currently trying to trade up to draft him!!!!

[Chinook]

Fucking embarrassing. Would rather them have used the pick to dump Splitter if it came to that. At least then it would be obvious they have a plan. Instead, they're saving $250k while being short of a max free agent by at least $3 Million.

[RD2191]

Fucking embarrassing. Would rather them have used the pick to dump Splitter if it came to that. At least then it would be obvious they have a plan. Instead, they're saving $250k while being short of a max free agent by at least $3 Million.
What were you expecting? Do you think the Spurs fucked up? tbh

[SpurPadre]

He sounds a lot like Splitter, tbh.

Uh, no. He dunks and isn't known to toss up soft shit.

[TXstbobcat]

Fucking embarrassing. Would rather them have used the pick to dump Splitter if it came to that. At least then it would be obvious they have a plan. Instead, they're saving $250k while being short of a max free agent by at least $3 Million.


So you haven't ordered your Milunitov Spurs jersey yet???????

[Texas_Ranger]

he's probably better than the guy the Knicks drafted.

[TheGoldStandard]

Fucking embarrassing. Would rather them have used the pick to dump Splitter if it came to that. At least then it would be obvious they have a plan. Instead, they're saving $250k while being short of a max free agent by at least $3 Million.

Waste of a draft pick.. Fuck, I'm expecting them to over pay for someone like Bargnani and then they call it a day. This FO is just.. I don't even know

[itsamanuthree]

Our 2nd round pick

http://www.neohumanist.org/images/simman.JPG

:lol

[Chinook]

What were you expecting? Do you think the Spurs fucked up? tbh

If they bring him over this season, not in the slightest. They ABSOLUTELY needed another big man, especially a young center locked in cheaply. If they did this for monetary reasons, yes, they fucked up. I feel like the Spurs will end up letting Green walk, keeping Ginobili and then pay David West $12 Million to put Splitter on the bench.

[benstanfield]

So now it's:

-renounce DG
-probably trade splitter
-pass on RJ Hunter for a guy we'll probably never see
-fill the bench outside of Mills/Manu/Diaw with minimum salary gutter trash

All for the privilege of 2 years of Lamarcus Aldridge.

This 'big name FA' thing is souring on me.

[Mr. Body]

Uh, no. He dunks and isn't known to toss up soft shit.

Other than that. No post moves, though.

[dabom]

he's probably better than the guy the Knicks drafted.

Phil Jackson talking like he senile. :lmao

[SnakeBoy]

I don't think that's happening. We're coming exactly the same this season except possibly minus DG.

I think DG stays and we will be exactly the same hoping Tony comes back healthy/in shape and Kawhi breaks out of beta mode.

[RD2191]

If they bring him over this season, not in the slightest. They ABSOLUTELY needed another big man, especially a young center locked in cheaply. If they did this for monetary reasons, yes, they fucked up. I feel like the Spurs will end up letting Green walk, keeping Ginobili and then pay David West $12 Million to put Splitter on the bench.
So no LMA then?

[Uriel]

Fucking embarrassing. Would rather them have used the pick to dump Splitter if it came to that. At least then it would be obvious they have a plan. Instead, they're saving $250k while being short of a max free agent by at least $3 Million.
He seems like a Tiago Splitter clone based on the scouting reports.

[cutewizard]

Milutinov at center, Aldridge at power forward, The Hand of the King at the small forward

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


Truly, its winter time for the rest of the NBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

LaMarcus is coming...................

[Kurik]

If they bring him over this season, not in the slightest. They ABSOLUTELY needed another big man, especially a young center locked in cheaply. If they did this for monetary reasons, yes, they fucked up. I feel like the Spurs will end up letting Green walk, keeping Ginobili and then pay David West $12 Million to put Splitter on the bench.

Is there any chance of him coming over this season?

[SpurPadre]

Other than that. No post moves, though.

He has time to learn...just too bad our old farts don't have the luxury to wait for him.

[BillMc]

Is he still under contract to Partizan?

[Chinook]

He seems like a Tiago Splitter clone based on the scouting reports.

I mean, I wouldn't say that. But I DO like him a lot. In fact, he's a great pick if he's a Spur in October. But simply put, this doesn't jive with Pop's "big changes" talk if they stash him. You don't miss out on a chance of having a legit center prospect on your roster for $250-500k. Not when that amount isn't keeping you from signing anyone.

[SpurPadre]

He seems like a Tiago Splitter clone based on the scouting reports.

Tiago with balls?

[PingPong]

He seems like a Tiago Splitter clone based on the scouting reports.

Raw, but with fresh legs and those marathon runner's arms.

[DPG21920]

Fucking embarrassing. Would rather them have used the pick to dump Splitter if it came to that. At least then it would be obvious they have a plan. Instead, they're saving $250k while being short of a max free agent by at least $3 Million.

Spurs can still move Tiago & Mills and be in the same ~18M cap space situation.

[dabom]

Tiago with balls?

Tiago with calves?

[Mugen]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/23/47/a8/2347a803e4a1b7629fb6ac610bb8ee1f.jpg

[Chinook]

So no LMA then?

I don't know. Doesn't jive with stashing. They trade Splitter and let Baynes walk, and they have no true centers on the roster. It would be Tim and the just a bottomless pit of death. No way that goes over well with LMA.

[loveforthegame]

I can't wait for comments by RC.

[AFBlue]

It's mostly a disappointing pick because of the value remaining on the board. The Spurs could've essentially replaced Beli for a third of the cost. Don't know anything about him to say whether I like the prospect or not.

[TheGoldStandard]

So now it's:

-renounce DG
-probably trade splitter
-pass on RJ Hunter for a guy we'll probably never see
-fill the bench outside of Mills/Manu/Diaw with minimum salary gutter trash

All for the privilege of 2 years of Lamarcus Aldridge.

This 'big name FA' thing is souring on me.


Front office mismanaging again

[K...]

Someone find the buyout. He's under contract through 2016. Add a first round pick what's the rule about buyouts? This is a scola fallback I assess!

[313]

This kid stinks

[Russ]

This also saves us $500k in cap space for free agency

Not to mention the cab fare to get him to AT&T for a press conference. :)

[Uriel]

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[Mr. Body]

I mean, I wouldn't say that. But I DO like him a lot. In fact, he's a great pick if he's a Spur in October. But simply put, this doesn't jive with Pop's "big changes" talk if they stash him. You don't miss out on a chance of having a legit center prospect on your roster for $250-500k. Not when that amount isn't keeping you from signing anyone.

I'd be surprised to see him here. He'd get more burn with Partizan.

[DPG21920]

Maybe it means SA just liked this guy better than anyone there. I doubt it was about saving money. Could be they aren't sure about landing a FA like LMA & aren't willing to risk Splitter until they know.

[HI-FI]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/23/47/a8/2347a803e4a1b7629fb6ac610bb8ee1f.jpg
:lol

[SpurPadre]

I just fear this means another year of that ginger Fuck infesting the team.

[lmbebo]

Ok with this pick. Not sexy, but not many players I was excited about at this point really.

[Chinook]

Spurs can still move Tiago & Mills and be in the same ~18M cap space situation.

Yes, but that always needed to be offset with a good young player. Could totally still happen, but it's just unlikely as hell at this point.

Projected lineup if they go all-in for LMA and keep Manu:

Parker (maybe Mills)
X, Ginobili
Leonard, Anderson
LMA, Diaw, LJC
Duncan, abyss of suckitude

That's ... that's just too horrible to think about right now.

[RD2191]

I don't know. Doesn't jive with stashing. They trade Splitter and let Baynes walk, and they have no true centers on the roster. It would be Tim and the just a bottomless pit of death. No way that goes over well with LMA.
Well damn, that's not good.

[K...]

Fuck all you half brain emotional stunted shit bags thinking the FO doesn't have a plan. Every year it's second guessing of the dregs of a first round pick. There is no slam dunk in the late 20's ever. It's a seven footer with a pulse. That's a guaranteed nba skill.

[Chinook]

I'd be surprised to see him here. He'd get more burn with Partizan.

If the Spurs end up moving Splitter for Aldridge, he'd be the backup center in SA. That's how horrible the big-man depth is right now.

[CitizenDwayne]

I just fear this means another year of that ginger Fuck infesting the team.

We've won two titles with the ginger. Our success or failure does not depend on Bonner's presence on the team.

[DPG21920]

He looks kind of shitty on his highlights :lol

[ChumpDumper]

If the Spurs end up moving Splitter for Aldridge, he'd be the backup center in SA. That's how horrible the big-man depth is right now.Is there a Spurs game tomorrow?

[SpursFan86]

What about that Sasha Kaun guy we were apparently inquiring about? Maybe they're planning on him being the backup C? He's 30 years old, so he's likely more NBA-ready than the guy we just drafted.

[Chinook]

Is there a Spurs game tomorrow?

:rolleyes

[Russ]

It's a seven footer with a pulse. That's a guaranteed nba skill.

Jimmy Chang? Is that you?

[RD2191]

Is there a Spurs game tomorrow?
Don't start fagging this thread up.

[dabom]

Is there a Spurs game tomorrow?

Thought you were smarter than that. :lmao

[cd98]

Boring Spur move. It'd be much better if they had a lottery pick and burned it on a draft and stash.

[PingPong]

The kid isn't NBA ready, at least for a contender. Serbians are usually skilled and have some athleticism, if compared with other euro and murican whiteys.

[HI-FI]

Don't start fagging this thread up.
He'll never stop, like a pink T800.

[RD2191]

He'll never stop, like a pink T800.
:lmao

[benstanfield]

His highlights look awful tbh. Rail thin and unskilled, just a bunch of him dunking over Euros. That's a 2-3 year project if anything.

[SpurPadre]

We've won two titles with the ginger. Our success or failure does not depend on Bonner's presence on the team.

More like the team has carried the undeserving fucker to two titles while getting credit for helping beat OKC two years ago when Diaw was a bigger factor in that series win. Regardless, I hate him with a passion.

[ChumpDumper]

:rolleyeskobyz?

[DPG21920]

Yes, but that always needed to be offset with a good young player. Could totally still happen, but it's just unlikely as hell at this point.

Projected lineup if they go all-in for LMA and keep Manu:

Parker (maybe Mills)
X, Ginobili
Leonard, Anderson
LMA, Diaw, LJC
Duncan, abyss of suckitude

That's ... that's just too horrible to think about right now.

Well, Green should still be in your scenario. Don't think Manu changes things if he takes the small exception. Assuming Green stays (which he should) I really don't think the 26th pick no matter whet makes that C position any better. Basically if you can do all that you want (trade Splitter & Mills while keeping Green & landing LMA) than not having a 26th pick doesn't break you.

[Mugen]

A ST meltdown about 2 picks into the 2nd round is always a good sign tbh.

[benefactor]

:lol...damn, Chinook is ready to bleed himself out over this. Calm down breh. Spurs will be fine.

[apalisoc_9]

Not looking good.

[TheGoldStandard]

Well, Green should still be in your scenario. Don't think Manu changes things if he takes the small exception. Assuming Green stays (which he should) I really don't think the 26th pick no matter whet makes that C position any better. Basically if you can do all that you want (trade Splitter & Mills while keeping Green & landing LMA) than not having a 26th pick doesn't break you.

Yeah but for virtually nothing you don't have a contingency plan, You will have to go with whoever is available for pennies on the dollar, dregs.. lol.

[HI-FI]

More like the team has carried the undeserving fucker to two titles while getting credit for helping beat OKC two years ago when Diaw was a bigger factor in that series win. Regardless, I hate him with a passion.
Aren't you a big Parker fan?

[manufan10]

I don't know why people are acting shocked at this... they were already reporting earlier today/yesterday that the Spurs were going to draft and stash. :lol

[RD2191]

I don't know why people are acting shocked at this... they were already reporting earlier today/yesterday that the Spurs were going to draft and stash. :lol
We refused to believe.:lol

[Chinook]

Well, Green should still be in your scenario. Don't think Manu changes things if he takes the small exception. Assuming Green stays (which he should) I really don't think the 26th pick no matter whet makes that C position any better. Basically if you can do all that you want (trade Splitter & Mills while keeping Green & landing LMA) than not having a 26th pick doesn't break you.

There are tons of ways things COULD work out. But those don't happen with the Spurs. They're predictable 95 percent of the time. Pop will overvalue Manu and prioritize making him happy over keeping Green. The Spurs will scrape together another two-guard in the Bogans mold. They get the best big they can with cap space (West being more likely than LMA) and they'll take a step back but people won't really notice because they'll still win 50 games. If the Spurs were really trying to maximize the value of their cap space, they would have drafted a contributor at 26. There were rotation-caliber guys still on the board, and that's essential for any plan to compete for a title next season.

[SpurPadre]

Yeah, we can't freak out right now. It'll be an interesting off-season and I take Pop at face value when he said there'll be changes. We should be fine and contending as usual.

[DesignatedT]

Which reporter was it who recently said the Spurs are refusing to take on any more $ through the draft. I remember reading that this week at some point.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Yes, but that always needed to be offset with a good young player. Could totally still happen, but it's just unlikely as hell at this point.

Projected lineup if they go all-in for LMA and keep Manu:

Parker (maybe Mills)
X, Ginobili
Leonard, Anderson
LMA, Diaw, LJC
Duncan, abyss of suckitude

That's ... that's just too horrible to think about right now.

Your justification for your anxiety seems to be only that you cannot think of another way. Sorry that your plans didn't work out.

[heyheymymy]

This doesn't change anything, Spurs still have a lot of building to do. Quit crying until you see the finished product.

[noles1983]

spurs should just start donating their shitty would be draft picks to charity for some tax write offs or some shit.

[RD2191]

There are tons of ways things COULD work out. But those don't happen with the Spurs. They're predictable 95 percent of the time. Pop will overvalue Manu and prioritize making him happy over keeping Green. The Spurs will scrape together another two-guard in the Bogans mold. They get the best big they can with cap space (West being more likely than LMA) and they'll take a step back but people won't really notice because they'll still win 50 games. If the Spurs were really trying to maximize the value of their cap space, they would have drafted a contributor at 26. There were rotation-caliber guys still on the board, and that's essential for any plan to compete for a title next season.
I agree. For as much as the Spurs FO is praised they've missed out on some decent players the past few drafts. They've had some misses.

[TheGoldStandard]

Cue the Bonner for 3/30 deal coming soon

[SpurPadre]

Aren't you a big Parker fan?

I'm more of a team fan than anything but Manu, TD, and Kawhi are my favorite players. I don't hate anybody on the team except for Ginger Fuck and Ayres.

[Richie]

Yes, but that always needed to be offset with a good young player. Could totally still happen, but it's just unlikely as hell at this point.

Projected lineup if they go all-in for LMA and keep Manu:

Parker (maybe Mills)
X, Ginobili
Leonard, Anderson
LMA, Diaw, LJC
Duncan, abyss of suckitude

That's ... that's just too horrible to think about right now.

Why do you think we'd have to lose Green, Splitter AND possibly Mills? We can still dump Splitter and sign Aldridge, if anything the $500k we saved by making this pick puts us closer to his max and more likely we won't have to lose Mills.

[ChumpDumper]

Your justification for your anxiety seems to be only that you cannot think of another way. Sorry that your plans didn't work out.https://static.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/51ce6099e4b0d911b4489b79/51ce619be4b0d911b4499ebc/1304450614008/1000w/hudsonaliens.jpg

[Richie]

If the Spurs end up moving Splitter for Aldridge, he'd be the backup center in SA. That's how horrible the big-man depth is right now.

The league is moving more to small ball, we can survive playing Kawhi at the 4 for extended minutes.

[Johnny RIngo]

If the Spurs end up moving Splitter for Aldridge, he'd be the backup center in SA. That's how horrible the big-man depth is right now.

Another embarrassing year from the FO. Absolutely pathetic how much they expect TD to keep carrying the front court while they continue to draft Euros that will never come over.

[DPG21920]

There are tons of ways things COULD work out. But those don't happen with the Spurs. They're predictable 95 percent of the time. Pop will overvalue Manu and prioritize making him happy over keeping Green. The Spurs will scrape together another two-guard in the Bogans mold. They get the best big they can with cap space (West being more likely than LMA) and they'll take a step back but people won't really notice because they'll still win 50 games. If the Spurs were really trying to maximize the value of their cap space, they would have drafted a contributor at 26. There were rotation-caliber guys still on the board, and that's essential for any plan to compete for a title next season.

I disagree. I think everything is the same they just didn't like anyone they thought could be a rotational player and took someone they like. A league min guy is just as likely to contribute as the 26th pick in their minds & keeps them on the same plan.

[SpurPadre]

Cue the Bonner for 3/30 deal coming soon

I've been fearing that shit, tbh. I will absolutely melt the fuck down here if he's re-signed.

[Chinook]

:lol...damn, Chinook is ready to bleed himself out over this. Calm down breh. Spurs will be fine.

The Spurs will be fine if they either keep their current roster together or make smart moves to add a star and some assets. They won't be if they let go of half their rotation to pay old-ass Manu to play 17 minutes. It really depends. But stashing the pick this year made absolutely no financial sense. It would be like walking to 10 miles work instead of taking the bus because you're saving up for a new car while still having an expensive timeshare you're still paying off.

[pad300]

I am somewhat surprised to see Milunitov as opposed to Hernangomez. Hernangomez has demonstrated a lot more putting up a 20+ PER in the ACB...

[Chinook]

The league is moving more to small ball, we can survive playing Kawhi at the 4 for extended minutes.

Still, how many teams can honestly say they have no true centers on their roster?

[raybies]

I'm actually content with the pick. I was already prepared for this. I figured they would pick one of Willy, Nikola, or Arturas, just overvalued the wrong one. It makes sense though. Nikola is the youngest of the three and argueably the most productive. If he was playing in the states he would have been much higher with the lack of depth in true centers. The kid is playing pro ball at 20. Good pick. Not flashy but will be good insurance post Duncan.

[TheGoldStandard]

Still, how many teams can honestly say they have no true centers on their roster?

Yup, you want that versatility because we weren't getting out rebounded as it was.. lol..

[manufan10]

We refused to believe.:lol

:lol Apparently.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Hopefully at some point we can quit whinging that our best laid plans went for naught and actually address the reality of the guy the Spurs actually drafted.

[noles1983]

If this blockbuster move doesnt get LA over here, i dont know what will tbh

[Chinook]

Why do you think we'd have to lose Green, Splitter AND possibly Mills? We can still dump Splitter and sign Aldridge, if anything the $500k we saved by making this pick puts us closer to his max and more likely we won't have to lose Mills.

We don't know how much Duncan and Manu will end up taking. It could end up being to where they don't affect the cap at all, and it could be to where they combine for $16 Million. What I do know is that the Spurs would give them what they asked for just like they did with Parker and then work around it.

[gambit1990]

His highlight reel reminds me of Marcin Gortat. I hope it works out.
good call. i like what i saw.

i did want montrezl though.

[ace3g]

Nikola Milutinov @NMilutinov
(https://twitter.com/NMilutinov)What an honor and a privilege to be drafted by the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/). I am very excited to get to Texas.

[mexicanjunior]

Nikola Milutinov @NMilutinov
(https://twitter.com/NMilutinov)What an honor and a privilege to be drafted by the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/). I am very excited to get to Texas.



Does he mean in 5 years?

[Chinook]

Nikola Milutinov @NMilutinov
(https://twitter.com/NMilutinov)What an honor and a privilege to be drafted by the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/). I am very excited to get to Texas.



Hopefully that means he's coming over.

[Richie]

The Spurs will be fine if they either keep their current roster together or make smart moves to add a star and some assets. They won't be if they let go of half their rotation to pay old-ass Manu to play 17 minutes. It really depends. But stashing the pick this year made absolutely no financial sense. It would be like walking to 10 miles work instead of taking the bus because you're saving up for a new car while still having an expensive timeshare you're still paying off.

You're expecting too much from the #26 pick, players at that position are rarely if ever ready to contribute to a championship team right away. A rookie RJ Hunter wouldn't even be close to giving us Belinelli production. Nobody at this spot is going to make or break out championship aspirations.

[TheGoldStandard]

We don't know how much Duncan and Manu will end up taking. It could end up being to where they don't affect the cap at all, and it could be to where they combine for $16 Million. What I do know is that the Spurs would give them what they asked for just like they did with Parker and then work around it.

Hard to believe they would take a drastic drop from 10 and 7 to 5 and 3 a year but it's possible. I'm thinking 7 and 5 for 12 mil total

[ducks]

https://mobile.twitter.com/spurs/status/614269791885398016/photo/1

[Dancelot]

Boring Spur move. It'd be much better if they had a lottery pick and burned it on a draft and stash.
:lol That'd be hilarious, just to troll spurstalk.

[TheGoldStandard]

Hopefully that means he's coming over.

Dude is pencil thin. He'll come for a visit and eval and then head back

[SpursFan86]

You're expecting too much from the #26 pick, players at that position are rarely if ever ready to contribute to a championship team right away. A rookie RJ Hunter wouldn't even be close to giving us Belinelli production. Nobody at this spot is going to make or break out championship aspirations.

Might not give us the same production, but he'd be a hell of a lot cheaper, no? The goal is making room for LMA without having to let Green walk.

[Richie]

Still, how many teams can honestly say they have no true centers on their roster?

The Heat went to 4 straight finals playing small ball and regardless, Timmy is a center in all but name.

[noles1983]

Manu needs to take less than 3 mil or gtfo

[Chinook]

Hard to believe they would take a drastic drop from 10 and 7 to 5 and 3 a year but it's possible. I'm thinking 7 and 5 for 12 mil total

If that's the case, then Mills definitely has to go, or Green.

[TheGoldStandard]

The Heat went to 4 straight finals playing small ball and regardless, Timmy is a center in all but name.

We don't have Lebron James

[TheGoldStandard]

If that's the case, then Mills definitely has to go, or Green.

Even if he does walk you're still light a backup SG

[Chinook]

The Heat went to 4 straight finals playing small ball and regardless, Timmy is a center in all but name.

Leonard is a FAR cry from James, even at his most overrated.

[Richie]

Might not give us the same production, but he'd be a hell of a lot cheaper, no? The goal is making room for LMA without having to let Green walk.

I don't understand why people suddenly think we need to let Green walk? The cap numbers have only changed to give us MORE room, we can still trade Splitter and get max cap space while keeping Green, Mills, Duncan and Manu assuming Manu takes the Room Exception which frankly is all he's worth at this point.

[Johnny RIngo]

Does he mean in 5 years?

Probably. If they wanted someone that can immediately produce, they wouldn't have drafted a Euro.

[Richie]

We don't have Lebron James


Leonard is a FAR cry from James, even at his most overrated.

Of course he's not, but the point is that he can play the same small ball 4 position that made the Heat so successful. If we bring in Aldridge and keep Duncan and Diaw our front court rotation will be fine.

[Kurik]

FWIW

Matt Kamalsky (https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=DraftExpress2) @DraftExpress2
Nikola Milutinov has gained about 25 pounds since that video ESPN showed was shot, FWIW.

[Chinook]

You're expecting too much from the #26 pick, players at that position are rarely if ever ready to contribute to a championship team right away. A rookie RJ Hunter wouldn't even be close to giving us Belinelli production. Nobody at this spot is going to make or break out championship aspirations.

Norris Cole played a role in three straight Heat finals runs. What did Delledova do as a sophomore who was a playoff rookie? Little things can mean a lot, even to a great team. Maybe Hunter and Neal could have battled for the backup two spot, with RJ developing over the season and getting situational minutes in the playoffs. Maybe Harrell could have provided the Spurs with a counter to GS' small-ball for a few minutes here and there. They don't have to be full-time guys to make a difference. But they aren't going to make that difference if they aren't even on the roster.

[Mr. Body]

FWIW

Matt Kamalsky (https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=DraftExpress2) @DraftExpress2
Nikola Milutinov has gained about 25 pounds since that video ESPN showed was shot, FWIW.


And that was just walking down the street in London.

[ducks]

FWIW

Matt Kamalsky (https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=DraftExpress2) @DraftExpress2
Nikola Milutinov has gained about 25 pounds since that video ESPN showed was shot, FWIW.
good

[apalisoc_9]

Wow the spurs might just ruin a good chance because they are too loyal to the older guys..........

[ducks]

Manu needs to take less than 3 mil or gtfo

Yep

[Mr. Body]

Norris Cole played a role in three straight Heat finals runs. What did Delledova do as a sophomore who was a playoff rookie? Little things can mean a lot, even to a great team. Maybe Hunter and Neal could have battled for the backup two spot, with RJ developing over the season and getting situational minutes in the playoffs. Maybe Harrell could have provided the Spurs with a counter to GS' small-ball for a few minutes here and there. They don't have to be full-time guys to make a difference. But they aren't going to make that difference if they aren't even on the roster.

Those are players you can get undrafted or waived. I wouldn't give guaranteed first round money to just anyone.

[RD2191]

Don't worry guys. Parker is an expert on putting on mass.

[ElNono]

With this guy the Spurs have the flexibility to bring him over if they deal Splitter or tell him to stay over there if they don't.

Priorities are Kawhi, LMA and Green, probably in that order... I think the reasoning is that if LMA comes over, TD gets less of a burden offensively, and he can get the bulk of center minutes with him...

[TheGoldStandard]

Don't worry guys. Parker is an expert on putting on mass.

Parker: hey rook do you need help with your dribbling?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Still, how many teams can honestly say they have no true centers on their roster?

About half of them. Unless you think the Zellers, Olynyk, and Vucevic, the Plumlees, Whiteside or any other spare that has started in this era are real difference makers.

Even if one were to grant that your no center scenario is the only outcome or even a valid outcome, Tiago's strength was in defending mobile 4's and on the pnr. A 'true center' like the ones mentioned is not going to solve that.

It's got to be doubly frustrating for you because the Spurs play close to the vest. Suffer every offseason.

[BatManu20]

I am somewhat surprised to see Milunitov as opposed to Hernangomez. Hernangomez has demonstrated a lot more putting up a 20+ PER in the ACB...

Higher ceiling. Hernangomez, while stronger, is not athletic and really struggles defending the PnR. His potential is just not what Nikola's is.

[MaNu4Tres]

With this guy the Spurs have the flexibility to bring him over if they deal Splitter or tell him to stay over there if they don't.

Priorities are Kawhi, LMA and Green, probably in that order... I think the reasoning is that if LMA comes over, TD gets less of a burden offensively, and he can get the bulk of center minutes with him...

He's not close to being ready to come over.

Maybe in 3 years.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Wow the spurs might just ruin a good chance because they are too loyal to the older guys..........

From Pop to you to us. Thank you so much for the insight.

[ducks]

Wow the spurs might just ruin a good chance because they are too loyal to the older guys..........

Most do not want manu back

[ElNono]

He's not close to being ready to come over.

Maybe in 3 years.

I think the Spurs idea is to keep Baynes and then find a vet filler (trade for Birdman?). But when you're dealing, you don't know what the other team might ask. So this is an option.

[Richie]

Norris Cole played a role in three straight Heat finals runs. What did Delledova do as a sophomore who was a playoff rookie? Little things can mean a lot, even to a great team. Maybe Hunter and Neal could have battled for the backup two spot, with RJ developing over the season and getting situational minutes in the playoffs. Maybe Harrell could have provided the Spurs with a counter to GS' small-ball for a few minutes here and there. They don't have to be full-time guys to make a difference. But they aren't going to make that difference if they aren't even on the roster.

He may have played a role, but Norris Cole was in no way, shape or form a difference maker for the Heat. Take out Cole and put in any minimum salary point guard and you almost certainly end up with the same result. Even if you think he MIGHT have made a difference in 2013, he sure as hell didn't as a rookie with his 9 minutes, 32% shooting and 5 PER in the playoffs.

Nobody we chose at #26 would move the needle for us next season. If we would be a contender with Hunter or Harrell, we're a contender without them. Could they be a difference maker 2 or 3 years from now? Perhaps, but so could Milunitov. The idea that without a rookie we're not a contender next year is ludicrous.

[T Park]

Fucking embarrassing. Would rather them have used the pick to dump Splitter if it came to that. At least then it would be obvious they have a plan. Instead, they're saving $250k while being short of a max free agent by at least $3 Million.



Try 900 grand Mensa member

[ElNono]

Pop told Gino and TD he wanted both back next season, so hopefully they come back. I just think these guys will only sign once the Spurs are done making whatever impact moves the team want to do.

[BatManu20]

All this could be avoided if we could just trade Parker and his horrendous contract.. The season's over and he's still fucking us :lol

[Chinook]

Try 900 grand Mensa member

No, dumbass, $250k. That's the difference between the 80 percent of the rookie scale and the roster charge that is on the cap regardless of who it's used for.

[RD2191]

All this could be avoided if we could just trade Parker and his horrendous contract.. The season's over and he's still fucking us :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

Pop told Gino and TD he wanted both back next season, so hopefully they come back. I just think these guys will only sign once the Spurs are done making whatever impact moves the team want to do.

It should be the other way around, the Spurs should know what they want and what they're doing before they start wheeling and dealing

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Pop told Gino and TD he wanted both back next season, so hopefully they come back. I just think these guys will only sign once the Spurs are done making whatever impact moves the team want to do.

If they sign for less than their hold then it might be a prerequisite for moves they might make.

[Uriel]

Try 900 grand Mensa member
Chinook is Mensa?

[Richie]

No, dumbass, $250k. That's the difference between the 80 percent of the rookie scale and the roster charge that is on the cap regardless of who it's used for.

I'm pretty sure the cap hold is 100% of the rookie scale which is $990k for #26

[RD2191]

You know you fucked up when Chinook is calling you a dumbass.

[Chinook]

I'm pretty sure the cap hold is 100% of the rookie scale which is $990k for #26

Yeah, but they don't have to use the hold. The only benefit of the hold is if they plan to give more than 100 percent. Regardless, that's $465k

[ElNono]

It should be the other way around, the Spurs should know what they want and what they're doing before they start wheeling and dealing


If they sign for less than their hold then it might be a prerequisite for moves they might make.

I'm sure the Spurs will talk to both once the time comes and find a suitable deal that works.

[TheGoldStandard]

I'm sure the Spurs will talk to both once the time comes and find a suitable deal that works.

That talk should have already happened and influenced tonights moves lol.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I'm sure the Spurs will talk to both once the time comes and find a suitable deal that works.

Maybe they will have lunch too.

[ElNono]

Maybe they will have lunch too.

Probably, after Pop comes back from Denmark

[RD2191]

OT but is LJC coming over?

[DrunkTXLabrat]

I hate the way the Spurs use the draft.

[Uriel]

Tbh, if you're an international prospect looking to go the NBA, being drafted by the Spurs is the equivalent of getting a full scholarship to study at Harvard.

[tholdren]

good call dan mccarney who mocked novitnawhogivesahit to the spurs

[ElNono]

Tbh, if you're an international prospect looking to go the NBA, being drafted by the Spurs is the equivalent of getting a full scholarship to study at Harvard.

DeCulo disagrees

[TheGoldStandard]

Tbh, if you're an international prospect looking to go the NBA, being drafted by the Spurs is the equivalent of getting a full scholarship to study at Harvard.

Meh.. they hardly ever come over.

[Uriel]

Tbh, if you're an international prospect looking to go the NBA, being drafted by the Spurs is the equivalent of getting a full scholarship to study at Harvard.
In fact, it's even a lot better, since the NBA is far more selective than even the most exclusive universities on the planet.

[ducks]

Yeah them drafting Leonard sure sucked
Draft tp Manu sucked to

[RD2191]

DeCulo disagrees
:lol

[Spur-Addict]

You know you fucked up when Chinook is calling you a dumbass.

Basically. Fat boy is always talking out the side of his fat mouth.

[Hoops Czar]

Tbh, if you're an international prospect looking to go the NBA, being drafted by the Spurs is the equivalent of getting a full scholarship to study at Harvard.

:lmao I admit, I LOL'ed pretty fucking hard.

[NASpurs]

Basically. Fat boy is always talking out the side of his fat mouth.

That's because the other side of his mouth is stuffed with five churros.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Tbh, if you're an international prospect looking to go the NBA, being drafted by the Spurs is the equivalent of getting a full scholarship to study at Harvard.

more like a full scholarship to Harvards study abroad program.

[manufan10]

You know you fucked up when Chinook is calling you a dumbass.

:lol I was thinking the exact same thing... Dude rarely calls anyone out.

[Spur-Addict]

That's because the other side of his mouth is stuffed with five churros.

And his wife's strap-on

[RD2191]

:lol I was thinking the exact same thing... Dude rarely calls anyone out.
Yeah, he's a very good level headed poster. T Park just has a way of getting to people.:lol

[RD2191]

And his wife's strap-on
:lmao

[HI-FI]

With this guy the Spurs have the flexibility to bring him over if they deal Splitter or tell him to stay over there if they don't.

Priorities are Kawhi, LMA and Green, probably in that order... I think the reasoning is that if LMA comes over, TD gets less of a burden offensively, and he can get the bulk of center minutes with him...
Good call. I'm not even against the pick, I just enjoy the ensuing shitstorm.

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS)RC Buford says Nikola will play on the Serbian National Team this summer.

[ace3g]

Cady Lalannne @CadyLalannne
(https://twitter.com/CadyLalannne)
Happy to be a member of the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/)! #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo)!

[mexicanjunior]

And his wife's strap-on


Cady Lalannne @CadyLalannne
(https://twitter.com/CadyLalannne)
Happy to be a member of the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/)! #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo)!



Austin Spurs?

[tholdren]

Cady Lalannne @CadyLalannne
(https://twitter.com/CadyLalannne)
Happy to be a member of the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/)! #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo)!



too bad they don't have twitter where you will be going. #thirdworldproblems

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS).@MichaelErlerSBN (https://twitter.com/MichaelErlerSBN/) asked Buford on a potential type of player Milutinov could be, Buford said Rasho Nesterovic.

[pad300]

Eurohopes, european basketball prospect site, is pretty complementary:

http://www.eurohopes.com/player/1640/nikola-milutinov-/

"Milutinov stands at about 2.13 cm (7-0) and has huge wingspan (around 7-3 but there was no official measurement). Although he lacks explosiveness his footwork is incredible and has great mobility. "

"He has great defensive potential and also he has great defensive fundamentals. Already he is one of the best defensive centers in Europe. His defensive presence is enormous due to his length,footwork and mobility around the basket. "

" Although he is still skinny he can establish a good low post position due to great footwork and basketball IQ. His back to the basket game is a lot better then 2 years ago. He throws great passes when he is doubled on post ups. Has very good court vision. He is crafty around the basket (can finish with both hands,either hook shots,dunks or lay-ups). "

Obviously, he is raw, but the FO may have something again.

[Leetonidas]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS).@MichaelErlerSBN (https://twitter.com/MichaelErlerSBN/) asked Buford on a potential type of player Milutinov could be, Buford said Rasho Nesterovic.


:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[TheGoldStandard]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS).@MichaelErlerSBN (https://twitter.com/MichaelErlerSBN/) asked Buford on a potential type of player Milutinov could be, Buford said Rasho Nesterovic.



Pop probably had an orgasm selecting him

[Marcus Bryant]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS).@MichaelErlerSBN (https://twitter.com/MichaelErlerSBN/) asked Buford on a potential type of player Milutinov could be, Buford said Rasho Nesterovic.



Well, that was anti-climatic.

[DPG21920]

Upside is Rasho :lol? I dont know anything about him and at the end of the day this wasn't a make or break pick (IMO) there was no one but the Longhorn left that I remotely cared about , but the little video I have seen along with the scouting reports don't paint an exciting picture at all of Milu.

[TheGoldStandard]

Upside is Rasho :lol? I dont know anything about him and at the end of the day this wasn't a make or break pick (IMO) there was no one but the Longhorn left that I remotely cared about , but the little video I have seen along with the scouting reports don't paint an exciting picture at all of Milu.

He's going to pair him with Cadillac Llalanne and become the new twin towers.. Move over Aldridge.

[manufan10]

When do the national teams play?

[Trill Clinton]

a rasho type at the 26 spot? not badhttp://i57.tinypic.com/2zppqaq.png

[AFBlue]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS).@MichaelErlerSBN (https://twitter.com/MichaelErlerSBN/) asked Buford on a potential type of player Milutinov could be, Buford said Rasho Nesterovic.



:lmao

[spursparker9]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS).@MichaelErlerSBN (https://twitter.com/MichaelErlerSBN/) asked Buford on a potential type of player Milutinov could be, Buford said Rasho Nesterovic.



http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/ayfkm.gif

[Russ]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS)RC Buford says Nikola will play on the Serbian National Team this summer.



Translated:

"You're not coming over here this summer. Hold your horses comrade. No way . . ."

[manufan10]

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[RD2191]

Welp.

[TheGoldStandard]

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HAHAHA... So we'll never see this guy, will get paid more to play overseas

[AFBlue]

Over under on when he blows out his knee? I say six months and would take the under.

[TheGoldStandard]

Over under on when he blows out his knee? I say six months and would take the under.

Not even in a game, he probably slips in the snow and injures himself..

[Johnny RIngo]

Over under on when he blows out his knee? I say six months and would take the under.

He actually had knee issues last year:

Struggling with a knee injury the lingered for much of last season, Milutinov took a bit of a step back in 2014

Spurs seem to love drafting Euros with knee problems.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

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[NASpurs]

:lmao does he puff and blow like purple lips Rasho too?

http://a.espncdn.com/media/gallery/2003/1019/photo/gallery06.jpg

One of the few things I remember about this nigga. And him killing the Spurs when he was with Minny.

[TheGoldStandard]

He actually had knee issues last year:

Struggling with a knee injury the lingered for much of last season, Milutinov took a bit of a step back in 2014

Spurs seem to love drafting Euros with knee problems.

Lol.. Splitter will see your knee issue and raise you a calf

[BatManu20]

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[DPG21920]

No one here knows enough about the player himself. The only real evaluation should be of the situation at this point. Spurs still in good shape. Just no answers from tonights draft other than POR knows LMA is likely gone. Spurs still have every option we've discussed on the table.

[objective]

There's a ton of his games available on YouTube, full games, if people want to see him for themselves.

[TheGoldStandard]

So they did zero in person evaluations on him? lol. they just took the word of people who were hoping he would get drafted... smart

[ChumpDumper]

So they did zero in person evaluations on him? lol. they just took the word of people who were hoping he would get drafted... smart

Where are you getting this?

[TheGoldStandard]

Where are you getting this?

RC's interview.. last 30 seconds said they had overseas assessments but didn't have a chance to get him in San Antonio or in front of their medical team.

[ChumpDumper]

RC's interview.. last 30 seconds said they had overseas assessments but didn't have a chance to get him in San Antonio or in front of their medical team.And has a player ever been so selected in the draft?