Spurs Sign Boban Marjanovic for 1-Year, $2 Million

[PopTheGOAT]

THE TROLL

[Drom John]

When is the next lock-out? Next summer? If so, the one year deal might be that way to make it easier to play oversees during what could be a lost season.

If that isn't for 2 more years, then he will still be restricted I think and within spurs control

No, 2017.

[TheGoldStandard]

Bonner gets more minutes than him next season

[PopTheGOAT]

Looks like he has about 100 lbs on the guys defending him. He looks really slow, but 7'4"...geez

[Dex]

Interesting. Based on game footage, he is clearly faster than Kyle Anderson.

Way to go out on a limb there. :lol

[tmtcsc]

Way to go out on a limb there. :lol

:lol Nice.

[Agloco]

The hits just keep coming. This offseason is truly incredible.

Yeah it's pretty amazing stuff

[objective]

The question is how sturdy is the guy. These 7 footers are scary man. All that weight on those ankles and knees. In Europe the play once a week? Here its really a grind.

He was very healthy this year, played almost 60 games, which is most of them (if not close to all)

He stepped his minutes up in euroleague, but is probably best capped at 20 mpg in NBA. Won't be a problem on the spurs, he'll play less

[SpursFan86]

The question is how sturdy is the guy. These 7 footers are scary man. All that weight on those ankles and knees. In Europe the play once a week? Here its really a grind.

Valid point, but it's not like he's going to be playing many minutes at all over here. Would be shocked if he played much over 10 mpg this season.

[Hoops Czar]

HIP, HIP, Kerplunk!

[BillMc]

The question is how sturdy is the guy. These 7 footers are scary man. All that weight on those ankles and knees. In Europe the play once a week? Here its really a grind.

Good point, but nobody manages minutes better than Pop!

[Dex]

This offseason is so incredible it makes me wonder if PATFO have just been getting drunk and playing backgammon for the past 10 summers.

[BillMc]

RC does it again

Silver should just name the award after him.

[tatteredprince]

http://projectspurs.com/2015-articles/report-spurs-to-sign-serbian-center-boban-marjanovic.html

[ceperez]

Good point, but nobody manages minutes better than Pop!

Yeah, not a lot of longevity... but he does look pretty lean though.

He is useful against the likes of Adams, Bogut, Gasol, Hilbert. Got to keep Duncans legs fresh.

[tatteredprince]

guys, if you are active in facebook, pls join us and help me enliven our facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spurshoops/

[Spurs9]

Spurs just upped the nasty :lol

[Dex]

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[BillMc]

It makes me ecstatic to see that he dunks.

Yeah. And while his footspeed isn't great, his hand eye coordination looks pretty good.

[Johnny RIngo]

interesting acquisition. Defense looks shaky but that probably won't be an issue considering he'll be playing limited minutes on the bench.

[Horse]

:wow why do we always get the ugliest dudes?

splitter was a calvin klein model in comparison

maybe if he's ugly enough he won't be afraid to play like a mean dog. no good looks to protect

What do you care do you plan on fucking him?

[kobyz]

But we need a defensive type big, this guy will be the worst defensive big in the league

[Hoops Czar]

Yeah, not a lot of longevity... but he does look pretty lean though.

He is useful against the likes of Adams, Bogut, Gasol, Hilbert. Got to keep Duncans legs fresh.

You sound like such an expert. Thank you for your input. I wasn't sure how he'd fit having not stepped foot in the nba. But, now I feel at ease. GSG!!!

[Spurs9]

What do you care do you plan on fucking him?
:lol horse with the goods

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

But we need a defensive type big, this guy will be the worst defensive big in the league

A guy that is 7'4 and a 7'8" WINGSPAN. I hard think so. Look at some of his highlights were guards are blowing by him BUT BECAUSE OF HIS LENGTH he blocks or alters their shot at the rim. This guy is like Eaton 2.0 but with Yao's offensive move set.

[Solid D]

Who cares if he's ugly? Hey, I hope he smells like cabbage. His teammates can get used to it, but if they can't the spacing will be incredible!!! :wow

[Slomo]

This should be his game night intro:

http://shaunsmithfx.com/images/gallery/300/large/uber-immortal.jpg

[Dre_7]

But we need a defensive type big, this guy will be the worst defensive big in the league

They just need a decent big body to spell Duncan during the reg season to keep him fresh. Come playoff time, Timmy will get most of the minutes at C.

[tatteredprince]

Ole ole ole ole

Oleeeeeee! Oleeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Old School 44]

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/multimedia/archive/00403/125505782_startrek_403451b.jpg

"I is happy to be Spur!!!"

Damn, Reggie Miller came out of retirement to join the Spurs too?!?!

[RD2191]

Damn, Reggie Miller came out of retirement to join the Spurs too?!?!
:lmao

[xellos88330]

This should be his game night intro:

http://shaunsmithfx.com/images/gallery/300/large/uber-immortal.jpg

That is perfect!!!

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Boban helps to put that no Tavares trade in perspective. The Spurs still should have got a better pick from ATL. Splitter was a major factor in two finals runs.

[Johnny RIngo]

But we need a defensive type big, this guy will be the worst defensive big in the league

Defensive bigs aren't cheap. You sure as hell aren't going to find one for $2 mil.

[SPURt]

What do you care do you plan on fucking him?
Yes I do, the uglier the better tbh

[ceperez]

So, anybody compare Boban's game to Yao Ming?

[Johnny RIngo]

Boban helps to put that no Tavares trade in perspective. The Spurs still should have got a better pick from ATL. Splitter was a major factor in two finals runs.

Yeah, the return for Splitter still pisses me off. Atlanta got him for practically nothing. Great move on their part. They knew SA was desperate and took advantage of it. Worked out at the end of the day with the LMA signing though.

[Russ]

I like this guy better than Baynes already.

He's a poor man's Tavares (same size, etc.)

You better not hack-a-Marjanavic -- he hits almost 80% from the line.

First Team All-Euroleague this year.

He's sure to be a fan favorite (like the Coyote). :)

PATFO has done it again! (No wonder RC had that silly grin during the presser.)

[tatteredprince]

while the world got momentarily fascinated by the emojis of the Jordan drama, the Spurs acquire a center to spell Tim Duncan

thats the real bad news, bad news for other contenders

the Spurs are clearly number one right now, to hell with the las vegas predictions

[kobyz]

Fuck RC and the front office, this great off season only make me more mad, where have they been the previous time? when even 5 percent of this off season they having will have make us right now back to back champion...

[tatteredprince]

That is perfect!!!


yeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!

[tatteredprince]

cant wait for the season to start

for now, just be content with youtube stuff

[ceperez]

I like this guy better than Baynes already.

He's a poor man's Tavares (same size, etc.)

You better not hack-a-Marjanavic -- he hits almost 80% from the line.

First Team All-Euroleague this year.

He's sure to be a fan favorite (like the Coyote). :)

PATFO has done it again! (No wonder RC had that silly grin during the presser.)

How in the world will he be a poor-man's Tavares... this dude has won multiple MVP awards in Europe. What has Tavares done?

[Russ]

Boban helps to put that no Tavares trade in perspective.

I think this clearly indicates that the Spurs wanted Tavares in the deal -- this guy is the closest player to Tavares you could clone.

[Spursmania]

The hits just keep coming. This offseason is truly incredible.

Truly unbelievable

[Russ]

How in the world will he be a poor-man's Tavares... this dude has won multiple MVP awards in Europe. What has Tavares done?

Good point. But Tavares is about three years younger.

[ducks]

Is he slower then dirk?

[BillMc]

I think Anderson just fell to third string, because the immediate bench will now likely be:

C: Marjanovic
PF: West
SF: Diaw
SG: Manu
PG; Patty

Not the best defensive bench, but they should be able to score on anyone. KA may be inactive or on the Toros again.

[objective]

Been a long time since I watched yao for comparison.

BOBAN is a post scoring and rebounding monster. Passes fine. Not selfish. Great hands. Plays hard.

But he's slow, has problems with defending pick and rolls similar to Duncan if not worse, and would have stamina issues on teams that aren't San Antonio

[objective]

If tavares improved 1000%, he would be BOBAN

[ChumpDumper]

Boban helps to put that no Tavares trade in perspective. The Spurs still should have got a better pick from ATL. Splitter was a major factor in two finals runs.You haven't seen either of these guys play.

[BillMc]

If tavares improved 1000%, he would be BOBAN

Objective with the goods. I'm sold!:toast

[Mugen]

I think Anderson just fell to third string, because the immediate bench will now likely be:

C: Marjanovic
PF: West
SF: Diaw
SG: Manu
PG; Patty

Not the best defensive bench, but they should be able to score on anyone. KA may be inactive or on the Toros again.

Bobo can't play the SF even in a bench role. He's firmly a power forward at this point of his career.

[spursistan]

That David Pick is surely the Woj of Euro BBal..Dude even called LMA a couple of days before it got confirmed..Not the shot-in-the dark type, IMO..

[rudwick]

Special glacial lineup:
Marjanovic
Duncan
Diaw
Anderson
Ginobili

They'll score on everyone, but may not make it past halfcourt before the other team is scoring. ��

[palangi]

I think Anderson just fell to third string, because the immediate bench will now likely be:

C: Marjanovic
PF: West
SF: Diaw
SG: Manu
PG; Patty

Not the best defensive bench, but they should be able to score on anyone. KA may be inactive or on the Toros again.
I see our depth more as

PG Parker, mills, mccallum
SG green, Manu,
SF Leonard, anderson
Pf Aldridge, Diaw
C Duncan, west, marjanovic

[Mr. Body]

There will be some teams he doesn't match with, esp GSW, but others he will be hugely helpful. I'm impressed with his hands and strength. Also seems to be a hard worker who is improving.

[objective]

I'm sure Boban will get more than a few DNP-CDs, but I'm very very happy.

[ceperez]

Special glacial lineup:
Marjanovic
Duncan
Diaw
Anderson
Ginobili

They'll score on everyone, but may not make it past halfcourt before the other team is scoring. ��

I still want Austin Daye, so we can have him play SG in this lineup:

Marjanovic - 7'4"
Duncan - 6'11"
Aldridge - 6'11"
Daye - 6'11"
Anderson - 6'8"

[LittleCriminal]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSVQU2uoqn8

[bigfan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WR_hisHKlI

[Russ]

I can't wait to see this guy and KA run the pick and roll!

(Get out your sundials.)

[objective]

The gulf between someone like BOBAN to Cole Aldrich as a back up center is very wide.

[SpursFan86]

Like I said, I'd be shocked if he played much over 10 mpg this coming season. I know he's the "Baynes replacement", but he won't have as big of a role as Baynes did this previous season. Diaw and West will be the first bigs off the bench for the majority of matchups.

Still, this is exactly what we needed. A legitimate center who can give spot minutes against the "true centers" out there like Marc Gasol, Roy Hibbert, DeAndre Jordan, etc. He's most likely going to be much better than anyone we would've found over here for the minimum. He's only 26, so who knows, he could very well end up being a full-time backup center in the future if he adjusts well to the NBA game and the Spurs choose to re-sign him to a multi-year deal.

[spurs10]

Do his feet leave the ground when he dunks? Jeez!!

[raybies]

I think Anderson just fell to third string, because the immediate bench will now likely be:

C: Marjanovic
PF: West
SF: Diaw
SG: Manu
PG; Patty

Not the best defensive bench, but they should be able to score on anyone. KA may be inactive or on the Toros again.

I think you may be right. I feel much more comfortable with this lineup than with KA at this point. KA is gonna have to step it up big time here on out. I wonder who is higher up the ladder in Pop's mind right now. Someone with Boban's resume and age or KA and his corporate knowledge and tenure. Then again Splitter was a Euroleague MVP and rode pine the first year.

[ChumpDumper]

Like I said, I'd be shocked if he played much over 10 mpg this coming season. I know he's the "Baynes replacement", but he won't have as big of a role as Baynes did this previous season. Diaw and West will be the first bigs off the bench for the majority of matchups. I actually see this guy starting whenever Duncan rests to keep the big rotation intact.

[jyra]

Incredible, I would have never guessed that he would be willing to come over at such a low price.

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Boban-Majanovic-Video-Scouting-Report-5168

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Moves well, decent footwork, great hands, fucking ginormous. Definitely worth a shot. Another steal by the basketball geniuses who run the Spurs.

Best front office offseason since Timmy was retained.

PS Mark Eaton sized but moves more fluidly.

[raybies]

Bobo can't play the SF even in a bench role. He's firmly a power forward at this point of his career.

Could he do a better job than Kyle?

[TheGoldStandard]

Someone teach him to sky hook

[DrSteffo]

Holy shit. Fantastic news.

[Russ]

But we need a defensive type big, this guy will be the worst defensive big in the league

Be careful when you say such things about Boban.

(He can hear everything.)

[Timothy21]

I'm Happy, another strong european player in our team...
Say goodbey to Ayers

[objective]

I actually see this guy starting whenever Duncan rests to keep the big rotation intact.

Pretty reasonable.

[ceperez]

Like I said, I'd be shocked if he played much over 10 mpg this coming season. I know he's the "Baynes replacement", but he won't have as big of a role as Baynes did this previous season. Diaw and West will be the first bigs off the bench for the majority of matchups.

Still, this is exactly what we needed. A legitimate center who can give spot minutes against the "true centers" out there like Marc Gasol, Roy Hibbert, DeAndre Jordan, etc. He's most likely going to be much better than anyone we would've found over here for the minimum. He's only 26, so who knows, he could very well end up being a full-time backup center in the future if he adjusts well to the NBA game and the Spurs choose to re-sign him to a multi-year deal.

With Hibbert, Gasol or Adams on the floor, I'm more than confident that Boban give these folks a lot of problems.

Besides... if all he does is keep Duncan fresh during the regular season, he would have done his job.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

You haven't seen either of these guys play.

it still doesn't matter

[ChumpDumper]

it still doesn't matterProbably true. I doubt it would improve your knowledge or evaluation abilities.

[BillMc]

I actually see this guy starting whenever Duncan rests to keep the big rotation intact.

Yep, me too.

[SpursFan86]

I actually see this guy starting whenever Duncan rests to keep the big rotation intact.

Yeah I could see that. I just think this notion (and maybe I'm just misinterpreting people's posts here) that he'll be the full-time backup C and playing a similar role as Baynes last year is a bit misguided. I know he was dominant over in Europe, but I imagine it'll take him time to get used to the NBA + we already have Diaw/West as our 3rd and 4th bigs. I could see him playing 15-20 mpg and being a legitimate backup C in the future, but think that sort of role is unlikely for this upcoming season.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Boban helps to put that no Tavares trade in perspective. The Spurs still should have got a better pick from ATL. Splitter was a major factor in two finals runs.

[Vokun]

What amazes me is how coordinated he is for how big he is. He controls himself well and catches the ball high and doesn't bring it down. Not to mention he seems to have great hands in those videos. No bobbles. Yeah, he may be slow, but he runs and hustles a lot faster than some guys in the NBA. I love the signing!!

[timvp]

Damn, great signing. I saw objective hyping him up so I watched a lot of highlights and I was intrigued. He has a damn high ceiling if he keeps improving at his current rate.

This offseason, man. I can't even.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Probably true. I doubt it would improve your knowledge or evaluation abilities.

you would still ignore my point.

[ducks]

Is he slower then dirk?
?

[ceperez]

What amazes me is how coordinated he is for how big he is. He controls himself well and catches the ball high and doesn't bring it down. Not to mention he seems to have great hands in those videos. No bobbles. Yeah, he may be slow, but he runs and hustles a lot faster than some guys in the NBA. I love the signing!!

He's going to learn a lot from Tim Duncan! Sheesh.. he could be pretty scary if he picks up some of Duncan's tricks. Tim barely gets off the ground but blocks a ton of shots.

[Trainwreck2100]

Damn, great signing. I saw objective hyping him up so I watched a lot of highlights and I was intrigued. He has a damn high ceiling if he keeps improving at his current rate.

This offseason, man. I can't even.

meh, the body tends to fuck these guys past 7'2 with injuries, the NBA game is alot faster so hopefully he can gain some speed to his game and keep from breaking down in the process.

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah I could see that. I just think this notion (and maybe I'm just misinterpreting people's posts here) that he'll be the full-time backup C and playing a similar role as Baynes last year is a bit misguided. I know he was dominant over in Europe, but I imagine it'll take him time to get used to the NBA + we already have Diaw/West as our 3rd and 4th bigs. I could see him playing 15-20 mpg and being a legitimate backup C in the future, but think that sort of role is unlikely for this upcoming season.Yeah, Splitter isn't a terrible comparison though he was injured as opposed to less suitable.

Tiago played about 12mpg his first season and started 6 games.

[ChumpDumper]

you would still ignore my point.You still wouldn't have a point.

[spurraider21]

Boban needs a couple of years to get over himself before getting significant playing time tbh

[Splits]

Looks like he's playing with a grapefruit.

[Marcus Bryant]

Ha ha ha hahaha ha

[Trainwreck2100]

Boban needs a couple of years to get over himself before getting significant playing time tbh

at dat height it would probably take a decade tbqh

[ElNono]

Obvious move, tbh... with Tim and West getting rest through the season and LMA not wanting to play Center, the position was definitely an obvious target.

Great pickup, you can't teach size, tbh

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I actually see this guy starting whenever Duncan rests to keep the big rotation intact.

Don't forget that against poor teams with small or weak front lines we can rest Tim and start small ball with Aldridge and West or Diaw. I know LMA hates playing C, but they'll talk him into it against advantageous lineups.

[Maddog]

Anybody know if any other NBA teams where interested?
While I'm definitely excited and intrigued- why where no other teams interested?
It's not like he is hard to miss......

[BatManu20]

Scouting Report just updated.

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[outmap]

Everytime he steps in the court, the announcer should say, "Release the KRAKEN!"

[ChumpDumper]

Don't forget that against poor teams with small or weak front lines we can rest Tim and start small ball with Aldridge and West or Diaw. I know LMA hates playing C, but they'll talk him into it against advantageous lineups.Well if it's a crappy teams giving Marjanovic makes even more sense, but of course the big guy won't be usable in every situation.

[objective]

I wouldn't be surprised if he had 15-25 DNP-CDs and averaged less than 15 minutes a game. Duncan, Aldridge, West and Diaw equal a lot of minutes, and of course Kawhi smallball and Bonner stretch 4 minutes.

But he'll be there when the spurs need him and call on him.

[Vokun]

He's going to learn a lot from Tim Duncan! Sheesh.. he could be pretty scary if he picks up some of Duncan's tricks. Tim barely gets off the ground but blocks a ton of shots.
Exactly. And with his wingspan, he could become a beast at blocking shots. Godamn I can't wait for the season to start!

[Tycriss]

619590774808653824

[Marcus Bryant]

Damn, great signing. I saw objective hyping him up so I watched a lot of highlights and I was intrigued. He has a damn high ceiling if he keeps improving at his current rate.

This offseason, man. I can't even.

We assume Ginobili's taking the room exception, right?

[BatManu20]

This offseason, man. I can't even.

Pretty surreal :tu

[Russ]

This offseason, man. I can't even.

Have you ever noticed how the Spurs have their best off-seasons after disappointment?

They're so conscientious about it when they win -- the unwritten rule is you have to let the same guys try to defend the title.

It's like after a title RC is sulking cuz he knows the Spurs are honor-bound to let the exact same group go for the repeat.

Maybe that's the reason they never do -- they're so considerate of the guys that just won.

Anyway, you could see the giddiness of RC during that presser this morning from a mile off -- and it wasn't because the jokes and banter were that funny.

:flag:

[Marcus Bryant]

He could've just finished off a pitcher though.

[TheGoldStandard]

This has been the most active in Free Agency the Spurs have ever been and the most entertaining of an offseason on SpursTalk

[rossi24]

Tony Parker was big on recruiting him...https://instagram.com/p/z3cb3GQcPe/?taken-by=mrsbobi

https://instagram.com/mrsbobi/

[BillMc]

This has been the most active in Free Agency the Spurs have ever been and the most entertaining of an offseason on SpursTalk

Agreed. (Though last year celebrating was a lot of fun!)

[FlAVaK]

http://sport.blic.rs/data/images/2014-09-03/510004_bobi-marjanovic-film-foto-kkcz_ff.jpg?ver=1409749671

[ColinB]

http://www.hellomagazin.rs/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Boban-Marjanovi%C4%87.jpg

Hmm.

[monkeypunk]

Like I said, I'd be shocked if he played much over 10 mpg this coming season. I know he's the "Baynes replacement", but he won't have as big of a role as Baynes did this previous season.

Baynes took a season or two before getting real minutes.

[FlAVaK]

https://igcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11312410_1593792104239396_1863668695_n.jpg

[DrSteffo]

Best offseason for the Spurs and for ST. We are stacked!

[Russ]

http://sport.blic.rs/data/images/2014-09-03/510004_bobi-marjanovic-film-foto-kkcz_ff.jpg?ver=1409749671

Is he happy to see that guy?:wow:wow

http://www.hellomagazin.rs/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Boban-Marjanovi%C4%87.jpg

Don't know why he would be . . .

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

The Apocalyptic Chapel Of Marjanovic

[r0drig0lac]

http://www.hellomagazin.rs/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Boban-Marjanovi%C4%87.jpg

Hmm.

he won

[SpursFan86]

Baynes took a season or two before getting real minutes.

I was referring to Baynes's role in this past season, not the role he had when he first came over.

Chump brought Tiago up, and I think that's a fair comparison. Even with Tiago being 26 years old and having dominated in Europe, he only got 12 mpg in his first season. I think we can expect a similar role for Marjanovic, especially when you consider we already have 4 quality bigs on the roster.

[SnakeBoy]

A lot of posters coming out of the closet in this thread...good for you. Be Proud!

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Yeah I could see that. I just think this notion (and maybe I'm just misinterpreting people's posts here) that he'll be the full-time backup C and playing a similar role as Baynes last year is a bit misguided. I know he was dominant over in Europe, but I *bet the spurs* imagine it'll take him time to get used to the NBA + we already have Diaw/West as our 3rd and 4th bigs. I could see him playing 15-20 mpg and being a legitimate backup C in the future, but think that sort of role is unlikely for this upcoming season.

Tony,Mcullom
Green,Manu/Mills
Kawhi,Anderson/Diaw, Reggie Williams 2.0
Aldridge,West
Timmy,Boban, Baynes 2.0

I think the Spurs are done treating Anderson and Diaw as 4s. Seems pretty risky. I think there's a considerable injury/slump risk in the bench. Manu/West are going down, maybe Boban. McCullom/Anderson is gonna slump, book it. I don't think Aldridge/Duncan is sooo much of an upgrade over Diaw/Duncan. I especially run my tongue against plaquey teeth, when it sets in that it took turning Anderson/Splitter into West/Boban. All the while, keeping Diaw and Anderson, to play behind Kawhi. And trading in Cojo for McCullom. But the thing about the trades is, there was no trade. hardly any return. just lopsided switching.

[benefactor]

http://www.hellomagazin.rs/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Boban-Marjanovi%C4%87.jpg

Hmm.
Probably shouldn't leave her alone with Tony tbh.

[DPG21920]

What an off season.

[Ron Swanson]

League is fucked.
98-0

[Russ]

A lot of posters coming out of the closet in this thread...good for you. Be Proud!

Damn straight!

(I mean, damn right.)

[DrunkTXLabrat]

You still wouldn't have a point.

fuck you

[SnakeBoy]

Probably shouldn't leave her alone with Tony tbh.

Don't think a Serbian chick would go for a metrosexual frenchie.

[FlAVaK]

https://igcdn-photos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t51.2885-15/10784797_385383558291929_994836120_n.jpg

[Russ]

http://www.hellomagazin.rs/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Boban-Marjanovi%C4%87.jpg

That kid should be thanking his mom every day.

[boutons_deux]

Marjanovic was a big time prospect when he was young. He dominated a player like Ajinça when they were 18 years old. He went undrafted because he was awfully slow and in poor shape. He worked a lot on his body over the years to reach the level he is today.

It's a really nice gamble for Spurs. He isn't just a big guy, he is a talented basketball player. If he can adapt to the rhythm of the NBA, he will be a huge steal.

... if he doesn't do a Ming and crack his feet or leg bones.

[FlAVaK]

https://igcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11355868_1422097921450884_203916440_n.jpg

[ceperez]

Scouting Report:

https://basketballscouting.wordpress.com/2014/07/01/boban-marjanovic-scouting-report/

Marjanovic was coached to slide back on the pick-and-roll and leverage his size to contain dribble penetration and as a result Red Star allowed the fewest points at the rim per game in the Euroleague.

Marjanovic led the Euroleague and the Adriatic league in defensive rebounding rate (grabbing 33% of opponents’ misses) and ranked fifth in the Eurocup.

Marjanovic is even a surprisingly poor screener, often contracting himself to set the pick as if he is afraid that he will get called for an illegal screen every time. Navigating around his screens should be a massive task for opponents as he is a huge target but that’s not the case at all, as sometimes Marjanovic has to even bend his knee and slide laterally to make contact with an opponent, although some of that is on Crvena Zvezda’s ball handlers for not giving him enough time to set position and use the proper angles.

[tuncaboylu]

Hi from Europe.

This guy was Shaq of Europe this year. A fascinating power and upper body, his size and physical shape is enormous. Can tip/slam the ball anytime, his BB IQ is high and he was the best center of season.

He's slow as predicted and he is not too athletic which is not needed in his size. He is really a perfect addition for Spurs which fills a very big need in center position. We can throw him through the guys like DeAndre Jordan and Dwight Howard.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Tony,Mcullom
Green,Manu/Mills
Kawhi,Anderson/Diaw, Reggie Williams 2.0
Aldridge,West
Timmy,Boban, Baynes 2.0

I think the Spurs are done treating Anderson and Diaw as 4s. Seems pretty risky. I think there's a considerable injury/slump risk in the bench. Manu/West are going down, maybe Boban. McCullom/Anderson is gonna slump, book it. I don't think Aldridge/Duncan is sooo much of an upgrade over Diaw/Duncan. I especially run my tongue against plaquey teeth, when it sets in that it took turning Anderson/Splitter into West/Boban. All the while, keeping Diaw and Anderson, to play behind Kawhi. And trading in Cojo for McCullom. But the thing about the trades is, there was no trade. hardly any return. just lopsided switching.

this is the point, chump

[SAGirl]

I think you may be right. I feel much more comfortable with this lineup than with KA at this point. KA is gonna have to step it up big time here on out. I wonder who is higher up the ladder in Pop's mind right now. Someone with Boban's resume and age or KA and his corporate knowledge and tenure. Then again Splitter was a Euroleague MVP and rode pine the first year.
I see Boban as being situational matchup based. It's also possible the Spurs still pick up a shooter somewhere. Manu is not going to play82 games and Mccallum can be your SG situationally only against 2 PG lineups. I still think Kyle plays, but it will not be a bad thing at all for him to develop more. For sure he will have to be balling out there to make Pop consider him. It's also possible the team has a lot of blow out minutes to hand to him for development.

[FlAVaK]

2013 Summer League: SAS 96, ATL 87 (http://www.nba.com/hawks/gallery/2013-summer-league-sas-96-atl-87)

July 16, 2013

http://i.cdn.turner.com/drp/nba/hawks/sites/default/files/styles/main_gallery_photo__480_tall/public/legacy/photos/173516518.jpg?itok=SkfAZOJ7


Boban Marjanovic scored a basket in his short 3 minutes of action.

[ChumpDumper]

this is the point, chumpAs I said....

[timvp]

I wouldn't be surprised if he had 15-25 DNP-CDs and averaged less than 15 minutes a game. Duncan, Aldridge, West and Diaw equal a lot of minutes, and of course Kawhi smallball and Bonner stretch 4 minutes.

But he'll be there when the spurs need him and call on him.I don't expect much from BOBAN in the first season. 1) It'll take him time to adjust to the much faster game. 2) The Spurs are stacked with four damn good bigs ahead of him. 3) The Spurs have incentive to keep his value down in order to sign him to a bigger contract in the offseason.

But, man, getting a damn good center prospect or $2 million? That's insane.

I wouldn't be surprised if other teams were offering more. But BOBAN could have realized that Pop will allow him to acclimate at a reasonable pace rather than getting thrown into the fire with unreasonable expectations.

[timvp]

619590774808653824

78% finisher? Got damn.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

As I said....

...and will soon understand.

[ceperez]

Intersting that Spurs initially wanted to get Marc Gasol, but because he wanted to stay in Memphis, targetted Aldridge instead.

Marc at 7'2" isn't really a high jumper or a fast player, but he's really effective at what he does.

Here is the NBADraft scouting report for Marc:

Weaknesses: Unlike Pau, Marc is a below average athlete ... Heavy legged player who will need to improve his foot speed to play in the NBA Lacks fluidity in his movements as he is a bit mechanical Must continue to work on conditioning his body as he appears to be carrying a little extra weight A focus on strength training could improve his overall mobility greatly Lacks the explosiveness to be even a decent shot blocker at the NBA level Not a very good rebounder out of position, as he possesses below average lateral quickness Post defense has improved greatly this year but still struggles when having to guard top athletes Offensively his execution in the post is slow which allows opposing defenders to recover quickly, must learn to make moves more decisively Can be a little foul prone Not a great help defender by any means as he is often late on the play Even though Gasol is a late bloomer who has yet to reach his potential hes made big strides in the past year.


In short, Boban could be a really good player in the NBA despite his lack of speed. Remember, Marc Gasol won defensive player of the year!

[ChumpDumper]

...and will soon understand.I already understand you don't have a point.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol its funny that some people don't understand the concept of a 5th big, tbh..there aren't many 5th bigs in the NBA that get real playing time in meaningful games..

[timvp]

Tbh, I think his slowness is being overhyped. He's slow but he's not Kyle Anderson slow :lol

[spurraider21]

:lol its funny that some people don't understand the concept of a 5th big, tbh..there aren't many 5th bigs in the NBA that get real playing time in meaningful games..
yeah but calling him the 5th big doesn't change the fact that he's the only reserve center we have.

[spurraider21]

Tbh, I think his slowness is being overhyped. He's slow but he's not Kyle Anderson slow :lol
i know they're highlights/lowlights, but his draftexpress video showing his footspeed on defense is staggering

[Drom John]

objective, how does Marjanovic compare to Oberto?
Oberto didn't have a pick and roll, but his picks were jarringly good.

[kaji157]

objective, how does Marjanovic compare to Oberto?
Oberto didn't have a pick and roll, but his picks were jarringly good.

Oberto DID have a pick and roll and a very good one considering his non-existant leap and non-existant midrange game. What he didn´t have was the pick and pop option.

[Marcus Bryant]

Ha haha hahahaha

[San Antonio Slayer]

objective, how does Marjanovic compare to Oberto?
Oberto didn't have a pick and roll, but his picks were jarringly good.
no pick and roll, just argentinian passport and 2 wins over dream team

[DrunkTXLabrat]

I already understand you don't have a point.

"It's that easy, huh?"

[RD2191]

So Ray is the next John Stockton and this guy is the next Marc Gasol. Gotta love Spurs homers.:lmao

[snickles]

"Run Harrison Barnes as a Center faggot, I dare you" :pop:



you owe me a soda and my boss a new monitor.....

[ceperez]

So Ray is the next John Stockton and this guy is the next Marc Gasol. Gotta love Spurs homers.:lmao

I think you got it wrong, Ray McCallum is the next Russel Westbrook. ;-)

[picnroll]

He's on a one year contract and came over to show he deserved a long term contract. Gotta think Pop didn't talk him into signing with the Spurs by promising D-league or no minutes. He'd have been looking for 2 or 3 year deal of that was the case. I bet he plays decent minutes 10-12, and against some teams like Clips, Houston, Memphis maybe more.

[Hoops Czar]

So Ray is the next John Stockton and this guy is the next Marc Gasol. Gotta love Spurs homers.:lmao

[Vic Petro]

So Ray is the next John Stockton and this guy is the next Marc Gasol. Gotta love Spurs homers.:lmao

Horrible decision to change your avatar, tbh

[objective]

objective, how does Marjanovic compare to Oberto?
Oberto didn't have a pick and roll, but his picks were jarringly good.

He's not as deft, nimble, quick, etc as Oberto.

BOBAN is more of a post player and dump off man, but if he gets rolling to the rim it's time to watch out.

His pick and roll defense is what makes him a situational NBA player. Milutinov is probably a better pick and roll defense right now and it probably isn't close

[RD2191]

Horrible decision to change your avatar, tbh
I'm working on a new one, tbh.:lol

[random21]

From the vids, he can set a pretty good pick and has freakish reach... He will be perfect vs teams that play big in spot mins (5-10)

[Vic Petro]

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[T Park]

Marjanovic was a big time prospect when he was young. He dominated a player like Ajinça when they were 18 years old. He went undrafted because he was awfully slow and in poor shape. He worked a lot on his body over the years to reach the level he is today.

It's a really nice gamble for Spurs. He isn't just a big guy, he is a talented basketball player. If he can adapt to the rhythm of the NBA, he will be a huge steal.

Yeah from all I've read and the draft express video sure praises this guy.

[TheGreatYacht]

you owe me a soda and my boss a new monitor.....
:lol :tu

[Aztecfan03]

Have you ever noticed how the Spurs have their best off-seasons after disappointment?

They're so conscientious about it when they win -- the unwritten rule is you have to let the same guys try to defend the title.

It's like after a title RC is sulking cuz he knows the Spurs are honor-bound to let the exact same group go for the repeat.

Maybe that's the reason they never do -- they're so considerate of the guys that just won.

Anyway, you could see the giddiness of RC during that presser this morning from a mile off -- and it wasn't because the jokes and banter were that funny.

:flag:

It's better than blowing the team up like Cuban did.

[BD24]

Seems to have good touch around the rim and is a really good passer for his size. With that said he looks extremely slow and thats against Euro players. Imagine him against NBA players, but we can and have done worth with a 5th big.

[Spur|n|Austin]

What do you care do you plan on fucking him?

:lmao

[Aztecfan03]

Tony,Mcullom
Green,Manu/Mills
Kawhi,Anderson/Diaw, Reggie Williams 2.0
Aldridge,West
Timmy,Boban, Baynes 2.0

I think the Spurs are done treating Anderson and Diaw as 4s. Seems pretty risky. I think there's a considerable injury/slump risk in the bench. Manu/West are going down, maybe Boban. McCullom/Anderson is gonna slump, book it. I don't think Aldridge/Duncan is sooo much of an upgrade over Diaw/Duncan. I especially run my tongue against plaquey teeth, when it sets in that it took turning Anderson/Splitter into West/Boban. All the while, keeping Diaw and Anderson, to play behind Kawhi. And trading in Cojo for McCullom. But the thing about the trades is, there was no trade. hardly any return. just lopsided switching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRKz82v5JQY

[T Park]

Tbh, I think his slowness is being overhyped. He's slow but he's not Kyle Anderson slow :lol



Yeah I agree, his rolls off the PnR were decent enough. Plus I've read he's got a high BBall iq so between PPP Manu and others I bet he'll get decent minutes early on

[Nathan89]

Is he a better athlete than Roy Hibbert?

[Spur|n|Austin]

Tony,Mcullom
Green,Manu/Mills
Kawhi,Anderson/Diaw, Reggie Williams 2.0
Aldridge,West
Timmy,Boban, Baynes 2.0

I think the Spurs are done treating Anderson and Diaw as 4s. Seems pretty risky. I think there's a considerable injury/slump risk in the bench. Manu/West are going down, maybe Boban. McCullom/Anderson is gonna slump, book it. I don't think Aldridge/Duncan is sooo much of an upgrade over Diaw/Duncan. I especially run my tongue against plaquey teeth, when it sets in that it took turning Anderson/Splitter into West/Boban. All the while, keeping Diaw and Anderson, to play behind Kawhi. And trading in Cojo for McCullom. But the thing about the trades is, there was no trade. hardly any return. just lopsided switching.

Dude. You live up to your username often.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqP8mcVKMOE

[palangi]

I think you got it wrong, Ray McCallum is the next Russel Westbrook. ;-)

No kidding. If you're going top be an ass at least get it right.

[HarlemHeat37]

yeah but calling him the 5th big doesn't change the fact that he's the only reserve center we have.

Technically, sure, but both Aldridge and Duncan are near 7-footers that can be fine at the position, and it's probably the most irrelevant position in the NBA, nowadays, too..

Duncan/Aldridge/Diaw/West are going to eat up all the frontcourt minutes, and you'll see Kawhi at the 4 before you see this dude getting playoff minutes IMO..

[BD24]

Dude. You live up to your username often.
:lolwas just thinking the same

[monkeypunk]

Tony,Mcullom
Green,Manu/Mills
Kawhi,Anderson/Diaw, Reggie Williams 2.0
Aldridge,West
Timmy,Boban, Baynes 2.0

I think the Spurs are done treating Anderson and Diaw as 4s. Seems pretty risky. I think there's a considerable injury/slump risk in the bench. Manu/West are going down, maybe Boban. McCullom/Anderson is gonna slump, book it. I don't think Aldridge/Duncan is sooo much of an upgrade over Diaw/Duncan. I especially run my tongue against plaquey teeth, when it sets in that it took turning Anderson/Splitter into West/Boban. All the while, keeping Diaw and Anderson, to play behind Kawhi. And trading in Cojo for McCullom. But the thing about the trades is, there was no trade. hardly any return. just lopsided switching.

Might think bout switching to the herb to clear your head, :lol...

What in the actual fuck?

[808]

I'll be happy if he can just get rebounds. Second and third chance points seemed to happen so many times vs the bench

[Darkwaters]

Damn.

David West and Boris Diaw will look like undersized PG's standing next to their frontcourt counterpart....

[HarlemHeat37]

I'll be happy if he can just get rebounds. Second and third chance points seemed to happen so many times vs the bench

This is true..I don't expect him to play much, but it would be nice to not get manhandled in the paint by a scrub like Big Baby Davis in the playoffs:lol..

[Leetonidas]

Tony,Mcullom
Green,Manu/Mills
Kawhi,Anderson/Diaw, Reggie Williams 2.0
Aldridge,West
Timmy,Boban, Baynes 2.0

I think the Spurs are done treating Anderson and Diaw as 4s. Seems pretty risky. I think there's a considerable injury/slump risk in the bench. Manu/West are going down, maybe Boban. McCullom/Anderson is gonna slump, book it. I don't think Aldridge/Duncan is sooo much of an upgrade over Diaw/Duncan. I especially run my tongue against plaquey teeth, when it sets in that it took turning Anderson/Splitter into West/Boban. All the while, keeping Diaw and Anderson, to play behind Kawhi. And trading in Cojo for McCullom. But the thing about the trades is, there was no trade. hardly any return. just lopsided switching.

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ice_cube_wtf_gqvqs30u.gif

[Darkwaters]

So the roster now stands...

Points: Parker/ Mills/ McCallum

Wings: Leonard/ Green/ Ginobili/ Anderson/ ?Williams?

Bigs: Duncan/ Aldridge/ Diaw/ West

VERY BIGS: Marjanovic

[PopTheGOAT]

Might think bout switching to the herb to clear your head, :lol...

What in the actual fuck?:lol

[biziofromdowntown]

He was really a monster during last euroleague...he dominated EVERY single center in Europe. I saw him play vs Samardo Samuels (ex cavs) and the dude cannot buy a bucket to save his life

[Darkwaters]

it's taking a while to build it
Needs to be pretty big

Might I recommend a tall building?

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/files/2012/03/ttt_church1.jpg

[spurtech09]

Spurs are Stacked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[clubalien]

kens 5 just confirmed this signing. iTS REAL FOLKS we are free agency champions

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

He seems to have a high basketball IQ, knows where to be on the floor. He'll fit in well on both sides of the court! He may not guard main bigs on opposing team but his help defense will be great.

[GSH]

Oh holy shit, I just saw this. I've been talking about the Spurs signing him. He really wanted to come to the NBA, and was talking like he would come fairly cheap. Always hard to say how their games will translate, but this is a GREAT pickup IMO. And, yeah, he's been very solid in EuroLeague. All the wrestling in the NBA will take some getting used to, but he's strong.

BTW - they call him Bobi.

[objective]

the DX scouting video is outdated even, he had a much improved year in 14-15, but the weaknesses with his speed aren't going away

[EVAY]

I know Pop's ancestry is Serbian but does he speak the language?

Yes, when we brought Nesterovich over, Pop went over there and chatted him up in his native language. Nesterovich didn't work out, but Pop can (or at least USED to be able to) speak Serbian.

[EVAY]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ice_cube_wtf_gqvqs30u.gif


LOL. Eloquent! and apt!

[Mr. Body]

Yes, when we brought Nesterovich over, Pop went over there and chatted him up in his native language. Nesterovich didn't work out, but Pop can (or at least USED to be able to) speak Serbian.

I'd say Nesterovic worked out. He was good for us, if dopey, he just wound up too expensive.

[BillMc]

Might I recommend a tall building?

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/files/2012/03/ttt_church1.jpg

:lol

[G-Dawgg]

Boban the Barbarian!!!

[SPURt]

Ahhh, I want a pituitary tumor too!

[dbestpro]

Reminds me of a more physical Ostertaq.

[wildbill2u]

Does anyone remember the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest with Jack Nicholson. Remember the basketball game with the giant Indian striding down the floor and taking a pass and dunking it. That's what this guy looks like--The Chief.

[TheMulletMan3000]

Does anyone remember the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest with Jack Nicholson. Remember the basketball game with the giant Indian striding down the floor and taking a pass and dunking it. That's what this guy looks like--The Chief.

chief bobi? i like it

[BillMc]

Does anyone remember the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest with Jack Nicholson. Remember the basketball game with the giant Indian striding down the floor and taking a pass and dunking it. That's what this guy looks like--The Chief.

Are you say R.C. is Nurse Ratched?:lol

[Samr]

Spurs just trolling the league now. He's built like a custom player I drunkenly created on xbox just to laugh as he towers over everyone and dunks from five feet away without leaving the ground.

Keep in mind, Ayers was adequate playing spot minutes against second string guys and his hands were made out of whatever it is they use to make those bouncy balls. Throw this guy in there against some scrub who's main skill is "has potential"? Duncan and Mills will get tennis elbow from waiving their towels on the bench.

As a signing, it is no risk, all reward. Worst case, simply due to the fact that he's 7'4", 300 lbs and has a standing reach of 9'7" teams will have to account for him on both offense and especially defense, opening up room for the rest of our bench to operate. Best case? The Spurs' developmental staff gets to work on him and they have another diamond.

[noles1983]

Damn.

David West and Boris Diaw will look like undersized PG's standing next to their frontcourt counterpart....

And patty mills is gonna look like my fucking 2 yr old running around out there.:lol

[TheMulletMan3000]

Spurs just trolling the league now. He's built like a custom player I drunkenly created on xbox just to laugh as he towers over everyone and dunks from five feet away without leaving the ground.

Keep in mind, Ayers was adequate playing spot minutes against second string guys and his hands were made out of whatever it is they use to make those bouncy balls. Throw this guy in there against some scrub who's main skill is "has potential"? Duncan and Mills will get tennis elbow from waiving their towels on the bench.

As a signing, it is no risk, all reward. Worst case, simply due to the fact that he's 7'4", 300 lbs and has a standing reach of 9'7" teams will have to account for him on both offense and especially defense, opening up room for the rest of our bench to operate. Best case? The Spurs' developmental staff gets to work on him and they have another diamond.
this :bobo

[FaM0us Skins]

Spurs just trolling the league now. He's built like a custom player I drunkenly created on xbox just to laugh as he towers over everyone and dunks from five feet away without leaving the ground.

Keep in mind, Ayers was adequate playing spot minutes against second string guys and his hands were made out of whatever it is they use to make those bouncy balls. Throw this guy in there against some scrub who's main skill is "has potential"? Duncan and Mills will get tennis elbow from waiving their towels on the bench.

As a signing, it is no risk, all reward. Worst case, simply due to the fact that he's 7'4", 300 lbs and has a standing reach of 9'7" teams will have to account for him on both offense and especially defense, opening up room for the rest of our bench to operate. Best case? The Spurs' developmental staff gets to work on him and they have another diamond.

Lol.

[milkyway21]

619562310118412289

Not entirely sure if I believe this (and I have no idea who the player in question is), but Pick is apparently pretty damn reliable when it comes to overseas stuff. Anyone heard of this guy before?

edit: sounds like it's official

619559974528790528

So it is now official? OMG this is probably the tallest in the league right now, right?
:lmao

[Walter Donovan]

This guy would be great on the Sonics.

[Namundy]

"Run Harrison Barnes as a Center faggot, I dare you" :pop:

:lmao

[BatManu20]

:lol

619580316529750016

[BillMc]

And patty mills is gonna look like my fucking 2 yr old running around out there.:lol
:lol

[BillMc]

As Pop will like to keep West and Diaw in their normal rotation spots, I wouldn't be surprised if he gets several starts when Timmy is sitting out on back to backs.

[dbestpro]

Jaws is playing center for the spurs.

[SpursFan86]

So it is now official? OMG this is probably the tallest in the league right now, right?
:lmao

Yes, it's official at this point. The guys over at SAEN confirmed it.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

This dude's ears and hands don't even look human , tbh


http://sport.blic.rs/data/images/2014-10-16/525365_kosarka-zvezda-galatasaraj161014ras-foto-aleksandar-dimitrijevic-13_orig.jpg?ver=1417694751

[r0drig0lac]

Jaws is playing center for the spurs.http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/jamesbond/images/5/5a/Jaws_%28Richard_Kiel%29_-_Profile.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/270?cb=20130506210152

[dbestpro]

We went from Batman's nemesis to 007's.

[milkyway21]

This is an interesting year in the locker room, we have a player named BOBO & BOBI (Boban's , nicknane).
Expect confusions in the locker room & during subs on court... :lmao

[milkyway21]

We went from Batman's nemesis to 007's.

Funny, I was thinking the same thing too! :lmao

[BatManu20]

http://www.brigandicoin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/scary.jpg

[milkyway21]

Jaws is playing center for the spurs.


:lmao

[timvp]

:lol

619580316529750016

His kid better hope for a pituitary tumor or else he's going to be about 5-foot-6.

[BatManu20]

I'm surprised his wife can still walk after their honeymoon, tbh.


http://www.novosti.rs/upload/images/2014//07/04n/spek-Kosarkas-Boban-Marjano.jpg

[DPG21920]

His kid better hope for a pituitary tumor or else he's going to be about 5-foot-6.

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/safari-zone/images/9/9f/Birdman-rubbing-hands.gif/revision/latest?cb=20130614045604

[KL2]

Steal, this guy looks legit. His passing looks good, rebounding, great at finishing due to his height, looks like a pretty good pick and roll player. Perfect to pair on offense next to all our stretch 4's, and a great skill set to fit in. Spurs keep on winning, holy fuck.

[timvp]

Watching more of him, it's not that BOBAN is slow ... it's just that he's just so damn big that it takes a while for him to move.

[PingPong]

http://www.euroleague.net/rs/5mllfjvvlo5odytm/c4974b14-d249-46d4-9092-0e470e8d733d/e6d/filename/c49.jpg

Look that nose and ears. A classic case of acromegaly. Probably has weak knees and is slow as a fuck. But with his size, probably he doesn' t even need to jump.

[024]

Low risk, high reward. Euro bigs always seem to take a while to transition to the NBA. Maybe he'll be the future pairing next to Aldridge.

[RD2191]

I'm surprised his wife can still walk after their honeymoon, tbh.


http://www.novosti.rs/upload/images/2014//07/04n/spek-Kosarkas-Boban-Marjano.jpg
Lmao

[Chinook]

Watching more of him, it's not that BOBAN is slow ... it's just that he's just so damn big that it takes a while for him to move.

Like an ent.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/9447_press02-001.jpg

[DJR210]

619580316529750016

:lol

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I'm surprised his wife can still walk after their honeymoon, tbh.


http://www.novosti.rs/upload/images/2014//07/04n/spek-Kosarkas-Boban-Marjano.jpg

Lmao at rocking Converse

[GeorgiaSpursFan]

The love child of a Vulcan and ferengi

[BatManu20]

Look that nose and ears. A classic case of acromegaly. Probably has weak knees and is slow as a fuck. But with his size, probably he doesn' t even need to jump.

Nope. My man just dunks it standing up.


http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TO-3J5XBQ4U/maxresdefault.jpg

[milkyway21]

3x MVP, a champion, double-double kind of a player, he must be good not just of his size why Pop signed him. Doesn't need to be good in blocking shots because of his size he can intimidate anybody.

Watch out Clippers, revenge. !!! :D

[BillMc]

This offseason has been so good I'm actually exited for PRESEASON games!!! Want to see these guys on the court!:hungry:

[Mr. Body]

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/jamesbond/images/5/5a/Jaws_%28Richard_Kiel%29_-_Profile.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/270?cb=20130506210152

My dad knew that guy. Said he could fit an entire apple in his mouth.

[ceperez]

With those ears... he can hear Pop's Serbian instructions from the other end of the court!

[bigfan]

Does anyone remember the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest with Jack Nicholson. Remember the basketball game with the giant Indian striding down the floor and taking a pass and dunking it. That's what this guy looks like--The Chief.

see my post #311

[silverblackfan]

Spurs just trolling the league now. He's built like a custom player I drunkenly created on xbox just to laugh as he towers over everyone and dunks from five feet away without leaving the ground.

Keep in mind, Ayers was adequate playing spot minutes against second string guys and his hands were made out of whatever it is they use to make those bouncy balls. Throw this guy in there against some scrub who's main skill is "has potential"? Duncan and Mills will get tennis elbow from waiving their towels on the bench.

As a signing, it is no risk, all reward. Worst case, simply due to the fact that he's 7'4", 300 lbs and has a standing reach of 9'7" teams will have to account for him on both offense and especially defense, opening up room for the rest of our bench to operate. Best case? The Spurs' developmental staff gets to work on him and they have another diamond.

:toast

[silverblackfan]

:lol

619580316529750016
:lmao So wrong...

[ceperez]

Dude is a freaking Vulcan:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSVQU2uoqn8

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm pretty hyped to see this nigga, tbh..not that I think he's going to be really good or anything, but I'm always very intrigued to watch freakishly giant players on an NBA floor:lol..I even tuned in to watch that Indian player on the Kings, last year..

[RD2191]

I'm pretty hyped to see this nigga, tbh..not that I think he's going to be really good or anything, but I'm always very intrigued to watch freakishly giant players on an NBA floor:lol..I even tuned in to watch that Indian player on the Kings, last year..
How'd that guy do tbh?

[benefactor]

I'm pretty hyped to see this nigga, tbh..not that I think he's going to be really good or anything, but I'm always very intrigued to watch freakishly giant players on an NBA floor:lol..I even tuned in to watch that Indian player on the Kings, last year..
This is how I feel...just watching such an enormous fucking human play ball. You gotta know every cat in the league is going to be looking to dunk on him though. They won't even think about laying it up if the see him in the lane.:lol

[bobmc]

A poor man's Hasheem Thabeet.

[Nathan89]

He may be slow/unathletic but physically he looks like he's in great shape.

[HarlemHeat37]

How'd that guy do tbh?

He only played like 2 minutes IIRC:lol..I don't think he was highly regarded, more of a freak show and their Indian owner wanted to get an Indian player on a team, probably..

[Ditty]

Hopefully he isn't Marcus Haslip 2.0, but I like what I see from Boban.

[BillMc]

Could this guy, with time, be as good at least as say Roy Hibbert?

[travis2]

This dude's ears and hands don't even look human , tbh


http://sport.blic.rs/data/images/2014-10-16/525365_kosarka-zvezda-galatasaraj161014ras-foto-aleksandar-dimitrijevic-13_orig.jpg?ver=1417694751

If he and Kawhi high-five during a game the air displacement will take out the entire first row...

Not to mention the crack from the slap will deafen half the lower level...

[RD2191]

He only played like 2 minutes IIRC:lol..I don't think he was highly regarded, more of a freak show and their Indian owner wanted to get an Indian player on a team, probably..
:lolwell

[Hoops Czar]

Dude is a freaking Vulcan:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSVQU2uoqn8

Word, but is he as good as this nigga....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYj37xO3kDc

[skulls138]

This is how I feel...just watching such an enormous fucking human play ball. You gotta know every cat in the league is going to be looking to dunk on him though. They won't even think about laying it up if the see him in the lane.:lol
he doesn't look as soft as those giant players like Yao or Shawn Bradley. He looks like he has more of an attitude.