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

[Ron Swanson]

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...

:lmao

[Mr. Body]

he doesn't look as soft as those giant players like Yao or Shawn Bradley. He looks like he has more of an attitude.

We'll, he is Serbian.

[bobmc]

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

How much time are you talking about? The dude turns 27 next month, so it's not like he's got much untapped upside left. This is as good physically as he's ever gonna get. I really doubt this guy's ever gonna become much. Like I said, he's basically a poor man's Hasheem Thabeet.

[Hoops Czar]

How much time are you talking about? The dude turns 27 years old next month, so it's not like he's got much untapped upside left. This is a good physically as he's ever gonna get. I really doubt this guy's ever gonna become much. Like I said, he's basically a poor man's Hasheem Thabeet.

More like a homeless man's Gheorghe Mureșan.

[ceperez]

How much time are you talking about? The dude turns 27 next month, so it's not like he's got much untapped upside left. This is a good physically as he's ever gonna get. I really doubt this guy's ever gonna become much. Like I said, he's basically a poor man's Hasheem Thabeet.

He's a lot more skilled that Thabeet. Thabeet looks like a TRex with short arms.

His stats are pretty good and he's been awarded MVP several times in his career. You don't do that by just being big.

[kaji157]

Stop being so exited with this guy, Pop just wanted someone to practice his serbian.

[bobmc]

Does it not strike anyone else as odd that he went completely undrafted when he entered the draft a few years ago? Think about all the "draft and stash" flyers teams take on Euro big men in the draft every year, yet nobody thought this 7'4" prospect was even worth a late 2d round pick? I'm guessin there's reasons for that.

[SpursFan86]

Perhaps. Does it not strike anyone else as odd that he went completely undrafted when he entered the draft a few years ago. Think about all the "draft and stash" flyers teams take on Euro big men in the drat every year, yet nobody thought this 7'4" prospect was even worth a late 2d round pick? I'm guessin there's reasons for that.

A few years ago? You mean 5 years ago in 2010? A ton can change in 5 years :lol In 2010, sure, he was probably just a guy with freakish size. But since then, he's developed skills and is actually a basketball player, not just a 7'3" giant.

I mean I'm not expecting him to come in and dominate...but you're selling him completely short by just immediately writing him off and saying he's a poor man's Thabeet. And using the fact that he went undrafted in 2010 as proof that he's not a good player now is just flat-out idiotic.

[bobmc]

I didn't say it was "proof" of anything. But it does arouse suspicion.

[Spurs9]

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..

I'm actually almost more hyped to see this dude play than Aldridge after watching that vid tbh. Looks like he has some post moves and can pretty much reach over everyone and just toss it in :lol I dont understand why ore teams wouldn't take a risk paying him only 2million.

[ceperez]

A few years ago? You mean 5 years ago in 2010? A ton can change in 5 years :lol In 2010, sure, he was probably just a guy with freakish size. But since then, he's developed skills and is actually a basketball player, not just a 7'3" giant.

I mean I'm not expecting him to come in and dominate...but you're selling him completely short by just immediately writing him off and saying he's a poor man's Thabeet. And using the fact that he went undrafted in 2010 as proof that he's not a good player now is just flat-out idiotic.

I guess he didn't even bother to take a look at his stats... see Wikipedia.

It is obvious that Boban has made himself into a servicable player.

[SnakeBoy]

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

Don't know but he's a serb so he won't need a group hug every time his feelings get hurt.

[BadboyHari]

Greetings from Delije(Red Star fans). Boban was able to make a much better deal, but he chose SA. He may have problems with defensive 3 seconds. It will take time to get used to, but you undoubtedly get exceptional player, and a very good man.

[SpursFan86]

Why does that "arouse suspicion"? Him dominating in one of the best leagues in the world over the past couple of years is far more relevant than him going undrafted a half decade ago. By all accounts he's developed tremendously since then.

[slick'81]

Fuck dude is a giant never seen him play his highlights show he barely gets off the floor but who needs to when ur 7'3?is he a shot blocker ?

[ceperez]

Fuck dude is a giant never seen him play his highlights show dude barely gets off the floor but who needs to when ur 7'3?is he a shot blocker ?

Does Gasol ever get off the ground? Wait, does Duncan ever get off the ground?

Just in case you are concerned about not having players that can jump out of the gym, Spurs signed McCallum that has a 40" vertical and Simmons with a 38" vertical.

To put that in perspective, Russel Westbrook has a paltry 36.5" vertical.

[Marcus Bryant]

Greetings from Delije(Red Star fans). Boban was able to make a much better deal, but he chose SA. He may have problems with defensive 3 seconds. It will take time to get used to, but you undoubtedly get exceptional player, and a very good man.

Welcome.

[Bruno]

http://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/game/p/gid/A/grid/62/rid/5651/sid/3955/tid/96799/_/2007_FIBA_U19_World_Championship_for_Men/statistic.html

Boban > DeAndre

[Darkwaters]

http://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/game/p/gid/A/grid/62/rid/5651/sid/3955/tid/96799/_/2007_FIBA_U19_World_Championship_for_Men/statistic.html

Boban > DeAndre

Haha, Macvan! I remember when everybody was so anxious to draft him.

[siraulo23]

dude is gonna be worse than roy hibbert in terms of lateral quickness and defending the pick and roll :lol

but that wingspan and standing reach :wow , still a good signing :tu

[timvp]

Greetings from Delije(Red Star fans). Boban was able to make a much better deal, but he chose SA. He may have problems with defensive 3 seconds. It will take time to get used to, but you undoubtedly get exceptional player, and a very good man.

Welcome and thanks for the info.

The Spurs look like the perfect team to help him find his fit in the NBA without expecting too much too soon. It's not going to be an easy transition but BOBAN definitely has skills (for example, he looks like a quality passer) and is more than simply a ginormous human being.

[skulls138]

I'm actually almost more hyped to see this dude play than Aldridge after watching that vid tbh. Looks like he has some post moves and can pretty much reach over everyone and just toss it in :lol I dont understand why ore teams wouldn't take a risk paying him only 2million.Me too. I think he's needed right away because Aldridge and West are such jump shooters. I could see him in a lineup with Ginobili SG, Mills or Mcallum PG, West PF and Diaw SF.

[ceperez]

Me too. I think he's needed right away because Aldridge and West are such jump shooters. I could see him in a lineup with Ginobili SG, Mills or Mcallum PG, West PF and Diaw SF.

Mills, Ginobili, Diaw, West, Marjanovic.... looks almost as good as the Pacers starting five of 2013!

[BadboyHari]

knows how to shoot, assist.. and he can be angry :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gW6vWdv_Bo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhk5vQ5PXi4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL8yyapTU_s

[Vito Corleone]

The thing I noticed about Boban is he has very soft hands, he does very well catching the ball and doing the turn and dunk, he never puts the ball on the ground when he gets position.

I'd say his athleticism is about a 2 but his fundamentals are about a 7 or 8. he has a huge body and he knows how to use it. He will be a good compliment to our PFs as they will space the floor and he can just walk up the under the basket and work the boards.

Can he learn how to play defense? Can he rebound? Can he protect the rim?

Those are my unanswered questions.

[GSH]

http://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/game/p/gid/A/grid/62/rid/5651/sid/3955/tid/96799/_/2007_FIBA_U19_World_Championship_for_Men/statistic.html

Boban > DeAndre


If you take into account IQ, basketball IQ, and not being a head-case, he's definitely better. He's going to face a some adjustment problems, but I've been talking about the Spurs bringing him here for a good while.


Bobi. They call him Bobi.

[slick'81]

The thing I noticed about Boban is he has very soft hands, he does very well catching the ball and doing the turn and dunk, he never puts the ball on the ground when he gets position.

I'd say his athleticism is about a 2 but his fundamentals are about a 7 or 8. he has a huge body and he knows how to use it. He will be a good compliment to our PFs as they will space the floor and he can just walk up the under the basket and work the boards.

Can he learn how to play defense? Can he rebound? Can he protect the rim?

Those are my unanswered questions.


Yeah soft touch for sure and dude can score.id like to see how he fares vs some more athletic bigs but he has crazy length plus a nice drop step down low

[SpursFan86]

If you take into account IQ, basketball IQ, and not being a head-case, he's definitely better. He's going to face a some adjustment problems, but I've been talking about the Spurs bringing him here for a good while.


Bobi. They call him Bobi.

jfc, Boban is not better than DeAndre Jordan :lol Bruno was being facetious.

[HarlemHeat37]

He won't be anywhere near Hibbert's level on defense(he's still one of the best interior defenders in the NBA), but he's probably more offensively polished(considering Hibbert is trash in every facet of offensive basketball), the comparisons aren't really valid, outside of their size, tbh..

As a 5th big, I'll be happy if he can just be a net positive in his limited minutes, shouldn't expect more from that role..

[GSH]

A few years ago? You mean 5 years ago in 2010? A ton can change in 5 years :lol In 2010, sure, he was probably just a guy with freakish size. But since then, he's developed skills and is actually a basketball player, not just a 7'3" giant.




A ton HAS changed in 5 years. He was pretty rough, but he learned to ball. People who keep underestimating the Europeans still have a lot to learn. He'll have to learn about all the wrestling that goes on in the low blocks, but he's strong, not just big. He'll be fine for the amount of minutes he'll be needed this year, but he's proven that he works and learns. He could be a second string anchor by the playoffs.

[wildcardX]

Portland fans wanted this guy, now throwing a fit when Spurs signed him.
http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/the-case-for-boban-marjanovic.287076/

[steeledl]

I guess this puts to rest the rumors and hopes we had of a Rasho return. Oh well, hopefully this guy can build a legacy in the way Nesto did.

[GSH]

jfc, Boban is not better than DeAndre Jordan :lol Bruno was being facetious.


No, really? Try real hard, and read what I actually said.

I said Jordan is stupid, and he isn't. He'll fit into a team (especially the Spurs) a lot better than Jordan. He'll learn the system, instead of just playing center-field and swatting balls. In the sense of being a team player, and not just an athletic freak, he's better.

He'll do well here, I think.

[SpursFan86]

No, really? Try real hard, and read what I actually said.

I said Jordan is stupid, and he isn't. He'll fit into a team (especially the Spurs) a lot better than Jordan. He'll learn the system, instead of just playing center-field and swatting balls. In the sense of being a team player, and not just an athletic freak, he's better.

He'll do well here, I think.

Maybe I misinterpreted your post but it sounded like you were saying Boban is flat-out a better player than DJ, and that's what I was disagreeing with. DJ might be an idiot, but that doesn't stop him from being the best rebounder in the league, an elite PnR big, and a really solid (albeit overrated) defender. If you were just saying Boban's BBIQ is higher and not necessarily that he'll have more impact than DJ, then I agree.

Regardless, I also think Boban will do well here. He'll have some of the best coaching in the world, and will also get mentoring from one of the best bigs to ever play the game. His mobility will most likely never allow him to be a great defensive player, but if he can at least learn to be a proficient shot-blocker and shot-alterer (is that a word?), he'll end up being a really solid NBA big IMO.

[100%duncan]

Jesus this guy is uglier than sin.

How bout a fucking warning next time..........jesus h. christ.
:lmao :lmao

Never change you bastards :lol

[tim_duncan_fan]

It's insane how lightly he shoots the ball.

[99 Problems]

:toast

[MaNu4Tres]

Not trying to sound pessimistic ( I like the signing), but DX did a really great job pointing out his weaknesses in that video.

Its an obvious low risk - decent reward gamble by R.C/Pop ( 1 yr deal for 5th big) -- but from the looks of it, the PNR will kill him on the NBA level. Imo He's way too slow to hedge, and waaaay to slow to show any degree of containment on the ball handler and waay too slow to recover to his man rolling to the basket.

On the positive note, he looks like he can be a productive offensive role player in this league.

[pgardn]

Positioning and reading the game will be so important to players this slow who can actually catch a ball.

Not enough vid on this. 2 million dollar project, hope David West is still bind to the numbers.

And I really don't like making light of people who have hormone problems but...

this guy needs to be studied, that extra ear flap with bilateral symmetry Is a developmental biologist's dream.

[tim_duncan_fan]

He won't be anywhere near Hibbert's level on defense(he's still one of the best interior defenders in the NBA), but he's probably more offensively polished(considering Hibbert is trash in every facet of offensive basketball), the comparisons aren't really valid, outside of their size, tbh..

As a 5th big, I'll be happy if he can just be a net positive in his limited minutes, shouldn't expect more from that role..
The way he shoots the ball, I want him in the second unit already.

We take Tim and LaMarcus out and put this guy on the court with Bobo?

OMG this season is gonna be so much fucking fun. I dunno what we did to deserve the honor of destroying the Miami Lebrons once and for all and inevitably fucking this season over for the rest of the league, but I am glad the basketball gods have found great favor for us over the past 3 or so years.

I trying not to overhype some Euro guy of which I've only seen highlights, but it's a fact that he can throw the ball in the hoop.

Baynes gave us 7 points on accident. This guy is going to look at anybody shorter than 6'11 and just shoot over them. With touch.

[benefactor]

Fuck it. I fucking love this guy.

Shit on your haters, Boban.

[100%duncan]

He's still the 5th big tho. 2nd unit will.still be west and bobo imho. But if he can give us 10 mins every night being a net positive why not

[tim_duncan_fan]

I forgot we had West...

This must be what it feels like to be in the 1%.

[100%duncan]

Im just glad that fuck ayres is probably gone

[xellos88330]

Portland fans wanted this guy, now throwing a fit when Spurs signed him.
http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/the-case-for-boban-marjanovic.287076/

When asked why Spurs fans from Spurstalk were on their site viewing that thread... this reply was so full of win, I had to share it.


Oh Denny that's not Spurs fans, that's Suns fans trying to feel better about themselves.

GOLD!!! that Craig guy needs to post here on Spurstalk.... think Pop can get him to sign onto this site?

[Seventyniner]

This must be what it feels like to be in the 1%.

Nice. :toast

[pgardn]

dp

[CP48107]

Reminds me of Yao-Ming

[The Great Fantastic]

I can't wait to hear how Bill Land decides to describe an assist from Diaw to Marjanovic, "Bobo to Bobi for the bucket!"

[ceperez]

Portland fans wanted this guy, now throwing a fit when Spurs signed him.
http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/the-case-for-boban-marjanovic.287076/

Hilarious thread!!

[Dverde]

Boban the Barbarian!!!

[ceperez]

Looking forward to seeing how well he catches those Manu bullet passes with his baseball sized mitts.

[objective]

Not trying to sound pessimistic ( I like the signing), but DX did a really great job pointing out his weaknesses in that video.

Its an obvious low risk - decent reward gamble by R.C/Pop ( 1 yr deal for 5th big) -- but from the looks of it, the PNR will kill him on the NBA level. Imo He's way too slow to hedge, and waaaay to slow to show any degree of containment on the ball handler and waay too slow to recover to his man rolling to the basket.

On the positive note, he looks like he can be a productive offensive role player in this league.

The critiques are fair. He is much more of an offensive force than defensive.

In the regular season, he should excel against back up bigs and not be too much of a hindrance on defense.

Playoffs, he might not play much if at all against some teams.

[TheGoldStandard]

When asked why Spurs fans from Spurstalk were on their site viewing that thread... this reply was so full of win, I had to share it.



GOLD!!! that Craig guy needs to post here on Spurstalk.... think Pop can get him to sign onto this site?


This is just comedy gold.. I love it..

[ducks]

Isn't that the guy who called Aldridge to Spurs first?

Yes

[Dverde]

What happened to that giant dude who used to play on the Grizzles? Guys are going to love dunking on him.

[ceperez]

Five on One basketball:

http://i.imgur.com/2oYpla1.gif

[Russ]

It's insane how lightly he shoots the ball.

Hew holds it like a pea and then flicks it.

[Dex]

When asked why Spurs fans from Spurstalk were on their site viewing that thread... this reply was so full of win, I had to share it.



GOLD!!! that Craig guy needs to post here on Spurstalk.... think Pop can get him to sign onto this site?

Payback for the times Portland has fucked us in the draft, tbh.

[AFBlue]

:lol

619580316529750016

:lmao

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Five on One basketball:

http://i.imgur.com/2oYpla1.gif

:bobo

[Holden_Caulfield]

cool an actual center. hopefully he'll be better than baynes

[cantthinkofanything]

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

He's so ugly that his ears are screaming.

[manufan10]

I like how, for the most part, he takes it strong to the basket instead of throwing up weak layups. It's what killed Tiago and even Baynes to an extent. They'd try too many reverse layups and pump fakes instead of just taking it up strong. Hopefully that trait translates to the NBA, and he keeps that up here.

[HI-FI]

I don't know shit about this guy but I like what I'm seeing. I bet he'll play his ass off for Spurs, especially Pop.

[littlecoyotecoin]

I didn't say it was "proof" of anything. But it does arouse suspicion.

It shouldn't be regarded as suspicious. It should be regarded as further evidence that the draft is not an exact science. Good players go undrafted all the time, and lots of players that get drafted never amount to shit.

[SpursDynasty21]

Interesting move, hope he can have a big role on the team.

[TheGoldStandard]

The more I watch Boban's clips on YouTube and Jonathan Simmons the more I am liking this fresh new look.

[Mnky]

Five on One basketball:

http://i.imgur.com/2oYpla1.gif

I saw this play and thought it was gif worthy. :lol:toast

[tim_duncan_fan]

He traveled in that gif though, tbh. lol

[tatteredprince]

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. 😄


lol

[tatteredprince]

I saw this play and thought it was gif worthy. :lol:toast


already better than George Mhuresan i like it

[tatteredprince]

this guy is a monster near the rim!!!!

[TimDuncanDonuts]

Five on One basketball:

http://i.imgur.com/2oYpla1.gif
Either my gif isn't loading or the things people are saying about him being slow are true.

[tatteredprince]

as a back up center, he will fluorish

10 to 15 minutes of unstoppable offensive basketball, imo

we're stttttttttttaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkk keeeeeeeeeeeeddddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tatteredprince]

question is: can he handle a starting five role

coz there shall be games where Timmy is resting, he will be put into the starting five

Marjanovic at center, LaMarcus and Kawhi, Tony and Danny

[tatteredprince]

Marjanovic and LaMarcus: best offensive twin tower duo in the NBA

[Mnky]

Either my gif isn't loading or the things people are saying about him being slow are true.

:lol

[Silver&Black]

Boban the Barbarian!!!

:bobo I like it

[bobmc]

Marjanovic and LaMarcus: best offensive twin tower duo in the NBA

Good lord. Some of you numbnuts have truly lost your friggin minds.

[tholdren]

He's take time to adjust and won't have a real spot in the rotation this season. Would hate to have to give him the MLE after not even being able to see him work.
he's got good instincts from the limited highlights Ive seen. I know their highlights, but he's anticipating movement when passing the ball and scoring in traffic. I don't know why you would sit him on the bench and not try to play him through it. 2 mil for a year. play the shit out of him, don't sit him and not know what you have.

[tatteredprince]

THE NEW BIG THREE:

MARJANOVIC, LAMARCUS AND KAWHI:

Length, ability to score, big hands...............!!!!

[Samr]

I feel I have a legitimate concern in that what is PATFO gonna do to prevent him from eating Patty Mills?

Spurs just signed Mr. Larson

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9VTOQek_JadjK3LKcJgSimWYRJeJgQ2enAXDxBDGdxRVac78b4 GH-6OeA0H-idjFjLkxCuMZ_Gu_Iswb7aeRoYF8kpW2i7Ups3pfZrUcpuryzv ONaPhmbfzdxg

[tatteredprince]

Marjanovic is a winner:

As a junior national team player, Marjanović won the gold medals at the 2007 World U19 Championship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_FIBA_Under-19_World_Championship) and the 2008 European U20 Championship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_FIBA_Europe_Under-20_Championship). He was on candidate list before the EuroBasket 2009 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EuroBasket_2009) and the 2010 FIBA World Championship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIBA_World_Championship), but did not get in the final 12-man squad. His senior team debut at major tournament came at theEuroBasket 2011 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EuroBasket_2011) in Lithuania (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuania), where Serbia finished 8th.

[tatteredprince]

this signing heralds the End of the World,

for the rest of the title contenders

[tatteredprince]

:bobo I like it


lol

[tatteredprince]

Good lord. Some of you numbnuts have truly lost your friggin minds.


---------------------------------

just watch

[moisaenz]

I would like to see him match up with mozgov, and hopefully he walks over Steven adams

[Thompson]

Reminds me of Yao-Ming

I was just looking it up - Yao had a 9' 6.25" standing reach. Boban's is 9' 7".

[Samr]

I was just looking it up - Yao had a 9' 6.25" standing reach. Boban's is 9' 7".

Actually, Yao's reach extended all the way to China.

Not to get into semantics or anything.

[tatteredprince]

this guy can play!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7-65M0K33U

[tatteredprince]

and he can pass too, wtf

perfect acquisition by the Spurssssss

[Ditty]

Seems like the Spurs like trying to sign these big men who are coming off an All-Euroleague First team such as Bourousis in 2009, and Lorbek in 2012. Now Marjanovic in 2015 they finally succeeded :lol. Every three year trend?

Hopefully Marjanovic doesn't have the drop off that both of those players had the following year, and years after. I like what I'm hearing, and seeing about Marjoanovic, he is a low risk, high reward big man we need. I think he will be at least as good as Baynes...I hope.

[Solid D]

Five on One basketball:

http://i.imgur.com/2oYpla1.gif

I can't tell you how many times I've seen that exact play coaching a YMCA youth league team.

[gameFACE]

Seriously, Spurs down by one with .5 seconds left. Lob pass it to Boba under the basket.

[jmard5]

Imagine him and West with their game faces on.
http://i58.tinypic.com/2itlu00.jpg

[aal04]

This guy kicked arse in the summer league. Definitely good addition.

lol wot.

Whats the point of summer league. To let players pretend they are trialling for the NBA? You basically have to go 30/15/10 to get a contract in the summer league.

[adonis827]

Good for him TMac is retired and Carter is less athletic. Jokes!

Welcome Boban!

[Silver&Black]

Boban the Barbarian!!!

http://i.imgur.com/OGnmTiE.jpg

[Ditty]

I hope he is going to bring his hot wife. All of us upper level cool cats are going to be looking down to the lower level, and wondering who's that fox down there?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq1tz-QIUAAsNE8.jpg:large

[BatManu20]

This guy kicked arse in the summer league. Definitely good addition.

lol wot.

Whats the point of summer league. To let players pretend they are trialling for the NBA? You basically have to go 30/15/10 to get a contract in the summer league.

It's a good experience for incoming rookies to get some burn before playing with the big boys.

[BillMc]

Don't know but he's a serb so he won't need a group hug every time his feelings get hurt.
:lol

[BatManu20]

33,000 views and counting. The Barbarian's a fan favorite already :lol

[Silver&Black]

33,000 views and counting. The Barbarian's a fan favorite already :lol

Honestly, I just think we're just excited about the thought of Bonner and Errors not being on the team. :lol

[phxspurfan]

*TALLEST TEAM IN HISTORY*

PG LEBRON JAMES
SG KEVIN DURANT
SF MANUTE BOL
PF GEORGE MURESAN
C BOBAN MARJANOVIC

6TH MAN DEJUAN BLAIR

[Old School 44]

Honestly, I just think we're just excited about the thought of Bonner and Errors not being on the team. :lol

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/ByeJeff1_zpskqjlf6km.jpg

[cd98]

Not sure if this is posted, but before signing Boban, Spurs had an offer for Joel Freeland, but he turned it down to make more money in Russia.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238720/Joel-Freeland-Signing-Two-Year-Deal-With-CSKA-Moscow-After-Declining-Mavs-Offer

[cd98]

*TALLEST TEAM IN HISTORY*

PG LEBRON JAMES
SG KEVIN DURANT
SF MANUTE BOL
PF GEORGE MURESAN
C BOBAN MARJANOVIC

6TH MAN DEJUAN BLAIR

wasnt Magic taller than LeBron?

[Nero5]

get the dude some proper shorts!

[ddjeffries]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/ByeJeff1_zpskqjlf6km.jpg
:lmao:lmao

[ddjeffries]

[QUOTE=BadboyHari;8113018]knows how to shoot, assist.. and he can be angry :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gW6vWdv_Bo

so from what i see, he shoots 40% from 3. :lol

[Silver&Black]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/ByeJeff1_zpskqjlf6km.jpg

:tu

[TheCerebral1]

Interesting signing, he could be the mix of Rasho and Oberto. The more video I view the more I like it a little bit more.

[Nero5]

he gets up and down the floor well for his size

[Marcus Bryant]

What makes his game, as shown in the various highlight reels, interesting, is his shooting and passing touch. Plus that he does not appear to be afraid of contact. I think that his general lack of quickness would prevent him from being more than a 5th or 4th big in the NBA. Still, on offense you could see him stepping out from the paint at the start of a set with the other big going into the post, with the ball flowing to him either for a jumper or him hitting a cutter to the rim. Of course, he himself can go into the post, and with the general dearth of 5s in the NBA, posting him up in small stretches will probably be an option.

Regardless of quickness, he takes up space and unlike a lot of 7'2"+ tall players this guy is built solidly. This is a very nice addition and of course increases the ability of Pop to keep the minutes of the top 4 bigs in the rotation down some during the reg season as well as to enable Duncan and Aldridge to play more 4.

[Slomo]

I feel I have a legitimate concern in that what is PATFO gonna do to prevent him from eating Patty Mills?

Spurs just signed Mr. Larson

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9VTOQek_JadjK3LKcJgSimWYRJeJgQ2enAXDxBDGdxRVac78b4 GH-6OeA0H-idjFjLkxCuMZ_Gu_Iswb7aeRoYF8kpW2i7Ups3pfZrUcpuryzv ONaPhmbfzdxg

I'm so waiting for a photo of a Bobi-Mills high five. Although their a good chance it will never happen...

[Slomo]

Greetings from Delije(Red Star fans). Boban was able to make a much better deal, but he chose SA. He may have problems with defensive 3 seconds. It will take time to get used to, but you undoubtedly get exceptional player, and a very good man.

Dobrodošao!

[BillMc]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/ByeJeff1_zpskqjlf6km.jpg

:lol

But will it be "Bobo...Boban...Bonner!" ?

[r0drig0lac]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/ByeJeff1_zpskqjlf6km.jpg

10/10

[Darkwaters]

I hope he is going to bring his hot wife. All of us upper level cool cats are going to be looking down to the lower level, and wondering who's that fox down there?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq1tz-QIUAAsNE8.jpg:large

Hahahaha......shes a "standgebläse"

[Old School 44]

:lol

But will it be "Bobo...Boban...Bonner!" ?

I'm probably in the minority here, but I'd actually take Bonner for the minimum at the end of the bench guy.

[Darkwaters]

I'm probably in the minority here, but I'd actually take Bonner for the minimum at the end of the bench guy.

Actually I think most people support that idea at this point. The problem is that PF isn't much of a need considering we have 4 that are arguably starting quality. And claims that Bonner is a PF/C were mostly just to preserve Duncan's status as a "PF" the year that Bonner started all season.

Still Bonner is a great option - and most people realize that. But the Spurs probably only carry 14 players on the roster this season and they desperately need another wing. Theres just not space for Matt right now.

[BillMc]

I'm probably in the minority here, but I'd actually take Bonner for the minimum at the end of the bench guy.

I agree. I'd like Bonner to remain on the team.

[tatteredprince]

What makes his game, as shown in the various highlight reels, interesting, is his shooting and passing touch. Plus that he does not appear to be afraid of contact. I think that his general lack of quickness would prevent him from being more than a 5th or 4th big in the NBA. Still, on offense you could see him stepping out from the paint at the start of a set with the other big going into the post, with the ball flowing to him either for a jumper or him hitting a cutter to the rim. Of course, he himself can go into the post, and with the general dearth of 5s in the NBA, posting him up in small stretches will probably be an option.

Regardless of quickness, he takes up space and unlike a lot of 7'2"+ tall players this guy is built solidly. This is a very nice addition and of course increases the ability of Pop to keep the minutes of the top 4 bigs in the rotation down some during the reg season as well as to enable Duncan and Aldridge to play more 4.


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completely agree, exactly my thoughts

i think he will be in the rotation in the regular season at least

[tatteredprince]

I agree. I'd like Bonner to remain on the team.


me too

[tatteredprince]

Hahahaha......shes a "standgebläse"


cool

[tatteredprince]

im very intrigued by this signing

imagine if plays for the long term....meaning he is able to adapt to the NBA game....

means we have a very reliable backup center moving forward

makes LaMarcus life easier, tbh

[bigfan]

[QUOTE=cd98;8113596]Not sure if this is posted, but before signing Boban, Spurs had an offer for Joel Freeland, but he turned it down to make more money in Russia.

[url]http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238720/Joel

Would have rather had Freeland than Lurch but that's the way basketball go.

[Silver&Black]

I agree. I'd like Bonner to remain on the team.

:nope

[BillMc]

:nope

Bonner is eternal! :)

https://sam4tr.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/bigred.jpg

[Biggems]

His hands are bigger than his wife's head. He can probably palm 2 basketballs with 1 hand.

I love this signing. Yes is lumbering, but so what. He is massive and lumberjack strong. Even when surrounded, he seems to just muscle his way to a dunk, and one handed at that. I liked seeing some of those low post ball fakes. Then he got out on the perimeter and effortlessly drained some midrange jumpers. He seems to have a high BB IQ and is more versatile offensively than his athleticism would suggest.

[Dverde]

http://i.imgur.com/OGnmTiE.jpg
Good job! Boban the Barbarian lives!

[Biggems]

I'm probably in the minority here, but I'd actually take Bonner for the minimum at the end of the bench guy.

I would rather move Bonner to the coaching staff. He can be a real asset there. He can remain a part of the team, still push the guys in practice, but also learn the nuances of coaching under the best in the business.

Ideally, I would have preferred to do a sign and trade with CoJo and Bonner to Toronto and Sacramento.....where we get Thompson and Toronto gets our two......or just to Toronto for a couple of future 2nd round picks......but neither came to fruition.

So, keep Bonner as an assistant, in the mold of Sean Marks.

[benefactor]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/ByeJeff1_zpskqjlf6km.jpg
Well done.

[tatteredprince]

Matt Bonner rules!

[ninjaskrzypek]

Was struggling deciding between a West or Aldridge jersey, this make it simple. Marjanovic it is!

[Old School 44]

His hands are bigger than his wife's head. He can probably palm 2 basketballs with 1 hand.

I love this signing. Yes is lumbering, but so what. He is massive and lumberjack strong. Even when surrounded, he seems to just muscle his way to a dunk, and one handed at that. I liked seeing some of those low post ball fakes. Then he got out on the perimeter and effortlessly drained some midrange jumpers. He seems to have a high BB IQ and is more versatile offensively than his athleticism would suggest.

I wonder when the first Kawhi/Boban hands comparison photo shoot will occur?

[zvezdas]

Greetings from Serbia, Spurs fans.
At the end of the season i was realy sad, because i knew that Bobi(that's his nickname) will leave us. Now im happy and proud because he will join the best basketball organization in the world. When he said that he will go to nba, i said to myself- only Spurs please! He is realy perfect fit for you, and you for him. He is smart, modest, hardworking man with both(huge) feets on the ground. He has great basketball iq and plays hard for the team. Teammates loved him, fans adored him.

As for his basketball qualities, he is realy tall(obviously) and strong, but make no mistake, he can ball. On the low post he is almost unstoppable. He can turn over both shoulders and he is realy good finisher around basket. He will not be a clasic p'n'r guy(like Jordan is) but with right postioning and right space openings, he will roll inside and dunk on every player in front of him. His ft percentage is exeptional for a player of that size, so fouling doesnt help when defending him. Ofcourse, he gets a lot of rebounds, both ofensive and defesive due to his enormus reach. He can also defend. He is slow player when he needs to run, but he has realy fast hands and good reflexes. He doesnt blok a lot of shots, but he protects the rim well. Defencive 3sec in nba can be a problem, but im sure that greatest basketball mind ever(Pop) will find solution for that.

Thats all for now. If you have any questions, ask. I hope that Bobi will help Tim and Pop to get their 6th ring.
Go Spurs, go!

[Mr. Body]

Cheers, zvezdas. Welcome!

[skulls138]

Thanks. That's good to hear. I wish the season would start already.

[BillMc]

Greetings from Serbia, Spurs fans.
At the end of the season i was realy sad, because i knew that Bobi(that's his nickname) will leave us. Now im happy and proud because he will join the best basketball organization in the world. When he said that he will go to nba, i said to myself- only Spurs please! He is realy perfect fit for you, and you for him. He is smart, modest, hardworking man with both(huge) feets on the ground. He has great basketball iq and plays hard for the team. Teammates loved him, fans adored him.

As for his basketball qualities, he is realy tall(obviously) and strong, but make no mistake, he can ball. On the low post he is almost unstoppable. He can turn over both shoulders and he is realy good finisher around basket. He will not be a clasic p'n'r guy(like Jordan is) but with right postioning and right space openings, he will roll inside and dunk on every player in front of him. His ft percentage is exeptional for a player of that size, so fouling doesnt help when defending him. Ofcourse, he gets a lot of rebounds, both ofensive and defesive due to his enormus reach. He can also defend. He is slow player when he needs to run, but he has realy fast hands and good reflexes. He doesnt blok a lot of shots, but he protects the rim well. Defencive 3sec in nba can be a problem, but im sure that greatest basketball mind ever(Pop) will find solution for that.

Thats all for now. If you have any questions, ask. I hope that Bobi will help Tim and Pop to get their 6th ring.
Go Spurs, go!

Thanks Zvedas for the good write up. And welcome! :toast

[8FOR!3]

I wonder if Pop will use him to help guard the Dwight Howard's of the world

[bobmc]

I agree. I'd like Bonner to remain on the team.

Agreed. It's not like you're gonna get anything better for that 6th big, minimum-salary, last spot on bench guy. At least Bonner knows the system and is a very strong locker room guy. I'd like have him back for one more.

[benefactor]

Greetings from Serbia, Spurs fans.
At the end of the season i was realy sad, because i knew that Bobi(that's his nickname) will leave us. Now im happy and proud because he will join the best basketball organization in the world. When he said that he will go to nba, i said to myself- only Spurs please! He is realy perfect fit for you, and you for him. He is smart, modest, hardworking man with both(huge) feets on the ground. He has great basketball iq and plays hard for the team. Teammates loved him, fans adored him.

As for his basketball qualities, he is realy tall(obviously) and strong, but make no mistake, he can ball. On the low post he is almost unstoppable. He can turn over both shoulders and he is realy good finisher around basket. He will not be a clasic p'n'r guy(like Jordan is) but with right postioning and right space openings, he will roll inside and dunk on every player in front of him. His ft percentage is exeptional for a player of that size, so fouling doesnt help when defending him. Ofcourse, he gets a lot of rebounds, both ofensive and defesive due to his enormus reach. He can also defend. He is slow player when he needs to run, but he has realy fast hands and good reflexes. He doesnt blok a lot of shots, but he protects the rim well. Defencive 3sec in nba can be a problem, but im sure that greatest basketball mind ever(Pop) will find solution for that.

Thats all for now. If you have any questions, ask. I hope that Bobi will help Tim and Pop to get their 6th ring.
Go Spurs, go!
Thanks for the info man and welcome to ST. Just don't take anything that's said to you here personally.

[tatteredprince]

holy mother of size, Marjanovic!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SnakeBoy]

I hope he is going to bring his hot wife. All of us upper level cool cats are going to be looking down to the lower level, and wondering who's that fox down there?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq1tz-QIUAAsNE8.jpg:large

Does this guy have bigger hands than Kawhi?

[tatteredprince]

Greetings from Serbia, Spurs fans.
At the end of the season i was realy sad, because i knew that Bobi(that's his nickname) will leave us. Now im happy and proud because he will join the best basketball organization in the world. When he said that he will go to nba, i said to myself- only Spurs please! He is realy perfect fit for you, and you for him. He is smart, modest, hardworking man with both(huge) feets on the ground. He has great basketball iq and plays hard for the team. Teammates loved him, fans adored him.

As for his basketball qualities, he is realy tall(obviously) and strong, but make no mistake, he can ball. On the low post he is almost unstoppable. He can turn over both shoulders and he is realy good finisher around basket. He will not be a clasic p'n'r guy(like Jordan is) but with right postioning and right space openings, he will roll inside and dunk on every player in front of him. His ft percentage is exeptional for a player of that size, so fouling doesnt help when defending him. Ofcourse, he gets a lot of rebounds, both ofensive and defesive due to his enormus reach. He can also defend. He is slow player when he needs to run, but he has realy fast hands and good reflexes. He doesnt blok a lot of shots, but he protects the rim well. Defencive 3sec in nba can be a problem, but im sure that greatest basketball mind ever(Pop) will find solution for that.

Thats all for now. If you have any questions, ask. I hope that Bobi will help Tim and Pop to get their 6th ring.
Go Spurs, go!


Welcome!

Go Spurs go!

[kobyz]

Don't look too much into his stats in Europe, they were mostly empty stats...

[tatteredprince]

Was struggling deciding between a West or Aldridge jersey, this make it simple. Marjanovic it is!


Marjanovic rulessssssssssssss!!!!

[Darkwaters]

cool

It's a bit of dirty German slang. One who can "blow" whilst standing up.

[zvezdas]

Thanks guys. I've been SAS fan for a long time. For the past few years, Spurs are playing the best basketball ever. The essence of this beautyfull game is shown night after night at at&t center. I love that basketball fundamentals are stil important, and not just run-dunk-gun game.

[Slomo]

Thanks guys. I've been SAS fan for a long time. For the past few years, Spurs are playing the best basketball ever. The essence of this beautyfull game is shown night after night at at&t center. I love that basketball fundamentals are stil important, and not just run-dunk-gun game.

Hey zvezdas! Dobrodošao!

Where in Serbia are you?

[Darkwaters]

Thanks guys. I've been SAS fan for a long time. For the past few years, Spurs are playing the best basketball ever. The essence of this beautyfull game is shown night after night at at&t center. I love that basketball fundamentals are stil important, and not just run-dunk-gun game.

Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you!

[zvezdas]

In Banja Luka. Technically it is not Serbia, it is Serbian part of Bosnia.

[ninjaskrzypek]

Marjanovic rulessssssssssssss!!!!


I'm going to the Mikwaukee game( in from WI) and holding up a HUGE Boban sign.

[keepinitwill]

I says we put him in the D-League for a few months to get him used to the pace and bring him up before the break.

[zvezdas]

I disagre. He will need time to adjust, but d league is way below euroleague level of basketball. He needs to learn tactical movments, work on hih body a bit and he is ready for nba.

[benefactor]

I says we put him in the D-League for a few months to get him used to the pace and bring him up before the break.
I seriously doubt he will go to the DLeague. He's needed on the active roster now and with the minimal minute load he will have he should be fine.

[Mr. Body]

I says we put him in the D-League for a few months to get him used to the pace and bring him up before the break.

I don't think so. He'd brutalize the D-League and would gain no advantage from it. I see Pop giving him run very quickly to see how he reacts.

But Barbarian vs. some marginal shrubs... I'd pay to see it. M

[SquawkinHawkBigCock]

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

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Gtfoh

[Darkwaters]

I says we put him in the D-League for a few months to get him used to the pace and bring him up before the break.

We should put Aldridge in Austin also to help him learn the system.

[tatteredprince]

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

[SilverSpur]

:flag:Contract is for one year. I think it's an experiment to see how Aldridge plays with a big man at center. I think it's a way to work Roy Hibbert in the door. Hibbert becomes a free agent next year and the salary cap jumps to 89 mil maybe a little more.
Roy Hibbert works out with Duncan during the off season and has a good relationship with him so I expect Duncan to recruit Hibbert and the Spurs to trade Marjanovic for picks.
I predict Double Nickles in silver and black next year.

[timvp]

Not sure if this is posted, but before signing Boban, Spurs had an offer for Joel Freeland, but he turned it down to make more money in Russia.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238720/Joel-Freeland-Signing-Two-Year-Deal-With-CSKA-Moscow-After-Declining-Mavs-OfferThe report said the Spurs offered Freeland the minimum. They gave BOBAN more than that.


Thanks guys. I've been SAS fan for a long time. For the past few years, Spurs are playing the best basketball ever. The essence of this beautyfull game is shown night after night at at&t center. I love that basketball fundamentals are stil important, and not just run-dunk-gun game.Welcome. So ... how popular is Pop in Serbia? Is it popular knowledge that when Pop really starts dropping profanities that he includes a few Serbian words for good measure?

[AFBlue]

I seriously doubt he will go to the DLeague. He's needed on the active roster now and with the minimal minute load he will have he should be fine.

Can't remember, but did Baynes spend time in the D-League? I know the roster makeup is different, but spending time in the Spurs system and getting a lot of minutes early may pay dividends over the course of the long season.

[AFBlue]

I don't think so. He'd brutalize the D-League and would gain no advantage from it. I see Pop giving him run very quickly to see how he reacts.

But Barbarian vs. some marginal shrubs... I'd pay to see it. M

In my mind it might help him get acclimated to the system more quickly if he played more minutes in Austin early. Not that he has to necessarily, but it doesn't sound like a bad option tbqh.

[ChumpDumper]

A poor man's Hasheem Thabeet.


How much time are you talking about? The dude turns 27 next month, so it's not like he's got much untapped upside left. This is as good physically as he's ever gonna get. I really doubt this guy's ever gonna become much. Like I said, he's basically a poor man's Hasheem Thabeet.


Does it not strike anyone else as odd that he went completely undrafted when he entered the draft a few years ago? Think about all the "draft and stash" flyers teams take on Euro big men in the draft every year, yet nobody thought this 7'4" prospect was even worth a late 2d round pick? I'm guessin there's reasons for that.


I didn't say it was "proof" of anything. But it does arouse suspicion.


Don't look too much into his stats in Europe, they were mostly empty stats...These takes.

These takes are bad takes.

[phxspurfan]

Bonner is eternal! :)

https://sam4tr.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/bigred.jpg

Christ, that stuff still exists? Isn't it 2015?

[skulls138]

:flag:Contrac is for one year. I think it's an experiment to see how Aldridge plays with a big man at center. I think it's a way to work Roy Hibbert in the door. Hibbert becomes a free agent next year and the salary cap jumps to 89 mil maybe a little more.
Roy Hibbert works out with Duncan during the off season and has a good relationship with him so I expect Duncan to recruit Hibbert and the Spurs to trade Marjanovic for picks.
I predict Double Nickles in silver and black next year.I've seen alot of talk about Hibbert but nobody mentioning his obvious choke job last year. I don't know why but any way you slice it, softness, loss of confidence, doing it purposefully is a red flag. If it was injury that's understandable but didn't hear anything about that.

I believe in the new guy myself.

[AFBlue]

Christ, that stuff still exists? Isn't it 2015?

"If you don't like Big Red then f*** you!"

-Ricky Bobby

[BillMc]

Christ, that stuff still exists? Isn't it 2015?

Funnily enough I just went into a store here in Riga and found RC Cola (No connection to the Spurs GM. :lol). I hadn't seen that drink in a decade or so... So, I guess this old soft drinks can stay around awhile after you think they're dead.

[#2!]

I'm super excited for the games that Duncan sits, and this guy is at Center. I know he'll be up and down during those, but it'll be great to watch other teams fans shit themselves when he's jumping center.:lol

[Chinook]

Funnily enough I just went into a store here in Riga and found RC Cola (No connection to the Spurs GM. :lol). I hadn't seen that drink in a decade or so... So, I guess this old soft drinks can stay around awhile after you think they're dead.

Have some RC in my house right now. That stuff's delicious. Big Red is disgusting, though.

[Marcus Bryant]

I'm super excited for the games that Duncan sits, and this guy is at Center. I know he'll be up and down during those, but it'll be great to watch other teams fans shit themselves when he's jumping center.:lol

Just think, when Duncan sits you are starting Aldridge and West, with Diaw as the 1st big off the bench.

:smokin

[HarlemHeat37]

Don't see the need for D-League..I can buy that it could help him learn the system, but this dude isn't a rookie, hes an experienced played from a respectable league, I don't see the point of sending him down..

His experience in the NBA should come in the form of real competition where he has to defend the pick&roll against rotation players, get accustomed to the 3 seconds rule, defensive rotations against NBA systems and athletes, etc..

Preseason, garbage time and November/December games against the Phillys, New Yorks and Lakers of the league should suffice for initial experience..

[ChumpDumper]

He won't go to the D-League unless it's specifically to play Sim Bhullar in some kind of Hulk vs. Thing matchup.

[Marcus Bryant]

Spurs fan doesn't seem to understand that this guy has played at a rather high level already. D-League? Please.

[Arcadian]

Great! He'll probably play about 10 minutes of total basketball this season, right Gregg?

[BillMc]

Have some RC in my house right now. That stuff's delicious. Big Red is disgusting, though.

I'll take your word for it. Never had it.

[kobyz]

http://youtu.be/fa8RRToHF3IFull game of him against "baby shaq" Sofo: http://youtu.be/fa8RRToHF3I

[Beaverfuzz]

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No, fuck no. Shit no. I think you get your ass kicked saying something like that.

[Beaverfuzz]

Have some RC in my house right now. That stuff's delicious. Big Red is disgusting, though.

Big Red does suck, had it last December and didn't think much of it. Could be a great mixer though.

[Brox6]

Yao Ming ver 2.0

[zvezdas]

The report said the Spurs offered Freeland the minimum. They gave BOBAN more than that.

Welcome. So ... how popular is Pop in Serbia? Is it popular knowledge that when Pop really starts dropping profanities that he includes a few Serbian words for good measure?

Its hard to say how popular he is. Serbia is a basketball country(check out the pasion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZUqWnbLPGE ) so many people know about him as a great basketball mind. We respect greatnes, and Pop is great in every aspect of that word. He is no celebrity here, but when you ask someone about the best coaches in basketball, they will tell you: 1. Pop, 2..., 3...., 4 Obradovic, 5 Rivers, and so on. he is well respected here.

[Chinook]

Big Red does suck, had it last December and didn't think much of it. Could be a great mixer though.

Rick Riordan agrees with you.

[Seventyniner]

How compressed of a schedule is Bobi used to? I could see a small handful of D-league assignments to get him used to relatively long travel and playing several games a week. But yes, the D-league is a step down from the competition he is used to, so in that respect a stint in Austin wouldn't be all that helpful.

[Chinook]

I'll take your word for it. Never had it.

It's red-flavored. 'Red' shouldn't be a flavor.

[Mugen]

It's red-flavored. 'Red' shouldn't be a flavor.

Sugar, water, purple.....

[BillMc]

It's red-flavored. 'Red' shouldn't be a flavor.
:lol

[jyra]

How compressed of a schedule is Bobi used to? I could see a small handful of D-league assignments to get him used to relatively long travel and playing several games a week. But yes, the D-league is a step down from the competition he is used to, so in that respect a stint in Austin wouldn't be all that helpful.

He played 76 games across three competitions this past season(Serbian league, Adriatic League, Euroleague). He will also play at Eurobasket in September, so I wouldn't worry too much about him being in shape.

[fundamental9903]

.

[fundamental9903]

Sugar, water, purple.....

[YouTube:NuTjQLfU6Gk?t=1m38s]

[zvezdas]

Spurs fan doesn't seem to understand that this guy has played at a rather high level already. D-League? Please.

Many people in the US underestimate European basketball. Yes, statistic numbers are lower, but you have to consider that in Europe, we play 8 minutes less. That is almost a quarter of the game. Plus the floor is smaller, easier to defend. We have effective zone defense(no defensive 3 sec) in many forms. Its much harder to score or pump up the statistics.
As a person who follows nba and euroleauge, i can say that top flight euroleauge teams can compete in the nba. Not to be contenders, but to fight for playoff in the east for sure.

[bobmc]

Sorry to keep being the Debbie downer, but I just watched big chunks of that game linked above to see how he looks in real games (and not just highlights) and must say I really do NOT see much of an NBA center. His feet are just WAY too slow, his movements too cumbersome, for the way the NBA game is played today. He gave up several easy buckets simply because he couldn't move his feet well enough defensively, and that problem will be magnified many times over at the NBA level. And forget about him defending pick and rolls or closing out on shooters, he simply will not be able to do it (and the defensive 3 second rule will also mess with him badly).

Hope I'm wrong, but I think he'll spend most of his time here at the end of bench before eventually returning to Europe. The slower Euro ball style is simply the better fit for him.

[BadboyHari]

He played 76 games across three competitions this past season(Serbian league, Adriatic League, Euroleague). He will also play at Eurobasket in September, so I wouldn't worry too much about him being in shape.

86 with playoff, won 3 titles, MVP in all three championship, broken many records in the Euro League... SA defense suited him.
he can run, believe me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LukgKgE42EI

One nice move

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AJ44iPlnGw

[Marcus Bryant]

86 with playoff, won 3 titles, MVP in all three championship, broken many records in the Euro League... SA defense suited him.
he can run, believe me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LukgKgE42EI

:tu

[Mr. Body]

I look forward to seeing this guy play Hibbert, who is infuriating for his stiffness and inability to rebound outside his position, but is still a smart player who is a good passer, etc.

[TD 21]

Considering the limited options available, that he appears to have decent potential, exceeds true C size and the fact that, post Duncan they've got a major question mark at C, this appears to be a good signing.

Between injuries, blowouts and the odd Duncan and possibly West game off, there should be enough opportunities within' that to determine whether he's good enough to be in the league and good enough to be a rotation player the following season, when West is probably gone and Duncan could be retired.

[SnakeBoy]

The more I learn and see of this guy the more I'm looking forward to seeing him with the Spurs. Seems like a guy that will fit right in and give opposing coaches headaches.

[spurs10]

What ever Boban has to do with Big Red, I don't know, but I just hope he doesn't drink any of that horrible excuse for a soft drink. Never understood how anybody could drink that sh*t....it's the worst. Bonner had his back against the wall when he endorsed that sh*t.

[anubis]

hello from another Red star fan:toast


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.
Nope.. last year zvezda has played 81 games(at least 2 games per week, but sometimes 3 or 4), and Bobi miss only 3-4 games.. in rest of the games he played 20+ mpg..


If tavares improved 1000%, he would be BOBAN
well that's maybe too harsh, but the fact is that Bobi is far far in front of Tavares, Thabeet etc right now..

Bobi vs Milutinov in a play off game :)
http://s4.postimg.org/ym39n277v/Cooperative_Ample_Coney.gif

[ace3g]

https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/11742799_813704518745729_5277444685386426498_n.jpg ?oh=6dc482f00bf9202be3871746af0692fe&oe=56255B83

[naico]

He's got great hands, he's mobile, always adjusts himself to get in the right position. Very rare for a big like that.

[BillMc]

hello from another Red star fan:toast


Nope.. last year zvezda has played 81 games(at least 2 games per week, but sometimes 3 or 4), and Bobi miss only 3-4 games.. in rest of the games he played 20+ mpg..


well that's maybe too harsh, but the fact is that Bobi is far far in front of Tavares, Thabeet etc right now..

Bobi vs Milutinov in a play off game :)
http://s4.postimg.org/ym39n277v/Cooperative_Ample_Coney.gif

Thank you for the update!:toast

[BgdSerbia]

Another Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) fan :bobo

First, I'm apologizing for my bad language.

I will post some videos of Bobi which you didn't seen and later, I'm gonna bring out my opinion.

http://youtu.be/GrIxTf7LcWI

http://youtu.be/8A0lr_CLRTQ?t=10s

http://youtu.be/fsLNLhvF_F8

[ceperez]

Another Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) fan :bobo

First, I'm apologizing for my bad language.

I will post some videos of Bobi which you didn't seen and later, I'm gonna bring out my opinion.

http://youtu.be/GrIxTf7LcWI

http://youtu.be/8A0lr_CLRTQ?t=10s

http://youtu.be/fsLNLhvF_F8


http://youtu.be/8A0lr_CLRTQ?t=10s

Very interesting pass.

[BgdSerbia]

Bobi vs. Ante Tomic (Barcelona) possible NBA player.
http://youtu.be/WpwCHsGxvXs

Bobi vs. Real Madrid
http://youtu.be/x4aHBkbcUhY

Bobi vs. Alba Berlin who won a game against Spurs in friendly game :)
http://youtu.be/hqVj95tQTtY

[tatteredprince]

Boban the barbarian, the Mountain Who Dunks

what a team the Spurs have this season

[tatteredprince]

Marjanoviccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc cc rules!

[BgdSerbia]

Bobi's practice
http://youtu.be/I0pnn7eflxA

Milutinov can stop Bobi only if he hugs him :)
https://youtu.be/uR0mV9HlF2U

I wish you that NBA finals 2016 could be like this :)
http://youtu.be/lx1GeJxrFhM

If you don't have patience to watch whole video, here's a short one
http://youtu.be/syhUsb4UaMc

[Spurtacular]

We'll have to see what he can do at NBA speed, but I'm liking what I'm seeing..

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Boban-Marjanovic-1297/

(http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Boban-Marjanovic-1297/)Marjanovic led the Euro in PER

https://www.todaysfastbreak.com/nba-west/southwest/boban-marjanovic-another-solid-addition-spurs/

[ceperez]

I look forward to seeing this guy play Hibbert, who is infuriating for his stiffness and inability to rebound outside his position, but is still a smart player who is a good passer, etc.

With players like Hibbert, makes absolutely sense that he be inserted in the lineup.

[tatteredprince]

Marjanovic vs Mozgov in the 2016 NBA finals could be a helluva giant battle!!

[TheCerebral1]

Another Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) fan :bobo

First, I'm apologizing for my bad language.

I will post some videos of Bobi which you didn't seen and later, I'm gonna bring out my opinion.

http://youtu.be/GrIxTf7LcWI

http://youtu.be/8A0lr_CLRTQ?t=10s

http://youtu.be/fsLNLhvF_F8

Definitely the only team in the NBA that can get excited in an eclectic sense about a foreign based player. But he looks more and more like he'll fit seamlessly into the Spurs plans. He definitely has an acute sense to look for the open pass!

[TimDunkem]

Marjanovic vs Mozgov in the 2016 NBA finals could be a helluva giant battle!!

I'm thinking the FO saw Mozgov in the playoffs and decided they need at least one giant on their roster.

[benefactor]

So how long before he gets to SA?

[Trill Clinton]

Bobi vs. Ante Tomic (Barcelona) possible NBA player.
http://youtu.be/WpwCHsGxvXs

Bobi vs. Real Madrid
http://youtu.be/x4aHBkbcUhY

Bobi vs. Alba Berlin who won a game against Spurs in friendly game :)
http://youtu.be/hqVj95tQTtY


Bobi's practice
http://youtu.be/I0pnn7eflxA

Milutinov can stop Bobi only if he hugs him :)
https://youtu.be/uR0mV9HlF2U

I wish you that NBA finals 2016 could be like this :)
http://youtu.be/lx1GeJxrFhM

If you don't have patience to watch whole video, here's a short one
http://youtu.be/syhUsb4UaMc

thank you my friend.

[ceperez]

Sorry to keep being the Debbie downer, but I just watched big chunks of that game linked above to see how he looks in real games (and not just highlights) and must say I really do NOT see much of an NBA center. His feet are just WAY too slow, his movements too cumbersome, for the way the NBA game is played today. He gave up several easy buckets simply because he couldn't move his feet well enough defensively, and that problem will be magnified many times over at the NBA level. And forget about him defending pick and rolls or closing out on shooters, he simply will not be able to do it (and the defensive 3 second rule will also mess with him badly).

Hope I'm wrong, but I think he'll spend most of his time here at the end of bench before eventually returning to Europe. The slower Euro ball style is simply the better fit for him.

Spurs will just need to settle on a poor-man's Gobert because PATFO didn't make the gutsy move to acquire Gobert instead of Livio.

They also may have a similar bust in not taking Tavares instead of Anderson.

[Bruno]

My biggest issue with Marjanovic is that he put his great stats with a small team. If he had put these stats with great team, like, for example, Partizan, it would have way more value.

[BgdSerbia]

My biggest issue with Marjanovic is that he put his great stats with a small team. If he had put these stats with great team, like, for example, Partizan, it would have way more value.
Lol. Red Star is the Champion of Serbia and Aba league.

3:0 in Serbia league finals and 3:1 in semi-finals of Aba league, against Partizan.

Partizan didn't played Euroleague last year and won't play next year.

[anubis]

My biggest issue with Marjanovic is that he put his great stats with a small team. If he had put these stats with great team, like, for example, Partizan, it would have way more value.you my friend, missed something.. in current time Zvezda is great team.. Last year 81 games, 62-19 score...Triple crown (Serbian league, Serbian cup and Regional league)..
Against Partizan, 9-2.. 3-1 in semi finals of Regional league, and 3-0 in the Serbian league final.. ;)

[Bruno]

Red Star just got lucky this year. Everyone know that the true good team in Belgrade is Partizan and that Red Star is the small one. They also don't have a great coach like Vujosevic...


Oh and it's just some fun little welcoming trolling. I'm well aware of the historic rivalry between Partizan and Red Star and what team was the best this year. Welcome on this board.

[tim_duncan_fan]

I love that regional fans always manage to find this place.

Welcome, Bgd. Welcome anubis!

[AFBlue]

I feel like Bruno is trolling the noobs.

[daslicer]

This guy will be a steal if he can just adequately fill in the minutes that Baynes had in the rotation.

[PopTheGOAT]

http://youtu.be/8A0lr_CLRTQ?t=10s

Very interesting pass.
Wow...that's genius actually

[Russ]

This guy will be a steal if he can just adequately fill in the minutes that Baynes had in the rotation.

Even the Aussies are applauding this move.

Baynes?

Who's that, mate?

[BgdSerbia]

Red Star just got lucky this year. Everyone know that the true good team in Belgrade is Partizan and that Red Star is the small one. They also don't have a great coach like Vujosevic...


Oh and it's just some fun little welcoming trolling. I'm well aware of the historic rivalry between Partizan and Red Star and what team was the best this year. Welcome on this board.
:tu

[Russ]

Red Star just got lucky this year. Everyone know that the true good team in Belgrade is Partizan and that Red Star is the small one. They also don't have a great coach like Vujosevic...


Oh and it's just some fun little welcoming trolling. I'm well aware of the historic rivalry between Partizan and Red Star and what team was the best this year. Welcome on this board.

Jeez, I feel like Tito and Mihailovic will show up any minute.

I don't care what team this guy is on -- he can play.

[PopTheGOAT]

http://youtu.be/fa8RRToHF3IFull game of him against "baby shaq" Sofo: http://youtu.be/fa8RRToHF3I
I usually try to be optimistic but if the first 15 min of this is an accurate portrayal of his game, he has some major flaws. He will never do the jump ball that's for sure lol. Gets lost defensively, needs to learn to set better picks (can be taught).

All in all, we will have to wait and see. He has tools to work with but they're mostly offensive. I really don't feel like offense is what we need from the 5, though. We need a rim protector and I don't see that

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Bruno with his best KBP impersonation :lol

[ironman2886]

I like the signing, because he isn't going to get many minutes, and we need a backup center. I think he's a little soft, though(classic gentle giant.) When he's boxing out, getting held, he shows no fight or aggressiveness. His height and length is rare, so he's gotten used to putting up layups weak because he doesn't have to jump that high. I wish he'd go up high to get the ball, and not let the rebound come to him. He'd be a beast rebounder. His pick and roll defense (quickness) worries me. The athleticism in the NBA is going to be a problem for him.

And for the good. Boban's size is ridiculous. If he can be more aggressive and get position(he's ripped at 290lbs), that's a deuce all day. His footwork is good. He has great hands and passes well. He doesn't panic in double and triple teams. I am impressed how well he runs the floor. It's fluid and he has speed. His post defense isn't great(doesn't block shots often), but his size will bother some bigs. Thankfully this league doesnt have many elite post players.

Overall, as a fifth big, it's a great signing. He has a great coach and Duncan to help him out this year where he's going to have trouble in the beginning. Refs, opposing players, and coaches aren't going to show him much respect, and will try to show him up. I hope he can contribute at a thin position, but we shall see.

[BgdSerbia]

I usually try to be optimistic but if the first 15 min of this is an accurate portrayal of his game, he has some major flaws. He will never do the jump ball that's for sure lol. Gets lost defensively, needs to learn to set better picks (can be taught).

All in all, we will have to wait and see. He has tools to work with but they're mostly offensive. I really don't feel like offense is what we need from the 5, though. We need a rim protector and I don't see that
Correct.

This is maybe the worst game of whole team last season, but it's true that Bobi has a lot of problems in defence.

Second true is that his defence is much better last season than season 2013/2014 and with Pop it will be much much better.

I hope that you have patience for him, because Bobi has a work ethic, space for the progress and he is very good person (if thats important to you).

It's not logical to me that you chose Bobi for the defence because his biggest quality is at the other side of the court.

Sorry for my bad English.

[still.focused]

Why is everyone pissy that hes not Anthony Davis?
But but but hes got weaknessesssssss!!
NEW FLASH Capt Sand In Vagina the Spurs are severely flawed roster
We have PG who wont pass & escorts opposing PGs to the basket, A SG that cant walk & chew gum same and our prize FMVP & DPOY winning SF plays as if he doesnt remember how talented he is at times
But PATFO have defined their roles to continuously put them in positions when they can contribute & be successful(some more than others)
I could mske my wasy down the roster but im sure we all get the drift
Bobi has size which u cant teach and plays well with it
PATFO obviously see his weakness as we all have and didnnt think enough ofn them to believe he wouldnt be capable of filling the role THEY have in mind for him
Stop being bratty
Waaaaaaah, but hes not Hakeem Olajuwan Waaaaaaaaaaaaah
Shut the entire fuck up

[spurraider21]

anybody know when this signing can become official? i know he has to pass through some hoops (travel, physical, FIBA clearance)... but in the meantime we haven't been able to sign the other guys

[anubis]

I love that regional fans always manage to find this place.

Welcome, Bgd. Welcome anubis!
gracies :toast


I like the signing, because he isn't going to get many minutes, and we need a backup center. I think he's a little soft, though(classic gentle giant.) When he's boxing out, getting held, he shows no fight or aggressiveness. His height and length is rare, so he's gotten used to putting up layups weak because he doesn't have to jump that high. I wish he'd go up high to get the ball, and not let the rebound come to him. He'd be a beast rebounder. His pick and roll defense (quickness) worries me. The athleticism in the NBA is going to be a problem for him.

And for the good. Boban's size is ridiculous. If he can be more aggressive and get position(he's ripped at 290lbs), that's a deuce all day. His footwork is good. He has great hands and passes well. He doesn't panic in double and triple teams. I am impressed how well he runs the floor. It's fluid and he has speed. His post defense isn't great(doesn't block shots often), but his size will bother some bigs. Thankfully this league doesnt have many elite post players.

Overall, as a fifth big, it's a great signing. He has a great coach and Duncan to help him out this year where he's going to have trouble in the beginning. Refs, opposing players, and coaches aren't going to show him much respect, and will try to show him up. I hope he can contribute at a thin position, but we shall see.
Man, you describe him with 100% accuracy, and better than 90% fans of Zvezda would describe him, despite the fact that they were watch him every game:lol
And I'm kinda surprised that you conclude that he is gentle giant, because he is.. one of the nicest guys off the court.. ;)

[ironman2886]

anybody know when this signing can become official? i know he has to pass through some hoops (travel, physical, FIBA clearance)... but in the meantime we haven't been able to sign the other guys
I have no idea. I think the front office is still working on a trade or fishing at the bottom of the barrel for another shooter. Just gotta love these Spurs players though. They trust Pop and RC that a deal is in place. It's just taking a little longer.

[jhfenton]

Why is everyone pissy that hes not Anthony Davis?
But but but hes got weaknessesssssss!!
NEW FLASH Capt Sand In Vagina the Spurs are severely flawed roster
We have PG who wont pass & escorts opposing PGs to the basket, A SG that cant walk & chew gum same and our prize FMVP & DPOY winning SF plays as if he doesnt remember how talented he is at times
But PATFO have defined their roles to continuously put them in positions when they can contribute & be successful(some more than others)
I could mske my wasy down the roster but im sure we all get the drift
Bobi has size which u cant teach and plays well with it
PATFO obviously see his weakness as we all have and didnnt think enough ofn them to believe he wouldnt be capable of filling the role THEY have in mind for him
Stop being bratty
Waaaaaaah, but hes not Hakeem Olajuwan Waaaaaaaaaaaaah
Shut the entire fuck up

Keep working on your English! You'll master it eventually. Just look at how well our new Serbian fans are doing!

[BgdSerbia]

I like the signing, because he isn't going to get many minutes, and we need a backup center. I think he's a little soft, though(classic gentle giant.) When he's boxing out, getting held, he shows no fight or aggressiveness. His height and length is rare, so he's gotten used to putting up layups weak because he doesn't have to jump that high. I wish he'd go up high to get the ball, and not let the rebound come to him. He'd be a beast rebounder. His pick and roll defense (quickness) worries me. The athleticism in the NBA is going to be a problem for him.

And for the good. Boban's size is ridiculous. If he can be more aggressive and get position(he's ripped at 290lbs), that's a deuce all day. His footwork is good. He has great hands and passes well. He doesn't panic in double and triple teams. I am impressed how well he runs the floor. It's fluid and he has speed. His post defense isn't great(doesn't block shots often), but his size will bother some bigs. Thankfully this league doesnt have many elite post players.

Overall, as a fifth big, it's a great signing. He has a great coach and Duncan to help him out this year where he's going to have trouble in the beginning. Refs, opposing players, and coaches aren't going to show him much respect, and will try to show him up. I hope he can contribute at a thin position, but we shall see.
:wow Are you a scout who recommended Bobi to Gregg? :lol
Genius report!

[Mikeanaro]

This guy is great for videogames purposes , 7'4” dunking from downtown etc. A real enforcer.

[Gutter92]

Fellow Serb Spur fans..dobrodosli

[dbestpro]

Boban will not be asked to shoot three pointers, bring the ball up, guard power forwards or small centers.

His sole purpose is to mess with the bigger centers, and lay six fouls on Howard, Jordan, and anybody else who can't shoot free throws. TIMVP use to give us player grades on a curve based on their expectations. On most nights. Marjanovic will grade an A based off of expectations.

[still.focused]

Keep working on your English! You'll master it eventually. Just look at how well our new Serbian fans are doing!

Textbook ad hominim
Carry on sir

[Bruno]

620613079907323904

[silverblackfan]

620613079907323904

Sweet. Now they can get the other signings worked out now that he is local. Assuming his league has approved his transfer to the NBA.

...and that exam couch is way too small.

[AFBlue]

620613079907323904

Good God, his foot is the size of that doc's thigh.

[BadboyHari]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJziIouXAAA5BCu.jpg:large

[TheGoldStandard]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJziIouXAAA5BCu.jpg:large

Look at that lady on the far right, she looks like she's seen a giant..