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

[SpursFan86]

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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

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[xellos88330]

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?

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

[TimDunkem]

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

Yep.

[BatManu20]

Our new backup Center?

619562310118412289


http://youtu.be/PyHS-oTeAkM


http://youtu.be/Z7-65M0K33U

[weeks]

i watched some of his highlights on euroleague
cotdamn is it always that fucking slow over there? christ almighty.

[SpursFan86]

It's confirmed:

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[TXstbobcat]

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

Yeah, I remember Jeff Sheen on The Ticket saying that this guy is like the European Woj

[NASpurs]

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

[jhfenton]

Well. We all wanted a big center.

[MeloHype]

:lobt2:

[TheGoldStandard]

Ugly fucker but huge

[weeks]

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

: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

[NASpurs]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250813&p=8111367#post8111367

A little late BatManu20

[Marcus Bryant]

Is this basketball or TMZ?

[TimDunkem]

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[NASpurs]

: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


Brah, you wanna win or jerk off to them? It's your choice man.

[BatManu20]

Dammit.

[manufan10]

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[SpursFan86]

league = fucked :lol

[Marcus Bryant]

Brah, you wanna win or jerk off to them? It's your choice man.

:tu

[weeks]

Brah, you wanna win or jerk off to them? It's your choice man.
:cry can't i do both

[hater]

Looks like an adult playing with toddlers

[ChumpDumper]

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

[Silver&Black]

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

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

[BillMc]

How good is he exactly??? Sounds promising.

[NASpurs]

:cry can't i do both

:lol eh.... we here at Spurstalk support alternative lifestyles.

[hater]

Lots of faggots in this thread wow

[Texas_Ranger]

From what I saw from him in Euroleague and Adriatic league he's better than Baynes. The guy is the best Center in Europe right now so this would be a perfect signing.

[SnakeBoy]

Damn, Spurs really are trying to kill small ball.

[BatManu20]

Jesus this guy is uglier than sin.

[TheMulletMan3000]

:lobt2:

[NYspursFan]

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/07/featured/109178
According to the article details will be announced soon.

[ceperez]

No kidding.... we couldn't get Tavares ... so we go out an get another 7'4" dude?

[MVPCues]

Poor man's version of Rick Smitts?

[SnakeBoy]

Lots of faggots in this thread wow

[TDomination]

interesting...never heard of him but we always complained about undersized big guys. well this guy aint undersized at all

[ChumpDumper]

No kidding.... we couldn't get Tavares ... so we go out an get another 7'4" dude?A dude who actually plays basketball.

[Maddog]

geez are those ears real
Is he part ferengi?

[K...]

Rumble rumble, so David pick is the new tspense.

[ironman2886]

Nice touch around the basket(no shit). The guy is 7'3 with a 7'8" wingspan, and a 9'7" standing reach. Mammoth size to set screens, but he isn't quick. I've seen slower, though. The guy runs the floor as fast as a lot of big men in this league. He won't get many minutes. Nice signing.

[Chinook]

Love this signing if it's for a least two seasons. Dude's GIGANTIC and knows what to do when he gets the ball in the post. Worried about him on defense. But hopefully the Spurs can get a defensive wing to run with him on the deep bench.

[Texas_Ranger]

He also led the Euroleague in performance index.

[objective]

I've watched 15+ games of his and might have been the first to talk him up

This would be HUGE

I'M NOT KIDDING.

He is the perfect response to big lineups.

[NASpurs]

Love this signing if it's for a least two seasons.

Why at least 2 seasons? Because of the health problems with guys this big?

[DAF86]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHS-oTeAkM

[WeNeedLength]

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

Those ears will be blocking shots by themselves. :lol

[palangi]

Dude has. 7'8" wingspan and a 9'7" standing reach.

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

[picnroll]

Can't wait to see this guy and Anderson sprinting down the court together.

[BatManu20]

Color me intrigued. You can't teach 7'4.

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah, I'm not sure if people realize how good this guy is.

[Steve-O-Matic]

http://www.euroleague.net/rs/50823/b5de75e9-26b9-4125-bb5c-30691cab4e9b/c51/filename/b5d.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/67/90/d8/6790d8a5b6e5a71d15cd62df0f3481a8.jpg

[Chinook]

Why at least 2 seasons? Because of the health problems with guys this big?

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.

[BatManu20]

Dude has. 7'8" wingspan and a 9'7" standing reach.

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

Holy Christ.

[-21-]

Anyone know what kind of player he is?

[bobcatfan4life]

Color me intrigued. You can't teach 7'4.

Your thread came 2nd and you still got all the replies...

[callo1]

Listed at 293 lbs, and can pass the ball. Can you say high-low?

[NASpurs]

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.

Ah I see, thanks Chinook :tu

[Brian Windhorst]

<1 bpg

28mpg

7'4

does not compute

[monkeypunk]

Color me intrigued. You can't teach 7'4.

True story.

If nothing else, he's six fouls in a BIG body to use on the biggest bigs and from the vids, doesn't seem to mind contact.

Great job again, PATFO!!!!!

[Beaverfuzz]

Anyone know what kind of player he is?


PG :bobo

[ironman2886]

Spurs really do have the best scouts.

http://www.tootermeredith.com/reso/wp-includes/pomo/big-fish-movie-giant-5910.jpg

[SnakeBoy]

Can't wait to see this guy and Anderson sprinting down the court together.

KA is going to have to learn to slow it down but then all he needs to do lob it toward the rim every play.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Would he be the tallest guy in the NBA? 7' 4" is crazy. How about the size of his hands. Kawhi may have competition.

[BatManu20]

In his highlights he's dunking without jumping :lol


Looks pretty damn slow though. He and KA should have a foot-race for the last roster spot.

[spurraider21]

Anyone know what kind of player he is?
tall

[monkeypunk]

Your thread came 2nd and you still got all the replies...

Red jersey in his avi draws the eye

[ceperez]

<1 bpg

28mpg

7'4

does not compute

It means, when he's beside you, you don't bother to even take a shot.

[SpursFan86]

Seems like it's just reports right now...let's not completely blow our load just yet :lol

[Drom John]

Sim Bhullar is 7'5", next tallest last year was 7'2" Roy Hibbert.

[Dre_7]

Brah, you wanna win or jerk off to them? It's your choice man.

:lmao

[DPG21920]

Love this signing if it's for a least two seasons. Dude's GIGANTIC and knows what to do when he gets the ball in the post. Worried about him on defense. But hopefully the Spurs can get a defensive wing to run with him on the deep bench.

I mean, don't the Spurs need a defensive C more than this? Not complaining - for the price & role (5th big) he's a legit C and polished in the best non NBA league. But man, I don't know how he will defend anything at the NBA level (other than some blocks) and I wonder if he will be any where close to as effective at scoring?

He finishes strong and seems to have figured out how to keep that ball high, high, high when he catches which certainly helps. Showed some nice passing in those two videos above too.

[Solid D]

Nice touch around the basket(no shit). The guy is 7'3 with a 7'8" wingspan, and a 9'7" standing reach. Mammoth size to set screens, but he isn't quick. I've seen slower, though. The guy runs the floor as fast as a lot of big men in this league. He won't get many minutes. Nice signing.

He's not very athletic but dunking for him is like it is for us in the shallow end dunking a nurfball on the miniature floating goal.

Also, the lower half of his ears are larger than they appear. Also, he out kicked his coverage in marriage.

[hater]

9'7 standing reach :wow

:lmao holy shit

[buttsR4rebounding]

In his highlights he's dunking without jumping :lol


Looks pretty damn slow though. He and KA should have a foot-race for the last roster spot.

His wingspan is 7'8" and his standing reach is 9'7".

[Budkin]

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

http://i61.tinypic.com/6ifrk5.jpg

[timtonymanu]

Better than bringing back Bonner or Jeff.

[kaji157]

Wow the pick and roll with Gino and this guy would be like a Slow Motion Attack

[ceperez]

Sim Bhullar is 7'5", next tallest last year was 7'2" Roy Hibbert.

Hawks have a similar kind of player (but probably more raw)... Edy Tavares.

[timtonymanu]

In his highlights he's dunking without jumping :lol


Looks pretty damn slow though. He and KA should have a foot-race for the last roster spot.

Slow Mo vs Slow Bo

[buttsR4rebounding]

He seems to have a Marc Gasol jumper as well.

[hater]

7'8" wingspan :lol

[xellos88330]

Of course I have only seen highlights of this guy, but it looks like he has great hands. Too many centers bobble the ball off the pass, but this guy seems to be able to catch it, keep it high and finish with authority. He also looks like he can pass above the defenses. The only problem that I can see with this signing (yes I am greedy) is whether he has the quicks to defend PnR sets.

[TheMulletMan3000]

Love this signing if it's for a least two seasons. Dude's GIGANTIC and knows what to do when he gets the ball in the post. Worried about him on defense. But hopefully the Spurs can get a defensive wing to run with him on the deep bench.

Dario saric said that he can't see the basket when he's on defense.

[bobcatfan4life]

Merged thread

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Dude's got ears like a UFC fighter.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Why at least 2 seasons? Because of the health problems with guys this big?

That is what did Mark Eaton in. THis guy is actually better IMO. Better post moves, he is quicker than Eaton, better shooter. This would be a huge signing for the spurs in both a literal and figurative sense.

[buttsR4rebounding]

His nickname is Bobi...should pair well with Bobo, eh?

[SpursFan86]

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[Brian Windhorst]

The scary thing is that his highlight reel would have you believing Marcus Williams is a really good PG

[SpurPadre]

If this means no Bonner, then bring him.

[BillMc]

How old is this guy? How is it we can get his rights?

[baseline bum]

This guy is pretty damn impressive statistically in Euroleague competition. For only the couple of million the Spurs would have left it sounds like a decent gamble.

[hater]

he's a black hole on O. doesn't pass

[Beaverfuzz]

he's a black hole on O. doesn't pass

So he's a taller Porker? Does he sleep around too? :bobo

[Drachen]

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

This is photoshopped, right?

[TheMulletMan3000]

Right now on first serbian chanell: Boban Marijanovic will continue his cearer in SAS.

[tatteredprince]

First Post

Hello fellow Spurs fans! glad to be here.....

[BillMc]

In a few years time we could have two Serbian centers on this team.

[philldafunk]

Is this one of those things where they sign him and he stays in Europe, or will this dude be playing for the Spurs?

[spurraider21]

If we don't make this deal official, this offseason will be an unmitigated disaster

[SpursFan86]

How old is this guy? How is it we can get his rights?

He'll be turning 27 in a little over a month. He went undrafted back in 2010, so I don't believe anyone had his rights.

[BillMc]

First Post

Hello fellow Spurs fans! glad to be here.....

Welcome!:toast

[tatteredprince]

wow!

this is only my second post, and we receive this news!

cool! the center we have been waiting for!

[Steve-O-Matic]

If nothing else he'd be worth the last spot on the bench just to be used to defend the inbounds passer during end-of-game situations. Seriously, that's what the Showtime Lakers did with Chuck Nevitt, who had no other basketball utility whatsoever. Would be a good practice player to have, too, particularly when preparing for teams with exceedingly long big men.

[BatManu20]

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[tatteredprince]

Welcome!:toast


thank you man! this shall be a helluva season

[timtonymanu]

Is this one of those things where they sign him and he stays in Europe, or will this dude be playing for the Spurs?

Pretty sure he'll be here next season!

[BillMc]

He'll be turning 27 in a little over a month. He went undrafted back in 2010, so I don't believe anyone had his rights.

Cheers. Thanks for the update:toast

[tatteredprince]

Holy shit!

the best center of europe!

we are stackkkedd!

[-21-]

PG :bobo
:lol fuck you brah

[BatManu20]

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

[objective]

I LOVE IT

here is my report on him from the THINK TANK THREAD 2 months ago


http://www.kkcrvenazvezda.rs/media/players/524c01562ce20boban_marjanovic_normal.jpg


Boban Marjanovic

Position: C
Height: 7-3 (occasionally listed at 7-4, DX eurocamp 2009 had him at 7-2.25 barefoot)
Weight: 293 lbs
2014-15 team : Cvrena Zvezda (Red Star, signed 2 year deal in 2013)
Birthday: August 15, 1988 (26 years old)

wingspan : 7-8 (2009 eurocamp measurements)
standing reach : 9-7 (2009 eurocamp measurements)

2014-15 1st team all-Euroleague
2014-15 Adriatic League Champion, Playoffs MVP

2014-15 Euroleague stats

mpg - 27.4
ppg - 16.5
rpg - 10.8
apg - 1.0
bpg - 0.9
tov - 1.4
pfs - 1.5
fg% - 62.0%
ft - 77.4%


https://youtu.be/EfRULuhvVfQ

2014-15 Adriatic League stats

mpg 20.4 , ppg 10.5 , rpg 7.5 , apg 1.1 , bpg 0.9

Because of all the Cvrena Zvezda games I watched to study Dangubic, I was struck by how good Marjanovic was. After thinking to myself for a few days, "If only there was a way to get that guy!", I googled his contract and was pleasantly surprised to find out he's a free agent! And there's one rumor page (http://hoopshype.com/rumors/tag/boban_marjanovic) that has him as being a subject of NBA interest. He very briefly appeared on a Hawks summer league team in 2013, and speaks english fine.


https://youtu.be/YSVQU2uoqn8

Make no mistake, he is sloooow. But damn effective. You don't become 1st team ALL EUROLEAGUE my being effective, and Boban is a damn MONSTER. He can't play a lot of minutes, and probably would be best coming off the bench and playing 20-24 minutes a game dominating second units. No joke, he would have destroyed Big Baby in the Clippers series.

Pros: He's huge. Monstrous. Strong. His hands are very good, like suction cups, he can catch all kinds of passes that aren't too low, and when he gets the ball near the rim, he dunks it like a beast. DUNKS like a BEAST. None of this soft underhanded waist-high release floaty bricks Spurs centers usually poop out while falling over. He would be an instant 6th Man of the year candidate, and would rack up easy baskets off of feeds from Spurs wing players, be it Manu or whomever. He would be remarkable. And his post game is pretty damn good. He gets great position with his bulk, and has nice touch with his soft hands, scoring isn't too much of a problem. Passes okay. He rebounds well due to his length and strength. He's just so hard to move. At the rim, he contests and alters shots with his length.

Cons: He's slooooow. On offense, I don't see him being moved all around setting multiple screens like Spurs bigs do, not as many. He's more of an Al Jefferson type on offense, and just like Jefferson on defense. Defending the pick and roll is painful for him, and he will be a liability most of the time against teams that try to exploit him. And while he can block and contest shots straight up, it's not so great when he has to rotate over, he just has issues with quickness. And because of his size, his stamina is limited. The more crowded NBA schedule will tax his stamina more than his overseas schedule, where he played 56 combined euroleague and ABA games, plus at least 4 Serbian SuperLeague games.

The Rest : It's true, he's slow. But he's slow with fast reflexes. When he gets the ball near the basket, he goes into the dunking motion incredibly fast. He acts fast, but moving and covering ground just comes to him slowly. And he at least tries hard, and doesn't half ass it down the court. I've seen plays where he beats his man down the court off a rebound in transistion all the way down for a score, because he put the effort into it and his man didn't. He is slow, but looks a little slower than he is in a straight line.

He could be relatively cheap, MLE or less. I previously was overly enthusiastic and thought he might be worth up to 7-8, but after more thorough watching, that might have been high. But, should the Spurs bring back Duncan and Manu while losing Baynes, I think getting Boban for the MLE would be a nice addition. Especially if it was possible to sign both Boban and Dangubic as replacements for Baynes/Ayres and Reggie Williams with the MLE/limited cap space. Boban with Dangubic could ease the transition for both players.


https://youtu.be/PyHS-oTeAkM


https://youtu.be/jhk5vQ5PXi4


https://youtu.be/Nk8Zq2z0vD8


https://youtu.be/MDFUbtrC7AI

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[BillMc]

thank you man! this shall be a helluva season

I agree. The drive for 6 has already begun!

[Mr. Body]

No kidding.... we couldn't get Tavares ... so we go out an get another 7'4" dude?

He's probably about nine times better,than Tavares. Just kidding, at least 20.

[ChumpDumper]

If we don't make this deal official, this offseason will be an unmitigated disasterHe's no Tavares....

[Spurs9]

:wow our team is going to look scary in more ways than 1 :wow

[xellos88330]

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

"I is happy to be Spur!!!"

[MVPCues]

Looks promising. Decent hands and doesn't panic in traffic down low. Keeps the ball high most of the time. On the slow side but motor seems OK. Hard to really judge until you see him against some defensive talent. Not enough defensive highlights to get a good impression of that end of the court. A slower Rick Smitts is what I keep thinking.

[bluebellmaniac]

Yeah, I'm not sure if people realize how good this guy is.

How is it that no team in the NBA had gotten around to offering him? Seems like lots of teams could use a backup like him.

[Mr. Body]

I've watched 15+ games of his and might have been the first to talk him up

This would be HUGE

I'M NOT KIDDING.

He is the perfect response to big lineups.

Response? I think the Spurs are going to force big lineups. They might run triple PF lineups, with Aldridge at SF, to see how that goes. Curious to see. I don't know many teams with big guys who can handle that.

[tatteredprince]

league = fucked :lol

totally man!

this initial ten-man roster is already among the strongest in NBA history!!

Duncan
Ginobili
Parker
Leonard
Green
Mills
Diaw
LaMarcus
West
Marjanovic

that is all-world right there!

holy cow!

[ironman2886]

This is photoshopped, right?
Yes. He complained about a line on his forehead.

[SnakeBoy]

I don't get some of the responses. We have a Holy Shit starting five and now a 2nd team that will make opposing coaches say Holy Fucking Shit.

[TheGreatYacht]

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

[TheMulletMan3000]

Right now on first serbian chanell: Boban Marijanovic will continue his cearer in SAS.

[hater]

How is it that no team in the NBA had gotten around to offering him? Seems like lots of teams could use a backup like him.

he's freakish 7'4

most teams probably scared to make that risky move and look stupid. not the spurs

[ceperez]

If this means no Bonner, then bring him.

Still need Bonner to space the floor.

[ironman2886]

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

"I is happy to be Spur!!!"
Omg. LOL!!

[tatteredprince]

To all the founders/admins/mods of spurstalk:

thank you for having me! looking forward to good times ahead for our team

Go Spurs go!

[Silver&Black]

So he's a taller Porker? Does he sleep around too? :bobo

Not you too......:pctoss

[xellos88330]

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

:toast

[Fireball]

Do not care how slow he is ... just cool to bring such a guy into the game and suddenly Gobert looks small.

This was just exactly what we need ... only a wingerplayer/3point shooter is missing now ...

[Spurs9]

I've never been so pumped for a Spurs offseason so much in my life tbh, I can't wait to see this team on the court.

[BillMc]

I LOVE IT

here is my report on him from the THINK TANK THREAD 2 months ago

Nice writeup Objective. I'm pretty excited.

R.C. :clap

K

[ducks]

Rumble rumble, so David pick is the new tspense.

he broke the lma story not adrian

[Maddog]

In two days added players a foot difference in height
McCallum 6'3"
Marjanovic 7'3"

[xellos88330]

For the record, yeah I am joshin his looks, but for real... I think this guy is a solid pickup. I think he has the tools to be a great contributor to the Spurs off the bench and shores up some much needed size. I just hope he isn't too slow to defend at an NBA level. I am not worried about his offense.

[ChumpDumper]

How is it that no team in the NBA had gotten around to offering him? Seems like lots of teams could use a backup like him.Who knows? The FO could've been working on this for awhile.

[SpursFan86]

619570021350641664

Looks like a one-year deal.

[DAF86]

Is this guy coming this season? I doubt the Spurs can afford the best center in Europe for the vet min, tbh.

[Mr. Body]

I LOVE IT

here is my report on him from the THINK TANK THREAD 2 months ago



K

Awesome job, man.

[Mugen]

Welp, at least we found our Tiago replacement for "Cutest" player on the team.

[ceperez]

This guy is pretty damn impressive statistically in Euroleague competition. For only the couple of million the Spurs would have left it sounds like a decent gamble.

I agree, the stats look good.

[Beaverfuzz]

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

"I is happy to be Spur!!!"

:lol :bobo

[SpurPadre]

Still need Bonner to space the floor.

That's what LMA, West, and Bobo are for.

[BatManu20]

If he can give us anything this season, it's already a great signing. His defense in the middle against big lineups could be huge.

[szkorhetz]

Response? I think the Spurs are going to force big lineups. They might run triple PF lineups, with Aldridge at SF, to see how that goes. Curious to see. I don't know many teams with big guys who can handle that.
Diaw is much likely to play SF than LMA.

[Spurs9]

Is this guy coming this season? I doubt the Spurs can afford the best center in Europe for the vet min, tbh.
It looks like he is, hes leaving his team as stated in the article.

[objective]

I never liked tavares in that draft

Tavares, if he ever reached his imagined potential, would be BOBAN.

Tavares is a hobo street urchin Marjanovic.

[raybies]

I LOVE IT

here is my report on him from the THINK TANK THREAD 2 months ago



K

Do you still feel he has 6th man potential? that good?

[BatManu20]

Welp, at least we found our Tiago replacement for "Cutest" player on the team.


:lol

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

The Serb center is ready to sign a one year deal, hoping for a multi year contract in the feature. That also means he is going to get a sum near 2 millions US dollars for next season, since the salary cup of the team is aldready loaded.

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/07/featured/109190

[szkorhetz]

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/07/featured/109190

Just one year?
I don't like it.

[Beaverfuzz]

Not you too......:pctoss

:bobo

[Marcus Bryant]

Then this must be the move before they sign Leonard, Green, West, and Ginobili.

[Beaverfuzz]

Just one year?
I don't like it.

Shall we just change it to a 10 day contract?

[objective]

His hands are just incredible, he'll get so much from manu and Boris ...

DREAM COME TRUE

[Silver&Black]

No "Church of Boban Marjanovic" thread yet...

:lol You niggas slipping

[BillMc]

Just one year?
I don't like it.

Well, at least he'll be motivated.

[spurraider21]

think its safe to say he wont share the floor with duncan... det pick and roll defense

[Drachen]

Yes. He complained about a line on his forehead.

Thought so, totally obvious

[BatManu20]

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

[littlecoyotecoin]

Jesus this guy is uglier than sin.

Er, I have Sin on the phone...

[LiSpurs516]

Seems he started off extremely raw with high upside because of his size. Learned to actually play basketball over the years. He was getting offers from top Euro teams as well like Barcelona for what its worth.


http://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/237494/Europe-Interview-Boban-Marjanovic-Of-Crvena-Zvezda

[Maddog]

No "Church of Boban Marjanovic" thread yet...

:lol You niggas slipping

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

[AFBlue]

Good for six fouls against Jordan if nothing else tbqh.

[objective]

One year deal means he would be restricted. Fine with me.

With the small amount they can offer, I have been daydreaming about a 1+1 player option for him.

[SpurPadre]

Kinda looks like former NBA player Gheorghe Mureșan

[BillMc]

Er, I have Sin on the phone...
:lol

[Fireball]

probably searching for yet another synonom for church right now ...

[Ditty]

Hopefully he will be Mozgov 2.0. Low risk, high reward signing.

[bluebellmaniac]

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

It'd have to be a cathedral...

[ceperez]

Response? I think the Spurs are going to force big lineups. They might run triple PF lineups, with Aldridge at SF, to see how that goes. Curious to see. I don't know many teams with big guys who can handle that.

Spurs daring other teams to go big on them.

[Fireball]

Good for six fouls against Jordan if nothing else tbqh.

refs will not miss him when he is bro hugging Jordan ...

[AFBlue]

Spurs really do have the best scouts.

http://www.tootermeredith.com/reso/wp-includes/pomo/big-fish-movie-giant-5910.jpg

:lol exactly where my head (and ears) went tbqh

[Spurs9]

This dude is 2 inches shorter than Yao Ming

[BillMc]

David West will think its a Hibbert redux.

[BatManu20]

We needed a backup Center badly. Hopefully he can give us something. Hopefully post-defense against bigger teams like Memphis and the Cavs if nothing else. Low risk, high reward signing.

[tatteredprince]

in a super tall lineup, Leonard can be our offguard

he will devour them all

[tatteredprince]

we got a perfect offseason boys

[Aztecfan03]

True story.

If nothing else, he's six fouls in a BIG body to use on the biggest bigs and from the vids, doesn't seem to mind contact.

Great job again, PATFO!!!!!

The Mavs are probably kicking themselves. They need someone like that against the Clippers

[tatteredprince]

im reminded of that movie, draft day

we seem to have that kind of season

[Mr. Body]

Pop finally getting his Serbian players to speak Serbian to.

[Rev Hill]

Is RC picking up the phone now dialing James Silas to see if he is ok giving up #13 for this dude?? lol Doubt it. :nope

Looks decent for a guy of his height. Obvious Spurs had a master plan in the works and skillfully maneuvering through it.

[tatteredprince]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3SlVsdUuBY

[BillMc]

Pop finally getting his Serbian players to speak Serbian to.

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

[tatteredprince]

best offseason in the history of the Spurs

now get T Prince and thats it

[AFBlue]

I LOVE IT

here is my report on him from the THINK TANK THREAD 2 months ago



K

Awesome report. Thanks!

[tatteredprince]

Tayshaun Prince seems perfect to round out our roster right now

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Is this guy coming this season? I doubt the Spurs can afford the best center in Europe for the vet min, tbh.

That is why it is a one year deal. After seeing Baynes get 7mil you know his agent is telling him he can get 10mil plus if he puts together a season like he just did in Europe.

[Mr. Body]

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

I thought he learned/used it when he worked in intelligence.

[tatteredprince]

BEST frontline on the planet, yes, how do you like that

[ceperez]

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

I know he knows Russian. He may have picked up some Serbian from his relatives... who knows.

[FireMicoHalili]

Wow people are really going to harp on his ears. This is really happening.

[BillMc]

I thought he learned/used it when he worked in intelligence.

Maybe? I don't know.

[Bruno]

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.

[tatteredprince]

i think the Spurs super tall frontline shall be the perfect counterpoint to small ball, imo

[HarlemHeat37]

Regardless, considering the 4 bigs in the playoffs rotation are probably set in stone, you probably couldn't do better for a 5th big/situational big..

Last year's 5th big was Bonner/Ayres, for instance:lol..

[objective]

We needed a backup Center badly. Hopefully he can give us something. Hopefully post-defense against bigger teams like Memphis and the Cavs if nothing else. Low risk, high reward signing.


His post defense is pretty good, especially at his salary.

It's his help defense that suffers because of his speed. But he will defend Memphis types pretty well.

And will DESTROY Big Baby.

He is such a step up from Baynes on offense.

[tatteredprince]

every system has its flaws, even the small ball fashion nowadays

THE FORCE MUST HAVE BALANCE!!

[tatteredprince]

LaMarcus and West must be so happy that their decisions are paying off

[Mr. Body]

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.

A good team fit, with the Spurs likely to run more sets specifically to get their posts midrange, it means the center won't go out as far to set picks.

[spurs10]

Reckon he will scare the crap out of most people. :wow

[AFBlue]

Cant wait to watch him in Summer League!

[RayTdropout]

I dont no who he is just like alot of yall but LETS GOOOOOOOO

[buttsR4rebounding]

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

да

[DPG21920]

How is it that no team in the NBA had gotten around to offering him? Seems like lots of teams could use a backup like him.

Scouting. I'm sure many teams knew about him due to his profile and accolades, but not every team scouts (especially) internationally as well as SA.

[tatteredprince]

by the way:

i watched the presscon, luv LMA, sense of humor, balance, equanimity right there.....

we have gold, boys, we have struck gold this offseason!

[spursparker9]

We are coming for you, GSW

[timtonymanu]

His post defense is pretty good, especially at his salary.

It's his help defense that suffers because of his speed. But he will defend Memphis types pretty well.

And will DESTROY Big Baby.

He is such a step up from Baynes on offense.

I believe you since you are a strong advocate of his. Wow to go from Baynes and Ayres to West and Boban.

[AFBlue]

I know he knows Russian. He may have picked up some Serbian from his relatives... who knows.

Think he knows six different languages to include Serbian.

[ceperez]

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.

cool... looking forward to his signing. His stats confirm that he's made a lot of improvements. Besides, you don't win MVP awards for just being big.

[-21-]

Hopefully we can re-sign him after this year.

[tatteredprince]

if Boban receives the ball near the rim, its automatic two points

and we have lots of passers

[tatteredprince]

cool... looking forward to his signing. His stats confirm that he's made a lot of improvements. Besides, you don't win MVP awards for just being big.


exactly my thoughts.....

[TDomination]

I LOVE IT

here is my report on him from the THINK TANK THREAD 2 months ago



K

Thanks Man

I hope Pop doesn't discourage him to dunk it lol

[BatManu20]

619575992177131520

[raybies]

Regardless, considering the 4 bigs in the playoffs rotation are probably set in stone, you probably couldn't do better for a 5th big/situational big..

Last year's 5th big was Bonner/Ayres, for instance:lol..
excellent point

[ceperez]

His post defense is pretty good, especially at his salary.

It's his help defense that suffers because of his speed. But he will defend Memphis types pretty well.

And will DESTROY Big Baby.

He is such a step up from Baynes on offense.

I'm sure he came keep up with the likes of Gasol and Bogut. He's big enough to sap the energy out of a lot of other centers.

Pop is going to come up with certain kinds of plays where he's going to be screening guys at the block.

[tatteredprince]

i sense the Red Rocket shall complete our line-up

after the wing reserve....

perfect roster, a blend of grizzled veterans and hungry newcomers

[tmtcsc]

Marjanovic: "Coach Pop, I want I should play Power Forward."

http://cjzero.com/gifs/PopFacepalm.gif

[bluebellmaniac]

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

Fluently.

[Silver&Black]

Just a couple things from his wiki page:

http://i.imgur.com/PGHalan.png

http://i.imgur.com/jU5BC1P.png

75.5% FT shooter ain't too shabby for a 7'4" guy....

[tatteredprince]

rock and roll, boys

could be a most special season

right now, on par with the 1999 and 2014 rosters!!

whew

[Brazil]

excellent signing tbh

solid

Spurs

[spurs10]

Anyone know what kind of player he is? A rather large one!

[ceperez]

Does the honor of having the biggest hands in the team now go to Boban?

[raybies]

Just thinking, with Kyle being questionable, you think the spurs are considering playing Boris, west, and Boban as the frontline?

[tmtcsc]

Think he knows six different languages to include Serbian.

As long as he speaks Pop's brand of "Nasty", we're good.

[tatteredprince]

the ability of our FO to sniff out players who could be significant pieces in the Spurs system is UNCANNY

[monkeypunk]

75.5% FT shooter ain't too shabby for a 7'4" guy....

Better shoot a high percentage since he's shooting down into the basket from the rafters.

[TheGoldStandard]

Just watch David west and Bojan become best friends

[tatteredprince]

Just thinking, with Kyle being questionable, you think the spurs are considering playing Boris, west, and Bogan as the frontline?


sure, coz we know that Boris Diaw is an excellent playmaker.....that frontline could be literally unstoppable against the second units of ALL nba teams

[palangi]

Pop was right about roster changes. Amazing the changes we have made while keeping the core together

[tatteredprince]

the league is fucked this season......

[ceperez]

Just thinking, with Kyle being questionable, you think the spurs are considering playing Boris, west, and Bogan as the frontline?

The Spurs can now legitimately play Slo Mo Basketball:

Anderson 6'8" - G
Diaw 6'8" - SG
Aldridge 6'11" - SF
Duncan 6'11" - PF
Boban 7'4" - C

[bluebellmaniac]

Scouting. I'm sure many teams knew about him due to his profile and accolades, but not every team scouts (especially) internationally as well as SA.

He got best Euro Center. That doesn't sound like he's unknown. Other teams have got to be furious at their scouts right now. Lol!

[BillMc]

A rather large one!
:lol

[tatteredprince]

BOBAN MARJANOVIC

in the tradition of Bateer..........

[tatteredprince]

The Spurs can now legitimately play Slo Mo Basketball:

Anderson 6'8" - G
Diaw 6'8" - SG
Aldridge 6'11" - SF
Duncan 6'11" - PF
Boban 7'4" - C



lol right!

[ceperez]

He got best Euro Center. That doesn't sound like he's unknown. Other teams have got to be furious at their scouts right now. Lol!

Yeah... let's see Lebron james solo basketball work against this now. I recall he had a ton of trouble when Hibert manned the center spot for the pacers.

[objective]

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

[Spurminator]

It makes me ecstatic to see that he dunks.

[tatteredprince]

Marjanovic ===== poor man's Kareem Abdul Jabbar

lokl

[Drachen]

probably searching for yet another synonom for church right now ...

Traveling ministry of...

[Lostwingman]

Hahaha oh man this guy? This season is going to be fun to watch.
At least we gout our backup center now.

[peacemaker885]

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.

[R. Canterbury Buford]

RC does it again

[BillMc]

Just thinking, with Kyle being questionable, you think the spurs are considering playing Boris, west, and Boban as the frontline?

I think so. And Boris and West are mobile enough to set great picks, which Boban (according to Objective's excellent scouting report) has trouble with. Our bench will be kind of slow, but its also good enough to start in the Eastern conference.

[tmtcsc]

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