Divine Treasury of Boban Marjanovic

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

My goodness, two preseason games in and people are writing this guy off. Guy just needs to get acclimated to the NBA game. I thought he moved well. The problem is he got caught flat footed a lot. He needs to learn to position himself better off the pnr. This is something the coaching staff will be working on.

That is what the preseason is for. To provide film to bench players on how they can improve their games.

[Russ]

He was just nervous (hence a guy with good hands in Euroball fumbles everything).

Splitter started out nervous, too.

He'll get over that and be an effective contributor.

[waly.mg]

Sign him ¡¡¡ The Spurs need a Human Victory Cigar for 2K16

[ceperez]

Only 2 pre-season games. Learning the system and getting a feel for the NBA will take time. However, he's enough of an intimidator that he'll be worth playing.

[Lostwingman]

Still excited for the Serbian mountain troll to get comfortable. You can't not love watching him dwarf nonthyroid enhanced players.

[cd98]

He'll be the guy all the players want to dunk on. This guy is too slow. I saw his rebounding in the Heat game and it was an embarrassment. Once teams make him move in space on defense, he'll never get back on the court.

[spurraider21]

:lol its clear this guy's from europe, flailing around like a soccer player


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue2uuoCNKBQ

[Kawhitstorm]

:lol its clear this guy's from europe, flailing around like a soccer player


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue2uuoCNKBQ

Flailing? He legit got tripped both times. He's also doesn't have low center of gravity thus he is bound to lose his balance when banging against a 275 lbs man-child.

[Spurs9]

4-7, 6rebounds, 2 assists in 12 minutes. :king
You could see the rockets trying to avoid the paint when he's in the way, hope he keeps improving imo

[LittleCriminal]

Boban looked a lot better last night.. Granted it was against the bench, but its not like hes the spurs starting center.
#beast

[playbonner15]

4-7, 6rebounds, 2 assists in 12 minutes. :king
You could see the rockets trying to avoid the paint when he's in the way, hope he keeps improving imo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4UkPArxwM4

Slo-Ban Connection at 0:39. Boban should know that Kyle doesnt run that fast :lol

[random21]

Next Yao Ming

[Mr. Body]

It was against scrubs, but very promising.

[jermaine]

That fool kept catching the ball with 1 hand an palming it then passing it without ever having to adjust. Crazy!!! If Pop ever get crazy enough to use him a lot.... The league would be fucked. His soft touch, speed, an knowledge of the game is apparent. Once he's use to the NBA, omg.

[Bender]

^----- yeah I noticed a couple of those one hand catches...

And when he catches under the basket, he basically just drops it in

[hater]

Wow I missed the game but his highlights were amazing.

[Fireball]

I sincerely hope he does not only get garbage time minutes. He is fun to watch because he is unique in todays NBA and the crowd likes him as well it seems. I am a fan tbh ...

[spursistan]

Damn at having a poor man's Yao Ming (at least for now) as 3rd stringer :lol

[disciple]

He's perfect for the 'don't leave the ground' defense. For position defense and blocking shots. He's so long he can be affective.

[Russ]

The Clippers will be a big match-up obstacle for the Spurs.

The Spurs' frontline rotation of Duncan, LMA, Diaw and West is savvy but not quick.

The Clips are big, strong, quick and intimidating. DJ and Griff.

They have big bodies but frail minds.

I could see Boban getting time against the Clips.

Boban's size, efficiency and calm presence might frustrate the hell out of them.

He's an immovable object.

I see angry punches and blank Boban smirks.

As far as his potential goes, Boban himself put it best: "Limit is sky."

:flag:

[BillMc]

I sincerely hope he does not only get garbage time minutes. He is fun to watch because he is unique in todays NBA and the crowd likes him as well it seems. I am a fan tbh ...

Since Pop likes to keep the bench together, maybe instead of moving West or Boris up on nights Timmy rests, he'll start Boban. That would be interesting (against the right teams).

[Raven]

he looked very good, runs the court, decent hands, plays with relatively good intensity and looks to pass when he has to pass and shoot when he needs to shoot. Hopefully he works hard and becomes a legit nba player.

[spurraider21]

His improvement since start of preseason has been incredible

[BillMc]

His improvement since start of preseason has been incredible

Agreed. He keeps this up he could unseat West in the 2nd team.

[Mikeanaro]

Great potential, tbh.

[boutons_deux]

didn't Bobi miss a flat-footed drop in "shot" ?

whatever, if he works hard, picks up the system, he''ll be a contributor.

his screens are weak shit, they need to show him how set real screens. (and the guards need to slip by a lot closer)

[random21]

The Clippers will be a big match-up obstacle for the Spurs.

The Spurs' frontline rotation of Duncan, LMA, Diaw and West is savvy but not quick.

The Clips are big, strong, quick and intimidating. DJ and Griff.

They have big bodies but frail minds.

I could see Boban getting time against the Clips.

Boban's size, efficiency and calm presence might frustrate the hell out of them.

He's an immovable object.

I see angry punches and blank Boban smirks.

As far as his potential goes, Boban himself put it best: "Limit is sky."

:flag:


You make some interesting points. I could see that happening too, as Boban looks like an ugly asshole... He could pitch fits to other mentally weak players like Dwight and Asik... We already saw him get two blocks against Drummond..

[BillMc]

You make some interesting points. I could see that happening too, as Boban looks like an ugly asshole... He could pitch fits to other mentally weak players like Dwight and Asik... We already saw him get two blocks against Drummond..

No, he's a nice family man::toast

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

http://www.hellomagazin.rs/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Boban-Marjanovi%C4%87-3.jpg

http://s.tf.rs/2014/07/02/Milica-i-Boban-Marjanovic-1.jpg

[Mikeanaro]

He could be a nice family guy I agree but he could be an ugly mofo terrifying his opponents on court, saying bad things and deflating balls with his fingers saying I MUST BREAK YOU!

[Solid D]

One of the Spurs' assistant coaches said on the WOAI post-game show a couple of games ago that Boban had a heart of gold and that he was one of the nicest people he had ever met.

[Solid D]

He looked pretty good against the Rockets...but it was a smallish lineup (Joshua Smith and Montrezl Harrell).

[BillMc]

LaMarcus > Tiago
West > Baynes
Boban > Ayres

Our bigs are trending upward. :toast

[sasaint]

LaMarcus > Tiago
West > Baynes
Boban > Ayres

Our bigs are trending upward. :toast

Excellent perspective.

[silverblackfan]

Boban was terrific in clogging the paint and bothering shots for Houston. His offensive skills and relative speed are already impressive, but honestly, its the one hand catch and pass that was awesome to behold. The possibilities of that kind of touch, reach, and unimpeded court vision... Yikes.

[Birn]

LaMarcus > Tiago
West > Baynes
Boban > Ayres

Our bigs are trending upward. :toast

Excellent post. Nice job.

[Birn]

He's got a little Arvidas Sabonis in his game.

[ceperez]

Boban was terrific in clogging the paint and bothering shots for Houston. His offensive skills and relative speed are already impressive, but honestly, its the one hand catch and pass that was awesome to behold. The possibilities of that kind of touch, reach, and unimpeded court vision... Yikes.

The one handed catch was impressive. The guy should play for the NFL!

We haven't seen him yet play with Manu or Diaw on the court. It's only been Anderson who's been feeding him. Likely a secret weapon.

The pass to Mills also tells you that can be equally deadly.

[BackHome]

Yeah will love watching him play with Boris and Manu you will see some crazy passing and easy dunks for the big man. Me like :)

[BillMc]

Excellent perspective.


Excellent post. Nice job.

Cheers guys!:toast


He's got a little Arvidas Sabonis in his game.

If he's a third as good as prime Sabonis (pre-NBA) we're set.

[random21]

He could be a nice family guy I agree but he could be an ugly mofo terrifying his opponents on court, saying bad things and deflating balls with his fingers saying I MUST BREAK YOU!

That was my point, sorry I wasn't specific BillMC...

[Harry Callahan]

He looked pretty good.

He'll have some moments of awkwardness, but as a bench player, that size must be a factor on the defensive end regardless.

Boban is a pretty good athlete for a giant person.

I hope he can get out out the floor on a regular basis this year. He's got some unique qualities.

[bigfan]

I worry about the health of big dudes like Conan but all in all I'm happy he is on our side. I still like the way he took no shit from Cousins and looked ready to dish out a round of whoopazz on that scumbag.

[ceperez]

He's got a little Arvidas Sabonis in his game.

Can he hit the 3 like Sabonis did?

[spurraider21]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BTpGYJj0CW8/UoaVvx6Kf6I/AAAAAAAAAHc/mkpbCSjWL8c/s1600/Arvydas+Sabonis+1.gif

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3-C7DRg_4Y8/UoaYOkYkuFI/AAAAAAAAAHk/XMH_Noho3a0/s1600/Arvydas+Sabonis+2.gif

[Mr. Body]

If he's a quarter if he's a quarter of Sabonis in talent, we'll have a real pickup.

[CGD]

Really looking forward to what Bobi can do. still, Lol at the Sabonis comparisons.

[Russo21]

Very excited to see Boban play a real game. He is just a monster of a man and I really want to see what he can do. PS Is he he tallest player in the NBA?

[Russo21]

PPS: The basketball looks like a tennis ball in Bobans hands. Whose hands are bigger out of Boban and Kawhi?

[SAGirl]

Agreed. He keeps this up he could unseat West in the 2nd team.
TBH Boban and Anderson have owned teams. They have good chemistry. Anderson is more perimeter based than Diaw. Boban compensates for a lot on paint defense, and Kyle provides a lot of creativity from the 4. I like these two. I pretty much like Anderson as a 4 with TD and LMA as well, but of all the combos Boban has paired up with, he has the best chemistry with Anderson.

[playbonner15]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BTpGYJj0CW8/UoaVvx6Kf6I/AAAAAAAAAHc/mkpbCSjWL8c/s1600/Arvydas+Sabonis+1.gif

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3-C7DRg_4Y8/UoaYOkYkuFI/AAAAAAAAAHk/XMH_Noho3a0/s1600/Arvydas+Sabonis+2.gif

Sabonis holding that form:lol

[playbonner15]

TBH Boban and Anderson have owned teams. They have good chemistry. Anderson is more perimeter based than Diaw. Boban compensates for a lot on paint defense, and Kyle provides a lot of creativity from the 4. I like these two. I pretty much like Anderson as a 4 with TD and LMA as well, but of all the combos Boban has paired up with, he has the best chemistry with Anderson.

Yeah I really like the SLO-BAN pairing:toast.

Im also concerned about his foot. Hope the med team takes good care of it

[BillMc]

TBH Boban and Anderson have owned teams. They have good chemistry. Anderson is more perimeter based than Diaw. Boban compensates for a lot on paint defense, and Kyle provides a lot of creativity from the 4. I like these two. I pretty much like Anderson as a 4 with TD and LMA as well, but of all the combos Boban has paired up with, he has the best chemistry with Anderson.

I agree. I like this pairing.

And visually to see the 6-9 Kyle as the ball handler and 7-3 Boban in the paint, it looks like our players our on another scale than the opponents. There will be some serious size mismatches in our favor when we play these two together.

[SpursIndonesia]

IMHO, the SLO-BAN combo will work if they are surrounded by fast/athletic players, who are willing to work 110% in defense covering more ground than usual. For that i think Mills/McCallum, Green, and Simmons will be the best fit for them.

[Lostwingman]

Eh, I don't think they'll need people to cover more ground for them necessarily. Really the only concern is transition defense I suppose.

[ceperez]

Sabonis holding that form:lol

Ridiculous.... more ridiculous than Manu walking back after that pass to Duncan.http://giant.gfycat.com/NearIncompleteHarvestmouse.gif

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Boban improved drastically over the course of the preseason. He footing and positioning of the PnR on D was like night and day. He has learned to square up and keep his balance so that he can move in either direction to stop any penetration to the basket and at the very least to shadow the guard/forward off the pick. He stopped like 5-6 penetration attempts in the 4th against the Rockets where the rockets player had to pass back out to the perimeter.

And the thing that impressed me the most, the Spurs completely dominating Houston when they started to play off of Boban in the 4th. His passing is almost and if not as good as Splitter. He had a couple of TO but the one on the Offensive rebound, he was waiting for Simmons to cut to the middle of the paint (as no one was guarding it) and Simmons just stood at the 3 point line and Boban had to pass out or get a 3 second violation.

This was the best the Spurs 3rd unit look all preseason. Looks like most of these guys benefited from watching film of past games where they made a ton of mistakes.

[Old School 44]

When I first saw Boban's highlights, I was impressed by his quickness around the basket, his good offensive footwork and what appeared to be great bb IQ. I wasn't really looking at the how many dunks or shots he made. I saw "lumbering" not so much "slow" running up and down the court. While Aldridge and West are the higher profile pickups, I believe Marjanovic is going to be the surprise of this year's Spurs.

[spursparker9]

His one hand palming the ball is really impressive tbh :lol

[Dex]

Ridiculous.... more ridiculous than Manu walking back after that pass to Duncan.http://giant.gfycat.com/NearIncompleteHarvestmouse.gif

Dat no-look and walk away...Manu is such a badass.

[SAGirl]

Boban improved drastically over the course of the preseason. He footing and positioning of the PnR on D was like night and day. He has learned to square up and keep his balance so that he can move in either direction to stop any penetration to the basket and at the very least to shadow the guard/forward off the pick. He stopped like 5-6 penetration attempts in the 4th against the Rockets where the rockets player had to pass back out to the perimeter.

And the thing that impressed me the most, the Spurs completely dominating Houston when they started to play off of Boban in the 4th. His passing is almost and if not as good as Splitter. He had a couple of TO but the one on the Offensive rebound, he was waiting for Simmons to cut to the middle of the paint (as no one was guarding it) and Simmons just stood at the 3 point line and Boban had to pass out or get a 3 second violation.

This was the best the Spurs 3rd unit look all preseason. Looks like most of these guys benefited from watching film of past games where they made a ton of mistakes.

Boban has a lot of potential TBH and has been impressive at times. It is true that in the Houston game it was against third stringers. In the SAC game though, he went against Cousins, Koufus, and Willie Cauley-Stein. Willie's agility an athleticism in particular threw him off but otherwise he was excellent. The other games are harder to read, against Atlanta, he struggled, but to be fair Coach Bud is an excellent coach, and he had his best lineups out there with all his all-stars playing, and they were collapsing on the paint hard. No one in the group he was with could make an outside shot. I think you are a Jimmer fan, but he was cold, got his shot blocked this game (ATL) then there was Deshaun Thomas as well. It was a learning experience for him. Against Miami Boban struggled, but he came back to the Detroit game with a mind to rebound and finish hard around the basket and he achieved it against Drummond and Baynes and whoever was out there.

I like him. He's adjusting rather quick. The lineups where he is with Anderson are a joy to watch, bc Anderson enjoys setting others up for shots, and in other lineups he's a cog in the machine, but when he's with Boban he's more aggressive and looks to set up the big fella. They have developed a lot of chemistry and could end up being a pleasant surprise this season. Maybe I am daydreaming, but I see the potential in this pairing.

[BackHome]

Love this signing great pickup for the Spurs. Only thing he needs to fix ASAP as an earlier poster posted is setting up screens. It should be pretty easy to fix.

[Gladney to see you]

One game he will look great and the next he will be horrible. The way the playoffs are now, you have to wonder if he will pay any dividends at that point. He might just be a regular season guy who gives people some needed rest.

[TheDoctor]

Yeah I really like the SLO-BAN...

That sounds like some porno shit.

[ceperez]

Love this signing great pickup for the Spurs. Only thing he needs to fix ASAP as an earlier poster posted is setting up screens. It should be pretty easy to fix.

I'm really wondering about that. Maybe he's so tall when he makes the screen standing straight up, that the defender might just run into his legs and not his body.

[Dex]

Love this signing great pickup for the Spurs. Only thing he needs to fix ASAP as an earlier poster posted is setting up screens. It should be pretty easy to fix.

He also needs to stop camping out in the lane. I'm absolutely amazed that he hasn't been hit for more 3-second violations...I've noticed several that the refs somehow missed, but they are in preseason mode, too, so that is very likely to change.

Also very fixable, but hopefully it doesn't take too many whistles for him to realize it.

[SpursforSix]

I'm really wondering about that. Maybe he's so tall when he makes the screen standing straight up, that the defender might just run into his legs and not his body.

:lol

[BillMc]

Love this signing great pickup for the Spurs. Only thing he needs to fix ASAP as an earlier poster posted is setting up screens. It should be pretty easy to fix.

Amazing we got him without having to draft him. Good scouting plus a rapidly improving player plus Pop's Serbian connections equals a great addition.:flag:

[playbonner15]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h08W7xOoj40&feature=youtube_gdata

PsychoT doesnt want to get eaten by the Boban :lol

[daslicer]

This was one of the few times I saw him get outplayed in garbage time. Kaminski pretty much got whatever he wanted against Boban.

[kawhidoyoudothistome]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h08W7xOoj40&feature=youtube_gdata

PsychoT doesnt want to get eaten by the Boban :lol

Wow lmao. What an expression. Psycho T definitely has a funny look to him, even more so when he's impressed/scared of someone's size.

[kawhidoyoudothistome]

This was one of the few times I saw him get outplayed in garbage time. Kaminski pretty much got whatever he wanted against Boban.

I kinda expected a stretch 4 or 5 would give him trouble.

[dweaver99027]

Still has the worst hands in the league, lol. But Baynes semi-fixed that issue, so I'm hopeful for the best.

[bigfan]

Hey where the hell is this guy? Did he get cut or something? Not on the box score as even a DNP.

[Mel_13]

Boban wasn't on the active roster tonight.

[BatManu20]

https://usathoopshype.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/wpid-i_e6_47_db_boban-marjanovic.jpg?w=65&h=90&crop=1 Boban Marjanovic’s daily devotion to becoming a better player has made a positive impression on his teammates. “He’s a tremendously hard worker,” Spurs guard Patty Mills said. “High work ethic, always…whether it’s in the weight room or on the court.” But there’s something else about the 7-foot-3 Serbian that has caught the attention of his teammates. “He loves to sing. He loves to rap,” Mills said. “That’s my little inside scoop on him.” Rap? Really? “Yeah…and with a Serbian accent, which makes it even better,” Mills said. “In English…I think it’s English.” (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2015/11/18/boban-marjanovic-the-spurs-serbian-rapper/) Whether Marjanovic can carry a tune is irrelevant. The point is, the big man is fitting in nicely in the locker room. “He’s a really, really genuine nice guy,” Mills said. “…He loves to crack a joke all the time – some are really funny, some you got to laugh at to make him feel good.”
9 hours ago (http://hoopshype.com/rumor/1019924/) – via San Antonio Express-News (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2015/11/18/boban-marjanovic-the-spurs-serbian-rapper/)

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[SAGirl]

https://usathoopshype.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/wpid-i_e6_47_db_boban-marjanovic.jpg?w=65&h=90&crop=1 Boban Marjanovic’s daily devotion to becoming a better player has made a positive impression on his teammates. “He’s a tremendously hard worker,” Spurs guard Patty Mills said. “High work ethic, always…whether it’s in the weight room or on the court.” But there’s something else about the 7-foot-3 Serbian that has caught the attention of his teammates. “He loves to sing. He loves to rap,” Mills said. “That’s my little inside scoop on him.” Rap? Really? “Yeah…and with a Serbian accent, which makes it even better,” Mills said. “In English…I think it’s English.” (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2015/11/18/boban-marjanovic-the-spurs-serbian-rapper/) Whether Marjanovic can carry a tune is irrelevant. The point is, the big man is fitting in nicely in the locker room. “He’s a really, really genuine nice guy,” Mills said. “…He loves to crack a joke all the time – some are really funny, some you got to laugh at to make him feel good.”
9 hours ago (http://hoopshype.com/rumor/1019924/) – via San Antonio Express-News (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2015/11/18/boban-marjanovic-the-spurs-serbian-rapper/)

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Nice story, thanks for sharing that. Sounds like a funny teammate and a nice guy.
:toast

[Ditty]

Would like to see him get some burn during the Pelicans and/or Grizzlies game especially being on a back to back to give some Tim some rest to play both games. Boban vs Ajinca would be pretty intriguing matchup, even throwing Boban on Gasol and see if his length can bother him.

[BgdSerbia]

:)
https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/667023187792695296

[hater]

Would love to see him vs Grizz tbh. I'm confident we shall

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Boban is just developing his game right now. Same with McCallum. Butler is the extremely rare exception of a player who learns the Spurs system right off the bat. Diaw was the only player that came close to learning it as fast. Both are projects right now and they will be getting more playing time as they get more comfortable with the system.

It was the same for Mills his first year as well. A lot of drills and conditioning and no actual playing time.

[ceperez]

Tavares (Hawks 7'3" player) was assigned to the Toros. Perhaps Boban gets some duties with the Toros also?

P.S. I know they are called the Spurs now, but always less confusion if you call them Toros.

[ceperez]

Spurs coach staff using a giant oat to defend against Boban:

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/11/18/9757680/boban-marjanovic-is-so-tall-spurs-giant-oar

[BgdSerbia]

Message for Pop from Serbia :)
http://s29.postimg.org/cbh8xof3r/BW9.png

[jyra]

That's some really nice art. Here's Boban "tussling" with TD during warmups: https://www.instagram.com/p/-cu51Cp_HH/.

[MultiTroll]

Spurs coach staff using a giant oat to defend against Boban:

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/11/18/9757680/boban-marjanovic-is-so-tall-spurs-giant-oar
http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-a730/k2-_348c4f63-20c0-4a16-99d4-baef012a93b9.v2.jpg

[Dex]

:lmao Hansbrough's face :lmao

http://gfycat.com/MeagerUnpleasantAmazonparrot

[spurraider21]

Lol Europe must suck if this guy was dominant

[NASpurs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6kgMP09MZc

[Silver&Black]

Look at Boban with the behind the back pass for 333333333333333

:lol

[bic50]

:tuWow boban impressive.

[Kawhitstorm]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6kgMP09MZc

Boban clapping to get the ball so he could take the elbow jumper:lmao

[Spurs9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6kgMP09MZc

34 points on 16-18 :wow:wow:wow:wow:wow:wow:wow

[DAF86]

Lol Europe must suck if this guy was dominant

Dude is good, tbh. He just didn't get enough chances yet.

[ceperez]

Not bad highlights. Needs to start becoming comfortable with the style of play. He certainly can pass and can shoot. The only issue is his inability to defend the perimeter.

16-18 shooting. Wilt the Stilt like performance.

[ceperez]

Lol Europe must suck if this guy was dominant

NBA is too quick. However, this guy if virtually unstoppable on certain levels. I wouldn't be surprised if the next game he scores 50 points.

[midnightpulp]

Lol Europe must suck if this guy was dominant

I like him overall, but :lol at KL2 claiming he's better than Sabonis.

Even no knees Sabonis was on another level of coordination than Boban.

That dribble-drive finger roll at :27 :hat


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I6dKuQ4wc8

[boutons_deux]

I like him overall, but :lol at KL2 claiming he's better than Sabonis.

Even no knees Sabonis was on another level of coordination than Boban.

That dribble-drive finger roll at :27 :hat



an unrecognizably thinner Sabonis

http://41.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvpxo4IJj61qcmnsoo1_1280.jpg

[ceperez]

How old was Sabonis when he played in the NBA?

Marjanovic is 27, he has room to improve his game. I want to start seeing 3pt shooting from him. That would be unblockable!

[bic50]

No doubt in my mind Sabonis would have been an all time great big man if he hadn't come into the nba so late

[bic50]

How old was Sabonis when he played in the NBA?

Marjanovic is 27, he has room to improve his game. I want to start seeing 3pt shooting from him. That would be unblockable!

I believe he was in his 30s

[ceperez]

No doubt in my mind Sabonis would have been an all time great big man if he hadn't come into the nba so late

If I recall, he was close to retirement age.

Checked Wikipedia, he was around 31.

[Raven]

How old was Sabonis when he played in the NBA?

Marjanovic is 27, he has room to improve his game. I want to start seeing 3pt shooting from him. That would be unblockable!
seriously man... how about him working on pick and roll D and transition D instead?

[ceperez]

seriously man... how about him working on pick and roll D and transition D instead?

Transition D? I don't think he's capable of that! Pick and Roll D, maybe he might be adequate, but he's not going to be able to defend the shooter in the perimeter.

Let's be realistic here. The guy could be very good in offense, but a liability defending the perimeter.

If he were defending guys who you leave open on the perimeter... centers like De Andre Jordan, Dwight Howard, Andrew Bogut, then he'll do fine!

[Raven]

Transition D? I don't think he's capable of that! Pick and Roll D, maybe he might be adequate, but he's not going to be able to defend the shooter in the perimeter.

Let's be realistic here. The guy could be very good in offense, but a liability defending the perimeter.

If he were defending guys who you leave open on the perimeter... centers like De Andre Jordan, Dwight Howard, Andrew Bogut, then he'll do fine!
we all know that, but there are many levels of transition D, not just danny green level. Knowing when to foul someone, being smart with sets and screens, not getting 3 second violations, playing into the role and so on. All these are way more important than him shooting threes for fucks sake.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I like him overall, but :lol at KL2 claiming he's better than Sabonis.

Even no knees Sabonis was on another level of coordination than Boban.

That dribble-drive finger roll at :27 :hat


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I6dKuQ4wc8

A lot fo that looks like precision execution not physical athleticism. His moves around the triangle are almost robotic in excution. I was expecting him to finish at the rim not pull up more than 2 steps away from defenders. That was 2-3 dribbles in no traffic where he pulled up before trouble. That is smart not athletic as he never put his head down and really ran likely cause he couldn't with those knees.

I'm not saying that Boban can even rep to that polish but I don't see an uber athletic big in that video.

[Mr. Body]

If Boban is an eighth of the player an old Sabonis was we'll have a nice little player.

[spurraider21]

https://vine.co/v/i7A22BDn1jO

[midnightpulp]

A lot fo that looks like precision execution not physical athleticism. His moves around the triangle are almost robotic in excution. I was expecting him to finish at the rim not pull up more than 2 steps away from defenders. That was 2-3 dribbles in no traffic where he pulled up before trouble. That is smart not athletic as he never put his head down and really ran likely cause he couldn't with those knees.

I'm not saying that Boban can even rep to that polish but I don't see an uber athletic big in that video.

You're not going to see a lot of 7'3" bigs do that. I mean, look how loppy Roy Hibbert looks. Porzingis is this only 7'3"+ big I've seen who can match Sabonis's fluidity.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

You're not going to see a lot of 7'3" bigs do that. I mean, look how loppy Roy Hibbert looks. Porzingis is this only 7'3"+ big I've seen who can match Sabonis's fluidity.

Take short precision steps? I've seen Sabonis over in Europe when he was as you describe. He just had a work ethic to go a long with it. When you rep motions 10,000 times it starts to look like he moves. I'm not going to argue that he didn't still have great touch but I don't think he looked all that quick in that video with precision execution. I've seen plenty of 7 footers, I get the relative ability point you are trying to make. Fat Gasol is quicker and better quick twitch which Sabonis had very little.

If nothing else Boban can bend his knees and move laterally a TON better.

[midnightpulp]

Take short precision steps? I've seen Sabonis over in Europe when he was as you describe. He just had a work ethic to go a long with it. When you rep motions 10,000 times it starts to look like he moves. I'm not going to argue that he didn't still have great touch but I don't think he looked all that quick in that video with precision execution. I've seen plenty of 7 footers, I get the relative ability point you are trying to make. Fat Gasol is quicker and better quick twitch which Sabonis had very little.

If nothing else Boban can bend his knees and move laterally a TON better.

Are we talking Blazers' Sabonis?

Because prime Sabonis had much better lateral quickness and leaping ability than Boban. I don't care to compare to Gasol since there's a 4" difference there. I'm talking about about "super 7 footers," 7'2" and above.

Watch Sabonis pull up for the jumper at 1:34. If you just glanced, you'd swear that's a guard/wing. Only Porzingis has that in his game out of all the super 7 footers I've seen. And watch his put back at 1:26. Boban doesn't have anything like that in his game nor does he have the quick leaping ability that Sabonis showed in his shotblocking in the vid.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06usV6451ik

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Are we talking Blazers' Sabonis?

Because prime Sabonis had much better lateral quickness and leaping ability than Boban. I don't care to compare to Gasol since there's a 4" difference there. I'm talking about about "super 7 footers," 7'2" and above.

Watch Sabonis pull up for the jumper at 1:34. If you just glanced, you'd swear that's a guard/wing. Only Porzingis has that in his game out of all the super 7 footers I've seen. And watch his put back at 1:26. Boban doesn't have anything like that in his game nor does he have the quick leaping ability that Sabonis showed in his shotblocking in the vid.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06usV6451ik

I'm talking about the guy taking short steps in the video cause his knees were shredded. Boban has pretty good flexibility I think. He does a good job turning his hips when the defender crosses over too. I compare that to Baynes who would fall down at times at a much smaller frame trying to do that.

I think ultimately I agree with what your trying to say though. Sabonis had world class touch, timing, and court vision. Only one on the roster that compares in that regard is 21

[jeebus]

tbh the _efense was non existent in that game. Errors would've put up 10 points against that kind of defense.

[ceperez]

Not only the shot 16/18, his dunk also broke the rim:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Boban-Marjanovic-ruins-rim-delays-game-with-dunk-6680163.php

No wonder the Spurs had to recall him. D-league can't tolerate this kind of damage.

[Boomersgold]

Won't be long until he breaks the rotation. Has height and great fundamentals. Can also run the floor (unlike Sim Bhullar).

[Budkin]

Dude, we got a diamond in the rough. This guy can do some damage.

[8FOR!3]

Sabonis isn't a fair comparison. I think Boban is more like a larger Alexis Ajinca. Maybe slower, but bigger and more skilled.

[Neurosis]

Can't wait to see this dude develop. Being able to slot him into the 2nd unit alongside a West or Diaw would really help our bench.

[Chris]

Boban the Barbarian!

[Silver&Black]

My nigga.

New career high. Soon to be adding to it....stay tuned.

[YGWHI]

Everybody loves Boban. Even Sixers fans cheering for him!

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Sweet Jesus. This Boban fool had the road crowd giving him ovations every time he touched the ball in the fourth quarter. I've never seen anything like that for a Spurs player.

We have all been BOBAN-tized tonight!

[NASpurs]

Damn I can't wait for the highlights video to come out

[Silver&Black]

Everybody loves Boban. Even Sixers fans cheering for him!


Sweet Jesus. This Boban fool had the road crowd giving him ovations every time he touched the ball in the fourth quarter. I've never seen anything like that for a Spurs player.

We have all been BOBAN-tized tonight!

Yeah that was awesome to witness...

Boban had the ball on the low block....then passed out to somebody (I can't remember who) at the 3 point line.

:lol You could hear the boo-birds from the crowd

[ninjaskrzypek]

Sixers fans being blessed by the Boban tonight.

[ceperez]

8-10 shooting.... that's 80%. He was fouled on one of them. Not bad percentages.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Yeah that was awesome to witness...

Boban had the ball on the low block....then passed out to somebody (I can't remember who) at the 3 point line.

:lol You could hear the boo-birds from the crowd

Those cheers when he hit that last shot... :lmao

[UNT Eagles 2016]

18 points, dominating on the inside, even a couple jumpers :wow

[HI-FI]

Sweet Jesus. This Boban fool had the road crowd giving him ovations every time he touched the ball in the fourth quarter. I've never seen anything like that for a Spurs player.

We have all been BOBAN-tized tonight!
that was awesome, great to see Philly crowd get into it. such a fan to player to watch, rare you see guys that big with such grace.

[capek]

Everybody loves Boban. Even Sixers fans cheering for him!

That was my favorite part of the game. They had more fun cheering for him than their own team. Boban brings joy wherever he goes!

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyGaRt8eR04

[ace3g]

674058875239342080

[Silver&Black]

Those cheers when he hit that last shot... :lmao

Were you watching the Spurs broadcast?

I was watching the sixers one...and as soon as he hit that shot....the camera went straight to Pop's face. He's got the Timmy face going....not one ounce of emotion was shown. But, you could see Ime sitting right beside him trying his best to not crack a smile...:lmao

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Damn I wish I'd seen that! I was watching the Spurs' broadcast.

[Silver&Black]

They would have stormed the court if the ref called travel on that shot....

:tu Sixers fans....

My niggas.

[steeledl]

Pre injury prime Sabonis is what PorzinGod has the potential to become imho. Dude has unlimited potential

[NASpurs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4buda-sV4w

[LakerHater]

674058875239342080

OMG, Thats sooo fuckin funny!!

[steeledl]

Longest dick on the team? Or does this need its own thread?

[tonight...you]

They would have stormed the court if the ref called travel on that shot....

:tu Sixers fans....

My niggas.
You have been mad excellent all night.
*Tips the glass to you*

[tonight...you]

Longest dick on the team? Or does this need its own thread?
Get Mignon and Kool on this and you got yourself at least 5 pages.

[steeledl]

Get Mignon and Kool on this and you got yourself at least 5 pages.

I mean these are the questions we NEED to be asking tbh imho. I doubt he is the longest dicked dude on the team anyways..... and when you compare it to the sheer size of his body I bet it looks even less impressive. One of the shitty things about being 7'3.

[tonight...you]

I mean these are the questions we NEED to be asking tbh imho. I doubt he is the longest dicked dude on the team anyways..... and when you compare it to the sheer size of his body I bet it looks even less impressive. One of the shitty things about being 7'3.
Aren't we all, generally, proportional to our overall size?
I seem to remember doing some research on something and that was an ancillary fact I ended up learning.

dude might be only able to go in 3/4's of the way...

[steeledl]

Aren't we all, generally, proportional to our overall size?
I seem to remember doing some research on something and that was an ancillary fact I ended up learning.

dude might be only able to go in 3/4's of the way...

Im sure there is a general correlation between height/penis size but there is probably a lot of variation. I suspect professional athletes are more likely to have extreme outliers than the general population because they are already genetic outliers.... then again, I could be wrong. The world record holder was some lame ass looking dude that doesn't look like he could get laid if he tried.

[BillMc]

Boban Postgame:

http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/video?vid=581840963920

[k_nguyen93]

Man I really wanted him to get 20 points. NBA Twitter and Reddit was ablaze with Boban tonight.

I think it will be real interesting to see what kind of money he commands on the market this summer. Spurs might be able to keep him with the cap continuing to rise but I'm sure he's due for much more than the vet minimum. Pretty sure his wife and family are still over in Europe too, would not be surprised if he goes back if a European powerhouse offers him a good amount of money as well.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

bOBAN ain't got shit on Bonner... Ibaka is coming. Boban does have a big dick though.

[playbonner15]

Bonner >> Ibaka
Boban's Dick >>>> Ibaka's dick

[bigfan]

Just cant help but like the dude. Hope he improves, gets more time and sticks around a while.

[Mr Bones]

The timing of the past week couldn't have been better for his confidence: he goes down to the D League and has an incredibly efficient monster game, and then is recalled and plays good minutes against the 76ers, where he has another efficient monster game, easily outplaying one of the favorites for ROY. Granted, both games were against subpar competition, but it has been a great week for Boban.

[silverblackfan]

The timing of the past week couldn't have been better for his confidence: he goes down to the D League and has an incredibly efficient monster game, and then is recalled and plays good minutes against the 76ers, where he has another efficient monster game, easily outplaying one of the favorites for ROY. Granted, both games were against subpar competition, but it has been a great week for Boban.

:toast

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Marjanovic >>>>> Baynes

[sexinthatsx]

I'm just going to leave these here! :toast


https://streamable.com/2l0a

https://streamable.com/vad7

[AFMadison]

I just got into the "Hall of Fame" on NBA 2k16 and I'm trying to get all the way up to "Greatest of All Time". I wish they would update Boban on the game. He could really help with those bullshit offensive rebounds I constantly give up.

[ceperez]

Boban Postgame:

http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/video?vid=581840963920

He does a very good interview even with his limited English.

[ceperez]

I'm just going to leave these here! :toast


https://streamable.com/2l0a

https://streamable.com/vad7

Traveled in the first one, but he was toying with Okafor! Boban could be a very good quarter back for the team.

The second one is something Splitter could never do, dunk on two players.

[DJR210]

674058875239342080

Traveled but still..

:worthy: :worthy: :worthy:

[DJR210]

Boban gonna take the NBA by storm

[hater]

Beast. Already better than Baynes

[Othyus Lalanne]

Any translation for this?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX1zxN2cFeo

[z0sa]

Boban's impressing me a lot more than I thought he would. I was honestly expecting a really soft Euro.

[Texas_Ranger]

Any translation for this?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX1zxN2cFeo

Boban says he's happy with everything so far and it's great that he can play with big name players for big name coach. He also says that it's different from Europe, cause the pace is faster and the ball moves faster. So far he's happy with his playing time and he just wants to help the team to win.

So all in all everything is fine.

[z0sa]

:tu

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfjHJ5Z2xfY

[exstatic]

Man I really wanted him to get 20 points. NBA Twitter and Reddit was ablaze with Boban tonight.

I think it will be real interesting to see what kind of money he commands on the market this summer. Spurs might be able to keep him with the cap continuing to rise but I'm sure he's due for much more than the vet minimum. Pretty sure his wife and family are still over in Europe too, would not be surprised if he goes back if a European powerhouse offers him a good amount of money as well.

??? He signed a two year deal. While they might give a vet an opt out, I highly doubt they give one to a player who they have to develop. It would also cost them Early Bird rights.

He was 27 when he signed. Going back to Europe would likely be the end of any NBA career at his age.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfjHJ5Z2xfY

Boban just went up against two top 3 picks and schooled both. That last jumper against Okafor was just wrong. You can even see Pop smirking on the bench after that play. I laughed out loud when I saw that play. I am sure Pop wanted to do the same. Even Messina was noticeably trying to keep a serious face and Udoka couldn't hide his laughter as he was literally biting his lip.

Say what you want, but the Sixes have come close to winning about 4-5 more games this year and it is due to their frontcourt. Its just their wing and backcourt are complete garbage and that is due to trading away Carter-Williams. So for LMA and Boban to have games like they did is a good sign even if it was against the Sixers. They just got more touches than usual as Kawhi, Duncan and Manu weren't playing.

[exstatic]

Traveled but still..

:worthy: :worthy: :worthy:

If you look at the vine, Okafor has his hand on him on the perimeter, facing up. That's an automatic foul call, so, offsetting penalties, the play stands. :lol

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

??? He signed a two year deal. While they might give a vet an opt out, I highly doubt they give one to a player who they have to develop. It would also cost them Early Bird rights.

He was 27 when he signed. Going back to Europe would likely be the end of any NBA career at his age.

He only signed a 1 year deal. The Spurs at the very least are going to offer Boban the Mid-level exception or part of it as it should go up to around 7mil a year next year I believe. I wouldn't be surprise if he signs another 1 year deal (5mil or so) and then signs for a huge contract 10mil a year at least once Duncan retires (which I believe he is going to retire next year).

Boban fits the Spurs system perfectly because of his passing. The fact that you have a Euro coach, SA even has a Euro vibe to it, and you have a bunch of Int'l players, I think Boban is happy where he is right now. I don't see him going back to Europe at this point. He has shown the preseason and even the time he has had in the regular season, he belongs in the NBA.

[Mel_13]

??? He signed a two year deal. While they might give a vet an opt out, I highly doubt they give one to a player who they have to develop.

He signed a one year contract. If the Spurs want to keep him, they can make him a restricted free agent.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

If you look at the vine, Okafor has his hand on him on the perimeter, facing up. That's an automatic foul call, so, offsetting penalties, the play stands. :lol

This is called handchecking and yes, it is an automatic foul. Okafor pushed Boban off his spot is why he traveled. So either you can the foul, which happen first, or nothing. The fact the game was just a blowout, the refs probably just didn't even bother.

[Seventyniner]

Aren't we all, generally, proportional to our overall size?
I seem to remember doing some research on something and that was an ancillary fact I ended up learning.

dude might be only able to go in 3/4's of the way...

This board really isn't the right place to mention researching dick lengths...

[Namundy]

It's hysterical to watch but effective. The sad thing is he's more skilled than Dwight Howard.

[Old School 44]

I hope they don't develop him like Ian Mahinmi. When Ian was a Spur, I remember a few good games from him while players rested. I thought he was going to have a chance to really crack the rotation with additional play, but for some reason he never did. I'm not saying Mahinmi would have been great, I was just surprised he didn't get the in-game opportunities, based on his previous games success. I know it was the Sixers, but I think Boban should get an extended look.

Sometimes it seems like the front office wants to hide developing players, especially in contract years.

[Spurs9]

The new Yao Ming imo

[tmtcsc]

I hope they don't develop him like Ian Mahinmi. When Ian was a Spur, I remember a few good games from him while players rested. I thought he was going to have a chance to really crack the rotation with additional play, but for some reason he never did. I'm not saying Mahinmi would have been great, I was just surprised he didn't get the in-game opportunities, based on his previous games success. I know it was the Sixers, but I think Boban should get an extended look.

Sometimes it seems like the front office wants to hide developing players, especially in contract years.

Ian was his own worst enemy while in San Antonio because he couldn't stay on the floor. He was always in foul trouble. IIRC, the Spurs gave him plenty of time to develop but they eventually had to cut bait.

[Shaolin-Style]

I'm eager to see more of Boban, such an exciting season with LMA warming up, Kawhi becoming a bonafide superstar, and the BIG secret weapon!

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I hope they don't develop him like Ian Mahinmi. When Ian was a Spur, I remember a few good games from him while players rested. I thought he was going to have a chance to really crack the rotation with additional play, but for some reason he never did. I'm not saying Mahinmi would have been great, I was just surprised he didn't get the in-game opportunities, based on his previous games success. I know it was the Sixers, but I think Boban should get an extended look.

Sometimes it seems like the front office wants to hide developing players, especially in contract years.

Dude, the problem with Ian was he just didn't have the BB IQ to play in the Spurs system. The guy couldn't pass and he was a fouling magnet. Ian has learned to foul less over the years and fits the Pacers system much more. Its a more slow tempo ISO ball offense.

Boban is an amazing passer and he doesn't foul that often. Plus his BB IQ is up there with Manu and Diaw's. I am sure Pop has told him keep developing and he will have a larger role. West might not be back next year and that means Boban could be Duncan's direct backup. And when Duncan retires, Boban will become the starter next to LMA. I am sure the Spurs have laid out what plans they have for him. Green, Kawhi, Diaw, Manu etc have said the Spurs mgt. have laid out plans for them before resigning them. That is why the Spurs retain their players.

[Old School 44]

Ian was his own worst enemy while in San Antonio because he couldn't stay on the floor. He was always in foul trouble. IIRC, the Spurs gave him plenty of time to develop but they eventually had to cut bait.
I remember the foul trouble, but I don't think that was it. My guess it was more attitude and overall BBIQ.

[Mel_13]

Dude, the problem with Ian was he just didn't have the BB IQ to play in the Spurs system. The guy couldn't pass and he was a fouling magnet. Ian has learned to foul less over the years and fits the Pacers system much more. Its a more slow tempo ISO ball offense.

Boban is an amazing passer and he doesn't foul that often. Plus his BB IQ is up there with Manu and Diaw's. I am sure Pop has told him keep developing and he will have a larger role. West might not be back next year and that means Boban could be Duncan's direct backup. And when Duncan retires, Boban will become the starter next to LMA. I am sure the Spurs have laid out what plans they have for him. Green, Kawhi, Diaw, Manu etc have said the Spurs mgt. have laid out plans for them before resigning them. That is why the Spurs retain their players.

7.9 PF per 36. Ian was at 6.9 PF per 36 during his time with the Spurs.

[Old School 44]

Dude, the problem with Ian was he just didn't have the BB IQ to play in the Spurs system. The guy couldn't pass and he was a fouling magnet. Ian has learned to foul less over the years and fits the Pacers system much more. Its a more slow tempo ISO ball offense.

Boban is an amazing passer and he doesn't foul that often. Plus his BB IQ is up there with Manu and Diaw's. I am sure Pop has told him keep developing and he will have a larger role. West might not be back next year and that means Boban could be Duncan's direct backup. And when Duncan retires, Boban will become the starter next to LMA. I am sure the Spurs have laid out what plans they have for him. Green, Kawhi, Diaw, Manu etc have said the Spurs mgt. have laid out plans for them before resigning them. That is why the Spurs retain their players.

:toast That was my guess too.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

7.9 PF per 36. Ian was at 6.9 PF per 36 during his time with the Spurs.

I guess it seems less b/c the Pacers only play him like 20-25 minutes a night. I remember the dude avg like 9 fouls a contest in the SL.

[Mel_13]

I guess it seems less b/c the Pacers only play him like 20-25 minutes a night. I remember the dude avg like 9 fouls a contest in the SL.

That 7.9PF per 36 is Boban this year. He's fouling more than Ian ever did.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

That 7.9PF per 36 is Boban this year. He's fouling more than Ian ever did.

Oh, I didn't realize he fouls this much. He usually plays in garbage time and I notice he pickups like 2 fouls in the 8-10 minutes he is out there. Plus Ian's fouls were just horrendous. He would mugged guys and push guys purposely on their drives and post ups. It was like he thought he was playing BB on the playground or something. Boban's fouls are more touch fouls and can easily be corrected with some proper coaching.

[Mel_13]

Oh, I didn't realize he fouls this much. He usually plays in garbage time and I notice he pickups like 2 fouls in the 8-10 minutes he is out there. Plus Ian's fouls were just horrendous. He would mugged guys and push guys purposely on their drives and post ups. It was like he thought he was playing BB on the playground or something. Boban's fouls are more touch fouls and can easily be corrected with some proper coaching.

I hope so. I'm as intrigued by Boban as any Spurs fan, but he's played less than 10 NBA minutes outside of garbage time. I look forward to seeing him in some real game situations.

[BackHome]

The problem with Ian was not fouling it was he was made out Of China the dude was always hurt which off course had a big impact on his development

[Old School 44]

I hope so. I'm as intrigued by Boban as any Spurs fan, but he's played less than 10 NBA minutes outside of garbage time. I look forward to seeing him in some real game situations.
Me too. Boban getting time with playmakers like Boris, Manu and Kyle would be fun to watch.

[jhfenton]

That 7.9PF per 36 is Boban this year. He's fouling more than Ian ever did.

He needs to stop swiping down at the ball on contests. I seem to recall at least two of his fouls last night could have been avoided if he'd done the usual Spursian arms-straight-up contest. He's so big, he doesn't need to swipe down.

He's always going to have a relatively high foul rate because he's so big and noticeable. But he should be able to cut it in half and stay on the court. He's a smart guy, so I suspect he'll get it.

[AFBlue]

That 7.9PF per 36 is Boban this year. He's fouling more than Ian ever did.

Victim of small sample size maybe?

[Mel_13]

Victim of small sample size maybe?

Undoubtedly.

[ceperez]

Dude, the problem with Ian was he just didn't have the BB IQ to play in the Spurs system. The guy couldn't pass and he was a fouling magnet. Ian has learned to foul less over the years and fits the Pacers system much more. Its a more slow tempo ISO ball offense.

Boban is an amazing passer and he doesn't foul that often. Plus his BB IQ is up there with Manu and Diaw's. I am sure Pop has told him keep developing and he will have a larger role. West might not be back next year and that means Boban could be Duncan's direct backup. And when Duncan retires, Boban will become the starter next to LMA. I am sure the Spurs have laid out what plans they have for him. Green, Kawhi, Diaw, Manu etc have said the Spurs mgt. have laid out plans for them before resigning them. That is why the Spurs retain their players.

I agree with you the reason Ian Mahinmi isn't with the Spurs despite having the athleticism and typical Spurs nice guy is that he had zero BB IQ.

Regarding, Boban, he's a good passer and has a good touch. He's got limitations on how fast his feet move or how high he can jump, these can never be fixed. But there are aspects in his game that can be improved. His foot work and how he handles and catches the ball are two that I see that can improve. I would like to see him hold the ball with two hands and hold the ball higher to avoid steals.

Last game he scored 18 points on 8-10 shooting (that's a 90% fg percentage). He did this in 17 minutes of play! Despite 8-10, the referees aren't calling fouls against him. He's being manhandled down low, but considering his size, all the little guys are getting a free pass.

Boban with Duncans tutelage is going to get very good very quickly.

[Mel_13]

Last game he scored 18 points on 8-10 shooting (that's a 90% fg percentage).

http://www.online-calculator.com/

[ceperez]

http://www.online-calculator.com/

A miss was a foul where he scored 2 points from the free throw line. Thus 90%.

[Mel_13]

A miss was a foul where he scored 2 points from the free throw line. Thus 90%.

:lol

Nice try, but a player who misses while being fouled in the act of shooting is not charged with a FGA.

[Chinook]

Mel's straight unstoppable in this thread.

[tonight...you]

This board really isn't the right place to mention researching dick lengths...
I was researching Marfan Syndrome.

[tonight...you]

A miss was a foul where he scored 2 points from the free throw line. Thus 90%.
Um... oh wow.

[ceperez]

:lol

Nice try, but a player who misses while being fouled in the act of shooting is not charged with a FGA.

18 points on 10 attempts... effectively 90%. You are right, the attempt with a foul doesn't count as an attempt.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

18 points on 10 attempts... effectively 90%. You are right, the attempt with a foul doesn't count as an attempt.

That would be his true adjusted FG%, which takes into account FT%, 3pt % etc. along with a player 2pt %.

[Mel_13]

18 points on 10 attempts... effectively 90%. You are right, the attempt with a foul doesn't count as an attempt.


That would be his true adjusted FG%, which takes into account FT%, 3pt % etc. along with a player 2pt %.

Boban's TS% last night was 82.7%.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201512070PHI.html?lid=yesterday_games_box

[barberbilly]

Hey, I was caught the tail end of Sportscenter this morning, and the female anchor closed the show with an apology. She said that the comments she made earlier in the show about the Spurs' Boban Marjanovic were made in poor taste. Then the guy anchor apologized as well. Does anyone know what she said?

[Obstructed_View]

Ian was his own worst enemy while in San Antonio because he couldn't stay on the floor. He was always in foul trouble. IIRC, the Spurs gave him plenty of time to develop but they eventually had to cut bait.

Ian's developed into a good NBA player but to this day he still fouls too much to be a Spur. Bomar may end up with the same problem.

[ceperez]

Boban's TS% last night was 82.7%.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201512070PHI.html?lid=yesterday_games_box

ok... I had to look at the formula (FTA * .44 + ATTEMPTS) / (PTS * 50). So we are both wrong, not 80% and not 90%.

[ceperez]

Ian's developed into a good NBA player but to this day he still fouls too much to be a Spur. Bomar may end up with the same problem.

West fouls to much. LMA fouls to much. They all swipe at the ball, a move that Pop hates!

Boban will figure out, no swiping!

[Mel_13]

ok... I had to look at the formula (FTA * .44 ) / (PTS * 50). So we are both wrong, not 80% and not 90%.

:lol

I wasn't wrong at all. You, however, were wrong several times. Not a big deal, but you should probably stop digging that hole.

[Obstructed_View]

He needs to stop swiping down at the ball on contests. I seem to recall at least two of his fouls last night could have been avoided if he'd done the usual Spursian arms-straight-up contest. He's so big, he doesn't need to swipe down.

Rasho defense. If he gets disciplined enough to do that, we're having discussions about why he isn't starting.

[SpursIndonesia]

Pre injury prime Sabonis is what PorzinGod has the potential to become imho. Dude has unlimited potential

I don't think he has the frame to really be a beast down low like Sabonis, but actually it is more helpful for him since it was more suited to today's NBA, a big man who is long enough, can defend in space, good court vision, and hit outside jumper. Some guy called him a Nowitzki & Slim Gasol hybrid, and that is more than good enough since both players are real superstar, and for Dirk, arguably a transcendental type of player.

[Obstructed_View]

West fouls to much. LMA fouls to much. They all swipe at the ball, a move that Pop hates!

Boban will figure out, no swiping!

I agree with you about West, but Aldridge has 2.4 fouls per 36, Duncan has 2.6.

[Obstructed_View]

Shooting that jumpshot without his left hand ever touching the ball. How come Shaq never learned to do that?

[ceperez]

Shooting that jumpshot without his left hand ever touching the ball. How come Shaq never learned to do that?

The guy has massive hands and holds the basketball like a grapefruit. Large hands supposedly makes it more difficult to shoot, but Boban seems to have a good touch.

Splitter didn't have large hands, but he was terrible from the stripe in his first year. You would think that he would be a better shooter. Shooting likely has nothing to do with the size of a players hands.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

The guy has massive hands and holds the basketball like a grapefruit. Large hands supposedly makes it more difficult to shoot, but Boban seems to have a good touch.

Splitter didn't have large hands, but he was terrible from the stripe in his first year. You would think that he would be a better shooter. Shooting likely has nothing to do with the size of a players hands.

You have to look no further than Kawhi who probably has the biggest hands in the league before Boban signed with the Spurs.

[ceperez]

You have to look no further than Kawhi who probably has the biggest hands in the league before Boban signed with the Spurs.

Well, maybe Chip Engeland has figured out how players with big hands should shoot.

[tonight...you]

The guy has massive hands and holds the basketball like a grapefruit. Large hands supposedly makes it more difficult to shoot, but Boban seems to have a good touch.

Splitter didn't have large hands, but he was terrible from the stripe in his first year. You would think that he would be a better shooter. Shooting likely has nothing to do with the size of a players hands.
The arc Bobi has on his shots is a thing of wonder. The ball apexes at 20 feet!
Yeah, I engaged in hyperbole...

[mando6599]

I didn't watch the Sixers games live, so I have a question: Why were the fans there so engaged and cheering on Boban? Is there a connection there or were they just bored about the Sixers so they decided to cheer for the big man?

[bic50]

I didn't watch the Sixers games live, so I have a question: Why were the fans there so engaged and cheering on Boban? Is there a connection there or were they just bored about the Sixers so they decided to cheer for the big man?

They seemed to have gotten tired of booing their own team and wanted to cheer for once. Boban is a unique talent and they seemed entertained watching him play.

[Obstructed_View]

The guy has massive hands and holds the basketball like a grapefruit. Large hands supposedly makes it more difficult to shoot, but Boban seems to have a good touch.

Splitter didn't have large hands, but he was terrible from the stripe in his first year. You would think that he would be a better shooter. Shooting likely has nothing to do with the size of a players hands.

The only person who ever said that having big hands makes it hard to shoot are guys like Shaq who couldn't fucking shoot. He also made up some bullshit about how his tendons were messed up.

Splitter was a terrible foul shooter his first year because the Spurs decided to fuck with his shot mechanics. He'd been a good shooter in Europe.

[Obstructed_View]

I didn't watch the Sixers games live, so I have a question: Why were the fans there so engaged and cheering on Boban? Is there a connection there or were they just bored about the Sixers so they decided to cheer for the big man?
It was probably mostly Spurs fans at that point.

[mando6599]

They seemed to have gotten tired of booing their own team and wanted to cheer for once. Boban is a unique talent and they seemed entertained watching him play.

That is so awesome! I watched the NBA.com highlights of the game and you would have thought the Sixers were in the Finals the way they were cheering for the Spurs! Especially when he made that ball fake on Okafor!

[ceperez]

I didn't watch the Sixers games live, so I have a question: Why were the fans there so engaged and cheering on Boban? Is there a connection there or were they just bored about the Sixers so they decided to cheer for the big man?

When the Spurs play bad teams, a majority of fans in the arena are Spurs fans.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I think the Sixer fans were just happy to see some real basketball being played. Boban is just intriguing player. He makes every out there look like little kids literally due to his size. Its fun watching a Semi-Giant play like Boban.

[k_nguyen93]

??? He signed a two year deal. While they might give a vet an opt out, I highly doubt they give one to a player who they have to develop. It would also cost them Early Bird rights.

He was 27 when he signed. Going back to Europe would likely be the end of any NBA career at his age.
Was it two years? I could have sworn it was one. I mean by all accounts he's enjoying his time here and learning but let's consider he gets a big contract offer from a European team. I don't know if its because she just gave birth but his wife and family are still over there.

[ceperez]

That is so awesome! I watched the NBA.com highlights of the game and you would have thought the Sixers were in the Finals the way they were cheering for the Spurs! Especially when he made that ball fake on Okafor!

I'm curious about that Okafor ball fake, what prevented Okafor from actually swatting that ball away? Was Boban's reach so much larger that a 6'11" guy had no chance at disrupting the pass?

I mean what's going on here? Boban faked the pass twice and all Okafor could do was look away to see if the pass was actually made or not. What the hell?

[ceperez]

I think the Sixer fans were just happy to see some real basketball being played. Boban is just intriguing player. He makes every out there look like little kids literally due to his size. Its fun watching a Semi-Giant play like Boban.

Well if you aren't missing (i.e. 8-10) then that certainly should get someone's attention!

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I'm curious about that Okafor ball fake, what prevented Okafor from actually swatting that ball away? Was Boban's reach so much larger that a 6'11" guy had no chance at disrupting the pass?

I mean what's going on here? Boban faked the pass twice and all Okafor could do was look away to see if the pass was actually made or not. What the hell?

Larry Bird use to do the same thing. It's call selling it and Boban actually does a great job of doing this. Watch his Serbian highlights. He did the same over there. Guys with extremely High BB IQs can pull this off.

[ceperez]

Larry Bird use to do the same thing. It's call selling it and Boban actually does a great job of doing this. Watch his Serbian highlights. He did the same over there. Guys with extremely High BB IQs can pull this off.

But you have to be significantly taller to be pull it off. He's holding the ball with one hand and over Okafor's head. That's why Okafor couldn't see if the pass was made or not. Normally the pass fake is above one's own head, so the defender could at least see if the ball was passed or not.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

If the worst thing you can comeup with for a backup big is fouls a few dozen minutes into his career then I think we are in good shape.

Baynes got the same complaint. Complaints about fouls for backup bigs goes to show how far the game has come. What would Anthony Mason do?

Right now Tony and Manu are working with learning Aldridge and West but Boban's time will come. Tim is always in his ear. After he got popped in the mouth by Okafur it was West who was talking to him showing him hand placement. Didn't seem to phase him beyond the blood. We'll see where his level is but there is no doubt he belongs in the NBA.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I agree with the concerns about his hands on rebounding but I think the NBA pseudo-cylinder rules are messing with his timing too. He seems almost reluctant. I could see that getting better with reps. D league tons of live action reps.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Mel's straight unstoppable in this thread.

I love Mel, but it may be that Perez is just ungoable.

[Mel_13]

I love Mel, but it may be that Perez is just ungoable.

Coining a new word? Appropriate in this case.

[Obstructed_View]

Larry Bird use to do the same thing. It's call selling it and Boban actually does a great job of doing this. Watch his Serbian highlights. He did the same over there. Guys with extremely High BB IQs can pull this off.

Duncan did it to Deke once in a game. It was fucking hilarious.

[Silver&Black]

Boban...My nigga.

76ers Fans Have Resorted To Cheering For The Other Team

http://thesixthirty.com/sports/boban-marjanovic-76ers/


Life for Philadelphia 76ers fans right now has to be painfully difficult.

We’re a solid 15 years removed from the blessed times of Allen Iverson, Larry Brown, and playoff runs – with Sixers fans enduring a host of bad trades, draft picks, and signings in the time since.

They currently find themselves at a strong 1-21 this season, following something their clueless GM calls, “Trusting The Process.”
Yo Sam Hinkie, not everyone can be Theo Epstein. And last night, when cheers rained through the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, it wasn’t because of the team that plays there.

In fact, the Sixers lost to the San Antonio Spurs – without Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard – by an NBA 2K count of 119-68. That’s nothing to cheer about.
But a 7’3″, 275-pound Serbian center by the name of Boban Marjanović certainly is.

That’s just one clip of Marjanović’s big night. He put up 18 points, four rebounds, and two steals in 17 minutes of garbage time play last night. But that was by far the highlight of the night.

I mean, how bad must it be as a Sixers fan to watch this bottom-of-the-depth-chart, end-of-the-bench-center toying with your No. 3 overall pick like a bully on the playground. This dude looks like a MonStar from Space Jam, not an NBA player.

Perhaps that’s the exact reason Sixers fans cheered him on so hard. They have nothing else to root for so they resort to the 12th man on the San Antonio Spurs when he unexpectedly gives them a good show.

Which reminds us of last year, when a 76ers fan detailed his comical experience behind the Bulls’ bench (http://thesixthirty.com/sports/reddit-user-recaps-comical-experience-sitting-next-to-bulls-bench/) during a game in Philly last season.
What a life.

[DAF86]

I didn't watch the Sixers games live, so I have a question: Why were the fans there so engaged and cheering on Boban? Is there a connection there or were they just bored about the Sixers so they decided to cheer for the big man?

When NBA fans see a dude that tall they immediately think he is a stiff, Boban proving them wrong probably caught them off guard and got pleasently surprised.

[Play Boban]

PLAY BOBAN.

[tonight...you]

I agree with the concerns about his hands on rebounding but I think the NBA pseudo-cylinder rules are messing with his timing too. He seems almost reluctant. I could see that getting better with reps. D league tons of live action reps.
Good point. A lot of Euro's have to take a bit of time adjusting to that particular rule.

[ace3g]

Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Spurs rookies to have an 18-point game in their first 11 games since 1997:T. DuncanT. ParkerG. HillT. SplitterK. LeonardB. Marjanovic


Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Boban Marjanovic is the first Spurs rookie to score 18+ points in one of his first 11 career games since Kawhi Leonard in 2011.

[DJR210]

*kneels at the altar of Boban*

:worthy: :worthy: :worthy:

[TheGreatYacht]

Didn't play like a system player last game.... Got zero minutes against a team with Luis fucking Scola and Patrick Patterson :lol :pop:

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Boban makes Patty look like a 7 year old kid. Pyscho T had the best expression when summing up Boban's size.

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/42/56/42/9103495/3/920x1240.jpg

[Dex]

Boban makes Patty look like a 7 year old kid. Pyscho T had the best expression when summing up Boban's size.

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/42/56/42/9103495/3/920x1240.jpg

:lol Cracks me up every time.

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/11-10-2015/iJhSFe.gif

[Obstructed_View]

That's fucking funny. :lol

[kuato]

Boban's hands are bigger than Kawhi's ?

[Mel_13]

Boban's hands are bigger than Kawhi's ?

Looks like he's holding a nerf ball:

https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/BC756F8A771285835860277125120_48091001b2c.3.0.4195 236556267833302.mp4?versionId=gI4Um5aLXKk0BbvsoHRk RfGMTdC8WTN8

[Fireball]

I think Psycho T was irritated by Boban's ears as well ...

[bic50]

Tyler was likely staring at boban ears tbh. He dunked on 7'7 Kenny george in college so he's seen bigger then boban.

[ironman2886]

I think Boban would have put up 12 and 5 tonight. Thanks Pop. Fan favorite sat in his giant suit and giant chair in a 40 point blowout.

[ace3g]

677355881961492482

[LoneStarState'sPride]

677355881961492482

Welp, I've seen enough. Give this man a place in the All Star Game.

[ceperez]

Boban +/- +17 http://www.nba.com/games/20151216/WASSAS/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nba:scoreboard

Highest in the team against the Wizards. Promising to see considering he played as part of the regular rotation.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Boban +/- +17 http://www.nba.com/games/20151216/WASSAS/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nba:scoreboard

Highest in the team against the Wizards. Promising to see considering he played as part of the regular rotation.

He basically cooled off Gortat. And those blocks at the rim last night is what I expect to see more of in the future.

Had a couple of mistakes on his rotations. But compared to his play in the preseason, it was like night and day out there.

[ceperez]

He basically cooled off Gortat. And those blocks at the rim last night is what I expect to see more of in the future.

Had a couple of mistakes on his rotations. But compared to his play in the preseason, it was like night and day out there.

Gortat was destroying West.

This is one of those few times he has played with regular rotation guys and against regular starters. He got exposed a couple of times with the pick and roll and with players shooting the mid-range jumper. The later short, the Spurs can live with.

Hope he plays against Clippers so we can see how he does against bigs like Jordan.

[Maddog]

Gortat was destroying West.

This is one of those few times he has played with regular rotation guys and against regular starters. He got exposed a couple of times with the pick and roll and with players shooting the mid-range jumper. The later short, the Spurs can live with.

Hope he plays against Clippers so we can see how he does against bigs like Jordan.

Gortat is a hard cover for West- 1) Gortat is good and 2) West is giving up at least 4 inches

[ceperez]

Gortat is a hard cover for West- 1) Gortat is good and 2) West is giving up at least 4 inches

How many inches is Gortat giving up on Marjanovic?