Spurs Select F Luka Samanic in the 2019 NBA Draft (19th Overall)

[velik_m]

I mean i still need to see links. Not hearsay

https://www.rtvslo.si/sport/kosarka/cakajoc-luko-samanica/488983

https://siol.net/sportal/kosarka/ljubljanska-tiralica-kje-je-mladi-hrvaski-up-498210

[DPG21920]

He already looks more bulked up than most of the videos - or is that just me?

[tonight...you]

He already looks more bulked up than most of the videos - or is that just me?
His combine weight got him up to almost 230 so... I think your eyes do not deceive you.

[toki9]

He reminds me a bit of Keith Van Horn...

[Dejounte]

https://www.rtvslo.si/sport/kosarka/cakajoc-luko-samanica/488983

https://siol.net/sportal/kosarka/ljubljanska-tiralica-kje-je-mladi-hrvaski-up-498210

I really appreciate the links! I hope the Spurs gets this addressed with Luka.

[DPG21920]

Also, he seems like an Alpha personality. I wonder if that is something that RC/Pop liked about him? Other than Murray, SA doesn’t have much of that.


But this dude is confident as hell, very straight-forward and seems to know what he wants to do (let’s see if he actually does it and puts in the work or is it all talk)

[Dejounte]

Also, he seems like an Alpha personality. I wonder if that is something that RC/Pop liked about him? Other than Murray, SA doesn’t have much of that.


But this dude is confident as hell, very straight-forward and seems to know what he wants to do (let’s see if he actually does it and puts in the work or is it all talk)

Honestly, theres something about his personality that reminds me of Kawhi. He's got this eye of the tiger look at times. He also seems to be a perfectionist on his craft.

[picnroll]

Kid has really quick feet and excellent body control for his size. Should be a good switch defender. Really liking this pick. Spurs are putting together a very good core on the fly.

[Dejounte]

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLKSbClFhH/?igshid=115vob6f2j7hs

Having trouble showing this pic from insta...

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLKSbClFhH/?igshid=115vob6f2j7hs

[SilverSpur]

I really like the pick, has a lot of potential and well play more in San Antonio than Austin

[ceperez]

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLKSbClFhH/?igshid=115vob6f2j7hs

Having trouble showing this pic from insta...

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLKSbClFhH/?igshid=115vob6f2j7hs

Wow! Samanic is so much bigger than Hachimura.

[ace3g]

ByLKSbClFhH

[Dejounte]

ByLKSbClFhH

How tf did you do that?

[ace3g]

How tf did you do that?

insta] ByLKSbClFhH [/insta

with no spaces between the insta code and need start/ending brackets.

[ace3g]

BzEDcyOn3L0


Thank you my friend and agent @sead.galijasevic (https://www.instagram.com/sead.galijasevic/) and whole group of @Wasserman (https://www.instagram.com/Wasserman/) for helping me getting here. #nbadraft (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nbadraft/) ������

https://twitter.com/SeadGalijasevic/status/1142885108510318593

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/Wasserman/status/1142146509992947712

[gambit1990]

Or it makes Bertans more valuable on this team with Samanic playing the playmaker role?
it's hard for me to see them on the court at the same time... bertans would have difficulty defending SFs and luka isn't "big" enough to play the 5.

spurs could go "small" with bertans at the 4 and luka at the 5 but spurs would get killed in rebounding.

basketball is about matchups though so spurs could get away with it in certain instances.

[RC_Drunkford]

the good thing is that he already put on some weight. That was his main flaw. Lack of physicality, problem with contact, not big enough to defend in the post. It's a good sign that he's already working on that before he even got here. Now he needs to do some work with Chip to become more consistent on the 3-point shot and Pop needs to put him in the dog house every now and then so he is engaged all the time. I think he will progress quickly

[RC_Drunkford]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1141904577211580417?s=20

[slick'81]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1141904577211580417?s=20

luka aint scared

[kobyz]

Bulking up is not enough, he needs to play much more aggressive nevertheless, sometimes he looks afraid of the moment...

[Degoat]

It’s not saying much but he looks bigger then Davis Bertans scrawny ass lol

[GreekSpursfan]

the good thing is that he already put on some weight. That was his main flaw. Lack of physicality, problem with contact, not big enough to defend in the post. It's a good sign that he's already working on that before he even got here. Now he needs to do some work with Chip to become more consistent on the 3-point shot and Pop needs to put him in the dog house every now and then so he is engaged all the time. I think he will progress quickly

The dog house will become his best friend at the beggining of his career, we know its coming. I believe in him but too much talking doesn't equal work ethic, we'll find out soon enough.

[BackHome]

Kid has really quick feet and excellent body control for his size. Should be a good switch defender. Really liking this pick. Spurs are putting together a very good core on the fly.

Well he was a break dancer when he was younger so that might have helped.

[Seventyniner]

Like Dejounte, Luka is saying all the right things. If this translates to the court watch out.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/bouncepassos/status/1142987614594707458

[slick'81]

https://twitter.com/bouncepassos/status/1142987614594707458


its happening

[DAF86]

it's hard for me to see them on the court at the same time... bertans would have difficulty defending SFs and luka isn't "big" enough to play the 5.

spurs could go "small" with bertans at the 4 and luka at the 5 but spurs would get killed in rebounding.

basketball is about matchups though so spurs could get away with it in certain instances.

If Belinelli can "defend" SFs, then Bertans most certainly can too.

[gambit1990]

If Belinelli can "defend" SFs, then Bertans most certainly can too.
:lol true.

[gambit1990]

i normally don’t pay attention to the draft class and especially didn’t for this draft so idk who else was available but i do like this pick :tu

[RC_Drunkford]

The dog house will become his best friend at the beggining of his career, we know its coming. I believe in him but too much talking doesn't equal work ethic, we'll find out soon enough.

well working on his weaknesses before he even got drafted definitely shows that there is some work ethic. You can't say that about a lot of rookies. He was already way better at rebounding and boxing out at the combine and that's because he added like 20 pounds of weight. So I guess he is working

[Legacy]

Good song, despite the real meaning behind it. :cheer


VZt7J0iaUD0

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/5CimoJzthHQ
Thoughts on his assertion he was supposed to be a Lottery Pick?





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xX5nCrzBl8&ab_channel=PRPLPRNCH
Lets HOPE NOT, Kieth was supposed to be Duncan Level Impactfull. So Kieth was Kinda a Bust but if you're saying you'd take a 10 year career of 16ppg and 6.8 RPG

Keith Van Horn with elite Spurs player development ...imagine that.

Ill really optimistic about Luka. Everything about him screams star.

[kobyz]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1044972998040506368/xrCyAPti.jpg

Done a Better Job Managing his money than Timmmah

But Mormons are the Jewish Tribe of the Rockey Mountains

If this site has any dignity you should be banned!

[cutewizard]

Luka rules boys

[cutewizard]

Ramon Fernandez of Europe!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnd0HPqdIqM

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCr60spksCE

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI7wHPQE6d4

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eknHiM0r7bg&t=26s

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GnWZWZGNwg

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L910qa0BeU

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv4rPwIqXL8

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqz57p6KChI

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW9U6KzXvHM

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPz74i9XUT8

[Ocotillo]

A couple of suggestions for some sub-board categories: Spurs Forum, Spurs Think Tank, add Endless Kawai Discussion board and Cute Wizard You Tube board. :bobo

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv7S6us1_SY

[cutewizard]

A couple of suggestions for some sub-board categories: Spurs Forum, Spurs Think Tank, add Endless Kawai Discussion board and Cute Wizard You Tube board. :bobo

:lmao

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzL18pRxK0w

[GreekSpursfan]

well working on his weaknesses before he even got drafted definitely shows that there is some work ethic. You can't say that about a lot of rookies. He was already way better at rebounding and boxing out at the combine and that's because he added like 20 pounds of weight. So I guess he is working

We hope but nothing is certain until we see it in actual games that matter.

[Play Boban]

That Ginoboli guy wasn't a Euro tbh :king

Euros were Parker, and Bobo...

Don't forget about Hedo, Beno, Rasho, etc. :cry

[tdunk21]

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs used their 19th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft to select Croatian Luka Samanic and the rookie spent no time in getting to San Antonio.
(https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/spurs-luka-samanic-arrives-in-san-antonio) Samanic recently shared a photo of his arrival in San Antonio.

This has not been the first time the Spurs rookie was eager to share his visits to San Antonio.
Ahead of the draft, Samanic shared photos of his arrival to San Antonio (http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/nba-draft-prospect-luka-samanic-in-san-antonio-for-workout)for a pre-draft workout with the Spurs.The Spurs will have an introductory conference with Samanic and their other two selections- Keldon Johnson and Quinndary Weatherspoon - in the near future.
"I'm just really excited to start and just to learn from him (Gregg Popovich) and from other players older than me. I'm ready,"Samanic said (https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/spurs-luka-samanic-compares-himself-to-a-pair-of-the-nbas-best) after being selected by the Spurs.


https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/spurs-luka-samanic-arrives-in-san-antonio (https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/spurs-luka-samanic-arrives-in-san-antonio)

[Play Boban]

Also, he seems like an Alpha personality. I wonder if that is something that RC/Pop liked about him? Other than Murray, SA doesn’t have much of that.


But this dude is confident as hell, very straight-forward and seems to know what he wants to do (let’s see if he actually does it and puts in the work or is it all talk)

Pop likes submissive beta incels tbh.....

[Dejounte]

Samanic will be wearing #19 per his instagram story. Hes sitting next to someone who will be wearing #14...not sure who that is

[K...]

Pop likes submissive beta incels tbh.....

Square that with his love of the ultra Chad Tony Parker.....

[look_at_g_shred]

Pop likes submissive beta incels tbh.....
That explains the love affair with Boban

[timvp]

Samanic will be wearing #19 per his instagram story. Hes sitting next to someone who will be wearing #14...not sure who that is

Drew Eubanks, tbh?

[slick'81]

Samanic will be wearing #19 per his instagram story. Hes sitting next to someone who will be wearing #14...not sure who that is

Keldon

[D WHITE]

https://i.imgur.com/CYzseFt.jpg

[Dejounte]

Drew Eubanks, tbh?

Youre right. Guess hes still expected to be with the team?

[exstatic]

Youre right. Guess hes still expected to be with the team?

Two-ways still have lockers here.

[timvp]

Youre right. Guess hes still expected to be with the team?

It tells me he's probably on the summer league team.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I was against the Spurs taking Samanic before the draft, but I was holding out hope for 2-3 guys who probably never had a shot at making it down to 19. And we all know that a trade wasn't very likely. After looking back at who was still on the board, and being realistic about how they are likely to turn out, I'm even more content with the pick than I was on draft night.

Now there aren't any more what-ifs. I'm just anxious to see the new guys on the floor in summer play.

[spurraider21]

thought nassir little was the obvious pick here. samanic just feels too much like a project to be taken where he was, though at least i'm glad he's coming right over and not just some euro stash

[tonight...you]

thought nassir little was the obvious pick here. samanic just feels too much like a project to be taken where he was, though at least i'm glad he's coming right over and not just some euro stash
RC gots that Holy Ghost in him on Sammich.

[picnroll]

Watching more Samanic tape I see more Detlef Schrempf than Van Horn in his game, smoother more agile. Schrempf would be an awesome player in the modern NBA.

[Cardinal]

thought nassir little was the obvious pick here. samanic just feels too much like a project to be taken where he was, though at least i'm glad he's coming right over and not just some euro stash

Nassir Little is also quite the project (I would say almost on part with Samanic). So I guess the question is, if both of them could put it all together, pan out and reach their full potential, which would you rather have?

[bluebellmaniac]

Nassir Little is also quite the project (I would say almost on part with Samanic). So I guess the question is, if both of them could put it all together, pan out and reach their full potential, which would you rather have?

The one that's not a coke head.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/bouncepassos/status/1143266591158808577

[Cardinal]

The one that's not a coke head.

Is there any real source for this? Or is this some troll job that took off on Spurstalk?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1143281738631843847

[bluebellmaniac]

Is there any real source for this? Or is this some troll job that took off on Spurstalk?

Here is the story on who supposedly provided Little his drugs.

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article231751243.html

Word was that GMs were told about this and that the tipster the police gathered the info from was Little, after he was arrested for possession. That explains why he fell so far.

[RC_Drunkford]

Keldon

Danny Green's old number. I like that

[exstatic]

Keldon

Nope. Keldon grabbed #3, per the twitter snapshot in his thread here. Probably Eubanks. He had it last year.

[BWS-1994]

https://twitter.com/bouncepassos/status/1143266591158808577

Probably why Spurs still took him, even if he ghosted Olimpija.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Here is the story on who supposedly provided Little his drugs.

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article231751243.html

Word was that GMs were told about this and that the tipster the police gathered the info from was Little, after he was arrested for possession. That explains why he fell so far.

Right to the Jailblazers...

[exstatic]

Right to the Jailblazers...

Right? Jailblazers 2.0

[BatManu20]

1143607673562288128

[Dejounte]

BzJuUISA7i0

Honestly I dont remember nephew ever doing nice things for the community like this.

[Play Boban]

BzJuUISA7i0

Honestly I dont remember nephew ever doing nice things for the community like this.
Remember when he turned down that poster’s daughter for an autograph tbh? Kawhitter was TOXIC.

[tonight...you]

BzJuUISA7i0

Honestly I dont remember nephew ever doing nice things for the community like this.
We had blinders on to the world Jack! But he's got our attention now!

[Dverde]

Who tucks a polo into gym shorts. Not a good sign for Luka

[cd98]

We had blinders on to the world Jack! But he's got our attention now!

My son went to the Kawhi spurs camp years ago. He got a high five but he said Kawhi was barely there. The person introducing him warned all the children that Kawhi isn’t rude, he’s incredibly shy. Too shy to hang at a camp with a bunch of kids?

Like a year later he went to a small shooting camp with Brent Barry. Brent worked with each kid and even called my son by his name at the end of camp. That was a guy that got it.

[Play Boban]

Who tucks a polo into gym shorts. Not a good sign for Luka
Your mom tbh

[Play Boban]

Square that with his love of the ultra Chad Tony Parker.....
TP may be a Chad, but he has the facial structure of a soy boy Timothy tbh. Maybe that’s how Pop loved him?

[tonight...you]

My son went to the Kawhi spurs camp years ago. He got a high five but he said Kawhi was barely there. The person introducing him warned all the children that Kawhi isn’t rude, he’s incredibly shy. Too shy to hang at a camp with a bunch of kids?

Like a year later he went to a small shooting camp with Brent Barry. Brent worked with each kid and even called my son by his name at the end of camp. That was a guy that got it.
The man's soul is as shallow as a plastic baby pool.

[JeffDuncan]

I live with my nose superglued to Kawhi Leonard's anus.


I believe you.

Guys, this thread is about Luka Samanic, a player for the Spurs. If you're so desperately in love with Kawhi that you can't resist kissing every turd he drops, do it in the Kawhi thread.

This thread is about Luka Samanic. Good boys.

[SpurPadre]

My son went to the Kawhi spurs camp years ago. He got a high five but he said Kawhi was barely there. The person introducing him warned all the children that Kawhi isn’t rude, he’s incredibly shy. Too shy to hang at a camp with a bunch of kids?

Like a year later he went to a small shooting camp with Brent Barry. Brent worked with each kid and even called my son by his name at the end of camp. That was a guy that got it.

So THAT is when TP found the opening he needed to fuck Erin.

[cutewizard]

Samanic rules

[ace3g]

BzJuPgEnY_K

[CGD]

LaMarcus replacement in 3 years

[slick'81]

Spurs gonna mold this clay into something special

[Joseph Kony]

1144722445234053120

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/chase_shannon/status/1145402517716688897

[ZeusWillJudge]

My son went to the Kawhi spurs camp years ago. He got a high five but he said Kawhi was barely there. The person introducing him warned all the children that Kawhi isn’t rude, he’s incredibly shy. Too shy to hang at a camp with a bunch of kids?



A few years ago, Kawhi won the Kia MVP and a free Kia came with it. He gave it to a SA charity that does work for kids. They wanted him to go to their building for the typical photo op, to get the most mileage out of it. But his people told the charity that they had to clear out all the kids before he could come there. I guess a bunch of little humans running around would have made him all crazy-like. He's a baller, but he's a fucking loon.

I loved the story that he wanted to meet with the Lakers this offseason, but he insisted that he would only meet with Jeannie Buss and Magic Johnson in person. Magic isn't even with the team, and it would be against the rules for him to be in the meeting. But he said he would drop Kawhi off a bowl of brown-only M&M's, if that would help. :lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

LOL. His standing reach is right at 9', but that photo makes it look like he could straighten out that elbow and touch the rim.


BzJuPgEnY_K

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/chase_shannon/status/1145402517716688897

Whoever that interviewer is should be fired. He was making Samanic uncomfortable.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/News4SA/status/1145547392189702150

[NickiRasgo]

Hope he could be our "Manu Replacement" in terms of craftiness, competitiveness and entertaining/having a humor like Manu.

[NickiRasgo]

https://twitter.com/News4SA/status/1145547392189702150

Nice to see he's already talking/working with Chip as early as now.

https://i.imgur.com/67aJQHp.png
https://i.imgur.com/6KIntvC.png

[barakz21]

Nice to see he's already talking/working with Chip as early as now.

https://i.imgur.com/67aJQHp.png
https://i.imgur.com/6KIntvC.png

2nd shot, that dude next to Luka looks like an adolescent or early teen Kyrie tbh

edit: I just realized it, not that it matters, I got to 1000 posts with this one. 6 years after getting a ST account haha

[Drom John]

2nd shot, that dude next to Luka looks like an adolescent or early teen Kyrie tbh

Terry Larrier, age 23, number 23.

[barakz21]

Terry Larrier?

I guess? Whoever that dude is between Luka and Chip

[Drom John]

I guess? Whoever that dude is between Luka and Chip

Mitch Johnson?, Austin coach

[Play Boban]

1144722445234053120
But he’s white so ST told me he can’t jump tbh :cry

[BatManu20]

Locked up.


1145788371798618112

[JeffDuncan]

Welcome, Luka!

[Harry Callahan]

LS has the #19 Jersey - 19th pick - 2019 draft. It all makes sense with the numerology. I'll be watching the SL game for sure.

[ismael-robert]

19yrs old

[Harry Callahan]

19yrs old

Yes. You are correct sir.

[cd98]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz8DjyYDoII&ab_channel=NBADraftCinema
Luka Building a 2 story house of Bricks
1145721363040129025


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c1/ef/92/c1ef92817e1838db0b98fd60cff676e5.jpg


Chip don't fail us now......

Whoa if this guy has a bad shooting season to start his career, this will be his label on Spurstalk.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Dude already showing the ability to get numbers while looking like he's not doing shit. Not a comparison, but Tim looked like that sometimes.

I like it.

[barakz21]

Mitch Johnson?, Austin coach

Meant the black dude in the 2nd pic

[LakerHater]

https://images2.imgbox.com/f5/a1/zcmUP4MQ_o.gif

[spurraider21]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2uRMTHbLtU

[GAustex]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz8DjyYDoII&ab_channel=NBADraftCinema
Luka Building a 2 story house of Bricks
1145721363040129025


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c1/ef/92/c1ef92817e1838db0b98fd60cff676e5.jpg


Chip don't fail us now......
He busted that three at the end of the game like easy stroke

[Atl Spur]

Moves really well.....only 18. May grow to be 7’1

[spurraider21]

you can see the potential... its like watching a baby deer

but #19 was a reach for him tbh

[slick'81]

you can see the potential... its like watching a baby deer

but #19 was a reach for him tbh


Gotta pack onweight while maintaining quickness and working on that jump shot

[8FOR!3]

you can see the potential... its like watching a baby deer

but #19 was a reach for him tbh

Sure doesn't seem like a reach imo. Just the fact that he can take bigs off the dribble easily at the 3 point line and finish strong at the rim is huge. He moves well enough where it seems like you can get away playing him right now but also that his upside is really high.

[Pavlov]

Sure doesn't seem like a reach imo. Just the fact that he can take bigs off the dribble easily at the 3 point line and finish strong at the rim is huge. He moves well enough where it seems like you can get away playing him right now but also that his upside is really high.Yeah, just those drives from up high make him seem worth the pick.

[Chinook]

you can see the potential... its like watching a baby deer

but #19 was a reach for him tbh

I thought that way before seeing him play tonight. He would have been a steal at 29 just on the chance he could put it all together. The teens are usually where you see the red-flag lotto talents picked. He's much more developed than a guy like Walker (who went in the same range last year) or Murray (who surprisingly fell from that range three years ago) were at the same age. He's not some 22-year-old stiff who just managed to get some points off younger, more inexperienced opponents. He's pretty much Anthony Randolph 2.0 but in a more accepting NBA. He might end up looking like a real unicorn if he gets that shot down.

[Atl Spur]

Cool I stand corrected; hopefully they both do. He moves really well and that alone has value this day in age.

[ceperez]

Born January 9, 2000

he is 3 months younger than Keldon Johson

Born October 11, 1999

but yeah They could possibly put on an inch or inch and a half

Didn't Dejuante put on an inch?

Derrick White was 5'10" coming out of high school. https://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/03/07/derrick-white-university-colorado-buffaloes/

Not in the realm of impossibility that Johnson and Samanic can grow an inch or more.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I think a great coach or guy he could model his game after at least offensively is Amar'e Stoudemire. I was watching an interview with him today and he talked about playing on a team with young guys to help the players get better and show them how to work on different basketball skills as well as being professional.

I could see him being a great coach for Luka not necessarily a guy we should sign to play but if he didn't mind not getting heavy minutes maybe so

[Marcus Bryant]

Sure doesn't seem like a reach imo. Just the fact that he can take bigs off the dribble easily at the 3 point line and finish strong at the rim is huge. He moves well enough where it seems like you can get away playing him right now but also that his upside is really high.

:tu Great prospect with 19th pick.

[Marcus Bryant]

Nothing like bitching that the Spurs should've taken him at 29 and Johnson at 19. All summer. :lol

[exstatic]

I think a great coach or guy he could model his game after at least offensively is Amar'e Stoudemire. I was watching an interview with him today and he talked about playing on a team with young guys to help the players get better and show them how to work on different basketball skills as well as being professional.

I could see him being a great coach for Luka not necessarily a guy we should sign to play but if he didn't mind not getting heavy minutes maybe so

Amare Stoudemire is as dumb as a bag of hair. Basketball wise, he started as a rim roller, and eventually acquired a mid range jumper, but he was always dependent on others for his shot. Luka is already past him on offensive skill set/toolbox. He just needs to get stronger, and work on using those tools.

[SpursDynasty85]

Amare Stoudemire is as dumb as a bag of hair. Basketball wise, he started as a rim roller, and eventually acquired a mid range jumper, but he was always dependent on others for his shot. Luka is already past him on offensive skill set/toolbox. He just needs to get stronger, and work on using those tools.

IDK. He had one really impressive year in New York where he legit carried his team to the playoffs with no one else really doing anything. I think he got an ACL injury after that year and at that age and his dependence on his athleticism, it was over (plus that Carmelo period). It's a bit harsh to call Amare just some all-star. Suns team definitely do not contend without him either.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Amare Stoudemire is as dumb as a bag of hair. Basketball wise, he started as a rim roller, and eventually acquired a mid range jumper, but he was always dependent on others for his shot. Luka is already past him on offensive skill set/toolbox. He just needs to get stronger, and work on using those tools.

Amar'e was also pretty good with face up moves in the low post area.

I agree Luka really needs to get stronger and a little bigger and that will help him immensely. You can see why the front office likes the guy.

[Mr. Body]

I think a great coach or guy he could model his game after at least offensively is Amar'e Stoudemire. I was watching an interview with him today and he talked about playing on a team with young guys to help the players get better and show them how to work on different basketball skills as well as being professional.

I could see him being a great coach for Luka not necessarily a guy we should sign to play but if he didn't mind not getting heavy minutes maybe so

I don't know how you can see Stoudamire in Samanic at all.

[exstatic]

IDK. He had one really impressive year in New York where he legit carried his team to the playoffs with no one else really doing anything. I think he got an ACL injury after that year and at that age and his dependence on his athleticism, it was over. It's a bit harsh to call Amare just some all-star. Suns team definitely do not contend without him either.

Amare was just like Matrix, a beneficiary of Seven Seconds or Less, who didn't do nearly as well when he moved on. His scoring average dipped 4 points in NY, compared to his Phoenix days.

[SpursDynasty85]

Amare was just like Matrix, a beneficiary of Seven Seconds or Less, who didn't do nearly as well when he moved on. His scoring average dipped 4 points in NY, compared to his Phoenix days.

Shawn Marion is another bad example! That dude was called Matrix for a reason. Dude was there best defender. If anything these guys gave STEVE NASH his MVP, not the other way around. Shawn Marion was old by the time he went to the Mavs but was also a key cog with their championship team. Nash should be sharing his MVPs with Amare and Marion. Also, Knicks are where careers went to die. Too bad Amare didn't know this ahead of time.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Amare was just like Matrix, a beneficiary of Seven Seconds or Less, who didn't do nearly as well when he moved on. His scoring average dipped 4 points in NY, compared to his Phoenix days.

Amar'e Stoudemire's scoring average when he 1st went to the Knicks didn't drop. Lol. He played great his 1st season but after that he was consistently hurt. His body failed him big time. Dude averaged 25.3 points a game without a great point guard his 1st season in Manhattan. His last season with the Suns he averaged 23.1

[SpursDynasty85]

Back to Samanic: Samanic really does remind me of Manu when he shoots and attacks the basket. He also tries fancy passes and turns the ball over. Likes to push the ball up the court too.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I don't know how you can see Stoudamire in Samanic at all.

Not a whole lot of similarities but they have some. Amar'e had a really good shooting stroke, athleticism, and could handle the ball solid in the mid / low post area.

Luka has a really good shooting stroke, athleticism, and can handle the ball well. Lol.

Amar'e coming into the league was stronger and more athletic but Luka has better handles and a jumper already. Luka is super aggressive just like Amar'e was offensively but initially Amar'e did his work off pick and rolls and graduated to Pick and pops. Amar'e also grew to have a few go to post moves. Now one area I wouldn't want Luka to copy Amar'e is defense or rebounding. Lol

[exstatic]

Amar'e Stoudemire's scoring average when he 1st went to the Knicks didn't drop. Lol. He played great his 1st season but after that he was consistently hurt. His body failed him big time. Dude averaged 25.3 points a game without a great point guard his 1st season in Manhattan. His last season with the Suns he averaged 23.1

I'm talking ALL of his seasons with PHO versus ALL of his seasons in NY. Cherry picking tiny sample sizes to support your point means you don't have one.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I'm talking ALL of his seasons with PHO versus ALL of his seasons in NY. Cherry picking tiny sample sizes to support your point means you don't have one.

I just posted after the 1st season with the Knicks he was never the same due to injury. He never played more than 65 games after his 1st season in Manhattan and he only did that once. You are cherry picking stats more than I am because out of the 8 seasons in Phoenix 5 of them he played over 75 games and 6 of them he played over 50 plus games. He was relatively healthy in Phoenix and you know this if you watched the league or even looked at basketball reference.

[ace3g]

BzzwqvUn4Vh

[FkLA]

IB Jr?

Just lol at posting those kind of pictures to your own account. What happened to just letting the media do it?

[Dejounte]

IB Jr?

Just lol at posting those kind of pictures to your own account. What happened to just letting the media do it?

Derrick White and Lonnie do this too...

[Mr. Body]

Not that before you start bitching about Millennials and social media, Samanic is actually Gen Z. He's a zoomer.

[K...]

IB Jr?

Just lol at posting those kind of pictures to your own account. What happened to just letting the media do it?

Do you know who Getty images is?

[slick'81]

Derrick White and Lonnie do this too...


Wait till he gets a load of trey lyles

[timvp]

IB Jr?

Just lol at posting those kind of pictures to your own account. What happened to just letting the media do it?

The 90s were a long time ago, tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Since searching for old posts is disabled, I have no choice but to keep reminding folks how bad RC fucked this pick up. Brandon Clarke is and will always be the better player. The best shot blocker in the class as well. The Morris/Lyles disaster wouldn’t have happened if we would’ve just got the pick right. Embarrassing that PATFO feels the need to bring in a scrub like Trey Lyles because they know Samanic is 2 years away from being 2 years away.

Clarke just made Summer League first team btw, Lonnie second team

1150560044238430208

[Mr. Body]

Since searching for old posts is disabled, I have no choice but to keep reminding folks how bad RC fucked this pick up. Brandon Clarke is and will always be the better player. The best shot blocker in the class as well. The Morris/Lyles disaster wouldn’t have happened if we would’ve just got the pick right. Embarrassing that PATFO feels the need to bring in a scrub like Trey Lyles because they know Samanic is 2 years away from being 2 years away.

Clarke just made Summer League first team btw, Lonnie second team

1150560044238430208

Lonnie would have been first team if he played more. They'd be in the tournament, too.

[timvp]

Since searching for old posts is disabled

:reading

[Play Boban]

Since searching for old posts is disabled, I have no choice but to keep reminding folks how bad RC fucked this pick up. Brandon Clarke is and will always be the better player. The best shot blocker in the class as well. The Morris/Lyles disaster wouldn’t have happened if we would’ve just got the pick right. Embarrassing that PATFO feels the need to bring in a scrub like Trey Lyles because they know Samanic is 2 years away from being 2 years away.

Clarke just made Summer League first team btw, Lonnie second team

1150560044238430208
:cry

[TheGreatYacht]

1150876865202143233

:pctoss

[Leetonidas]

Kyle Anderson was a summer league MVP man. Chill out :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

:reading
Thanks for the bold, I have to say it was a long time coming :tu most people can agree

[TheGreatYacht]

Kyle Anderson was a summer league MVP man. Chill out :lol
As a sophomore. They usually dominate the summer league where as rookies struggle. Anfernee Simmons from Portland is a sophomore (who?) also dominated the summer league. Same with Mitchell Robinson and Jarrett Allen.

Hard to do as a rookie. Not to mention Clarke didn’t get to play in Utah because of draft pick trade issues

[Leetonidas]

As a sophomore. They usually dominate the summer league where as rookies struggle. Anfernee Simmons from Portland is a sophomore (who?) also dominated the summer league. Same with Mitchell Robinson and Jarrett Allen.

Hard to do as a rookie. Not to mention Clarke didn’t get to play in Utah because of draft pick trade issues

Yeah but Kyle Anderson sucks in general and you know it. :lol the fact that he was MVP of a summer league tells me that accolade means jack shit tbh

[spurraider21]

the main thing samanic has on clarke is age/size. clarke is kinda small for a PF. he's 6'8 with only a 6'8 wingspan which is fairly limiting. samanic isn't really a height/length unicorn but its an obvious limitation for clarke who is pretty squarely a 4. with that said, clarke is closer to a finished product and should be able to contribute much sooner than samanic. he can still add a bit of weight, but not all that much tbh... its also fair to question how good clark was 3 years ago when he was samanic's age

its a classic floor/upside scenario

[BatManu20]

As a sophomore. They usually dominate the summer league where as rookies struggle. Anfernee Simmons from Portland is a sophomore (who?) also dominated the summer league. Same with Mitchell Robinson and Jarrett Allen.

Hard to do as a rookie. Not to mention Clarke didn’t get to play in Utah because of draft pick trade issues


I like Brandon Clarke a lot but he is almost 23 tbh. Samanic at 23 will be a completely different player I suspect.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2uRMTHbLtU

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVVsugmP5Y4&t=183s

[GreekSpursfan]

I like Brandon Clarke a lot but he is almost 23 tbh. Samanic at 23 will be a completely different player I suspect.

Spot on :tu

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

You know what's funny? I seen Brandon Clarke made all Summer League 1st team and instantly thought of this website and it's posters. Lmao. Some people are so predictable you could set a timer to them. Lol

[Chinook]

I like Brandon Clarke a lot but he is almost 23 tbh. Samanic at 23 will be a completely different player I suspect.

I don't think age matters that way. When Luka is 23, Clarke will be 27 and in his physical prime. Maybe two years after that when both are near enough to their peaks, Samanic will be better. But then we're talking six years down the line, and that's a mighty long time to wait on investment. People overrate age and think being absolutely younger is the same as having a higher ceiling. That's how that one thread argues Wiggins is a good player to have (he's only 24!). In realty, you're going to improve the most in your first year no matter how old you are. White and Forbes improved a ton, just like Murray and Walker did. Samanic has a higher ceiling, and I trust the Spurs' coaching staff more than Memphis', but I'm not very inclined to believe the Spurs won out by picking the younger guy. I think it's really possible Clarke would have been the better pick even if he'll never be as good as Samanic can be.

Plus all Clarke needed was a jump shot, and the one he's sporting looks better good now. He definitely would have had an outside chance to start at PF.

[Play Boban]

Let’s look at the cast of scrubs that have won Summer League MVP since 2014 :lmao

2014: Glen Rice Jr. :lol :lol :lmao
2015: Kyle Anderson :lol
2016: Tyus Jones :lol
2017: Lonzo Ball :lol
2018: Josh Hart :lol

[Atl Spur]

Lol.... Luka will be just fine.

[barakz21]

Let’s look at the cast of scrubs that have won Summer League MVP since 2014 :lmao

2014: Glen Rice Jr. :lol :lol :lmao
2015: Kyle Anderson :lol
2016: Tyus Jones :lol
2017: Lonzo Ball :lol
2018: Josh Hart :lol

“But Tyus Jones is legit. Even the team owner wanted him on your team in 2K MYGYM mode..” ������

[Mr. Body]

Clarke will be more limited than some people expect. He's in more of a Capela role where Samanic projects to have new-NBA skills.

[XDT76]

The problem with Spirs drafting Clarke I see is a few months down the road ppl will start to comment that after playing undersize guard and SF, we are now playing undersize PF when Spurs get worse in rebounding.

[acoelho1]

RC was pretty clear why they chose Samanic. He has great tools and if he can put it all together, he would be a special player. As far as Clarke, success in the summer league doesn’t always equate to a great career. Having seen both players, it’s obvious why the Spurs chose Luka. His raw talent jumps off the screen and the potential is much greater than Clarke in my opinion. Also, being older generally speaking, you are more of a finished product.

[Mr. Body]

Being older should translate in the Summer League. It's why Quindarry was doing so well -- he's much more polished. He might do well in the NBA proper, but he's clearly more skilled than players younger than him.

[timvp]

Clarke playing well in summer league isn't surprising at all. In fact, it'd would have been surprising if he didn't do really well there, considering he was historically great production-wise in a similar level of competition. His age also helps, as does the fact that summer league teams aren't going to have the wherewithal to take advantage of a player's lack of size.

The questions with him will be: 1) Will his lack of size become an issue in the NBA? 2) Will he be able to shoot? 3) Will he still be an super elite athlete when compared to NBA athletes?

I scoffed at Clarke being a top five prospect in this draft but he certainly has the tools to be productive. From what I've seen, I still don't see the fit in San Antonio that would have justified taking him at 19. We'll see if I'm wrong, tbh. If his production translates cleaner than I think he will, he'll be very, very good right away.

[keithington1]

If I was the GM I was taking Bazley then Clarke at 19. At 29 Porter Jr was a no brainer with Claxton as an afterthought. Then ship Bryn out for an early second and cash considerations if need be and get Okpala

[DAF86]

:reading

What's up with searching son? Is it out for good?

[cutewizard]

Our future big five would be an amazing quintet if ALL of them reach their optimum potential!

Poetl at center, Samanic and Walker at forwards, White and Murray at guards!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp26HPGhqHQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-99QcfjCXg&t=377s

[timvp]

What's up with searching son? Is it out for good?

Turned it back on a couple days ago. Is it not working for you?

[DAF86]

Turned it back on a couple days ago. Is it not working for you?

Yep, it's working now. I hadn't tried since the last time I told you about it. Thanks son.

[DPG21920]

Clarke playing well in summer league isn't surprising at all. In fact, it'd would have been surprising if he didn't do really well there, considering he was historically great production-wise in a similar level of competition. His age also helps, as does the fact that summer league teams aren't going to have the wherewithal to take advantage of a player's lack of size.

The questions with him will be: 1) Will his lack of size become an issue in the NBA? 2) Will he be able to shoot? 3) Will he still be an super elite athlete when compared to NBA athletes?

I scoffed at Clarke being a top five prospect in this draft but he certainly has the tools to be productive. From what I've seen, I still don't see the fit in San Antonio that would have justified taking him at 19. We'll see if I'm wrong, tbh. If his production translates cleaner than I think he will, he'll be very, very good right away.

His 3PT shot looked much better already. He’s not going to be a volume guy but just being a corner 3 guy with his cutting ability would be massive.

[exstatic]

If I was the GM I was taking Bazley then Clarke at 19. At 29 Porter Jr was a no brainer with Claxton as an afterthought. Then ship Bryn out for an early second and cash considerations if need be and get Okpala

I'm glad you're not the GM.

[Drom John]

Summer League MVPs before 2014

2013 Jonas Valančiūnas
2012 Damian Lillard (co-MVPs)
Josh Selby (co-MVPs)
2011 John Wall
2010 Blake Griffin
2009 Jerryd Bayless (Top Rookie0
2008 Nate Robinson
2007 Randy Foye

[ace3g]

If we need a FT line dunk to win a game, Luka will be a candidate.

https://twitter.com/xExterminate/status/1157046910101987331

[bluebellmaniac]

If we need a FT line dunk to win a game, Luka will be a candidate.

https://twitter.com/xExterminate/status/1157046910101987331

If travelling is allowed, then yes.

[koriwhat]

If travelling is allowed, then yes.

they make an exception for harden so...

[bluebellmaniac]

they make an exception for harden so...

True.

[spurraider21]

they make an exception for harden so...
:lol

[slick'81]

Behind the line but still nice

[Mr. Body]

Summer League MVPs before 2014

2013 Jonas Valančiūnas
2012 Damian Lillard (co-MVPs)
Josh Selby (co-MVPs)
2011 John Wall
2010 Blake Griffin
2009 Jerryd Bayless (Top Rookie0
2008 Nate Robinson
2007 Randy Foye

Man, Josh Selby. What happened, man? He was ranked #1 in high school then went to Kansas. That's probably the issue right there. Looks like he's in Korea right now.

[Play Boban]

Summer League MVPs before 2014

2013 Jonas Valančiūnas
2012 Damian Lillard (co-MVPs)
Josh Selby (co-MVPs)
2011 John Wall
2010 Blake Griffin
2009 Jerryd Bayless (Top Rookie0
2008 Nate Robinson
2007 Randy Foye

Half of those wankers are scrubz.

[phxspurfan]

Wow, totally forgot this dude existed. Will be glad to forget him again once we realize we threw this pick away on him

[John B]

Nice athleticism

[Atl Spur]

Wow, totally forgot this dude existed. Will be glad to forget him again once we realize we threw this pick away on him

Do you really feel this way or are you seeking attention?

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Looking forward to seeing him get better in Austin

[Play Boban]

Wow, totally forgot this dude existed. Will be glad to forget him again once we realize we threw this pick away on him
racist

[KobesAchilles]

I like the fact that he can hit a 3 and slide his feet to keep up with guards. He just needs to improve a lot of areas though. His rebounding needs WORK. His dribbling needs to be tightened up. And his defense is pretty bad too. The good news is that the Spurs can teach defense. Dribbling will be up to him in the offseason so let’s hope he’s hungry. But rebounding... there’s an area that we struggle in teaching. It has cost us more than a few playoff series too. I feel like the Spurs need to hire a top of the line rebounding specialist though.

[bluebellmaniac]

I like the fact that he can hit a 3 and slide his feet to keep up with guards. He just needs to improve a lot of areas though. His rebounding needs WORK. His dribbling needs to be tightened up. And his defense is pretty bad too. The good news is that the Spurs can teach defense. Dribbling will be up to him in the offseason so let’s hope he’s hungry. But rebounding... there’s an area that we struggle in teaching. It has cost us more than a few playoff series too. I feel like the Spurs need to hire a top of the line rebounding specialist though.

If only we had someone on staff that could help our bigs with that...

[Ignazzz]

REB was bad before and after Duncans era.
Nothing new about spurs

[picnroll]

REB was bad before and after Duncans era.
Nothing new about spurs

Spurs were 9th in defensive rebounding and 25th in offensive rebounding last year. That’s without Murray. Spurs forever have placed a premium on getting back on defense over offensive rebounding.

[ace3g]

B1w4gP3hZGA

[ismael-robert]

Thats nice now show us your 3pt work

[Twisted_Dawg]

Thats nice now show us your 3pt work

And maybe start pumping some iron.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/Spurs_Nation/status/1180166697602502658


"Maybe I was 226 when I came (to San Antonio)," he said. "Now I'm 235."

[Degoat]

Will be fun to see Luka and Keldon get some preseason action against NBA talent

[cd98]

Breakfast tacos.

[Dverde]

What’s the over/under on games played before landing in Pop’s doghouse in Austin? 20 games? I think Keldon has a better chance at meaningful minutes.

[picnroll]

What’s the over/under on games played before landing in Pop’s doghouse in Austin? 20 games? I think Keldon has a better chance at meaningful minutes.

Doghouse? What makes you think he's ready to play on the Spurs and would benefit more from playing on the end of the bench in SA? Id be amazed if either Samanic or Keldon get more than the occasional call up when there’s injuries or players are rested and when they are called up they’ll be getting end of game blow out minutes. Doesn’t mean they’re won’t be Spurstalk fans bitching about how Pop is holding them back because he’s such a meanie.

[Gagnrath]

Doghouse? What makes you think he's ready to play on the Spurs and wouldn't benefit more from playing on the end of the bench in SA? Id be amazed if either Samanic or Keldon get more than the occasional call up when there’s injuries or players are rested and when they are called up they’ll be getting end of game blow out minutes. Doesn’t mean they’re won’t be Spurstalk fans bitching about how Pop is holding them back because he’s such a meanie.

Theres a lot to be said for getting lots of reps and playing time in Austin and then being on the bench for spot duty / garbage time for games in Texas and New Orleans.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Doghouse? What makes you think he's ready to play on the Spurs and would benefit more from playing on the end of the bench in SA? Id be amazed if either Samanic or Keldon get more than the occasional call up when there’s injuries or players are rested and when they are called up they’ll be getting end of game blow out minutes. Doesn’t mean they’re won’t be Spurstalk fans bitching about how Pop is holding them back because he’s such a meanie.


Lyles, Metu, and Dedric Lawson. Unless Lyles quits being an under-achiever, it's not hard to imagine Pop testing Samanic in SA.

Keldon Johnson has an NBA physique and showed that he wants to play gritty defense in SL. And he shot 3's at a very impressive rate in college. Those are exactly the things it would take to at least gat some looks in SA. Especially if he can keep shooting 3's at .381 like he did in college.

They're rookies, which means they probably spend the year in Austin. But every year around the league, there are a few players who force their way onto NBA rosters. Forbes was undrafted, and still got averaged about 8 minutes per game as a rookie - under Pop. And he shot something like .310 from 3P that year, so it's not like he lit it up from the arc. Personally, I'm not high on Samanic's chances, but I think Keldon Johnson has a real chance to earn some minutes.

[Degoat]

I don't expect the rookies to play much but you never know pop loves euro players so I could see him giving luka some minutes. I like keldon more but I can't see pop playing him over any of are wing players

[Dverde]

I really think it depends on injuries. Expecting LMA and Rudy Gay to be healthy the 90% of the season is wishful thinking. Bertrans leaving and untested Lyles equals some time opening up for the Rookies.

[wildbill2u]

I hope someone will be able to take and post some of the preseason practice games. We used to be able to go see the game at the end of the preseason and it was always fun.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I don't expect the rookies to play much but you never know pop loves euro players so I could see him giving luka some minutes. I like keldon more but I can't see pop playing him over any of are wing players


I guess a lot of people aren't as concerned about the 3P shooting as I am. Losing Bertans was a big blow for a team that was already lacking in 3P shooting. I think anybody who can shoot from distance is up for a roster spot. If Carrol and Lyles can knock them down, I'm happy with the rookies being in Austin. The Spurs will have a bitchin' G-League team.

[Maddog]

I guess a lot of people aren't as concerned about the 3P shooting as I am. Losing Bertans was a big blow for a team that was already lacking in 3P shooting. I think anybody who can shoot from distance is up for a roster spot. If Carrol and Lyles can knock them down, I'm happy with the rookies being in Austin. The Spurs will have a bitchin' G-League team.
I'm concerned as are the Spurs. Loosing Bertans for nothing was huge. I think it's why Pop went off about the Morris Deal.
I personally think Lyle's will be gone end of the year. I just don't see how some think he'll be better than Davis. Davis has flaws, but he's been a rotation NBA player.

[Seventyniner]

I think Luka will get more NBA minutes than Keldon this season due to the logjam at guard and the relative lack of one at PF.

[tonight...you]

Luka looks like a young Harry Connick Jr.
I bet he has no problem snatching tail...

[SPURt]

Luka looks like a young Harry Connick Jr.
I bet he has no problem snatching tail...http://humourspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mKwgsia.gif

[RC_Drunkford]

But every year around the league, there are a few players who force their way onto NBA rosters.

you mean like Derrick White in his rookie year? Oh nevermind...

[tonight...you]

http://humourspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mKwgsia.gif
Ha ha ha ha!

[BatManu20]

http://humourspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mKwgsia.gif

:lol

[dbestpro]

Pop will make an average player an all star by getting him to focus on what he does best. Pop can also make a good player end up out of the league by trying to turn them into something they are not.

[ZeusWillJudge]

you mean like Derrick White in his rookie year? Oh nevermind...

No, asshole. If I meant White, I wouldn't have said all this:



But every year around the league, there are a few players who force their way onto NBA rosters. Forbes was undrafted, and still got averaged about 8 minutes per game as a rookie - under Pop. And he shot something like .310 from 3P that year, so it's not like he lit it up from the arc. Personally, I'm not high on Samanic's chances, but I think Keldon Johnson has a real chance to earn some minutes.

If you want to talk about White, go ahead. Don't blame it on me.

[John B]

I’m excited about Luka’s height and athleticism, but the kid is spending time in Austin this year.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

He'll be in Austin for most of the season. I like his skillset though.

[exstatic]

He'll be in Austin for most of the season. I like his skillset though.

Yeah, he's got great tools, but he's rawer than sushi...

[tonight...you]

Yeah, he's got great tools, but he's rawer than sushi...
Made me think of that Rico Suave song.
Lol. Kudos. On purpose, or not.

[phxspurfan]

Spurs blow a 1st rounder on a guy named Luka bc why not, another Luka is awesome.


Reminds me of the Suns front office, drafting every good guys brother like Taylor Griffin, etc

[keithington1]

I really wanted Bazley. I'm gonna give Luka a chance tho

[exstatic]

Spurs blow a 1st rounder on a guy named Luka bc why not, another Luka is awesome.


Reminds me of the Suns front office, drafting every good guys brother like Taylor Griffin, etc

Anyone shitting on the FO for their drafts is beyond stupid. They do better than most teams that continually draft in the lottery. I'm sorry they didn't draft that fucking coke-head/narc Nassir Little to keep you happy.

[Dejounte]

Anyone shitting on the FO for their drafts is beyond stupid. They do better than most teams that continually draft in the lottery. I'm sorry they didn't draft that fucking coke-head/narc Nassir Little to keep you happy.

Lol this. People are idiots

[ace3g]

Happy Birthday Luka

Born (https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=luka+%C5%A1amani%C4%87+born&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NExPKi-uMii30BLLTrbSL0jNL8hJBVJFxfl5Vkn5RXmLWIVzSrMTFY4uT MxNzMs80q4AEgUAE15fzT8AAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjL9ei74_fmAhUKnawKHRVBBSEQ6BMoADAfegQIE RAG): January 9, 2000 (age 20 years), Zagreb, Croatia (https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Zagreb&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NExPKi-uMii3UOLQz9U3SMuoqtQSy0620i9IzS_ISQVSRcX5eVZJ-UV5i1jZohLTi1KTAKVz9ms8AAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjL9ei74_fmAhUKnawKHRVBBSEQmxMoATAfegQIE RAH)

[SpurPadre]

Happy Birthday, T-Rex arms!

[spurraider21]

only 3 years away from becoming dario saric

[jermaine]

An Brandon Clarke was available

[JuneJive]

Happy B-Day.

Keep it going. Fuck the haters.

[UZER]

Can’t wait to finally watch him in a Spurs uniform when he’s 24.

[KobesAchilles]

Can’t wait to finally watch him in a Spurs uniform when he’s 24.
Pop will be gone at the end of the year. Expect all our young guys to play significantly more as the season wears on and we are out of the playoff picture

[spurs50_]

He's got three more yrs to get over himself

[UZER]

Pop will be gone at the end of the year. Expect all our young guys to play significantly more as the season wears on and we are out of the playoff picture

One would hope. If he moves to the FO, I can see him keeping him in the G league. I hope he’s completely done.

[exstatic]

One would hope. If he moves to the FO, I can see him keeping him in the G league. I hope he’s completely done.

He needs another year in the gleague. He was barely treading water in the Slovenian league. This isn’t some blue chip one and done HS prospect. He needs a year to understand American brand b-ball, and another to grow his game. If you look up Two Years Away in the basketball dictionary, there’s a picture of Šamanić right there.

[Dejounte]

The most stunning thing I've noticed with him is his lack of what I'll call interest.


With Keldon on the team, his energy(some may call leadership) has gelled a culture or camaraderie that fits with him.


Metu around Keldon has found new levels of grit, Eubanks is downright "Gimmy some Nasty"(Legit board line hockey enforcer shit) and Quinndary seems to be his second in command of "tude". However, be it culture shock, age, or whatever this hasn't seemed to found Luka 100% of the time.


At the end of the game, Keldon was asked about his chemistry with Samanic, and he diplomatically sidestepped a direct answer.

He has the athletic matrix for sure, he has hops, essentially a 9 foot standing reach and lateral and downhill speed. I was impressed with his steal and the impressive sprint to slam the ball on the other end with his head slightly above the rim.

What did Keldon say about Luka?

[SpurPadre]

The most stunning thing I've noticed with him is his lack of what I'll call interest.


With Keldon on the team, his energy(some may call leadership) has gelled a culture or camaraderie that fits with him.


Metu around Keldon has found new levels of grit, Eubanks is downright "Gimmy some Nasty"(Legit board line hockey enforcer shit) and Quinndary seems to be his second in command of "tude". However, be it culture shock, age, or whatever this hasn't seemed to found Luka 100% of the time.


At the end of the game, Keldon was asked about his chemistry with Samanic, and he diplomatically sidestepped a direct answer.

He has the athletic matrix for sure, he has hops, essentially a 9 foot standing reach and lateral and downhill speed. I was impressed with his steal and the impressive sprint to slam the ball on the other end with his head slightly above the rim.

His short wingspan is a concern, tbh.

[SpurPadre]

How do these meme's start?

"short wingspan".......

so what Observable "Problem" have you seen because of "wingspan" on Luka?

He has essentially a 9 foot standing reach.

Dude BLOCKED a guy's 3 point shot by using his "WING SPAN" to Jump out and Up to Block it which hardly ever happens to a guy rotating out to a 3 point shooter.

luka has done it several times

Do beter Spurs Talk.

or

not

You can calm down and not be a dick too.

[ceperez]

The most stunning thing I've noticed with him is his lack of what I'll call interest.


With Keldon on the team, his energy(some may call leadership) has gelled a culture or camaraderie that fits with him.


Metu around Keldon has found new levels of grit, Eubanks is downright "Gimmy some Nasty"(Legit board line hockey enforcer shit) and Quinndary seems to be his second in command of "tude". However, be it culture shock, age, or whatever this hasn't seemed to found Luka 100% of the time.


At the end of the game, Keldon was asked about his chemistry with Samanic, and he diplomatically sidestepped a direct answer.

He has the athletic matrix for sure, he has hops, essentially a 9 foot standing reach and lateral and downhill speed. I was impressed with his steal and the impressive sprint to slam the ball on the other end with his head slightly above the rim.

I got the same read about 'lack of interest'.

But... he just turned 20 and still getting used to living in another country.

The athleticism, size and talent is obviously there. So for how high he was picked in the draft, he was a steal!

[Sugus]

I got the same read about 'lack of interest'.

But... he just turned 20 and still getting used to living in another country.

The athleticism, size and talent is obviously there. So for how high he was picked in the draft, he was a steal!

He needs another season in Austin and to get the doghouse treatment on the main squad for sure, that will help his motivational issues. Agree about the draft thing... So many people complain about the Spurs not picking up older, more ready-to-go prospects like Clarke who are significantly closer to their ceiling. When you're picking in the teens and late-teens, and you have a chance at a development project that could be pieced into exactly the player your team needs, you go for it. Luka has the ability to turn into every team's dream modern PF, I'm comfortable with the wait.

[XDT76]

Does Luka looks like he is able to play some spot backup SF as he bulks up towards PF?

[Russ]

Spurs blow a 1st rounder on a guy named Luka bc why not, another Luka is awesome.


Reminds me of the Suns front office, drafting every good guys brother like Taylor Griffin, etc

Don't forget the original Suns' brothers -- the Van Arsdale twins.

https://www.nba.com/suns/sites/suns/files/legacy/main_photo/vanarsdale_twins_300_5.jpg?

[DAF86]

Standing reach > wingspan

[TimDunkem]

Wait - Did Drew say Clarke is losing minutes to Ja Morant? The Grizz's star PG? What do his minutes as a PF have to do with Ja's?

[Dejounte]

Luka liked this tweet just now:

https://twitter.com/DavidWCobb/status/1215829307546898433?s=19

Lmfao

[Darius Bieber]

Luka liked this tweet just now:

https://twitter.com/DavidWCobb/status/1215829307546898433?s=19

Lmfao

He’s rather get drafted by another team. Anyone would. No one dreams to be drafted in the NBA just to slave around in the GLeague bussing and flying coach class to games.

[SpurPadre]

If someone tells Pop about Luka liking that tweet...welp, see you in a Wizards jersey next year Luka!

[Maddog]

Luka liked this tweet just now:

https://twitter.com/DavidWCobb/status/1215829307546898433?s=19

Lmfao

Clarke is performing about as I expected.
I'm still good with taking Luka over him.

[KobesAchilles]

I got the same read about 'lack of interest'.

But... he just turned 20 and still getting used to living in another country.

The athleticism, size and talent is obviously there. So for how high he was picked in the draft, he was a steal!
I think his lack of interest is him being in Austin playing. He was drafted by an NBA team, his dream was to play in the NBA, and he’s been told that he has to play for the fucking Austin Spurs. Not everyone responds well to that like Pop expects them to. If he bulks up though then he can help the team a lot. Anything else he does in Austin is kinda worthless tbh.