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

[BatManu20]

Age: 19
Height: 6'11
Weight: 209 lbs
Wingspan: 6'11



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhiXQrpypfw&t=6s



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt_xhI_3tuA



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz8DjyYDoII

[lebomb]

Who??

[r0drig0lac]

steal [/no spur fans

[davidbowie]

our dirk!

the kawhi killer!!!!

RACE FOR SEIS :flag:

[duncan2k5]

jesus christ...and i bet we stash him in europe for 5 years...we NEED wing players and we go ahead and draft an even softer version of LMA...i thought our FO was so great? they clearly dont evolve with the time

[K...]

trash thread, lock this and start a real thread

[Uriel]

We could've gotten Little at 19 and Samanic at 29 :pctoss

[024]

Lmao every year Spurstalk expects the Spurs to do something different and every year they do exactly what you would expect of them.

[callo1]

Oh my...perplexed by this pick. Not saying the kid can't play, but expected a wing.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I like him. Not too many dudes being 6'11 with ability to put the ball on the floor, drive, shoot, also athletic and switchable on defense. All theoretical for now of course, but a very high ceiling. Would be great if he can develop into a modern day center, rather than a PF.

[cutewizard]

relax guys, this is a good pick

THE EUROPEAN RAMON FERNANDEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cd021]

Good pick, seems like he'll be on the team next year too.

[Joseph Kony]

Not who i wanted at 19 but it's not a terrible pick. He has size, skill, and he is pretty athletic. he's not a stiff by any means and he has a lot of raw tools that you can't teach.

[cutewizard]

THIS IS A GOOD PICK, IM CALLING IT NOW

[CGD]

Not opposed to the pick, but odd with Little still there. Then again a lot of teams passing on him, so wonder if there are some flags

[phxspurfan]

Luca! Brasi!

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/godfather/images/2/2c/Luca_Brasi.png

[cutewizard]

Jakob, then White, Murray, Skywalker, Bertans, and then Samanic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DAF86]

Murray
White

Samanic
Poeltl

Forbes
Walker
Bertans


Keep filling up that future.

[phxspurfan]

Guess Spurs are showing My Ninja Bert the door tho

[callo1]

Well, from the standpoint that Denver could sag off Poertle and pack the paint against LA and DeMar, I can see the fit.

[3&D_TBH]

He will see minutes right away. It says a lot that the Spurs wouldn’t risk losing him at 29. He could easily be an all star in a couple of seasons. Good pick. High ceiling.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-99QcfjCXg

[benefactor]

jesus christ...and i bet we stash him in europe for 5 years...we NEED wing players and we go ahead and draft an even softer version of LMA...i thought our FO was so great? they clearly dont evolve with the time
Shit take. Dont you have an ass to wipe somewhere?

[picnroll]

I’m on board. Looks skilled. Bet he looks real good in SL.

[Immortal Spur]

the european ramon fernandez?

https://media.giphy.com/media/aZ3LDBs1ExsE8/giphy.gif

[benefactor]

jesus christ...and i bet we stash him in europe for 5 years...we NEED wing players and we go ahead and draft an even softer version of LMA...i thought our FO was so great? they clearly dont evolve with the time
Shit take. Dont you have an ass to wipe somewhere?

[itzsoweezee]

The message the front office is sending with this pick: we're going to run it back. Lol, the people who run this team are so dumb now

[cutewizard]

Murray
White

Samanic
Poeltl

Forbes
Walker
Bertans


Keep filling up that future.

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:bobo

[mexicanjunior]

Trash pick...Scola-Milutinov all over again...

[MoSpur02]

I think he would've been there at 29, but Spurs were probably worried someone would've snatched him before 29.

[spurraider21]

DAF86 still think bertans is a big part of the spurs future?

[Play Boban]

jesus christ...and i bet we stash him in europe for 5 years...we NEED wing players and we go ahead and draft an even softer version of LMA...i thought our FO was so great? they clearly dont evolve with the time
The Raptors don't pick until #59 tbh....

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-99QcfjCXg

[benefactor]

Trash pick...Scola-Milutinov all over again...
Oh look, mexicanjunior is here with the same take he's had since 2008

[Budkin]

Dirk 2.0 confirmed!

[Play Boban]

I think he would've been there at 29, but Spurs were probably worried someone would've snatched him before 29.
Yes, if you really like someone you just have to pick them at first opportunity tbh.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=55&v=KVVsugmP5Y4

[BatManu20]

Best Luka in Texas tbh.

[cutewizard]

A magnificent pick for the Spurs!!!!!

[cutewizard]

Manu should come back and mentor this guy

[mexicanjunior]

Oh look, mexicanjunior is here with the same take he's had since 2008

:rollin

[cutewizard]

interestd to see who is our 29th pick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xdb8ERjzYs

[duncan2k5]

Shit take. Dont you have an ass to wipe somewhere?

u cant even make an argument...go away dumbfuck...dont u have ur sister to impregnate?

[GreekSpursfan]

I think he would've been there at 29, but Spurs were probably worried someone would've snatched him before 29.

Philly was about to get him, good move by us, excellent pick

[cutewizard]

This is a massive GAME CHANGER by the Spursssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Joseph Kony]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-99QcfjCXg

[Weaselfish]

He has the quickness to play both forward spots. Turnover prone, but he can make some great passes. Can play with almost any combo of bigs we currently have. Solid pick!

[outmap]

relax guys, this is a good pick

THE EUROPEAN RAMON FERNANDEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hahaha! Noypi. 🏀

[cutewizard]

oh my god, i just love this pick so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[daslicer]

So will this guy actually play for the Spurs this year or is this a draft and stash type of deal?

[GreekSpursfan]

He needs to get stronger obviously and develop, i give him two years, thats when our window opens up as well tbh.

[Joseph Kony]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-99QcfjCXg
fuck you beat me, site is moving so god damn slow there was nothing on this page when i started posting that video :lol

[313]

as long as he actually plays i like the pick

[cutewizard]

Hahaha! Noypi. 


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kumusta kapatid?

anong tingin mo dito, hehehehe

mag tagalog nga tayo, para hindi nila tayo maintindihan , hehehehe

[FkLA]

Am I wrong for thinking he can be a combo forward? He's much closer to being a SF than he is a C, imo.

Reminds me a little of Kurucs from Brooklyn.

[TheGreatYacht]

With all the talent there available we picked this broke Jonas Jerebko?

Drunkford needs to be fired immediately. PATFO lost their seat filling Mexican, now they have to pander to the cacs lol. Poeltl, Samanic, Bertans, Bogdanovic, Belinelli lineups when we're down 30 in the playoffs <<<<<

[BatManu20]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0v5RP0ypkk

[benefactor]

u cant even make an argument...go away dumbfuck...dont u have ur sister to impregnate?
There's no reason to argue anything with you, island spookasaurus.

[Jordan Jackson]

He's a talented kid and the Spurs player development is the best in the league. No problem with the pick.

Don't think he would be there at 29. Brooklyn picks before the Spurs, they would have got rolled by Sean
Marks who would have the same info as PATFO.

[rastaspur]

u cant even make an argument...go away dumbfuck...dont u have ur sister to impregnate?

Horrible take. There games are not similar at all. Aldridge - pick and pop guy and a post player who in no way relies on athletic ability.

Samanic. Tall athlete with a quick first step and likes to drive and run the floor.

Shit take.

[TheGreatYacht]

timvp removed the search engine on the site, but I'll remember to bump this years from now.

Brandon Clarke, Nassir Little, Kevin Porter Jr, Bol Bol WERE ALL THERE

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xdb8ERjzYs

[rastaspur]

Nassir's fav player is kawhi. Patfo said fuck all that. Lol

[benefactor]

timvp removed the search engine on the site, but I'll remember to bump this years from now.

Brandon Clarke, Nassir Little, Kevin Porter Jr, Bol Bol WERE ALL THERE
They disable search during high volume times to keep the site from lagging tbh

[benefactor]

timvp removed the search engine on the site, but I'll remember to bump this years from now.

Brandon Clarke, Nassir Little, Kevin Porter Jr, Bol Bol WERE ALL THERE
They disable search during high volume times to keep the site from lagging tbh

[outmap]

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kumusta kapatid?

anong tingin mo dito, hehehehe

mag tagalog nga tayo, para hindi nila tayo maintindihan , hehehehe

Good pick, high reward. Kinda reminds me of Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls.

[ECOV]

Haters gonna hate

[slick'81]

6'11 and only 19! Theres def upside here but hes only listed at 206?!:wow

[james evans]

This shit is depressing. I have nothing more to say.

[picnroll]

I’m betting Spurs told Samanic to shut it down after the first combine game with a promise.

[cutewizard]

This could be our rebound season guys,

we just need one more veteran , and we are set

[barakz21]

So, some of Billups’ player comps have been off imo, but I missed his for Luka. Who’s his comp?

[cutewizard]

Good pick, high reward. Kinda reminds me of Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls.

:bobo

salamat/thanks!

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihRmkdaw2Ho

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBKJWJllDd0

[Fusternino]

Could he still grow? Arms a bit short.

[Keepin' it real]

Could he still grow? Arms a bit short.

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/pixar/images/a/a8/Rex_%28Toy_Story%29.png/revision/latest?cb=20181209010107

[slick'81]

Could he still grow? Arms a bit short.

7 foot wingspan isnt the worse i guess

[cutewizard]

the next move by the Spurs could be interesting, hahahahahahaha

[cutewizard]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt_xhI_3tuA

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szGRaP4DUtg

[TXstbobcat]

timvp (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8) removed the search engine on the site, but I'll remember to bump this years from now.

Brandon Clarke, Nassir Little, Kevin Porter Jr, Bol Bol WERE ALL THERE

was really hoping for Porter Jr.

[BatManu20]

Austin Spurs*


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[gospursgojas]

Pop drafting euros again. He’s trying again!

[BatManu20]

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[BWS-1994]

Hahaha! Noypi. 🏀

Haha! That’s cutewizard for you. How he thought of El Presidente with Luka, I don’t know... :D

[apalisoc_9]

Guy looks unathletic.

[outmap]

Haha! That’s cutewizard for you. How he thought of El Presidente with Luka, I don’t know... :D

Hahaha! That was random.

[dabom6]

Guy looks unathletic.

Reminds me of Manu.

[drpill]

Hm, if that highlight video is at all representative of what Samanic can one day do on an NBA court, I can see why Pop and RC wouldn’t want to risk missing out... Love that passing, he looks really dialed in as a playmaker and on defense, moves with quickness around the basket... Add a three point shot and he could be a real steal.

[Slippy]

Going to be disappointed if he doesnt play at all. Saying prayers right now that he doesnt get injured in preseason because that will be the kiss of death by pop.

[slick'81]

Just adding weight to his 206 frame will do him wonders

[Robz4000]

Wasn't too enthralled with the idea of the Spurs drafting him when it came out months ago that he was adamant on playing in the NBA from day one when he doesn't look ready. Think there will be some friction sooner rather than later. I also see some autism in him tbh; familiar and bad sign. Could spell trouble down the line...

[Dejounte]

Next Manu. I think he has an extreme competitor spirit reminscent of Manu once we see him play.

[Kurgan]

Spurs waste both picks on unathletic scrubs. Underwhelming draft and a very questionable future without any high upside player in sight.

[timvp]

I’m betting Spurs told Samanic to shut it down after the first combine game with a promise.Nah, Samanic worked out for five or six teams after the combine.


Just adding weight to his 206 frame will do him wondersHe's already up to like 230, tbh.

[RC_Drunkford]

He will tear up the G-League

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Spurs waste both picks on unathletic scrubs. Underwhelming draft and a very questionable future without any high upside player in sight.

Samanic was one of if not the most athletic player 6'10" and above who tested at the combine. Lol. That's his best and most NBA attribute

[MultiTroll]

Would rather have had Brandon Clarke. Some dialed Gonzaga peeps think Clarke has more upside then Rui.

Regardless, lets see what skinny white can do.
Hope.

[SpursFamo]

The Spurs really drafted Bertans 2.0 :lmao

[EricB]

We could've gotten Little at 19 and Samanic at 29 :pctoss

Samanic was gone at 20, but keep spouting

[EricB]

The Spurs really drafted Bertans 2.0 :lmao


Delete your fucking account. They’re two completely fucking different players.

[Marcus Bryant]

6'11" athletic forward with handles. As good a prospect as any that was actually available.

[Slippy]

Espn expert said he ready for the nba modern game.

Glad to see he put on some weight according to timvp

[cool cat]

Diet Porzingis better mean we are open to trading no shoulders Bertans.

[Immortal Spur]

6'11" athletic forward with handles. As good a prospect as any that was actually available.

That was my thoughts exactly... who was such a better pick? Little? Samanic skill set was the team's biggest need. He was the third best option after, Rui and Sekou. And then we got the back up wing we needed. We didn't get a big cause I think the direction is to keep LMA the 5 especially with Murray in the mix. It was very telling. I don't expect him to play much but there is definitely an avenue. If Bertans stinks or Rudy gets injured he's in the 4 spot. I really feel this was the biggest need filled. AND we got our three.

[timvp]

6'11" athletic forward with handles.

He legit looks Nowitzki-esque at times. Obviously he won't be Dirk but he's much more dynamic than a typical Euro big.

[Mugen]

Hopefully, he enjoys talking politics.

[slick'81]

He legit looks Nowitzki-esque at times. Obviously he won't be Dirk but he's much more dynamic than a typical Euro big.

Long as hes better then bargnani

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Murray
White
Lonnie
Luka
Aldridrige

Bench
Forbes
Johnson
Gay
Bertans
Jakob

Some talent there

[Degoat]

I just don’t know how I feel about Luka, he’s got some skills but euro players are just mehhh. I hope he turns into a really good player :flag: summer league should be really interesting with Lonnie, Metu, Luka, Keldon, and I’d assume Eubanks and Moore

[timvp]

Samanic is signing with the Spurs right away :tu

[Mugen]

timvp, do you think Luka could beat Kevin Durant in a game of 1v1? I'm not talking about prime KD, I'm talking current KD with the achilles tear rehabbing...

[timvp]

timvp, do you think Luka could beat Kevin Durant in a game of 1v1? I'm not talking about prime KD, I'm talking current KD with the achilles tear rehabbing...

Crutches or no crutches?

[diceman]

Crutches or no crutches?

:rollin Good stuff

[Dejounte]

Big four: DJ, White, Lonnie, Samanic

[Mugen]

Crutches or no crutches?

Crutches but KD's mom is packing the paint.

[benefactor]

He will shit on his haters tbh

[slick'81]

Wonder if the spurs stole this kid and hell be our future pf

[Marcus Bryant]

Big four: DJ, White, Lonnie, Samanic

:shrug With Murray back and a Walker presumably getting a role you already have to integrate a couple rotation players. Plus whoever they land in free agency.

[Chinook]

Wasn't too enthralled with the idea of the Spurs drafting him when it came out months ago that he was adamant on playing in the NBA from day one when he doesn't look ready. Think there will be some friction sooner rather than later. I also see some autism in him tbh; familiar and bad sign. Could spell trouble down the line...

They better not stash him. I don't see why he can't get NBA minutes out of the gate, and he'd develop better in Austin than anywhere else. As for the rest, I guess we'll see. I'd be shocked if PATFO didn't know about major psychological factors at this point.

[benefactor]

They better not stash him. I don't see why he can't get NBA minutes out of the gate, and he'd develop better in Austin than anywhere else. As for the rest, I guess we'll see. I'd be shocked if PATFO didn't know about major psychological factors at this point.


Samanic is signing with the Spurs right away :tu

[Mugen]

Tbh, I like the pick. It's a swing for the fences move and that's what they needed to do.

I liked Little as well but I trust their scouting on him if they felt like Luka was the better prospect. Clarke was always going to be a role player and they got that guy at 29 tbh.....

I don't see the Bertans comparison at all outside of being white and coming from a country where Hostel was likely filmed. Honestly, I think this kid either washes out or becomes an above average player. He's much too skilled at his size to have an Ilyasova type career IMO...ball handling + NBA athleticism + good shooting stroke are pretty damn hard to come by for somebody that big....

[TheGreatYacht]

Lol on that Pacers workout video he said his shit play during the season caused him to drop to the second round in mock drafts. Also said their workout was really hard for him.

According to him he's up to 230 pounds now (bullshit), he's unathletic, lacks to weight to post up, has a bad jumpshot. There's no other way to spin this. He was a fucking reach and would've been there at 29.

Terrible pick.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JabariJYoung/status/1141932352295383040

[Robz4000]

They better not stash him. I don't see why he can't get NBA minutes out of the gate, and he'd develop better in Austin than anywhere else. As for the rest, I guess we'll see. I'd be shocked if PATFO didn't know about major psychological factors at this point.

I can see him being a rotation player, sure, but I didn't like the attitude he was giving off when that came up. Doubt he'd accept an assignment to Austin as well tbh. He seems like he might be a low-key diva like LMA.

[Chinook]

I can see him being a rotation player, sure, but I didn't like the attitude he was giving off when that came up. Doubt he'd accept an assignment to Austin as well tbh. He seems like he might be a low-key diva like LMA.

I saw it more like his agent was making it clear he wasn't entering the draft just to stay in Europe. Around that time, most mocks had him in the late-first as an obvious stash. I'm happy they were upfront about it. Imagine if the Spurs had drafted him assuming he'd stay over and they had that fight now?

[Mugen]

I can see him being a rotation player, sure, but I didn't like the attitude he was giving off when that came up. Doubt he'd accept an assignment to Austin as well tbh. He seems like he might be a low-key diva like LMA.

Good tbh.

[Kurgan]

Before anyone gets too excited, someone like Doncic dominated the best league in Europe. This guy put up scrub numbers in the Slovenian League.

[Chinook]

https://twitter.com/JabariJYoung/status/1141932352295383040

Damn Jabari for cutting it off right before RC answered the SL question.

That makes me feel a bit better. The Spurs seemed to like him and see potential. They don't seem to know him all that well personally, but maybe that's normal? Anyway, him being the highest guy on their board and them believing in his talent goes a long way with me. Him putting on weight and gaining strength should happen with time. That's much better than him having to figure out how to play. Also seems like RC considers him a four through and through.

[timvp]

I don't know if Samanic could go back to Europe if he wanted, tbh. He basically just came to America, ghosted his Euro team and has been here ever since :lol

[superbigtime]

Lots of skills and glad to know he is less skinny. And just 19 wow.

[Kurgan]

I don't know if Samanic could go back to Europe if he wanted, tbh. He basically just came to America, ghosted his Euro team and has been here ever since :lol

So they drafted Euro Kawhi

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Damn Jabari for cutting it off right before RC answered the SL question.

That makes me feel a bit better. The Spurs seemed to like him and see potential. They don't seem to know him all that well personally, but maybe that's normal? Anyway, him being the highest guy on their board and them believing in his talent goes a long way with me. Him putting on weight and gaining strength should happen with time. That's much better than him having to figure out how to play. Also seems like RC considers him a four through and through.

R.C. said they expected him to be part of the team next season.

[Robz4000]

I don't know if Samanic could go back to Europe if he wanted, tbh. He basically just came to America, ghosted his Euro team and has been here ever since :lol

That was another unsettling thing too.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I don't know if Samanic could go back to Europe if he wanted, tbh. He basically just came to America, ghosted his Euro team and has been here ever since :lol


Yeah, that was one of the biggest things I had against him. He left them while they were in the playoffs. I know it looked worse to me because of the Kawhi thing, but it's not a good thing any time.

[J_Paco]

Lol on that Pacers workout video he said his shit play during the season caused him to drop to the second round in mock drafts. Also said their workout was really hard for him.

According to him he's up to 230 pounds now (bullshit), he's unathletic, lacks to weight to post up, has a bad jumpshot. There's no other way to spin this. He was a fucking reach and would've been there at 29.

Terrible pick.

Sure, cause all your scouting wizardry is beyond reproach.....

[Gordy58]

Lol on that Pacers workout video he said his shit play during the season caused him to drop to the second round in mock drafts. Also said their workout was really hard for him.

According to him he's up to 230 pounds now (bullshit), he's unathletic, lacks to weight to post up, has a bad jumpshot. There's no other way to spin this. He was a fucking reach and would've been there at 29.

Terrible pick.
lmao

[Chinook]

R.C. said they expected him to be part of the team next season.

Indeed, but I don't know what he said about summer league. From late June to mid July is my favorite time of the year. I'm always pumped to see the young guys get some run. I'm hoping Walker makes a run an SLMVP this time around, but he's going to need help for the Spurs to win the title. I don't expect it from Metu. Samanic and Johnson could be really good, though.

[FkLA]

He loves Mexican food. :tu



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eknHiM0r7bg

[Chinook]

That was another unsettling thing too.

Definitely doesn't seem like he's Spurs material. It takes all kinds, I guess. But I wish RC seemed to have a good handle on Luka as a man and not just as a prospect.

[Mugen]

Croatian KD, hopefully he has a fat mom instead of a POS Uncle and let's f'n go tbhhhh.

[Robz4000]

Croatian KD, hopefully he has a fat mom instead of a POS Uncle and let's f'n go tbhhhh.

So he is a snake afterall? Fuck.

[ZeusWillJudge]

He says in the video that he can switch 1-5. He's not going to switch 1-5 in the NBA.

He talked about the Spurs "workout" including interviews, and the fact that the Spurs care about what you're like off the court. They spent time with him off the court. Of course.

He compared himself to Andrei Kirilenko, when asked. I hate those questions being asked of young, untested guys. But if he wants to go there, he's going to need to put on another 10-12 lbs. of muscle, get a really fucked up haircut, marry a very nasty looking Russian woman, and get a bizarre Hannibal Lecter tattoo across his entire back. Oh, and he's going to have to become one of the best weak side shot blockers in the league. Sounds like a plan.



He loves Mexican food. :tu



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eknHiM0r7bg

[Capt Bringdown]

My name is Luka
I live on the second floor

[Texas_Ranger]

He says in the video that he can switch 1-5. He's not going to switch 1-5 in the NBA.

He talked about the Spurs "workout" including interviews, and the fact that the Spurs care about what you're like off the court. They spent time with him off the court. Of course.

He compared himself to Andrei Kirilenko, when asked. I hate those questions being asked of young, untested guys. But if he wants to go there, he's going to need to put on another 10-12 lbs. of muscle, get a really fucked up haircut, marry a very nasty looking Russian woman, and get a bizarre Hannibal Lecter tattoo across his entire back. Oh, and he's going to have to become one of the best weak side shot blockers in the league. Sounds like a plan.

Hes also gonna have to start playing world of warcraft with Tim.

[BatManu20]

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[slick'81]

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Def has handles

[Uriel]

I feel much better after seeing RC say they felt he was the best player available and a target of theirs. It means they really believe in Luka, even more so than Little.

[slick'81]

I feel much better after seeing RC say they felt he was the best player available and a target of theirs. It means they really believe in Luka, even more so than Little.


They obviously liked luka alot

[TimmyBuckets]

Murray
White

Samanic
Poeltl

Forbes
Walker
Bertans


Keep filling up that mediocre future.

[BatManu20]

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[BillMc]

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Looks like he and Murray will get along great!

[tim_duncan_fan]

I feel much better after seeing RC say they felt he was the best player available and a target of theirs. It means they really believe in Luka, even more so than Little.

I think RC was talking about Keldon.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Looks like he and Murray will get along great!

This swag movement will be a good thing.

If the players plan out.

[barakz21]

OT, but about Hachimura.. So, I would’ve been fine if the spurs grabbed him(though I was hoping they’d grab Little since he’s a true blue 3 with size). But damn.. I think he’s already screwed. I mean, WAS didn’t communicate with him apparently and decided to draft him. Not a good look on the organization imo

[polandprzem]

He says in the video that he can switch 1-5. He's not going to switch 1-5 in the NBA.

He talked about the Spurs "workout" including interviews, and the fact that the Spurs care about what you're like off the court. They spent time with him off the court. Of course.

He compared himself to Andrei Kirilenko, when asked. I hate those questions being asked of young, untested guys. But if he wants to go there, he's going to need to put on another 10-12 lbs. of muscle, get a really fucked up haircut, marry a very nasty looking Russian woman, and get a bizarre Hannibal Lecter tattoo across his entire back. Oh, and he's going to have to become one of the best weak side shot blockers in the league. Sounds like a plan.

Basically Spurs can sacrifice all year just to develop his physical strength and power. Play him limited and start next year tbh.

[cutewizard]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_%C5%A0amani%C4%87

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eknHiM0r7bg

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVVsugmP5Y4&amp;t=101s

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZkw5NlD74c

[cutewizard]

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

[smaka]

I knew the Spurs were picking him the minute I saw RC live at his game in Ljubljana for the second time in like 2 months.


He quit on his current team which is playing in the finals of domestic league, to go to draft combine. Quitter at 19, tbh. :lol

As I posted in other threads, he and his agent are adamant he plays in the NBA next season, so I don't know about stashing, how real option is that.
Otherwise, I've watched him in every game this season since he plays for a team from my hometown and I have mixed feelings about his (currently very, very inconsistent) game.

4 weeks ago:


Some interesting info about Samanic, concerning his current team.

- he went to draft combine in the middle of Slovenian league playoffs, missing 2nd semifinals game and first finals game
- he was supposed to be back for game 2 of the finals
- yesterday was game 2, he wasn't playing and neither was he present at the game
- apparently, the team doesn't even know if he is still in USA, he is not communicating with them (only via agent) and nedless to say he won't play a game for the team again

I know all this stuff that is happening isn't directly connected to Spurs, but a player acting like that to his current team reminds me a lot about a certain player. Do I want to see a player acting like that at the age of 19 (what else's to come?) on our team? No.

We've got ourselves another quitter, guys. :lol

Some additional info for those too laz to read his draft profile thread:


Effort plays role for sure. If he has the talent like he is advertised to have, he should be dominating in Slovenian league which is honestly an ass competition. But he didn't. He did play a lot better that time when RC and some other scouts were there and had two good games after that as well (which were also the last games before he went to draft combine and never reported back to the team, lol).

He showed some good games in ABA league and FIBA Champions League as well, but it was seen that he is not strong enough to guard or post bigger players.

One thing worth considering about his inconsistency might as well be the fact that his Euro team had three different head coaches this season. For a young player like he is, I assume this might play a role as well.
... Which doesn't erase the fact that I have doubts about his character.

For the record, I actually see him more of a F-PF than a PF-C. He has bulked up since the start of this season, tho.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7an_gf_EBE4

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt_xhI_3tuA&amp;t=1s

[smaka]

Another interesting info: the team he played for this year has quite some connections to today's (and yesterday's :lol) NBA/Spurs players:

- Davis Bertans played here for a while
- Aron Baynes played here and came to Spurs in the middle of the season
- Danny Green played here during lockout
- Rasho Nesterovic, Beno Udrih, Goran Dragic played here
- Luka Doncic played for their youth selections

[HankChinaski]

Who goes and quotes themselves to make a point?

[smaka]

I can see him being a rotation player, sure, but I didn't like the attitude he was giving off when that came up. Doubt he'd accept an assignment to Austin as well tbh. He seems like he might be a low-key diva like LMA.

After watching him play whole season in Ljubljana, I got a feeling he might be a diva as well. :lol


I saw it more like his agent was making it clear he wasn't entering the draft just to stay in Europe. Around that time, most mocks had him in the late-first as an obvious stash. I'm happy they were upfront about it. Imagine if the Spurs had drafted him assuming he'd stay over and they had that fight now?

I'm sure the Spurs knew he wasn't planning on staying in Europe. There were rumours about his agent being adamant he plays in the NBA next season a couple of months ago already. That said, he is still tehnically under contract in Europe, so some amount of money will have to be paid to his current Euro team.

[cutewizard]

Hope Duncan can mentor this guy

[ZeusWillJudge]

I knew the Spurs were picking him the minute I saw RC live at his game in Ljubljana for the second time in like 2 months.

4 weeks ago:

We've got ourselves another quitter, guys. :lol

Some additional info for those too laz to read his draft profile thread:

For the record, I actually see him more of a F-PF than a PF-C. He has bulked up since the start of this season, tho.


You've been dead on with info on Samanic. I was pretty damn sure the Spurs were taking him when you said Buford was there a second time. And then he got such rave reviews from the combine. I wouldn't rule out the possibility that he loafed through a couple of other workouts because the Spurs had made a promise.

I really didn't like hearing about him leaving his team in the playoffs, and not communicating, though.

:bobo For all the good info.




Who goes and quotes themselves to make a point?

Maybe a guy who's actually got the goods? Tell you what... next time you've actually got the goods, go ahead and quote yourself, and we won't say a word. I'll just stand over here and wait.

[cutewizard]

Anyway, the universe moves forward.....

Samanic shall be in the NBA

and so it shall be, hehehehehe

[Kurgan]

Delete your fucking account. They’re two completely fucking different players.

Yeah, Bertans can actually shoot

[smaka]

You've been dead on with info on Samanic. I was pretty damn sure the Spurs were taking him when you said Buford was there a second time. And then he got such rave reviews from the combine. I wouldn't rule out the possibility that he loafed through a couple of other workouts because the Spurs had made a promise.

I really didn't like hearing about him leaving his team in the playoffs, and not communicating, though.

:bobo For all the good info.

Thanks man!

His Euro stats are available here:
http://www.kzs.si/incl?id=968&season_id=104785&league_id=undefined&player_id=4946637 (Slovenian league)
https://www.aba-liga.com/player.php?id=3111 (Aba League)
http://www.championsleague.basketball/18-19/player/Luka-Samanic (Fiba Champions League - 3rd tier Euro competition)

[Uriel]

Sounds like the Spurs really were gonna take Goga if the Pacers hadn't taken him one pick earlier. :lol


19. San Antonio Spurs: Luka Samanic, F, Croatia


This might be a little high for Samanic, but the Spurs ultimately opted for a player they came to covet after Goga Bitadze went off the board one pick earlier. The fit between prospect and team here is strong, and he may not have made it all the way to San Antonio at No. 29. Credit the Spurs for just grabbing the guy they like here, although this was considered to be the high end of his range. There’s a bit of risk involved here, but Samanic lands in a good situation for his development. Grade: B
https://www.si.com/nba/2019/06/20/nba-draft-grades-picks-tracker-zion-williamson-ja-morant-rj-barrett

[childishbambi]

I knew the Spurs were picking him the minute I saw RC live at his game in Ljubljana for the second time in like 2 months.



4 weeks ago:



We've got ourselves another quitter, guys. :lol

Some additional info for those too laz to read his draft profile thread:



For the record, I actually see him more of a F-PF than a PF-C. He has bulked up since the start of this season, tho.

Being drafted into the NBA is like winning the lottery. You absolutely bail in this situation. I don't have a problem with this. fuck cross my fingers. :lol

[childishbambi]

The lanky Croat can shoot and handle much better than most players at 6-11, which immediately makes him borderline first-round talent. Samanic is exceptionally agile and flashes an array of guard-like dribble moves that allow him to blow by aggressive closeouts. He needs to significantly increase his physical strength, as his scrawny frame will not allow him to endure the pounding of an NBA schedule. He is an ideal candidate to stash in Europe for a year or two while he physically matures. It's hard to imagine a better situation for him to develop than with the Spurs.

https://www.nbadraft.net/instant-analysis/2019

[thekingrobert]

6'11 and only 19! Theres def upside here but hes only listed at 206?!:wow

He said he's up to 224 lbs

[thekingrobert]

He legit looks Nowitzki-esque at times. Obviously he won't be Dirk but he's much more dynamic than a typical Euro big. Go look at Dirk's first season stats

[ceperez]

Another interesting info: the team he played for this year has quite some connections to today's (and yesterday's :lol) NBA/Spurs players:

- Davis Bertans played here for a while
- Aron Baynes played here and came to Spurs in the middle of the season
- Danny Green played here during lockout
- Rasho Nesterovic, Beno Udrih, Goran Dragic played here
- Luka Doncic played for their youth selections

Well, that's interesting information.

[JuneJive]

Luka, dobrodosao.
Rad, rad i samo rad i bit ce dobro.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I knew the Spurs were picking him the minute I saw RC live at his game in Ljubljana for the second time in like 2 months.



4 weeks ago:



We've got ourselves another quitter, guys. :lol

Some additional info for those too laz to read his draft profile thread:



For the record, I actually see him more of a F-PF than a PF-C. He has bulked up since the start of this season, tho.

I remember when me and you chatted about his effort. I also didn't like that he ghosted his former team and that worries me a bit about how he will respond to coach Pop's demanding coaching style. Hopefully he isn't a diva like it's kinda seeming.

I do like his talent athletically, shooting touch, and decent handling skills for a guy his height. I think him adding that extra muscle helped him alot during the combine game he played and might be one of the reason he didn't put up great numbers on his team. His wingspan being as small as it is for his height is also a worrying thing

All things considered I thought, said and hoped the SPURS drafted him

[Dejounte]

Smaka, can you comment on his competitive nature?

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/Mike_Schmitz/status/1129418791664934913?s=19

[smaka]

Smaka, can you comment on his competitive nature?

I think his competitiveness has a lot to do with motivation. He was far more competitive in higher ranked competitions (more publicity, more scouts, etc.), you could see that if you watched him play in different competitions. Effort in Slovenian league (shitty league), when RC and other scouts came to watch him play, was uncomparable to effort in "just another game" in the domestic league. In those random games, he would often start the game forcing shots; if they didn't fall, he would often sync out of game and not even play much till the end. I think effort, competitiveness, consistency and motivation are all factors that are closely connected to each other.

I think he won't be given a chance to be a diva with Spurs, we all know that, and I think it will boost his consistency (or at least I hope so).

One thing worth mentioning is that a team he played for had 3 different head coaches this season, which cannot anyhow be good for a young player like Luka. Think that might have added up a little to his inconsistency.

[picnroll]

Ability Luca has to grab and go coupled with Murray, White, Walker and Poetl is going to make the Spurs a fun to watch up tempo team.

[Dejounte]

This dude has an excellent frame. His shoulders are real wide like Kawhi DRob before him.

[kobyz]

I see Tom Chambers/Tom Gugliotta type player...

[exstatic]

I feel much better after seeing RC say they felt he was the best player available and a target of theirs. It means they really believe in Luka, even more so than Little.

You missed the discussion in the draft thread. Little is a coke head, and in fact was busted, but because he went yappin’ to the Captain, and played for UNC, they let him off without being charged. Jailblazers ride again!,,

[r0drig0lac]

his ceiling is probably poor man Kukoc

[Harry Callahan]

You missed the discussion in the draft thread. Little is a coke head, and in fact was busted, but because he went yappin’ to the Captain, and played for UNC, they let him off without being charged. Jailblazers ride again!,,

I would want no part of Little with that type of background. Life is too short for that drama..

Luka had no problem getting where he wants on the floor against the Combine guys. Appears to be a good athlete especially given his size.

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/eknHiM0r7bg

He said his favorite current player and who he models his game after is Kevin Durant. His favorite all time player is Kirilenko. Also liked Tony Kukoc.

[clubalien]

hire dirk to mentor him

[3&D_TBH]

I didn’t know he could put the ball on the floor like that. He has a well rounded skill set it appears. He could be really really good. I’m excited. He’s really gonna help space the floor.

[picnroll]

The Athletic’s take on Samanic

No. 19: The San Antonio Spurs select Luka Samanic: Samanic has been on the Spurs’ radar throughout the entire draft process. He’s a high-IQ big man at 6-foot-11 who is excellent in the pick-and-roll because of his potential to shoot it and pass it. He also put on a ton of strength and good weight this season, tipping the scales at nearly 230 pounds at the combine after being extremely skinny up until the last 15 months.

With that weight has come the ability to accept contact and play through it, something that was critically missing from his game. Defensively, he’s not much of a rim protector, but teams have faith that he can be something of a versatile guy who can switch onto some perimeter players, albeit not necessarily elite quick-twitch guards. It’s earlier than I would have taken him, but he fits what the Spurs want from guys in terms of basketball IQ. It makes sense.

No real revelations there.

[look_at_g_shred]

Looks sick watching a dude his size handle the ball with ease. Stoked man, stoked.

[Play Boban]

He's already better than flat earther tbh.

[boutons_deux]

I remember Poodle looking aggressive, active, tough in college highlights, then none of that on the Spurs.

Will Luka follow that pattern?

[GrapplingYautja]

Looks like a white Kevin Durant. Can see why he mirrors his game after him.

Dude could be a problem if coached up and he takes to the game. Paired up with the young core we have...I'm definitely excited for the future.

[Blackhaus]

He is coming to the spurs this year correct? No stash? Hope to see him in summer league

[Dejounte]

Star potential ranking:

1. Samanic
2. Lonnie Walker
3. Murray
4. White
5. Johnson
6. Poetl

[SpursDynasty85]

He is coming to the spurs this year correct? No stash? Hope to see him in summer league

He will certainly be here next year. In fact I assume he will pretty much compete for playing time this year vs Bertans. He spent a few years in tough winning programs so I assume with the more physically friendly NBA, Samanic might turn out to be a steal if his potential pans out.

[Dave_ET]

Ready to see Luka Satanic™

[RC_Drunkford]

hire dirk to mentor him

Bojan Bogdanovic. Both croatians, could help Luka with his shooting

[BatManu20]

Luka approves.


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[RC_Drunkford]

Luka, dobrodosao.
Rad, rad i samo rad i bit ce dobro.

tako jeeee:bobo

[Gamechannel]

Like the pick somewhat. But not happy about how he ghosted his team during playoffs in favor of the draft. Thats not a good sign. And for all the shit I give nephew for the stunt he pulled off on us I have to share the same sentiments about Luca's approach towards his current team. Bitch move, Luca.

[Dejounte]

Like the pick somewhat. But not happy about how he ghosted his team during playoffs in favor of the draft. Thats not a good sign. And for all the shit I give nephew for the stunt he pulled off on us I have to share the same sentiments about Luca's approach towards his current team. Bitch move, Luca.

Id like to hear his side of it before making assumptions.

[Blackhaus]

Like the pick somewhat. But not happy about how he ghosted his team during playoffs in favor of the draft. Thats not a good sign. And for all the shit I give nephew for the stunt he pulled off on us I have to share the same sentiments about Luca's approach towards his current team. Bitch move, Luca.

If you a chance to got to the highest best job possible in your profession, you’d probably say fuck you to your old job too.

[slick'81]

Spurs clearly wanted goga.hopefully plan b works out

[Drom John]

17 players born in Croatia have played in the NBA, none for the Spurs.

[kobyz]

Like the pick somewhat. But not happy about how he ghosted his team during playoffs in favor of the draft. Thats not a good sign. And for all the shit I give nephew for the stunt he pulled off on us I have to share the same sentiments about Luca's approach towards his current team. Bitch move, Luca.

why not to go care for himself? why sacrifice his future for the 2 grand he probably making over there? skipping slovenian league is not a big deal, it's bearley professional league...

[kobyz]

Spurs clearly wanted goga.hopefully plan b works out

sucks we missed out on him by one spot, hopefully it would not tie spurs hands and force them to roll the dice on jacob and waste money on that...

[spurraider21]

17 players born in Croatia have played in the NBA, none for the Spurs.
pop is half croatian tbh

[UZER]

It looks like his type is actually the future NBA player. Not saying him directly, but overall. We’ve progressed from 3s can handle and play like guards, to 4s, and now we’re moving up to 5s. Can they bang and post like old school guys? No. But old school guys could never handle the rock and shoot from distance like these new bigs. Luka, Unicorn, etc. Hell even Durant is 7’. It’s becoming more common. If they catch up to the guards skills wise and footwork, it will once again become a big mans game, but in a different style.

[Gamechannel]

why not to go care for himself? why sacrifice his future for the 2 grand he probably making over there? skipping slovenian league is not a big deal, it's bearley professional league...

It's the principle of being under contract and wanting to be there for your team mates. What's to say his head doesn't get turned in the future by the bright lights of NYC or LA and he does the same to the Spurs? Wanting to leave for the draft workouts is one thing under permission from the team. Ghosting them altogether once the workouts were over and he could have returned to play is another. Again, this is based on what I've read.

[Gamechannel]

If you a chance to got to the highest best job possible in your profession, you’d probably say fuck you to your old job too.

Except that there's a way to do it properly. Specially in professional sports.

[tonight...you]

Except that there's a way to do it properly. Specially in professional sports.
I blame the agent more than the player, unless the player was unreasonable. Which I cannot see why in this instance.
Although... who is his agent?

[Dejounte]

It's the principle of being under contract and wanting to be there for your team mates. What's to say his head doesn't get turned in the future by the bright lights of NYC or LA and he does the same to the Spurs? Wanting to leave for the draft workouts is one thing under permission from the team. Ghosting them altogether once the workouts were over and he could have returned to play is another. Again, this is based on what I've read.

Whats your source that he ghosted his old team? Link?

[Russ]

Spurs clearly wanted goga.hopefully plan b works out

If the Spurs really wanted Goga, they just got the biggest break in history.

[Gamechannel]

Whats your source that he ghosted his old team? Link?

There are tweets from insiders and an article too that I read. I will look it up.

[slick'81]

If the Spurs really wanted Goga, they just got the biggest break in history.

how so russ!?

[ElNono]

Another soft white euro, smh... didn't learn a thing from that Ginoboli guy...

[Dejounte]

There are tweets from insiders and an article too that I read. I will look it up.

Ok, lets see it.

[slick'81]

Ok, lets see it.


Use your google machine

[GreekSpursfan]

Spurs clearly wanted goga.hopefully plan b works out

I think there is a chance they wanted both thats why they immediately got Samanic.

[Dejounte]

Use your google machine

Umm I did? Theres nothing to be found that he abandoned his team

[BD24]

Pretty impressed with how well he handles the ball on the break/in the open court tbh. That’s a very in demand skill for modern 4’s

[BillMc]

Interview

https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/spurs-luka-samanic-compares-himself-to-a-pair-of-the-nbas-best

[ZeusWillJudge]

Spurs clearly wanted goga.hopefully plan b works out


They were talking about trading 19 + Bertans to move up, in order to get somebody. We don't know who. But the team is already short on 3P shooting. I don't think they get rid of Bertans without knowing that they have another 3P shooter in hand. The Spurs don't throw darts, they play chess. So to me, it seems most likely that whoever they wanted to move up for was also a 3P shooter. Bitade's 31% from the arc isn't enough to let them get rid of Bertans, IMO. We're all guessing, but that's an educated guess.

[Texas_Ranger]

Ok, lets see it.

as a Slovenian and as a guy that follows his old club let me tell you that he did not anwser the calls from his team. So, yea he ghoasted them.

[SAGirl]

Another soft white euro, smh... didn't learn a thing from that Ginoboli guy...
That Ginoboli guy wasn't a Euro tbh :king

Euros were Parker, and Bobo...

[venitian navigator]

Considering we still have the MLE available and that one of our spots to fill is the shooting big, the Samanic choice looks like there could be a potential interest in Bender. A top 4 draft pick talent could be worth a good part of the MLE and the fact thet he is UFA and coming from bad seasons in Phoenix means we just have to decide if he still has skills and potential to be the guy he was supposed to be at the time of the 2016 draft...he's still absolutely young so he can be part of the young core we're looking to build for a (not so) near future...

[kobyz]

It's the principle of being under contract and wanting to be there for your team mates. What's to say his head doesn't get turned in the future by the bright lights of NYC or LA and he does the same to the Spurs? Wanting to leave for the draft workouts is one thing under permission from the team. Ghosting them altogether once the workouts were over and he could have returned to play is another. Again, this is based on what I've read.
You still need to take into account that Slovenian league don't mean much... and sometimes you should be selfish but do the smart move when there's a lot on the line! Taking care for yourself doesn't mean you don't care about others, just that you carring about yourself more than about others... About your example about NY or LA, I don't think it's relevant to the current situation of him which is connect to his professional goal, and your example talk about fame only..

[kobyz]

A little more hype about him the more I think about it, he really not much different as a prospect than Sekou Doumbouya who went #15, has the tools to develop into a good modern stretch 4, maybe Tobias Harris/Kyle Kuzma type...

[Dejounte]

as a Slovenian and as a guy that follows his old club let me tell you that he did not anwser the calls from his team. So, yea he ghoasted them.

I mean i still need to see links. Not hearsay

[Dejounte]

https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/sekou-doumbouya-poses-for-a-photo-with-luka-samanic-at-the-2019-nba-picture-id1151095222?s=2048x2048

[gambit1990]

i never pay attention to any player before the draft.

i like luka's mobility / height / length.

makes bertans more expendable if PATFO have the balls to use him as a sweetener in a DDR deal.

[Dejounte]

i never pay attention to any player before the draft.

i like luka's mobility / height / length.

makes bertans more expendable if PATFO have the balls to use him as a sweetener in a DDR deal.

Or it makes Bertans more valuable on this team with Samanic playing the playmaker role?

[cd021]

i never pay attention to any player before the draft.

i like luka's mobility / height / length.

makes bertans more expendable if PATFO have the balls to use him as a sweetener in a DDR deal.

That's $35 million in outgoing salary, that's a lot of salary to take back for a team- No matter what they are sending out.

[ElNono]

That Ginoboli guy wasn't a Euro tbh :king

Euros were Parker, and Bobo...

:lol just kidding, obviously... looks like an interesting prospect 3-4 years down the road, once the LMA/DDR core is done.

[tonight...you]

:lol just kidding, obviously... looks like an interesting prospect 3-4 years down the road, once the LMA/DDR core is done.
LMA/DDR is going to be here for another 3/4 years?!

Lawd...
Give me strength.

Actually I like LMA. I kind of like DDR.
Together though?

https://media2.giphy.com/media/edYtVM6j8js2c/giphy.gif

[Truth4sale$]

Luca just like MeTu does not deserve a roster spot. Luca is not NBA ready, he has to gain wait and learn team defense. He is better than a guard oriented Gleague but will waste away as a 12th man, when he should be getting playing time in Europe.

[Gordy58]

Luca just like MeTu does not deserve a roster spot. Luca is not NBA ready, he has to gain wait and learn team defense. He is better than a guard oriented Gleague but will waste away as a 12th man, when he should be getting playing time in Europe.
he’ll be just fine

[ElNono]

LMA/DDR is going to be here for another 3/4 years?!

Lawd...
Give me strength.

Actually I like LMA. I kind of like DDR.
Together though?

https://media2.giphy.com/media/edYtVM6j8js2c/giphy.gif

It could be worse, tbh, we could have him here for 3-4 years then trade him to Toronto...

[Atl Spur]

THIS IS A GOOD PICK, IM CALLING IT NOW

I’m with u!

[Big P]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-99QcfjCXg

This video has Luka going up against Bitadze a couple of times.

[Big Empty]

This video has Luka going up against Bitadze a couple of times.
Damn can he score a basket? ��

[tonight...you]

Damn can he score a basket? ��
He can definitely draw fouls...