Updates: Viktor Sanikidze

[benefactor]

kbp?

Indeed.

[Spursmania]

kbp?

hhmmm...

[Biggems]

I say bring him over.....we need youth and athleticism and he has it at only 23.

[Longley]

And I wouldnt rate D-League much higher than average league in Europe. In D-League there are some guys who Playing(ed) in Estonia. David Bailey was just an average in Rock, now he is pretty good in D-League. Scooter M(a)c don played in Estoniain side Kalev and was an average, same Marlon Parmer. Scooter was a beast in D-League after he went back to the States during the season. Maybe is the style of playing so much different dont know...

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

And I wouldnt rate D-League much higher than average league in Europe. In D-League there are some guys who Playing(ed) in Estonia. David Bailey was just an average in Rock, now he is pretty good in D-League. Scooter M(a)c don played in Estoniain side Kalev and was an average, same Marlon Parmer. Scooter was a beast in D-League after he went back to the States during the season. Maybe is the style of playing so much different dont know...

D-League is crap. Baltic league is much stronger than D-League. Baltic League is quite one of the stronger leagues in Europe. It is MUCH better than POS French league which fans here seem to think is good.

I don't know if he will come to AEK or not but last I here they still want to bring him this summer to the club. I would guess he would get a big raise because AEK is one richest clubs in Europe.

[Bruno]

Before this year, Sanikidze hadn't basically played for 3 years.

In 05-06, he missed the whole year because of knees' surgery.
In 06-07, he signed with a Spanish team. He missed the start of the season because of Visa troubles, had an appendix surgery and spend the year in the doghouse.
In 07-08, he struggles to find a team because of contracts troubles. When he finally find one in Germany, he blows his knee during the work out. He end up the season in a crappy Georgian league.

The natural reaction towards Sanikdize would be "he is still 23 years old, has done nothing and is just a bust". IMO, it's too soon to say that given all the years he has missed. Next step for him would be to have a good season in Europe in a stronger team than Rock. Even if Sanikdize will likely never end up in NBA, I haven't fully given up on him.

[Longley]

AEK isnt very strong club at the moment, 8th or something in Greece. They wanter Sanikidze this season, its true, but he decided to come Rock, because his best friend is playing there and he missed a lot of seasons due injury. He can defenetly get contract form AEK, one Estonian playing there right now and he isnt better than Sanikidze.

And I agree, he need one good season in Europe with good team, Rock isnt that. Im not sure he can play such high level as NBA, but defenetly he has to try to give his best.

[nick23]

Viktor Win Slam Dunk in Estonia
http://www.ohtuleht.ee/324401

[objective]

Well that seals his fate. When Pop sees that, Sanikidze will never be a Spur.

But his look has changed once again. At the end of the video he kind of looked like Manu Ginobili.

[Bruno]

When does Rock Tartu season end ?

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

When does Rock Tartu season end ?

Baltic league is late April I do not know for Estonia league but it should be after Baltic league though.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Viktor Win Slam Dunk in Estonia
http://www.ohtuleht.ee/324401

He won dunk contest in Georgia last year also.

[timvp]

Viktor Win Slam Dunk in Estonia
http://www.ohtuleht.ee/324401

Thanks for the link. Hopefully the Spurs invite him to summer league.

[tp2021]

Is there any reason why they wouldn't invite him to SL?

[Bruno]

Is there any reason why they wouldn't invite him to SL?

Georgia NT.

Their first official game is on August 15th. I don't know when their training camp will start but it's possible that he won't be available for the SL.

[tp2021]

gotdam national teams

[Buddy Holly]

I'm I wrong in saying he has a similar build to Tayshaun Prince?

[mattyc]

Thanks for the link. Hopefully the Spurs invite him to summer league.

Seconded. Can't hurt.

[Longley]

I'm I wrong in saying he has a similar build to Tayshaun Prince?

Quite similar yes. Soon will be baltic league final 4 and in may estonian finals. Rock won Estonian league regular season, Viktor is the best scorer in league. Hopefully he will be in SL this summer.

[Longley]

http://www.basket.ee/index.php?mid=1...player&id=7840

Regular season statistics


2Pv-FGA
2Pt-FGM
3Pv-Att
3Pt-made
VVv-FTA
VVt-FTM
KL-DREB
RL-OREB
LP-TotalREB
RS-Assists
V-Fouls
VM-Fouls Against
VL-Steals
BL-Blks
PK-TO
PNK-PTS

[AA2120]

slamma lamma bing bong

[BackHome]

Before this year, Sanikidze hadn't basically played for 3 years.

In 05-06, he missed the whole year because of knees' surgery.
In 06-07, he signed with a Spanish team. He missed the start of the season because of Visa troubles, had an appendix surgery and spend the year in the doghouse.
In 07-08, he struggles to find a team because of contracts troubles. When he finally find one in Germany, he blows his knee during the work out. He end up the season in a crappy Georgian league.

The natural reaction towards Sanikdize would be "he is still 23 years old, has done nothing and is just a bust". IMO, it's too soon to say that given all the years he has missed. Next step for him would be to have a good season in Europe in a stronger team than Rock. Even if Sanikdize will likely never end up in NBA, I haven't fully given up on him.

Are we talking about Saikidze or Ian? I am confused?

[Longley]

Now is going on Estonian league finals. 4 games played, he is key guy in his team.
http://www.basket.ee/index.php?mid=6...gid=2009001218

Last game boxscore.

[Longley]

One video aswell, starts vith sanikidze block and you can see him more.
http://www.ohtuleht.ee/330858

[yavozerb]

That other team looked pathetic...But, its good to see victor hitting those jump shots and I like the fact he is showing some emotion during the game..