That's good news. If I read Partizan's calendar correctly, their last scheduled game is May 25th. Will they play much beyond that? Sounds like the Spurs should get a good look to see if he's ready for a roster spot (or even the backup SF spot possibly).
If Bertans is coming over, maybe signing a cheap vet SF makes sense as he acclimates. Seems like we're already running low on roster spots for next year.
May 25th is the last game of Serbian league regular season. When Partizan will play their last game will depend on what they do in playoffs. Worst case for Spurs would be Partizan playing their last game on June 15th.
For the rest, I agree with you. Bertans will obviously be signed to be the backup SF but Spurs would need to sign an insurance player with a cheap ego-less vet. A player like Mike Miller could fill that spot nicely.
Sounds like a pretty good scenario. It'll be interesting to see if the Spurs are that high on Bertans. Sounds like they might be.
Well that's a super impressive game. Granted some of those looks were shootaround open, but he hit a few long shots with the defenders hand right in his face, and also threw down a contested dunk
SF back up positions Seems like Bertans' to lose. Performance this summer should dictate whether Spurs go after a player like Casspi/wright or not. I hope this kid comes this summer. I have been impressed with what folks have shared about his play recently.
I wonder if he is going to play for the Latvian national team at the Eurobasket tournament (4.-22. September). If he is participating, he would probably not be able to play in the Summer League. Even though it takes place in July, that is also the time where the national teams are practicing and playing tuneup games.
I would expect him to play because he already did so in the qualification tournament last year.
Do you think he's already good enough at this stage of his career to be a full-time backup SF?
Given their history, wouldn't it make more sense for the Spurs to sign someone like Omri Casspi to man that role, and have Bertans be the 3rd stringer at SF?
I know this question is for Bruno but I will still throw my 2 cents in. No, Bertans cannot play any defense or rebound at this time and the only thing he can contribute right now is 3pt shooting. Yes, Casspi is the much better choice at this time for the spurs if the option was between these 2 for next season as the back up sf (not even close). Bertans needs to stay in Europe for at least 2 more seasons in my opinion.
Bertans will likely need a transition year. Spurs will need to have a vet insurance player to cover him.
I heard Partizan players don't recieve salaries on a regular basis, so that might be an additional case for his uncertainty.
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Dude is coming. Looking at the videos, it looks like he's got the Euro game down well -- great shooter, decent handles, runs the court well. The next step in his evolution would be to develop a good midrange game, defense, and bulking up a bit. The NBA seems like a no brainer in his development right now, not to mention the Spurs need a back up 3.
Is his name pronounced Dah Vees or Day Viss?
Another pretty good game for bertans..16 pts and 1 rebound. Yes, 1 rebound. definatly a part of his game that needs alot of work
http://www1.realgm.com/international...-Vizura/123473
^That link also says Bertans WILL play in the summer league this year. Since I doubt Leonard or Joseph will play, the Spurs' SL team could be interesting: Bertans, Denmon, potentially Richards and Hanga and whomever the Spurs draft.
Looks like I'll be coughing up the 15 bucks for the summer league pass again.
I heard that Denmon had broken a foot early in the year. Has anyone heard how his recovery has gone? Good as new?
He's playing again, and I heard he had a good game (20+ points) last weekend.
First one.
Project Spurs interview with him
http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-art...n-anotnio.html
Thanks
Kid keeps on rolling with player of the week honors.
http://basketball.eurobasket.com/Ser...k_award/317335
Bertans' 24 points and 6 rebounds give him Player of the Week award - May 19, 2013
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20-year old Davis Bertans (210-SF-92) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Partizan and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 12 (Second Stage).
He had the game-high 24 points adding six rebounds for Partizan in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Metalac (#6, 3-9) with 26-point margin 88-62. It allowed Partizan to consolidate first place in the Serbian league. Partizan have a solid 10-2 record. In the team's last game Bertans had a remarkable 85.7% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be Partizan's top player in his first season with the team. Davis Bertans averages this season 13.8ppg.
I'm on Bertans' bandwagon
Jeez- I keep forgetting he will not turn 21 till November
I'll put the chances of Bertans being with the Spurs when next season starts at about 75%.
I've said this exact sentence 3 summers in a row now.
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