Slovenian players 08-09 Season Thread!

**Kamnik** · 10-12-2008

Ah .... 1 ed up 1 letter... :P

I meant the right thing

@Allanon: thanks!

**Allanon** · 10-12-2008

Dragic in the suns game:

Dragic only played 11 minutes in the game so it wasn't much time. He was good handling the ball and the offense. But he wasn't very aggressive. Again, not much playing time.

He had a nice move and you can see he has good body control and strength for a point guard...he took the ball to the hoop, got hit and still finished the shot for a 3 point play. He still looked a little nervous and wasn't aggressive enough...probably because he's still new. He has skill and good strength at the PG position so that's a plus.

Overall the game was pretty bad ... it was freezing cold and nobody could make their shots. Dragic led the Suns with 2 Assists

So you can't take much from this game to evaluate, sorry.

**Kamnik** · 10-12-2008

Originally Posted by Allanon

Dragic in the suns game:

Dragic only played 11 minutes in the game so it wasn't much time. He was good handling the ball and the offense. But he wasn't very aggressive. Again, not much playing time.

He had a nice move and you can see he has good body control and strength for a point guard...he took the ball to the hoop, got hit and still finished the shot for a 3 point play. He still looked a little nervous and wasn't aggressive enough...probably because he's still new. He has skill and good strength at the PG position so that's a plus.

Overall the game was pretty bad ... it was freezing cold and nobody could make their shots. Dragic led the Suns with 2 Assists

So you can't take much from this game to evaluate, sorry.

thanks anyways....

yeah this game was completely for the fans

most players only care about not getting injured

**ploto** · 10-14-2008

Lorbek with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals against the Raptors.

http://www.nba.com/games/20081014/MOSTOR/boxscore.html

**Kobayagi** · 10-15-2008

What happened to Smodis?

**ploto** · 10-15-2008

Originally Posted by Kobayagi

What happened to Smodis?

sprained his ankle

**Kamnik** · 10-15-2008

I got shocked seeing Chris Bosh blow by Lorbek for a dunk...

Apart from that... unbelivable the starting bigs for CSKA are 2 Slovenians. Proud of them!

**angel_luv** · 10-15-2008

Originally Posted by Allanon

I'm watching the Suns/Nuggets tonight on TNT, I'll post an update on Dragic

I didn't watch the game... forgot Dragic played for the Suns.

**platenuts** · 10-15-2008

I really think this year we will see alot from Beno, i read a few comments about him becoming complacent with his contract which is a valid concern but he has worked really hard to get this opportunity and I think he's gonna run with it.

**Kamnik** · 10-19-2008

Dragic had a good game for the suns against the nuggets. His first start. (Nash was out due to the sprained ankle)

According to suns forums&articles he played a really good D. In 30 minutes of action he had 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocked shots with only 1 turnover.

In offense he ran the team good while not attempting many shots. He had 6 points with 2/7 shooting. (missed all 3 3pt attempts.)

Overall he had a really good game and was praised by several people&press.

**Kamnik** · 10-21-2008

Dragic started and played team high 41 minutes. His stat line is not too impressive but according to some who saw the game team runs good when he is in (a true PG) and has the highest +/- on the team.

Beno DNP.

**ata** · 10-21-2008

Originally Posted by Kamnik

Dragic started and played team high 41 minutes. His stat line is not too impressive but according to some who saw the game team runs good when he is in (a true PG) and has the highest +/- on the team.

Beno DNP.

Nice stats for Dragić, just to many TOs.

Beno? I guess he is already "injured" (until start of the season)

**ata** · 10-22-2008

Another very nice stat line for Dragić: +27, 7Rb, 8Ass, 3Stl. 4TO - not bad comparing to steals and assists. I am glad to see he didn't picked more than 3 PF in 35 min. PFs are usually cancer for european players in their 1st season.

**Slo spurs fan** · 10-22-2008

Ata, you forgot his 10 points. He had almost tripe double.

**Kobayagi** · 10-22-2008

I'm waiting for his first triple-double.

**Kamnik** · 10-22-2008

Maybe 1 or 2 years and he will have a quadruple with steals

**Kobayagi** · 10-22-2008

He'll get there sooner with double digits in turnovers.

**Kamnik** · 10-22-2008

A post from one of the Suns fans from another forum:

"
I have to note again how effective a job that Dragic is doing running the team. His offense is still shaky, but 8 assists, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals? His 4 TOs are too high, but it is the preseason and was a really hackneyed lineup. Most impressive to me was his +27 while on the floor, by far the highest on the team. He has a very positive impact on the game, which is so completely different that Banks or many other of backup PGs in the past. My hopes for him are really increasing, and I am actually very happy that things have worked out with Nash missing these games to give Dragic a chance to gell with the team. I feel like he had made a fair bit of progress in the last month.
"

GO GORAN!

**Kamnik** · 10-23-2008

Description of Dragic on Hoopshype:
"Plays both guard spots... Very technical player, like most Slovenians... Pretty weak."

I find it funny on several levels

**angel_luv** · 10-30-2008

I really enjoyed the opportunity I had in the Spurs' season opener to see Dragic play in person.

He made some very passes. I look forward to watching his progress this season.

**Kamnik** · 11-15-2008

Seems like all 3 Slovenian players are playing better and better.

Udrih played some good games in a row including a 30 point career high. He seems to be more agressive offensively now with K-mart out.

Dragic is slowly gaining confidence and today he played 30 minutes with Nash being suspended. (won against Sacramento in a matchup against Udrih)
Seems that Terry Porter is really high on him as he gets all the minutes Nash does not play...

Nesterovic is back from the injury and instantly had 2 good games.

**ploto** · 11-15-2008

^Rasho was +19 in 27 minutes in that game and they lost.

He also had a flagrant foul called on him!

The Pacers are struggling to get good shots but are getting a big lift from Rasho Nesterovic, who hits a couple of baskets early in the period to help protect the lead...

Granger hit a pullup jumper to cut it to 2 with 43 seconds left and the Pacers got the stop they needed, thanks to Nesterovic's tough defense against Brand that forced a tough, errant shot. But Daniels' potential game-winning 3-pointer bounced out and that was that.

http://my.nba.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5700026318

**ploto** · 11-15-2008

Angel- wanted to make sure you know that the Pacers are playing the Bulls tonight and as far as I know the game is on WGN for you.

**Kamnik** · 11-16-2008

Another good game by Rasho... Too bad he is on Pacers.

**velik_m** · 11-16-2008

I think Pacers will make playoffs this year.

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