Today's Trade Beno Thread

[ObiwanGinobili]

I definately think he'd learn more as a 3rd PG... I wouldn't want to see Beno in the NBDL.

i agree with Sense.. he seems to be quite a few steps above NBDL.. but not quite NBA yet. KWIM?
I think he's learn and develop alot better as 3rd PG.

but if he hasn't improved by the end of this season then boot him.

[SPARKY]

I wonder what the Spurs believe is wrong with Udrih. The only thing that comes to mind are his struggles against pressure.

Maybe something physical/mental? Maybe they've decided they don't have time to wait on him to develop and that the 'golden time' for this team to win additional championships is over the next couple of seasons?

[zeleni]

I think they want to make Slovenia, USA, Argentinian group as equal as possible to make them work hard against each other to make a team better. Rasho and Beno from the Euro-championship will be a great pair, Argentinians have chemistry, so USA players are here just to keep up chemistrywise (they already have more ability on their side with Duncan, Bowen, NVE, Horry, Nazr etc). Parker is favourite of everyone, even POP. So bringing NVE just means POP wants a more bloodthirsty a team.

Maybe I'm wrong... Any comments?

[spurschick]

He's been in plenty of pressure situations in Europe and now has some NBA post-season experience. I really think he's going to make the right adjustments, both mentally and physically, and be stronger next season.

BENO UDRIH
Named Rookie of the Year of the Slovenian League in 2000
Won the Slovenian League with Olimpija Ljubljana in 2001 and 2002
Named MVP of the Slovenian League Finals in 2002
Won the Slovenian Cup with Olimpija Ljubljana in 2001
Won the Adriatic League with Olimpija Ljubljana in 2002
Won the Israeli League in Cup with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2002-03

[timvp]

Maybe the best thing about the Van Exel signing is it saves Beno. If the Spurs had to use part of the MLE to sign a backup PG, the team would had to trade Beno because you can't have two players with multi-year contracts backing up the same position.

Now with Van Exel on a low money, one-year contract, Beno can sit on the bench and learn for a couple years and then be ready to bust into the scene in two seasons.

Maybe the Spurs can work it like the Suns did when they had Kidd, KJ and Nash.

[Slo spurs fan]

Now this is better!

It seems my agressive act made some adjustments!

[angel_luv]

I'm glad someone can keep these guys in line. Lord knows I try!

[spurschick]

I just remember hearing Pop say a number of times how Beno exceeded their expectations. Granted, this was all before the post-season, but the Spurs clearly see the potential.