Luka Samanic is gone (Update: Yeah, he gone)

[Dejounte]

Keldon speaks a bit about the situation here but doesn't really give much info.

bro wtf he was choking up and looked like he wanted to cry when he was asked about Luka

[PhantomDashCam]

He was inactive for the whole bubble to end the previous season. Not benched. Inactive. That was with LaMarcus away from the team. But, you think because he played some preseason games, and modeled the new uni, that he was key in their plans. Well, OK, then.

Did you look into why he was inactive?
https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/s...s-appendicitis

Not sure why you’re digging your heels in here. We can differ in opinion about Trey’s supposed role heading into the 2020-2021 season.

The data though, (key dates, playing time, honorary team representation) suggests that Trey was thought of highly within the organisation during that time.

[Ocotillo]

Pop cut Sammich so he wouldn't have to give him minutes tonight.

[MultiTroll]

"Luka worked hard. He tried his best......Always difficult when you have to tell someone you're going to go with another player. He's got a lot of skills and hopefully it will translate and he'll find a situation where those skills can be used."

[Phenomanul]

Mavs will pick him up or some other rival... and he will routinely go off against the Spurs...

[C-Dub]

I think Cuban will sign him and he will play pretty good for the Mavericks and give the Spurs fits over the coming years. The bright side is that we have Primo & Keldon to look forward to.

[MannyIsGod]

This thread is amazing. Those of you who are upset are acting like the guy was never given a chance when he even started games last year. He was bad, really really bad when he wasn't playing garbage time meaningless minutes and even then he was usually awful. He's had years to show some improvement and Everytime he's been on the court this year it's debatable weather he'd even maintained his below NBA level of play.

He's just not good. Spurs took a shot and missed, but I honestly don't care much about him being waived.

[Biggems]

We were winning at the time. He could have altered the shot or even made him earn 2 the hard way. He completely dogged it. He has been a waste of space since we drafted him. Good riddance.

[MultiTroll]

If no team attempts to sign him that will be further telling.

Altho at this late stage he could certainly sign later on in the season.

[Degoat]

I wonder if there’s a particular player the spurs expect to be cut from there team right now to fill the 2 way spot they have open

[MultiTroll]

We were winning at the time. He could have altered the shot or even made him earn 2 the hard way. He completely dogged it. He has been a waste of space since we drafted him. Good riddance.

That would have resulted in Clear-Path-To-The Basket-Foul.

But yes he could and should have chased him and at least attempted to alter shot without fouling.

[Rocalcio]

the sammich guy sucked....below average to average nba talent across the board...he got to the nba thinking he was going to bully scrubs around like he did in soft euro...boy got scared at the elite talent in the nba... he damn well knows he can't hang...oh ya and lol at getting your feelers hurt because some grumpy old man yells at you...if you can't handle pop yelling at you what the are you going to do when you're asked to hit a shot in the waning seconds of a game to help your team....next lonnie walker...ive seen enough of him live to know that dude isn't a real nba player...athletically talented sure but no basketball heart or brain

Euro isn’t soft, try to play in Turkey or Greece, they’re violent…

[Biggems]

That would have resulted in Clear-Path-To-The Basket-Foul.

But yes he could and should have chased him and at least attempted to alter shot without fouling.

no it wouldn't.....had he hustled back, he could have tried to block the shot.....fouling on the way up would simply be 2 FTs....

[TD 21]

Shams Charania on Twitter: "The New York Knicks and former Spurs first-round pick Luka Samanic have agreed on a two-way contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium." / Twitter

[emanueldavidginobili]

Wow good for him, one of his best overall performances was against the Knicks.

[K...]

Knocks ing wanna punnish us for pozinga tampering?

[Atl Spur]

He can’t handle that media outlet.......may be back in Europe sooner than later��

[exstatic]

Knicks don’t want a conference rival picking up the Randle Stopper.

LOL, picking through our trash can.

[Dex]

Going from Coach Pop to Coach Thibs, that should certainly help this young man's confidence issues and at ude.

I guess Larry Brown wasn't available?

[lefty]

Knicks fans :

[MultiTroll]

That would have resulted in Clear-Path-To-The Basket-Foul.

But yes he could and should have chased him and at least attempted to alter shot without fouling.

no it wouldn't.....had he hustled back, he could have tried to block the shot.....fouling on the way up would simply be 2 FTs....

Clear-Path-To-The Basket-Foul | NBA Official

[raybies]

Truly wish him the best. Hope he can salvage his career.

[MultiTroll]

Knicks.
Well, it appears Sniffers and Realists alike are going to get an answer.

[BWS-1994]

Knocks ing wanna punnish us for pozinga tampering?

Oh, I thought you meant that Kevin Knox now available due to Samanic signing.

[MultiTroll]

Who is the player on the Spurs that "we are going to go with?" - Pop paraphrase.
If we assume Luka was PF only and not SF / PF?

PF depth chart:
Doug McDermott
Drew Eubanks
Keita Bates-Diop
Al-Farouq Aminu