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Buford laments loss of Boban; Spurs cut Richards
By Tom Orsborn on September 29, 2016 at 8:50 AM
SAN ANTONIO – If the Spurs had their way, fan favorite Boban Marjanovic would still be on their roster after his surprising per-36-minute effort of 21 points and 13.7 rebounds as a rookie last season.
That was clear from the way general manager R.C. Buford lamented the loss of the 7-foot-3 Serbian during a lengthy interview with reporters after Wednesday’s practice.
“From a playing style standpoint, Boban is so unique,” Buford said. “And then from a cultural standpoint, his personality just, you guys know what a great guy he was.
“He was just a terrific fit and we wish him great success in Detroit.”
As a restricted free agent, Marjanovic agreed to a hefty three-year, $21 million deal with the Pistons in the summer.
The Spurs had no choice but to let him go because they needed the cap space to re-sign Manu Ginobili after Philadelphia offered him a two-year deal that would have guaranteed him $16-$17 million in 2016-17, according to Yahoo.com. Ginobili eventually re-signed with the Spurs for a one-year, $14 million deal.

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