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jarron collins?
time to self medicate
Are you kidding me?
jarron collins?
time to self medicate
Nikola Vujcic...think he'd come here?
Yeah Ludden is the only human alive who regards Collins as the best free agent center available.
Nikola Vujcic? is this guy going to start? he got 5.6 rebs per game in the euroleague, wow.
They're coming weak with offers and are now in a tough spot.
If you wanna use that "its only July (X)" excuse, then you really having been
paying attention to what been going on lately in FA. The well of Centers is almost dried up.
I foresee a load of small ball next season.
any info on Nikola Vujcic?
Nikola Vujcic is already 28 and hasn't really stood out overseas.
Odd.
hmmmmm.... anyone have the free agent list for next year, seems like the Spurs may be trying to position themselves. or there may be a few players they really like in the draft.
awesome. the spurs got weaker and holt got richer this summer
Bob Myers, the agent for Utah's Jarron Collins — the top NBA free-agent center left on the market — called the Spurs "an attractive option" Thursday but also said Collins is assessing all opportunities. The Jazz have said they hope to re-sign him.
Keyword "left on the market".
Milwaukee is trying to trade Jamaal Magloire but doesn't like what the Spurs have to offer.
I knew Milwaukee wouldnt trade Maglorie without getting something equal in return.
Nikola Vujcic - Macabi Tel Aviv, PF, C, 6-11 (1978)
The Big Croat was playing in the shadow of Jasikevicius and Anthony Parker with Maccabi during their last two European le runs and didn't mind. He has a low key, humble personality, but there is nothing humble about his game. He is the most fundamentally sound bigman in Europe right now, period. A decent athlete, with great basketball IQ and vision, can easily hit the European 3 or back you down with a post move. The thing I love most about his game is his passing ability, he always seems to find a cutting player. He's solid on defense, holds his ground and tries to play smart defense. He was never drafted so by NBA standards he's a free agent, but its questionable if any NBA team would offer him as much money as he can make in Europe, but he definitely seems capable of playing in the NBA. Dallas offered him a 2 million deal a few years back.
Vujčić was born in Vrgorac, in inland Dalmatia, Croatia. He made his professional debut with KK Split in 1995-96, coming from the young team of the club. Played there till 2000-01, wearing number 7 that once belonged to former Split star and current NBA player Toni Kukoč. With Split, Vujčić appeared twice in the Croatian playoff final, played 57 Euroleague/Suproleague games and 28 Saporta Cup games.
In 2001 he was signed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv as a replacement for Nate Huffman, who was expected to leave. At the last moment, though, Huffman decided to return for one more season so Maccabi sent Vujčić on loan to French club ASVEL Villeurbanne. Vujčić helped them win the national championship for the first time in 21 years. He also took part in 14 Euroleague games that season, averaging 15.7 points and 6.4 rebounds.
Since 2002-03, Nikola Vujčić plays for Maccabi Tel-Aviv. So far in three seasons with the team he has won two Euroleague les (2004 and 2005), three domestic championships and three domestic cups. He's likely to remain in Tel-Aviv for at least two more years.
Vujčić's strengths and weaknesses are fairly typical for a center from former Yugoslavia. Though he is not especially athletic or strong, and his defense is questionable, he has some solid moves in the paint, shoots the ball well (including the occasional three-point field goal) and is a deft passer.
Nikola was also the first player ever in the Euroleague that performed a triple-double. At November 3, 2005 he finished the Maccabi's Euroleague game vs. Prokom Trefl Sopot with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. The game ended in a win to Maccabi - 95-68.
As a member of the Croatian national basketball team, Vujčić played at the 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2005 European Championship.
Also, ESPN just said that Isiah boarded a plane 15 minutes ago to have a meeting with this guy.
I'd rather have Jackie Butler. Collins is decent but he doesn't rebound or block shots.
Nikola Vujcic - Macabi Tel Aviv, PF, C, 6-11 (1978)
The Big Croat was playing in the shadow of Jasikevicius and Anthony Parker with Maccabi during their last two European le runs and didn't mind. He has a low key, humble personality, but there is nothing humble about his game. He is the most fundamentally sound bigman in Europe right now, period. A decent athlete, with great basketball IQ and vision, can easily hit the European 3 or back you down with a post move. The thing I love most about his game is his passing ability, he always seems to find a cutting player. He's solid on defense, holds his ground and tries to play smart defense. He was never drafted so by NBA standards he's a free agent, but its questionable if any NBA team would offer him as much money as he can make in Europe, but he definitely seems capable of playing in the NBA. Dallas offered him a 2 million deal a few years back.
If what it says about his passing game is true, parker and manu would love his ass.
intl players want to break into the league and might not be expecting to play for much more than the vet minimum.
how much for one rib?
Well he is seen in the forum from time to time.
So that doesnt surprise me.
How big is this Big Croat?
Dude, if we bring another Euro over to start I may puke. Javaktovas is better than this guy so what is the damn point?????
-Manny
i'd hit it
some comments was right, after last yr's success in signing Horry, and landing a cheap Finley beating the Suns & Heat, the Spurs are practically scratching the bottom of this yr's free agency.
the fate of this team is dim right now. No center. How long Tim can play with his nagging Plantar Fasciitis? can he survive the 82-season games? Big big Q.
i don't like Jaron collins too!
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