HermanG
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Not the Luka I thought we were after.
Jazz sign Luka Samanic to 10-day contract
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Not the Luka I thought we were after.
Tremendous Upside
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Rule 3453 of NBA roster building:
Never pay any attention to gaudy G-League stats.
Never pay any attention to gaudy G-League stats.
Updated Poll: Who you would draft at #23
This is an updated poll with the draft now 4 days away. Choose up to three (3) guys you like for the Jazz.jazzfanz.com
JFC use to have a boner for this guy, especially @Ferguson_Mellochill
He's okay. I liked the kid Miami drafted last year better. Jazz were drafting in the 20s that year, so Samanic was a potentially good pick in their range.
I voted for Bazley and Bruno Fernando in that poll.
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Chargers Jazz Angels
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Me tooUpdated Poll: Who you would draft at #23
This is an updated poll with the draft now 4 days away. Choose up to three (3) guys you like for the Jazz.
JFC use to have a boner for this guy, especially @Ferguson_Mellochill
Chargers Jazz Angels
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How about we get the most divisive player on this list out of the way early? Luka Samanic spent just two seasons with the Spurs before they released him during their 2021 preseason schedule. Gregg Popovich never stated a specific reason why the team waived their former first-round pick, but you can bet his infamous decision to give up on defense down the stretch of a close contest against the Magic probably sealed the deal.
Both parties share the blame for this union failing so quickly. Samanic had uncanny ball skills and defensive versatility for a frontcourt player, but the consistency and effort were never there. His body language was awful on the bench and worse in the rare instances he earned garbage minutes. As much as those issues doomed him, there is no doubt San Antonio piled on his irritation by prioritizing veterans in consecutive losing seasons.
The 23-year-old power forward has dominated the G League on two-way contracts with the Knicks and Celtics, though foot injuries and congested depth charts have prevented him from suiting up in the NBA since getting booted from the 2-1-0. And while the rebuilding Spurs seem like a perfect destination for someone like Samanic, we'll probably never know whether he could have become a serviceable rotation member for this franchise.
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Both parties share the blame for this union failing so quickly. Samanic had uncanny ball skills and defensive versatility for a frontcourt player, but the consistency and effort were never there. His body language was awful on the bench and worse in the rare instances he earned garbage minutes. As much as those issues doomed him, there is no doubt San Antonio piled on his irritation by prioritizing veterans in consecutive losing seasons.
The 23-year-old power forward has dominated the G League on two-way contracts with the Knicks and Celtics, though foot injuries and congested depth charts have prevented him from suiting up in the NBA since getting booted from the 2-1-0. And while the rebuilding Spurs seem like a perfect destination for someone like Samanic, we'll probably never know whether he could have become a serviceable rotation member for this franchise.
Seven players the San Antonio Spurs gave up on too soon
Player evaluation can make or break a franchise, and while the San Antonio Spurs have been better than most, they have still made a few mistakes over the years.
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homeytennis
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Our new signee might be a bit fired up for the Jazz next game.
Coach Ellis
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Like I said in the Brantley thread. . . Jazz 10 day contracts are solid gold right about now. I like that they’re taking some extended looks at these young guys. Would t be surprised to see a couple end up in TC next offseason.
SoberasHotRod
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Probably smart to give as many guys a chance as possible. I liked what Brantley was doing though, so I'm sad he's gone.
Nah, the blame is on Luka. Pop doesn't get blame for a mid first busting out.How about we get the most divisive player on this list out of the way early? Luka Samanic spent just two seasons with the Spurs before they released him during their 2021 preseason schedule. Gregg Popovich never stated a specific reason why the team waived their former first-round pick, but you can bet his infamous decision to give up on defense down the stretch of a close contest against the Magic probably sealed the deal.
Both parties share the blame for this union failing so quickly. Samanic had uncanny ball skills and defensive versatility for a frontcourt player, but the consistency and effort were never there. His body language was awful on the bench and worse in the rare instances he earned garbage minutes. As much as those issues doomed him, there is no doubt San Antonio piled on his irritation by prioritizing veterans in consecutive losing seasons.
The 23-year-old power forward has dominated the G League on two-way contracts with the Knicks and Celtics, though foot injuries and congested depth charts have prevented him from suiting up in the NBA since getting booted from the 2-1-0. And while the rebuilding Spurs seem like a perfect destination for someone like Samanic, we'll probably never know whether he could have become a serviceable rotation member for this franchise.
Seven players the San Antonio Spurs gave up on too soon
Player evaluation can make or break a franchise, and while the San Antonio Spurs have been better than most, they have still made a few mistakes over the years.
Chargers Jazz Angels
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I just posted the article