Insomniacal Fan
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I agree that we don't want him, is it possible to sell the rights we have on him to somebody else?
Bodiroga to play for Kings???
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uolj
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I'd love to see Bodiroga play for the Kings. If he's been a great player in Europe for all these years, I'm sure we'll see at least flashes of his abilities here, and since I don't get to watch a lot (errr... any) European basketball, I'd like to see him up close.
I'm confident that if he doesn't fit or help the team, then he won't be played enough to hurt them. So I'd love to see him give it a try. And if his skills haven't diminished, I'd much rather the Kings be the ones to benefit from them than anybody else.
I'm confident that if he doesn't fit or help the team, then he won't be played enough to hurt them. So I'd love to see him give it a try. And if his skills haven't diminished, I'd much rather the Kings be the ones to benefit from them than anybody else.
Darko Milicic is as good as Bodiroga? Hmmmmmm. And how old is Darko?
I'm not asking about Darko. I was quite specific in asking why a team like the Kings would bring a seasoned veteran player/Euro superstar to their team and not play him.
I don't think Darko fits the same mold. If he does, I've really got to read up more...
I'm not asking about Darko. I was quite specific in asking why a team like the Kings would bring a seasoned veteran player/Euro superstar to their team and not play him.
I don't think Darko fits the same mold. If he does, I've really got to read up more...
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Real problem is just that nearly everybody takes a year or two to adjust to the NBA game, and by the time Bodiroga would be done adjusting, he'd be 33 or whatever.
In any case, there was always a question how Dejan would do in the NBA with his slow-windup shooting stroke and lack of athleticism on defense. Age isn't going to help. If he wanted to come, you certainly make room for him on your roster over the Eddie Houses and Erik Daniels of the world, but its impossible to tell how it would go and I don't think you could really pencil him in as a rotation player you were going to depend upon until you actually see him in camp and get a feel for what he's got left and how his game is going to adapt to the NBA.
Fierce competitor though which is really what set him apart -- if you could have just played Dr. Frankenstein and stitched Dejan's head onto Peja's body you really WOULD have Larry Bird. If he COULD adapt his game, he could help. But its just a big ??? for an aging player.
In any case, there was always a question how Dejan would do in the NBA with his slow-windup shooting stroke and lack of athleticism on defense. Age isn't going to help. If he wanted to come, you certainly make room for him on your roster over the Eddie Houses and Erik Daniels of the world, but its impossible to tell how it would go and I don't think you could really pencil him in as a rotation player you were going to depend upon until you actually see him in camp and get a feel for what he's got left and how his game is going to adapt to the NBA.
Fierce competitor though which is really what set him apart -- if you could have just played Dr. Frankenstein and stitched Dejan's head onto Peja's body you really WOULD have Larry Bird. If he COULD adapt his game, he could help. But its just a big ??? for an aging player.
Kings-Lakers-Fan
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Bodiroga is a legend. He is one of the top players in the world, in europe and in an international competition. He led Barcelona, Yugoslavia, and Serbia & Montenegro (
haha) to championships throughout his whole career. He is your standard european player. A point guard, shooting guard, small forward, post player, all-start team mate. He passes, shoots and scores and can take even the youngster off their dribble and drive. I cannot speak so highly of any other basketball player.
However, that said, he is not in his prime. Adjusting to the NBA is very tough for any player comming from Europe. There is a gigantic diffrence. The NBA is quicker, tougher, "all-star" oriented (by this I mean, dunks, semi-street ball, crazy passes etc.) less defence and lots of fast break. While Europe is a more beutifull game (IMHO): sharp shooter shooting, excellent teamwork, passes, layups, and a large part being defence. Gettin Bodiroga to adjust in such a short span will be tough, but this guy will be able to do it. His work ethic is astounding.
He is also a leader, even if he is new to the continent he will pickup our team, carry them through (not to the extent of bibby and ex-king webber+divac) but he can contribute. But thats a very high positive, he will help the kings bring his eurostyled game and greatly improve our team. You need to be able to see him in person to understand, truely a great man.
If only this would happen, but I doubt it. Hopefully I'm VERY WRONG.
haha) to championships throughout his whole career. He is your standard european player. A point guard, shooting guard, small forward, post player, all-start team mate. He passes, shoots and scores and can take even the youngster off their dribble and drive. I cannot speak so highly of any other basketball player. However, that said, he is not in his prime. Adjusting to the NBA is very tough for any player comming from Europe. There is a gigantic diffrence. The NBA is quicker, tougher, "all-star" oriented (by this I mean, dunks, semi-street ball, crazy passes etc.) less defence and lots of fast break. While Europe is a more beutifull game (IMHO): sharp shooter shooting, excellent teamwork, passes, layups, and a large part being defence. Gettin Bodiroga to adjust in such a short span will be tough, but this guy will be able to do it. His work ethic is astounding.
He is also a leader, even if he is new to the continent he will pickup our team, carry them through (not to the extent of bibby and ex-king webber+divac) but he can contribute. But thats a very high positive, he will help the kings bring his eurostyled game and greatly improve our team. You need to be able to see him in person to understand, truely a great man.
If only this would happen, but I doubt it. Hopefully I'm VERY WRONG.
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SacTownKid
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VF21 said:
While I don't neccessarily disagree, that is a pretty general statement.
Carmello Anthony was one of the cream of the crop newbies if I might add.
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DeAtHrOw
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VF21 said:Very erudite response.
And yes, as a matter of fact, I have a plethora of words available to me. I simply choose to use "whatever" whenever I find it to be the most appropriate for the situation at hand.
You doubt he would get a chance to prove himself? May I inquire as to your rationaliztion for that statement? If the Sacramento Kings or any other NBA franchise would be willing to pay to bring Dejan Bodiroga to the US and have him on their roster, why wouldn't they play him?
Let's just say that the same guy who's coaching Kings now coached Blazers and let one of the greatest European talents rot on the bench. Of course I am talking about Drazen Petrovic and our very dear Rick Adelman. Now I do understand that when Drazen came over times were different and the influx of European players had just begun however I do think that Dejan would be put under a microscope if he were ever to play for the Kings. Couple of "bad" moves and he'd be stuck to the bench for the rest of the game.
Sloter gave you a good example in Darko Milicic. Yes I do realize that he is much younger and that he was drafted purely on potential BUT you cannot cash in on that "potential" by having him sit on the bench and play 2-3 minutes every 10th game or so.
BobbyJ_for3!
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ive heard ALOT of GREAT things about Bodiroga. many people in here have called him a Euro legend, which sounds accurate. i think we should give him a chance over the summer to play on the kings, but i would have loved it so much for him to come over soon after peja and helped us win a championship
Heuge
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Drazen spent a mere year and a half "rotting on the bench" behind players such as Ainge, Kersy, Drexler and Porter (for 12 mpg at that). Drazen got a fair shake from RA. You might want to take up this discussion in the Drazen thread, which is somewhere in the forums archieves.DeAtHrOw said:
bojan_pecanac
Bench
An assist is the pass that leads to basket, as simple as that. Setting up a player for a jumpshot is an assist.
DeAtHrOw said:
ROFLOL!!
Now you have to go all the way back to when Adelman coached the Trailblazers to try and substantiate your contentions? Dude, that's just weak. Especially when you even admit in your own comments that times were different, Euro players were pretty much an unknown quantity, etc.
Further, please tell me you're not comparing Darko to Dejan. Please? And if you would, please explain to me how Darko's experiences are in any way, shape or form relevant to how Bodiroga would be treated. I'm waiting with baited breath.
