Luka Samanic was seen again on the floor of AT&T Center, more than two years after he was cut by the Spurs, and this time he was here as a rival — just yesterday , The Jazz signed a 10-day short contract with Samanic.
The insider, who was selected by the Spurs with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 draft, has turned over several teams after being waived by the Spurs in 2021. So far this season, Samanic has played for the affiliated team of the Celtics Development League, averaging 20.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
When the Spurs put him in their own development league team, he did the same thing. Before the arrival of Zach Collins, he was once the face value of the Spurs. That’s right, Samanic once gave us the same feeling. We all look forward to his growth in a complete direction.
In those two years, Johnson, who entered the NBA in the same year as him, had already entered the rotation and slowly became the starter. However, Luca, who was ahead of Johnson, couldn’t find a chance for a long time. Yes, but he has been calm, playing a bit Buddhist.
At that time, KBD (Diop), who was in competition with him, looked a bit tranquil, but although he was slow, he was able to seize the limited time to show his various skills. Of course, there is also attitude, which is the attitude Most importantly, Popovich takes this very seriously.
Therefore, Diop later had the world-famous Staples Night, and his position in the Spurs became more and more stable. Although he was not Popovich’s confidant, he still had a lot of opportunities to play, and He also demonstrated his microwave attributes to the fullest. After playing, he can defend, steal chickens, and grab rebounds. In short, he is hardworking and hardworking.
As for Samanic, no team was willing to take him at one time. In a word, if the Spurs felt that they could not be trained, then the player was at the end, and basically no team would want him.
Until later, he returned to the familiar development league. This time, it was the Knicks’ development league team that signed him. Not only did Trump sign him, but Trump also signed a two-way contract with him. Unfortunately, Nick Still waived him after the end of the 2022 season, and then the Maine Celtics signed him.
Later, he was still thriving in the Development League, and won the player of the month with an average of 20+10 per game. In this season of the Celtics, he seems to have improved, and his attitude is also better than before. Well, alas! You said that if you had improved a little bit at the beginning, wouldn’t you be able to form a duo with Collins now?
I hope this is not the last time Samanic appears at the AT&T Center. He played 25 minutes today and scored 9 points, 9 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block on 2 of 8 shots. Although he received 3 fouls in the first half , but was well controlled in the second half.
If he can correct himself, there is still a place for him in the Jazz. There is also his big brother Guy who can cover him, and Coach Hardy, see if he can save it, but more, it depends on him own.
But this is the last game for the Spurs at the AT&T Center this season. For the remaining two home games, the Spurs will move to Austin, yes, where Luca has been brilliant.
Before the game, Sohan and Johnson delivered speeches, thanking the home fans for their perseverance this season. And Diop received the February 2023 NBA Cares Community Assist Award, thanks to his work in raising awareness of the importance of CPR training.
Sure enough, the Spurs are all versatile. Due to the recent frequent rotations, Diop has to switch seamlessly between the starting lineup and the bench. It is gratifying that this young man has completed the task brilliantly. Tonight he is 12 He scored 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block on 5 shots, and again he did not lose in the comparison with Luka.
Although they lost, the Spurs sent out 31 assists. Not only did Jones and Graham send out 6 times each, but Collins and Mamou also sent out 5 times each. Collins can accurately find teammates who cut without the ball every time. , while Mamu’s pass hides a demonic aura.
So I know the team’s intention to sign Mamu, like this kind of European big man who can pass the ball, is very suitable for Popovich. I can’t wait to look forward to the next season-choose a cornerstone, personnel It’s time to tidy up.
I just hope that this will not be Popovich’s last appearance on AT&T. Although the old man is over 70, he still looks in good spirits with basketball as his sustenance. Still able to draw subtle tactics.
Now we are still paying attention to the Spurs, a large part of the reason is Popovich, he is still playing the purest basketball, and he is letting us see the best side of basketball. Jones said that he feels Popovich is still young, and he hopes that the old man will continue to coach; while Collins said a few days ago:
“Our whole team loves playing for him. I don’t want this season to be Popovich’s last. I don’t want this season to end with his last game…”
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