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We can only dream he joins our point guard next year.
History has shown that the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Top 16 is one of the toughest phases in any basketball competition, and experts agree that this season's Group E is among the strongest ever assembled in the competition. As such, FC Barcelona's undefeated record after eight games in Group E is a marvel to behold and a good reason why its most dominant player last month, center Ante Tomic, is Euroleague Basketball's slam-dunk choice as bwin MVP for February. As Barcelona defied the odds to become the first 8-0 team in Top 16 history, Tomic has made the most intense stretch of the season look easy. He started February by scoring 16 points in a double-digit home win, but that was his low point of the month. He ended it by stringing together the best back-to-back performance index ratings ever recorded in the Top 16. In the process, Tomic also posted the first 25-point, 15-rebound performance since the great Arvydas Sabonis of Zalgiris Kaunas did the same 10 years ago this week. It marked the second February in a row that Tomic has won the same award, which is more than a good omen for Barcelona and its fans look to return to the Final Four. While other teams prepare for six more rounds of Top 16 drama, Barcelona could qualify for the playoffs as early as this week and then concentrate on clinching first place and homecourt advantage. All that becomes more than likely if Ante Tomic keeps playing like he did in February as the bwin MVP of the month!
 
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He is a euro superpower, no doubt about that. The fact it took him until 26/27 to reach his true potential should make us think twice about giving up on Kanter (maybe?)
 
We've got to get him to at least pretend like he wants to come over so we can trade his ***. Not that we would get much probably....Luis - star of the 2004 Olympics - Scola was only worth a 2nd round pick, Spanoulis, and cash because he was tied up contractually and the clock was ticking.
 
Jazz4ever said:
He is a euro superpower, no doubt about that. The fact it took him until 26/27 to reach his true potential should make us think twice about giving up on Kanter (maybe?)
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Sabonis was like 31 years old when he came to the NBA and was a shell of the player he was in Europe. He ended up being a very good NBA player. I know 26 is old in the NBA because guys enter the NBA when they are 18 -19 years old but I don't think he is too old to come over. I just don't think he wants to because he is the big fish in a smaller pond. In the NBA, he will be a littler fish in a bigger pond. I think he could definitely fill a role on the Jazz.
 
cowhide said:
Sabonis was like 31 years old when he came to the NBA and was a shell of the player he was in Europe. He ended up being a very good NBA player. I know 26 is old in the NBA because guys enter the NBA when they are 18 -19 years old but I don't think he is too old to come over. I just don't think he wants to because he is the big fish in a smaller pond. In the NBA, he will be a littler fish in a bigger pond. I think he could definitely fill a role on the Jazz.
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I don't disagree. At the same time, there is only so much personal satisfaction you can get from winning the ACB or eurocup tournament. Tomic has about 5-7 good years left. I doubt he wants to be left wondering for the rest of his life how he would have fared in the NBA.
 
I think European players will look at dudes like Pero Antic who has already carved himself a starting role, and consider jumping over the sea themselves.

Would love to have Tomic on this jazz team.
 
AKMVP said:
In what role? He would be abused on defense and he is not really stretch 4 so I am struggling to see him fitting in
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He has quite a bit of versatile talent offensively. I'm sure he could carve himself a niche. He doesn't need to have KG defense if he's gonna be a bench big.
 
r_u_s_t_b_u_c_k_e_t said:
The good news is it looks like Kanter's contribution to the team is replaceable.
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u must be kidding.
Tomic and Kanter are two different players with completely different games.
Tomic may have finesse and superior basketball skillz but Kanter is a physical beast (in comparison) and is easily twice the rebounder Tomic at his best is.
I like (no, LOVE) Yugo players (and Euro basketball) but NBA is not the right venue for them (=where ballhogs, ripped-muscles-no-brains-bball-style are praised)
 
dalamon said:
I think European players will look at dudes like Pero Antic who has already carved himself a starting role, and consider jumping over the sea themselves.
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Not everyone can hope that your starting center is out for the season like Al Horford..

But i am really curious about how he would fit in the nba system.
 
AKMVP said:
Forget about Tomic. He will never play in NBA.
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I agree because it seems like he doesn't want to come over. Whether he lacks the confidence or realizes he will not be a star in the NBA, I think he still has NBA talent. If the guy is the best player in the top league in Europe I think he could play a reserve role playing center in the NBA. He might struggle defensively but I think he could score decently. It doesn't really matter because I agree he is not coming to the NBA for whatever reason.
 
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