This is David Thorpe's opinion not a GM. But if he has great games in the final four suppose it is possible.
2011 draft.....
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This is David Thorpe's opinion not a GM. But if he has great games in the final four suppose it is possible.
jazzrule
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The draft just got stronger:
Nikola Mirotic
Recent TweetsAll TweetsDraftExpress: FIBA: Nikola Mirotic is Mr. Clutch again for Real Madrid in Euroleague Playoffs https://bit.ly/h1U9dZ
2011-03-23 09:37:10DraftExpress: He's the Harrison Barnes of Europe. RT @jondelapresa: How many Real games have been decided by Nikola Mirotic? No fingers left to count it.
2011-03-22 06:35:10DraftExpress: Whoa. RT @Eriebo: Did you see Nikola Mirotic today in the Euroleague playoffs? Scored 12 points in 4th quarter and won the game for Madrid
2011-03-22 06:28:30DraftExpress: RT @jondelapresa: Nikola Mirotic: I've almost decided to enter the draft,but I want to be in Madrid as long as possible https://bit.ly/fcyobx
2011-03-21 10:30:54DraftExpress: RT @vdelaserna: Nikola Mirotic tells El Mundo that he'll very likely enter this year's draft.
2011-03-21 10:27:58Team: Real Madrid, International PhysicalsPositionsRankingsMiscH: 6' 10"
W: 210 lbs
Bday: 02/11/1991
(20 Years Old)
Current: PF
NBA: PF
Possible: PF
Round: 1 Pick: 15 in 2011 Mock Draft
Rank 1 in International '91
Rank 16 in Top 100 Prospects
High School:
Hometown: Montenegro
Basic Per Game Statistics - Comprehensive Stats - Statistical Top 25s YearLeagueNameGPMinPtsFGFGAFG%2Pt2PtA2P%3Pt3PtA3P%FTMFTAFT%OffDefTOTAstsStlsBlksTOsPFs2010/11ACBNikola Mirotic2217.08.02.95.552.52.44.157.80.51.436.71.61.889.71.42.53.90.40.60.41.01.42010/11EURONikola Mirotic1514.97.62.75.153.92.13.558.50.71.543.51.51.784.61.22.33.50.50.40.60.71.5
Player Blog | Player Stats | Mock Draft History | Related Articles | Add to My Draft Express <IMG SRC=https://cdn5.tribalfusion.com/media/660556/scCpt_glitterDesign_300x250.jpg WIDTH=300 HEIGHT=250 BORDER=0>European Roundup: Nikola Mirotic - Breakout Player of the Year?
March 2, 2011
When the European basketball season started on Sept. 30, Nikola Mirotic was no more than an afterthought on the roster of Real Madrid. Buried behind two former Spanish national team starting power forwards in Jorge Garbajosa and Felipe Reyes, as well as Serbia's starting power forward at the World Championships in Turkey, Novica Velickovic, Mirotic's role this season appeared to be competing hard in practice and cheering enthusiastically from the bench.
ACB.com
Apparently, he didn't receive the memo. Despite playing just 91 minutes in the first 21 games of Real Madrid's season, Mirotic (a player who struggled to get off the bench at times last year on a bad team in the Spanish second division) has been the most productive player on arguably the best team in Europe
Well, since he started getting some burn that is. Real Madrid has steam-rolled its way through the Euroleague Top 16, with six wins and no losses, and Mirotic continues to excel in the playing time he's earned -- roughly 19 minutes per game since the New Year.
He now ranks third in the ACB and sixth in the Euroleague in PER, thanks to his prolific scoring (21 points per 40 minutes), solid work on the glass (9.4 rebounds per 40), defensive playmaking (1.4 blocks, 1.6 steals per 40) and terrific efficiency (61% 2P, 43% 3P, 86% FT).
Maybe someone will bite on him before the 12th pick and drop someone better down to us.
When you're 6-10, with a great frame, a 7-1 wingspan and good mobility, and you just turned 20 years old, scouts tend to take notice; especially when you're putting those numbers up against the best competition in the world outside the NBA.
Mirotic, for his part, doesn't look particularly surprised by his success. He plays with unbelievable confidence and poise for a player his age, always looking to make things happen. He's not afraid to take big shots in clutch situations (as he proved at Siena, in the Copa del Rey) and is clearly earning the respect of his veteran teammates with his stellar play.
Offensively, Mirotic acts mostly as a floor spacer for Real Madrid. He sees most of his possessions spotting up on the wing, cutting to the basket and finishing off of pick and rolls. He's converted 42% (22-of-53) of his jumpers on the season and is extremely reliable with his feet set. He has also shown consistent range out to the 3-point line.
With his excellent size and quick release, Mirotic is a tough matchup for most big men, especially since he's very adept at using shot-fakes and taking the ball to the basket. He has a nice first step and solid ball-handling skills. He's generally a very fundamentally sound player. He has an excellent feel for the game and plays relatively mistake-free (compared to his usage).
Mirotic is not a prolific threat with his back to the basket, but he can finish in a variety of ways around the hoop – be it a jump hook, a pretty floater or an elegant scoop-shot off the glass. He's a very skilled big man with terrific touch, which makes him a dangerous weapon to have considering the many different ways he can score in the half-court.
ACB.com
raftexpress.com
2011-03-23 09:37:10DraftExpress: He's the Harrison Barnes of Europe. RT @jondelapresa: How many Real games have been decided by Nikola Mirotic? No fingers left to count it.
2011-03-22 06:35:10DraftExpress: Whoa. RT @Eriebo: Did you see Nikola Mirotic today in the Euroleague playoffs? Scored 12 points in 4th quarter and won the game for Madrid
2011-03-22 06:28:30DraftExpress: RT @jondelapresa: Nikola Mirotic: I've almost decided to enter the draft,but I want to be in Madrid as long as possible https://bit.ly/fcyobx
2011-03-21 10:30:54DraftExpress: RT @vdelaserna: Nikola Mirotic tells El Mundo that he'll very likely enter this year's draft.
2011-03-21 10:27:58Team: Real Madrid, International PhysicalsPositionsRankingsMiscH: 6' 10"
W: 210 lbs
Bday: 02/11/1991
(20 Years Old)
Current: PF
NBA: PF
Possible: PF
Round: 1 Pick: 15 in 2011 Mock Draft
Rank 1 in International '91
Rank 16 in Top 100 Prospects
High School:
Hometown: Montenegro
Basic Per Game Statistics - Comprehensive Stats - Statistical Top 25s YearLeagueNameGPMinPtsFGFGAFG%2Pt2PtA2P%3Pt3PtA3P%FTMFTAFT%OffDefTOTAstsStlsBlksTOsPFs2010/11ACBNikola Mirotic2217.08.02.95.552.52.44.157.80.51.436.71.61.889.71.42.53.90.40.60.41.01.42010/11EURONikola Mirotic1514.97.62.75.153.92.13.558.50.71.543.51.51.784.61.22.33.50.50.40.60.71.5
Player Blog | Player Stats | Mock Draft History | Related Articles | Add to My Draft Express <IMG SRC=https://cdn5.tribalfusion.com/media/660556/scCpt_glitterDesign_300x250.jpg WIDTH=300 HEIGHT=250 BORDER=0>European Roundup: Nikola Mirotic - Breakout Player of the Year?
March 2, 2011
When the European basketball season started on Sept. 30, Nikola Mirotic was no more than an afterthought on the roster of Real Madrid. Buried behind two former Spanish national team starting power forwards in Jorge Garbajosa and Felipe Reyes, as well as Serbia's starting power forward at the World Championships in Turkey, Novica Velickovic, Mirotic's role this season appeared to be competing hard in practice and cheering enthusiastically from the bench.
Apparently, he didn't receive the memo. Despite playing just 91 minutes in the first 21 games of Real Madrid's season, Mirotic (a player who struggled to get off the bench at times last year on a bad team in the Spanish second division) has been the most productive player on arguably the best team in Europe
Well, since he started getting some burn that is. Real Madrid has steam-rolled its way through the Euroleague Top 16, with six wins and no losses, and Mirotic continues to excel in the playing time he's earned -- roughly 19 minutes per game since the New Year.
He now ranks third in the ACB and sixth in the Euroleague in PER, thanks to his prolific scoring (21 points per 40 minutes), solid work on the glass (9.4 rebounds per 40), defensive playmaking (1.4 blocks, 1.6 steals per 40) and terrific efficiency (61% 2P, 43% 3P, 86% FT).
Maybe someone will bite on him before the 12th pick and drop someone better down to us.
When you're 6-10, with a great frame, a 7-1 wingspan and good mobility, and you just turned 20 years old, scouts tend to take notice; especially when you're putting those numbers up against the best competition in the world outside the NBA.
Mirotic, for his part, doesn't look particularly surprised by his success. He plays with unbelievable confidence and poise for a player his age, always looking to make things happen. He's not afraid to take big shots in clutch situations (as he proved at Siena, in the Copa del Rey) and is clearly earning the respect of his veteran teammates with his stellar play.
Offensively, Mirotic acts mostly as a floor spacer for Real Madrid. He sees most of his possessions spotting up on the wing, cutting to the basket and finishing off of pick and rolls. He's converted 42% (22-of-53) of his jumpers on the season and is extremely reliable with his feet set. He has also shown consistent range out to the 3-point line.
With his excellent size and quick release, Mirotic is a tough matchup for most big men, especially since he's very adept at using shot-fakes and taking the ball to the basket. He has a nice first step and solid ball-handling skills. He's generally a very fundamentally sound player. He has an excellent feel for the game and plays relatively mistake-free (compared to his usage).
Mirotic is not a prolific threat with his back to the basket, but he can finish in a variety of ways around the hoop – be it a jump hook, a pretty floater or an elegant scoop-shot off the glass. He's a very skilled big man with terrific touch, which makes him a dangerous weapon to have considering the many different ways he can score in the half-court.
raftexpress.com
billyshelby
Well-Known Member
That kid looks pretty intriguing.
Darkwing Duck
Well-Known Member
Played it several times and got this...
See, I'm not the only one.
In any case, getting selected twice in the lottery would be golden. Doesn't have to be the first pick. I'd be ecstatic with #2 and #3. Barnes and Williams. Team up with Favors and Jefferson. HUGE lineup. Great lineup if Williams and Barnes get near their peak.
Jazz4ever
Well-Known Member
Good to see Mirotic declare, he is a very talented player. An absolute prolific shooter probably second only to Jimmer in this draft. Only problem is his main position is PF, probably doesn't have the athleticism at 6'10" to play SF. He also has a buyout of 2 million according to DX, so would be an expensive draft pick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2gA_Xh61oM
No it isn't. Bigs are supposed to be... umm... big. Think Dwight Howard would be the same if he had Lamarcus Aldridge's build? Kevin Love is by no one's measurement thin, nor long, nor athletic.
Bigs need to be powerful, or they will be a liability. Just like if they are too short.
His leaping ability is very questionable according to this video. Thanks for sharing.
Fakers Luck
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He seemed to stumble over his own feet after every play. The thing that made him look good was a point guard who put pressure on the defense and got the ball to a wide open Mirotic. Credit him for finishing though.
nasty. darft this vampire, stat!
He's bleeding blood! Montenegrins are mostly pretty tough mountain folk. Pekovic is montenegrin and looks pretty tough. He has rocketed up the draft board this year. Might be able to watch him and Tomic on espn3.com or perhaps even nbatv.
I like Vesely just because he seems like a pretty exciting player. Wouldnt be upset if we took him with our 2nd pick.
JoelHodgeJr
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Im tired of all the ******** regarding Jimmer. The kid scorred over 50 points in a college game. The point of basketball is to get the ball in your opponets basket. This kid can do it better then anyone Ive seen in a long time. He has a gift, defense in this case can be taught. If we can get this kid anywhere from 9-15 we dont think twice. He also would be a great fit in the community be that he's mormon. Dennis Scott couldnt: play d, rebound, pass, dribble, chew food, or talk on camera but he still had a career. Jive Jimmer a chance.
trigg3r
Well-Known Member
If they think he is the best available player for our second pick then take him. If not, go with the BPA. Would you rather they appeased some of the fans by taking Jimmer over the best available player with our second pick?
Darkwing Duck
Well-Known Member
Would you take him or Kemba Walker first?
billyshelby
Well-Known Member
There is no way the absolute best basketball player left on the board at 12 will be Jimmer.
trigg3r
Well-Known Member
Then we shouldn't be picking him if we end up with the 12th pick.