[Balzac]

His assist totals are not that great. However, Euro leagues are far less generous than North American ball when it comes to scoring assists. Is he actually a good passer? I know he can score in bunches, but I'd rather a backup PG focus on passing first.

[SkywalkerAC]

His assist numbers are just fine for Europe. I think they're around the same level as Jose's before he came over. Roko's a very capable passer.

However, you usually want an offensive spark from your backup PG, especially if you've got a guy like Jose starting, and Roko promises to be provide just that. He's come a long way as a floor general over the last few years and he's got the midrange game to be very effective in our pick and roll system.

from Draftexpress:
"While at 6-5 he has many characteristics that you would like to see from a good shooting guard, there is no doubt that he is a pure PG. Roko has good natural playmaking instincts and exceptional court vision, knowing how to create high-percentage shots for his teammates. Based on the flashy no-look and behind the back type passes he has in his repertoire you could say that he is pretty creative with the ball in his hands. He is also a good decision maker who excels in transition. In the half court set he has improved and now has become better at getting all of his teammates involved. Because of his size he can see over the top of most defenders and occasionally shows some post up skills against smaller guards."

and that from 3 years ago, before refining his PG game against top flight international competition. he's been criticized for his ability to distribute in the past but he's come a long way and is now a legit starting PG.

[SkywalkerAC]

i'd love an in-depth review of his play this season. as i haven't really been able to watch him. anyone have anything to report?

[SkywalkerAC]

Roko's season in Europe is finally over. Roma lost in game 5 81-92. Roko had 17/2/1.

http://195.56.77.208/game/?id=63292

Time for him to hit the weights, work on his NBA 3, and captain our summer league team. I'm looking forward to it.

Is Croatia still fighting for an Olympic birth? Roko's going to have some damn good basketball experience by the time he finally suits up for his first NBA season.

[spuriousjones]

when i've seen him he's made me think of some weird mix of devin harris and manu

[SkywalkerAC]

Originally Posted by spuriousjones

when i've seen him he's made me think of some weird mix of devin harris and manu

strangely enough, that's pretty close to my mental image of him. he's a forward driving point man, preferring to attack and stretch out off one foot rather than two, unless he's pulling up for the J. great length, great ball handling, fast, and creative. he's got that "eurostep" that Manu is known for. like Harris, he needs to work on his 3 ball off the catch but shoots a great percentage from inside the arc. he can pull you back, get some speed, make a move, and finish with the layup.

i'm curious to see if he has much in the way of slashing skills. and if his defense has improved as much as we've heard.

[spuriousjones]

he has a herky-jerky style that people seemed to have trouble anticipating, combined with a super low dribble, and good speed shifting, he made it look like its easy for him to get by guys, at least at that level of competition. he looked like a great slasher.

[Boris]

Originally Posted by SkywalkerAC

Roko's season in Europe is finally over. Roma lost in game 5 81-92. Roko had 17/2/1.

http://195.56.77.208/game/?id=63292

Time for him to hit the weights, work on his NBA 3, and captain our summer league team. I'm looking forward to it.

Is Croatia still fighting for an Olympic birth? Roko's going to have some damn good basketball experience by the time he finally suits up for his first NBA season.

yes, we are in group with Puerto Rico and Camerun. Also he will not play summer league because Croatia already started preparations for summer olympic qualifys. he will join team for five days, he was given rest by couch because he just finished season

[SkywalkerAC]

Originally Posted by Boris

yes, we are in group with Puerto Rico and Camerun. Also he will not play summer league because Croatia already started preparations for summer olympic qualifys. he will join team for five days, he was given rest by couch because he just finished season

is is certain he won't play in the summer league? it won't start for some time.

[Boris]

isn't summer league aroud same time when olympic qualyifications? I don't usualy folow summer league so I just assumed that summer league is in july.? And also he is still under contract with Barcelona. Doubt that they woud let him play summer leauge while he is still their player. Toronto needs to buyout his contract first, I guss.?

As for his situation in Barca I dubt that he will play for them next season. They are in some kind ribulding mode and their PG are Lakovic and Sanchez one of the best in euroleague and it is probabley only thing that they won't change.

[spuriousjones]

if he's coming to toronto next year, that will be taken care of before summerleague.

not sure about the timing of qualifiers and such but i do remember bellineli playing on the warriors' summer team and for italy

[SkywalkerAC]

roko might do well to get some rest before training camp. kid will have played a lot of ball this year.

[Boris]

Originally Posted by spuriousjones

if he's coming to toronto next year, that will be taken care of before summerleague.

not sure about the timing of qualifiers and such but i do remember bellineli playing on the warriors' summer team and for italy

it was difrent because EC started in september and qualifiers starts july 14th, ends july 20th, and if we qualify team will just continiue their preparations so probably no time for summer league this year

[Boris]

Roko Leni Ukic, Croatian point guard, who had valid contract with Barcelona but was loaned to Lottomatica Roma last year, won’t continue his career with the Spanish team. Spanish newspaper “Marca” is writing that Barca set Ukic free and gave him freedom to find new club.


This could mean that Ukic is heading toward Toronto Raptors who selected him as 41. pick at the 2005 draft. With the departure of TJ Ford, who was traded to Indiana Pacers, Toronto has only one point guard remaining – Spaniard Jose Manuel Calderon and desperately needs backup for him.



The situation is very strange because Barcelona remained with backup point guard few days ago when Pepe Sanchez left them for Real Madrid. Jaka Lakovic is now the lone PG in the team but new one should be known soon. Main target is Terell McIntyre, who played for Siena Montepaschi and was the best PG in the Eurolegue.

link: http://www.talkbasket.net/news/turna...go-to-nba.html