[seifer0406]

well, after Jamario Moon, we shouldn't rule out anybody. If the guy can defend the perimeter or rebound, he will have a chance to make our team.

[spuriousjones]

i'm excited for roko. he's been fun to watch in the bits i've seen. his dribble is nutty low. he can get by pretty much anyone in europe; i don't think he'll have a penetration problem in the nba. he kinda looks like devin harris minus the shooting (which is of course what makes devin special). he's really quick and has that jitterbug down.

[SkywalkerAC]

Originally Posted by billfindlay10

I wonder if he will have any impact for Toronto in the future. He has very nice size for the three (2.02 m/6'7.5" with shoes 6'9"), but I don't know what type of game he plays, gritty, soft, perimeter, spot-up, slasher....???

i think he's an athletic garbage player for Olympiacos. has had pretty good rebounding numbers. will his level of athleticism and defensive acumen allow him to guard nba 3s? he's not a good perimeter shooter or ball handler so it's unlikely that he'd find any minutes with the Raps next year but who knows. right now it's good to see him earning productive minutes on a top team.

[SkywalkerAC]

Originally Posted by spuriousjones

i'm excited for roko. he's been fun to watch in the bits i've seen. his dribble is nutty low. he can get by pretty much anyone in europe; i don't think he'll have a penetration problem in the nba. he kinda looks like devin harris minus the shooting (which is of course what makes devin special). he's really quick and has that jitterbug down.

Since when is Harris known for his jumper? I thought it was his defense that made him special.

[spuriousjones]

didn't really mean a jump shot, moreso scoring

[SkywalkerAC]

Originally Posted by spuriousjones

didn't really mean a jump shot, moreso scoring

scoring also happens to be roko's calling card. it's the defense that you've gotta hope he can compete. i've heard he can get it done but it's usually hard to upgrade your point D with a rookie euro-baller.

with Sam or without him we're going to continue to be a scoring team, which is why I'm confident Roko will fit pretty well. it's two way players that will make us great.

ukic has that nice mix of length and quickness and he's got pro experience against some of the best guards in the world outside the nba. i'm confident he'll be a solid backup from year one but how much of a fall off will there actually be if one of our PGs is traded. if he can play D, you'd think there'd have to be a net gain.

[SkywalkerAC]

15/5/4 in game 1 of the playoffs, blowing out Tisettanta Cantu 85-59, shooting 5/7 from 2, 1/2 from 3, and 3/3 from the line.

http://195.56.77.208/game/?id=63261

Roma loses game 2 by 2, 73-75. Roko with 11/2/5.

http://195.56.77.208/game/?id=63265

Best of 5 series.

[billfindlay10]

Decent start....can't wait for him to come over!

[SkywalkerAC]

Didn't realize that he'd gotten his 3-point percentage up to 38%. Not too shabby.

(Wow, also didn't realize that Jose had gotten his euroleague 3ball up to 45% before he came over. Impressive.)

I wonder where Ukic would go in this upcoming draft. I'd be surprised if he's not a better rookie than DJ Augustine, not that he doesn't have a few years on him, who's projected to go in the top 10.

[seifer0406]

Ukic is too old now so I don't think he will be drafted that high if not at all.

I'm sure he'll outplay a lot of people in the upcoming draft though, since he should be less of a gamble than some of the younger Euro prospects that haven't even proven themselves in Europe.

I'm very excited to finally see him in a Raptors uniform next year and hopefully he can develop like Jose did once he made the transition to the NBA. He certainly has the physical tools to play in this league.

[charlz]

Originally Posted by seifer0406

Ukic is too old now so I don't think he will be drafted that high if not at all.

I'm sure he'll outplay a lot of people in the upcoming draft though, since he should be less of a gamble than some of the younger Euro prospects that haven't even proven themselves in Europe.

I'm very excited to finally see him in a Raptors uniform next year and hopefully he can develop like Jose did once he made the transition to the NBA. He certainly has the physical tools to play in this league.

yes Ukic would outplay many of the players in this years draft - but he has realized his potential (not going to get much better at least physically) were as alot of the players in the draft have more potential but it is not tapped.

Also don't expect him to progress like Jose for sure - JC has a big spanish heart that is rare.

[spuriousjones]

listening to BC from fan590 right now http://fan590.com/media.jsp?content=...14_103902_6716 starts about the 5:30 mark

had countless conversations with roko's agent... owned by barca, loaned to roma... euroleague's done but ital's still going... has two agents, north american and croatian... roko wants to come... has no buyout now (did last year) and is a free agent at the end of next season... croatian agent has a "different mindset toward the process"... roko wants to come... BC thinks its the time for him... "we'd" like/love to see him here... would have him as 3rd or 2nd point... some things to work on but loves his overall makeup...

[BaLLiStiX17]

^ **** thanks for the update SJ.
Damn he's finally coming over.

[billfindlay10]

Originally Posted by BaLLiStiX17

^ **** thanks for the update SJ.
Damn he's finally coming over.

Not a done deal yet, but it looks like we are ready for him!