Jimbo5 wrote:Any updates on this signing? Is Luca still playing for the Knicks or they are having problems with the buyout? Luca's original team already signed his replacement so they are letting Luca go already.

Is there any other Euro star/player who is starting to make a name for himself and is entertaining the prime of his career then decide to move to the NBA as a free agent? Most good Euro players tend to enter the NBA toward the tailend of their careers. My gut is telling me that there is a chance that Luca might be a big piece down the road. Im ready to see him as part of the great Knicks cheering squad. I think we will learn more about him as a player by the start of next year.

Last I read there were finalizing buyout. Prob needs NBA front office approval etc etc and then with weekend things slow down.

GustavBahler wrote:I'll say it again. Glad we're getting a European player, a PG, whose best days arent in the rearview mirror, for a change.

The closest I can remember us getting was Layden drafting Vujanic, who stayed in Europe.

Pablo? Frank?

Nalod wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:I'll say it again. Glad we're getting a European player, a PG, whose best days arent in the rearview mirror, for a change.

The closest I can remember us getting was Layden drafting Vujanic, who stayed in Europe.

Pablo? Frank?

Frank wasnt one of the best PGs in Europe at the time. Still waiting on Frank to make the case that he is a PG. Pablo was past his prime.

From what posters living in Europe have written, Luca is playing at a high level, present tense. Thats the best part. Not hearing how great he was back in the day. That day is now.

No guarantee that will translate to the NBA, but its a good sign Luca already has game.

Jimbo5 wrote:Is there any Euro player that entered the draft and got snubbed so he sharpened his craft in the Euro league and when he just started hitting his stride and making a name for himself opted to join the NBA at the start of his prime, similar to what looks like Luca is doing now. It might be a low risk high reward type of a move.

Is there a chance by spending the offseason with Johnny Bryant and Kenny payne his game further develops and he could be the Knicks answer to the starting point guard problem? If no Lonzo or Lowrey moves are made, im thinking next year DRose will start and Luca backs him up with burks and IQ as point guard insurances.

Sambakick wrote:Is it official yet?

Is it official yet?

Sambakick wrote:

Sambakick wrote:Is it official yet?

Is it official yet?

Yes, Jose came and went!
Navarro did pretty good.

Nalod wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:I'll say it again. Glad we're getting a European player, a PG, whose best days arent in the rearview mirror, for a change.

The closest I can remember us getting was Layden drafting Vujanic, who stayed in Europe.

Pablo? Frank?

Vildoza is Argentinian. Priggy was Argentinian as well!!!

Argentina. Not in Europe. God it gets on my nerves hearing NBA fans saying "Euro players".

Excited for this signing!!

Jimbo5 wrote:Justin Harper signed another 10 day contract. What does that mean? Is there space to take in Luca? Does that mean the luca signing won't happen? Was really hoping they sign him so they can get a hard look at him over the summer to properly evaluate him.

It’s the opposite in fact. Harper doing the 10 day opens roster spot.

Nalod wrote:American playing in Europe is a “Euro-Stash”.
They don’t have the competitive league in South America so we call them “Euro players”.
WE call a kid from Europe who gets drafted from “Gonzaga”, “College player”.
If a kid needs an extra vowel from an Easter European country and gets called up from the Mad Ants, we call them “Gleague Player”.

Fine for me! It took a while for me to understand this - honestly - my european prejudice on Americans being ignorant to the rest of the world also made me - pick this up back in the days! But what you say makes absolute sense to me as well.

Btw... EUROLEAGUE play this season has been OFF THE CHARTS!!! Amazing sports this year!!! If you guys have any chance in the US to watch this Competition and you love pure Basketball you DEFINATELY should try to watch it!!!!

dodger78 wrote:

firefly wrote:

Nalod wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:I'll say it again. Glad we're getting a European player, a PG, whose best days arent in the rearview mirror, for a change.

The closest I can remember us getting was Layden drafting Vujanic, who stayed in Europe.

Pablo? Frank?

Vildoza is Argentinian. Priggy was Argentinian as well!!!

Argentina. Not in Europe. God it gets on my nerves hearing NBA fans saying "Euro players".

Excited for this signing!!

Man I know what you mean! LOL I came to be at peace with this though just thinking - okay a Euro Player in the US perspective is a player who plays in Europe.

Jimbo coming back to your Question if there is a Euro Player in his prime with NBA Level in Europe we could snatch…
I gotta throw in my man Vladimir Lucic in there! He is a Player that brings OUTSTANDING mentality AND amazing Overall skills - he is tough, will defend briliantly multiple positions and can score if he Needs to! He is a leader and someone that would be a PERFECT player on this Knicks squad!
Will not happen - and being a HUGE Bayern supporter its fine for me but he would be magic here!

+1 totally agree. Vladimir Lucic is a flat out baller period. Would definitely have an impact in nba.