Throughout FIBA he’s been scoring 13.6 ppg shooting 71.2% and averaging 9 RB, 2 Asst. This is against strong teams too like Canada, Lithuania, Dominican Republic, Italy and Puerto Rico. Players he’s matched up against? KAT, Valanciunas, Olynyk.
[Last season highlights in CSKA Moscow](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENSEmTv4ow8)
Great postgame, great rim runner and great hands for lobs. Also anchors the defense quite well. Pretty decent mid-range too. Surprised we haven’t called him up.
I guess this is why Marks wasn’t too desperate in looking for bigs. This guy is 7ft 256lbs at 28 years old. He’s won championships in the Greek and Russian Basketball Leagues as well as garnered All Europe Center of the year honors. Maybe he’d rather stay there for now with guaranteed playing time. Hope he comes over.
by jetopia
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Bring him over ASAP! Or trade his rights for a great young prospect!!!
He just signed a two year deal with Olimpiakos, so doubtful we’ll see him here soon.
Oh snap didn’t know. Was impressed watching him play that game.