All Things Nikola Jovic

[BankTeller]

Okay, since it seems like Dame to Miami is inevitable, maybe this is a good time to make a thread on Jovic. If Cronin doesn’t get Jovic in a deal for Dame, he doesn’t have a spine.

I’ve only watched a little Jovic during the pre draft process and not again until today. For those who have watched more of Jovic, how excited should I be about him? I haven’t even looked at his physical measurements yet. Is he someone who can be passable on defense?

To me, he looks like he can possibly become a guy who can bring the ball up and initiate an offense similar to how Giannis, Jokic, Sengun do. His shot looks pure, just needs constant reps. I would want him to play 10 mins at SF and 10 mins at PF a night.

Can I get some opinions on his upside? I’ll say, optimistically, he becomes a bigger version of Manu. He can come off the bench and bring the ball up, be a crafty scorer, initiate the offense off the bench.

 

[BankTeller]

Jovic has a skillset where it seems like it would be very easy to build a team around him like Jokic is. Jovic plays off the ball more than on the ball, but could probably handle the ball more down the line.

Now, whether or not he is ever good enough to become Jokic or Doncic or any of the other Euros remains to be seen. I just think Jovic and Scoot can fit each other offensively—Jovic can really shoot and is smart enough to make the right secondary play.

 

[perkinsfor3]

Quite skinny, but really skilled. When he fills out, I think he could become really good. Good shooting, really nice passing, good rebounder. On defense somewhat meh, but he was rail thin playing in a really good league (Adriatic), and he's got the tools and instincts. He's very mobile for his size, and is pretty fast, so he should be able to run a bit on the wing with Sharpe and Scoot pushing the ball.

 

[BankTeller]

Quite skinny, but really skilled. When he fills out, I think he could become really good. Good shooting, really nice passing, good rebounder. On defense somewhat meh, but he was rail thin playing in a really good league (Adriatic), and he's got the tools and instincts. He's very mobile for his size, and is pretty fast, so he should be able to run a bit on the wing with Sharpe and Scoot pushing the ball.

Says in this video he started at around 220lb before the season started, 229lb now. Not terribly skinny for a 3/4. I have faith he could put on another 5-10lbs relatively soon. But I do think it would serve him well to be nimble enough and light enough to play some SF. I just saw he would be close to a legit 6’11 with shoes. That’s a big man for most SFs to actually guard nightly.

 

[Mediocre Man]

If Miami is involved and we don’t get Jovic then I will be screaming from the rooftops to get rid of Joe

 

[Mediocre Man]

Caron Butler is 6’8” I believe

Jovic grew and added muscle. Real growth and real muscle, not the Mike Barrett kind

 

[Mediocre Man]

Lakers vs Heat in summer league action today on ESPN 2 at 3pm Portland time if anyone wants to check out Jovic

 

[TBpup]

Offensively, I can see a place for him with his shooting, BBIQ, passing, etc.
Defensively, he would fit in here perfectly as well in terms of being a lot like who is already here....not good.

So overall, at least he is taller.

 

[STOMP]

Caron Butler is 6’8” I believe

This is the era of believe whatever you want, but back when he was drafted at age 22 he measured 6'5.25. Most likely gravity has been pulling him down since then

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[Blazers Roy]

this is depressing

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Let's convince ourselves that table scraps are a tasty feast!

 

[Mediocre Man]

This is the era of believe whatever you want, but back when he was drafted at age 22 he measured 6'5.25. Most likely gravity has been pulling him down since then

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I know Jovic was measured at 6’9.5” last year, so if he grew slightly he’ll be playing at 6’11” +

 

[Pinwheel1]

Offensively, I can see a place for him with his shooting, BBIQ, passing, etc.
Defensively, he would fit in here perfectly as well in terms of being a lot like who is already here....not good.

So overall, at least he is taller.

Agree about his offense, with his passing and BBIQ teammates will enjoy playing with him. As for his D, I am hopeful. He moves well and looks to have active hands. Hoping he could get better with added strength.

 

[TBpup]

Agree about his offense, with his passing and BBIQ teammates will enjoy playing with him. As for his D, I am hopeful. He moves well and looks to have active hands. Hoping he could get better with added strength.

The strength should get better. It's the footspeed where I see an issue. Hopefully that can improve somewhat, but rarely does a player go from slow footspeed to fast. Positionally, he will have to be very good.

 

[Pinwheel1]

The strength should get better. It's the footspeed where I see an issue. Hopefully that can improve somewhat, but rarely does a player go from slow footspeed to fast. Positionally, he will have to be very good.

I have read reports (when he was 19) that said he did not have great foot speed like you allude to, but others that said he had great foot speed for his height. So maybe he can be a good defender against stretch 4s, but not quick wings?

 

[STOMP]

I know Jovic was measured at 6’9.5” last year, so if he grew slightly he’ll be playing at 6’11” +

True, or 6'11 would be a w/shoes on measurement or maybe he grew massively and is now 7'2 or whatever one wants to believe I guess. Not that it matters one iota, but I'll continue to go with official measurements over speculations.

Not being that familiar with him (dude played 204 minutes last year) I'm more concerned with the poor shooting percentages he posted then his size. 6'9.5 is big enough, can he play?

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[Mediocre Man]

True, or 6'11 would be a w/shoes on measurement or maybe he grew massively and is now 7'2 or whatever one wants to believe I guess. Not that it matters one iota, but I'll continue to go with official measurements over speculations.

Not being that familiar with him (dude played 204 minutes last year) I'm more concerned with the poor shooting percentages he posted then his size. 6'9.5 is big enough, can he play?

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Yes, he can play

 

[tykendo]

The Blazers are getting Nikola Jokic. Woo Hoo.

 

[HoopsFanAZ]

He’s not OKC skinny, and his foot speed is decent for a PF. His Euro skills in passing, handles, court awareness and shooting have to develop, but he is one of those multi-tool guys and at 6’10. I liked him before his draft, but he’s got plenty of work. In a Miami trade, he’s in.

Jaquez? Miami is well run. Comments and eye test about a hair slow-footed or laterally on D with other praise for actual hops, old man game, physicality and defensive position. Yup. In the trade. Position and maturity.

If the Heat send Herro to Brooklyn and could get Claxton (plus short-term filler) for the Blazers … have Miami’s owed pick owed made unprotected and fork over others to the Blazers … then this gets closer. Nurkic would be out in the trade.

Claxton, Badji, Grant, Murray, Jovic, Walker, Little, Matisse, Jaquez, Sharpe, Ant, Scoot … don’t get me wrong — there’s work to do at C and developmental, but if I squint hard enough, it’s closer.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Anyone have a chance to watch that?

Love that guy

 

[TBpup]

Jovic with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 turnovers on 7-12 shooting and 2-4 from '3'

 

[bemac]

If Miami is involved and we don’t get Jovic then I will be screaming from the rooftops to get rid of Joe

Well, if Portland doesn't get Jovik, it will be because Miami understands that he is a young guy you don't trade, so be prepared to scream.

 

[PCmor7]

Well, if Portland doesn't get Jovik, it will be because Miami understands that he is a young guy you don't trade, so be prepared to scream.

I expect Dame will immediately demand Jovic be traded or he himself will demand a trade for being forced to play with young players.

 

[TBpup]

I expect Dame will immediately demand Jovic be traded or he himself will demand a trade for being forced to play with young players.

Jovic was 19 just 3 weeks ago. He has to go. That is close enough to 19.

 

[B-Roy]

Jovic would play well next to our two guards.

 

[Ed O]

True, or 6'11 would be a w/shoes on measurement or maybe he grew massively and is now 7'2 or whatever one wants to believe I guess. Not that it matters one iota, but I'll continue to go with official measurements over speculations.

He measured 6'11" in shoes and weighed 223 at the NBA combine, according to his bio on NBA.com

Didn't see official measurements in this thread so wanted to throw that in

 

[Duckhook]

Yes, he can play

watching him play today, he seemed bigger, but not in the 7’ range. Sort of like a rookie Zach Collins. I’ll have to watch more, but I sure hope we don’t only look at what Miami has to offer.

 

[STOMP]

He measured 6'11" in shoes and weighed 223 at the NBA combine, according to his bio on NBA.com

Didn't see official measurements in this thread so wanted to throw that in

we'd both alluded to his barefoot measurement at the combine (6'9.5") but I appreciate the accuracy nonetheless

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[e_blazer]

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[TBpup]

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Thank you good sir.