If forward Erazem Lorbek (209-F/C-84, college: Michigan St.) is going to head to the San Antonio Spurs next season, he may have to choose between playing on basketball's highest stage or accept one of the largest contract in Barcelona team history.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Spanish team FC Barcelona will offer Lorbek the largest contract in team history.
Again, if the report is true, it would seem Lorbek will have to decide between playing against the best basketball talent in the world or accept a huge payday.
However, this won't be the first time the Spurs had to face this situation. When Tiago Splitter was mulling over a decision to play in the NBA, teams offered Splitter huge offers to remain in the Euroleague but in the end, he passed up on the money and is now a contributor on one of the NBA's best teams.
And with reports that the Spurs are looking at other big men before negotiating with Lorbek, it seems it will be a 50-50 shot Lorbek will make the leap to the NBA next season.
ACB Round 1 of Quarter-Finals. Victories for home teams - May 24, 2013
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Real Madrid - Blusens M. 90-75
Real Madrid cruised past Blusens Monbus to open win count in the quarterfinal series. It looked good early as Blusens Monbus took an 3-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Real Madrid had a 28-11 second period charge getting the lead and Blusens Monbus was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 75-90. Real Madrid made 26-of-30 charity shots (86.7 percent) during the game [read more]
Real Madrid cruised past Blusens Monbus to open win count in the quarterfinal series. It looked good early as Blusens Monbus took an 3-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Real Madrid had a 28-11 second period charge getting the lead and Blusens Monbus was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 75-90. Real Madrid made 26-of-30 charity shots (86.7 percent) during the game. Blusens Monbus was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of international Rudy Fernandez (198-85) who helped to win the game recording 17 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!). The former international point guard Sergio Rodriguez (191-86) contributed with 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. Canadian-Irish forward Levon Kendall (209-84, college: Pittsburgh) answered with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Tunisian center Salah Mejri (217-86) added 15 points in the effort for Blusens Monbus. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Real Madrid: R.Fernandez 17+3reb+2ast, S.Rodriguez 15+5ast, N.Mirotic 11+8reb, F.Reyes 11+5reb+1ast, M.Begic 9+3reb+1ast, T.Darden 9 Blusens M.: S.Mejri 15+2reb+1ast, L.Kendall 14+8reb, A.Corbacho 14+3reb, O.Junyent 10+3reb+1ast, R.Hummel 8+4reb, B.Dewar 6+1ast
Regal Barcelona thumped Gescrap Bilbao in the first game of the series. The game without a history. Regal FC Barcelona led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Gescrap BB's 38. They outrebounded Gescrap BB 37-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. Regal FC Barcelona players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian center Ante Tomic (217-87, agency: XL Basketball Agency) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Greek center Loukas Mavrokefalidis (207-84) contributed with 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Regal FC Barcelona players scored in double figures. Regal FC Barcelona's coach Xavier Pascual felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Belgian forward Axel Hervelle (205-83) answered with 17 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Roger Grimau (196-79, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) added 14 points in the effort for Gescrap BB. Top scorers: FCB Regal: L.Mavrokefalidis 16+2reb+1ast, A.Tomic 13+5reb+6ast, E.Lorbek 12+5reb, M.Huertas 10+2reb+2ast, V.Sada 8+6reb+4ast, J.Wallace 7+6reb+1ast Gescrap BB: A.Hervelle 17+8reb+1ast, R.Grimau 14+2reb+3ast, A.Mumbru 9+4reb+2ast, L.Hamilton 9+3reb, A.Moerman 7+2reb+1ast, N.Zisis 4+4reb+5ast
Caja Laboral snatched a tough home win over Gran Canaria to take 1-0 lead. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 15-11 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Polish-Swedish power forward Maciej Lampe (211-85) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. French guard Thomas Heurtel (188-89) chipped in 8 points and 6 assists. American-Azerbaijani power forward Spencer Nelson (202-80, college: Utah St.) produced 16 points and swingman Roberto Guerra (195-83) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Caja Laboral: M.Lampe 15+10reb, F.Causeur 9+3reb+1ast, T.Heurtel 8+6ast, A.Nocioni 7+5reb, F.San Emeterio 7+5reb, T.Pleiss 4+5reb G.Canaria 2014: S.Nelson 16+4reb+2ast, R.Guerra 10+7reb+3ast, J.Beiran 8+8reb+2ast, B.Newley 7+3reb, U.Slokar 6+3reb, E.Baez 5+10reb+3ast
Valencia trashed CAI Zaragoza at home court to gain the lead. The game without a history. Valencia Basket led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to CAI Zaragoza's 24. Valencia Basket forced 21 CAI Zaragoza turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Brazilian center Vitor Faverani (211-88) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Rafael Martinez (191-82) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Four Valencia Basket players scored in double figures. Belgian point guard Sam Van Rossom (188-86) answered with 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Montenegrin-Serbian center Vladimir Golubovic (213-86, agency: Beo Basket) added 7 points in the effort for CAI Zaragoza. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Valencia: B.Dubljevic 15+1reb+1ast, R.Martinez 14+2reb+2ast, V.Faverani 14+9reb, J.Doellman 13+1reb+1ast, P.Ribas 6+1reb+2ast, S.Lishchuk 6+4reb+1ast CAI Zaragoza: S.Van Rossom 17+3reb+2ast, V.Golubovic 7+4reb, J.Stefansson 5+2reb+2ast, D.Rudez 5+2reb+1ast, J.Jones 4+2reb+1ast, P.Aguilar 4+7reb
Unicaja reportedly part ways with Krunoslav Simon and Kosta Perovic - May 24, 2013
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Unicaja Malaga continue to make changes. After parting ways with head coach Jasmin Repesa the Malaga team has reportedly split ways with Krunoslav Simon (197-G/F-85, agency: Beo Basket) and Kosta Perovic (217-C-85).
Krunoslav Simon joined the team at the start of the season. He tallied 10.0 points, 3.3 boards and 2.5 assists per game in EuroLeague. The forward also posted 9.5 points, 3.1 boards and 2.0 assists per appearance in ACB [read more]
Unicaja Malaga continue to make changes. After parting ways with head coach Jasmin Repesa the Malaga team has reportedly split ways with Krunoslav Simon (197-G/F-85, agency: Beo Basket) and Kosta Perovic (217-C-85). Krunoslav Simon joined the team at the start of the season. He tallied 10.0 points, 3.3 boards and 2.5 assists per game in EuroLeague. The forward also posted 9.5 points, 3.1 boards and 2.0 assists per appearance in ACB. Previously Krunoslav Simon spent 12 straight seasons with KK Zagreb. Simon was named A1 League Player of the Year in 2011. Krunoslav Simon was trumped All-Adriatic League Guard of the Year in 2012. The forward has been the member of the Croatian National Team since 2008. Kosta Perovic also moved to Unicaja at the start of the season. His stats read 3.3 points and 2.2 boards per game in EuroLeague. In ACB the centre had 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per appearance. Kosta Perovic previously played in NBA, Serbia, Spain. He has been the member of the Serbian National Team since 2008.
Deal of the Year in European basketball? Spanish media reported that Xavi Pasquale's team is interested in the the MVP of the Euroleague who led the Olympiacos two European championships, when the contract ends this summer.
Spanish media reported this morning that Barcelona is in advanced negotiations with Vasilis Spanoulis, the MVP of the Euroleague last season who was the main factor in two recent wins European Championships Olympiakos last two years [read more]
Deal of the Year in European basketball? Spanish media reported that Xavi Pasquale's team is interested in the the MVP of the Euroleague who led the Olympiacos two European championships, when the contract ends this summer.
Spanish media reported this morning that Barcelona is in advanced negotiations with Vasilis Spanoulis, the MVP of the Euroleague last season who was the main factor in two recent wins European Championships Olympiakos last two years.
According to the report, the center was bought in 2010 by Olympiakos Panathinaikos transaction is valued from $ 13 million and his contract ends this summer, may be the largest consolidation of the Catalans next season, after remaining two years without a European title and his ability to present the ongoing weakening of the Star team - Juan Carlos Navarro.
Greek 31-year-old who played one season in the NBA Houston Rockets, recorded a season averages of 14.7 points per game, 5.5 assists and scored 22 points in the final big win Euroleague against Real Madrid. Spanoulis may find the transition challenging the Spanish champion the last two years.
Caja Laboral: took 4th place (4-6) in Group C of the Regular Season, took
4th place (8-6) in Group F of the Top16, lost to CSKA 3-1 in the quarterfinals
!!!
FCB Regal: took 1st place (9-1) in Group D of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (13-1) in Group F of the Top16, lost to Real Madrid 67-74 in the
Semifinals, lost to CSKA 73-74 in the 3rd place game !!!
Real Madrid: took 1st place (7-3) in Group A of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (10-4) in Group E of the Top16, lost to Olympiakos 88-100 in the Final !!!
Unicaja: took 2nd place (8-2) in Group B of the Regular Season, took 5th
place (7-7) in Group E of the Top16
Cajasol: took 2nd place (3-3) in Group H of the Regular Season, took 4th
(last) place (1-5) in Group K of the Top16
Gescrap BB: took 1st place (6-0) in Group B of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (4-2) in Group J of the Top16, lost to Lokomotiv 64-75 in the Final !!!
Valencia: took 1st place (5-1) in Group D of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (4-2) in Group J of the Top16, lost to Lokomotiv 1-1 (-5) in the
Semifinals !!!
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