It’s risky for a team to draft a player and help develop him, knowing he can immediately be selected by a different franchise a year later. Partnered with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group | Powered by, Signed a 4 year $6.13 million contract with Golden State (GSW), Traded to Golden State (GSW) from New Orleans (NOP) for 2022 2nd round pick, 2023 2nd round pick and cash considerations, Drafted by New Orleans (NOP): Round 2 (#39 overall), Drafted by New Orleans (NOP): Round 2 (#39overall).
The rookie second-round pick has been slowed since training camp by a serious ankle sprain. No, I’m not guaranteeing that Smailagić will become the defensive player that those guys listed are, and he’s likely to not even hit that threshold in the NBA, but what he’s currently doing in the G-League is extremely impressive. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. He’s still prone to a loose handle and occasional turnover, but the improvement was really encouraging to see: This is one of my favorite Smailagić plays here, where he gets low with impressive balance while still being able to brush the defender off with his right forearm. In 2020-1, Smailagic will earn a base salary of $1,517,981, while carrying a cap hit of $1,517,981 and a dead cap value of $1,517,981. Lower those numbers down to 2 and 4 and these are the players who have hit that threshold in the NBA since 2010. However, the organization will opt to get him some more run in the G League, where he's averaged 16.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steal and 1.0 block across 26.3 minutes. Smailagic averaged 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.9 minutes over six G League contests prior to his promotion. Alen Smailagić. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. The Warriors have recalled Smailagic from the G League on Monday, Wes Goldberg of The San Jose Mercury News reports. In four-game stretch from Dec. 1-8, averaged 16.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.75 steals and 1.5 blocks.
The fact is though that his shot is extremely important to his future projection. His efficiency isn’t at the level of the other bigs, but as you see he was 18 during the season compared to much older players. Smailagic will be sidelined for the third straight contest due to the right quad contusion. He has really great instincts and quick hands. Saw his playing time limited at times by foul trouble. For context, compare that to Zion Williamson’s 12.7 ORB%, Brandon Clarke’s 13.9 ORB%, Andre Drummond’s 16.8 ORB%, and Rudy Gobert’s 13.2 ORB%. I can envision him as a positive NBA starter if his shot develops, and the potential steal of the draft. The Lakers went on to trade him to the Santa Cruz Warriors in exchange for Jemerrio Jones and the Warriors 2019 1st round pick. On top of that he has quick hands and a solid timing for blocks. The Warriors recalled Smailagic from the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Wednesday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. With that happening, Smailagić became the youngest player to ever sign a G-League deal, having turned 18 just a couple of months before the draft. Who is Alen Smailagić? Pronunciation: \SMY-luh-geech\ Alen Smailagić (Smiley) Position: Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-10, 215lb (208cm, 97kg) Team: Golden State Warriors.
He has a problem where he can hop instead of slide in space, and that causes him to shift too much weight onto one foot, which can take him out of the play. Once he's cleared for game action, it's unclear if he'll have a spot in the Warriors' rotation.
Golden State assigned the rookie second-round pick to the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors last week, indicating the big man has been cleared to resume practicing.
Then he played 10 games for Beko, a semi-pro team in in Belgrade Serbia, where Smailagić averaged 15.9 points, 5 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.1 blocks while only playing 24 minutes per game. Warriors' Alen Smailagic: Plays 20 minutes in loss by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Smailagic amassed five points, five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Saturday's 141-121 loss to Dallas. Smailagic hasn't appeared in a game for the parent club since Jan. 14, but he should be in line for more playing time during his upcoming stint with Golden State. He didn’t belong in those leagues, and it was painfully obvious.
Rights subsequently traded to the Santa Cruz Warriors. He dominated. Full Roster. Has chance to become the third international player drafted into the NBA from the NBA G League, joining Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Chukwudiebere Maduabum. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He spent the early part of his career with KK Beko, a club in the Serbian 3rd Division, but did make an appearance at the 2016 FIBA U16 European Championship averaging 5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Copyright © 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Displayed a fairly impressive skill level as a rookie in the G-League doing his best work as a finisher, but also showing some promise as a floor spacer -flashing the ability to handle the ball a bit, and making some crafty, tenacious plays on the low block. Juan Toscano-Anderson #95.
Smailagić doesn’t have a quick first step (solid for his size), but he uses long strides that eat up space and allows him to get his body into people while handling: This was their last game of the year, and where he showed most convincingly how drastically his handle actually improved. His foul rate, jumper, and occasional lapses of focus are all concerning, but none are a death sentence. Alen Smailagic was drafted with the 39th pick of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors after the Warriors traded for him with New Orleans. He has extremely good balance for his size, along with quick feet, natural strength and very quick reaction time. But I’m high on him as a whole on this side of the ball. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Smailagic played 20 minutes in just his second game as a professional, ending with five points in 20 minutes. The 19-year-old should make his NBA debut at some point later this season, but he may have a tough time finding a consistent bench role with Golden State in his rookie campaign. This website is not directly or indirectly affiliated, associated, or connected in any way to Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League or the National Hockey League. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change.
Smiley’s future with the Warriors is definitely not in jeopardy though as management has said from the time that they drafted him that they like his potential and believe he could fit in nicely with the Warriors’ system after a couple of years of development. Andrew Wiggins #22. LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 10: Alen Smailagic #6 of the Golden State Warriors plays the LA Clippers at Staples Center on January 10, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. He's held a minor rotational role over the past two weeks and will likely rejoin the Warriors later in the week.
His handle is something that took serious strides over the course of the year. Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history. The Lakers went on to trade him to the Santa Cruz Warriors in exchange for Jemerrio Jones and the Warriors 2019 1st round pick.
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