Comments on: Overseas Scouting Report: Nikola Pekovic http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/ A look at play-calling in the NBA Sat, 12 May 2012 06:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Nemcik: Player Feature: Analyzing Nikola Pekovic – Pro Sport Talk http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-8025 Nemcik: Player Feature: Analyzing Nikola Pekovic – Pro Sport Talk Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:52:24 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-8025 [...] Pekovic joined Minnesota in 2010, Sebastian Pruiti who now writes for Grantland, did an in-depth scouting report on the then 24-year-old. He mentioned his post work, space creation, and pick and roll defense as [...] [...] Pekovic joined Minnesota in 2010, Sebastian Pruiti who now writes for Grantland, did an in-depth scouting report on the then 24-year-old. He mentioned his post work, space creation, and pick and roll defense as [...]

]]> By: Bret http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1183 Bret Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:10:23 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1183 Great analysis and breakdown. This is the first I've had a look at some aspects of his game, like his inability to SET a screen. Almost laughable, really. But hey, he got away with those calls over there, not an issue unless he can't adapt his game to the NBA rules. I think Rambis is the kind of coach who can really help a guy like Pekovic, who just needs to refine his game a bit, but I definitely like his raw tools that he already possesses, particularly on the offensive end. Also, I believe I heard that his team, Panathinaikos, had two of the top rebounders in the league, so he wasn't asked to focus on rebounding. So, I agree that being taught patience and just some small adjustments on his technique and footwork would do wonders for his rebounding abilities. He may never be a league-leader, but as long as he can be a solid contributor in those areas, you can't ask for much more than that. Again, I think our coaching staff, particularly Bill Lambeer in this case, will do wonders for Pekovic. I think he's going to be a very strong addition to our club! GO WOLVES!!! Great analysis and breakdown. This is the first I’ve had a look at some aspects of his game, like his inability to SET a screen. Almost laughable, really. But hey, he got away with those calls over there, not an issue unless he can’t adapt his game to the NBA rules. I think Rambis is the kind of coach who can really help a guy like Pekovic, who just needs to refine his game a bit, but I definitely like his raw tools that he already possesses, particularly on the offensive end.
Also, I believe I heard that his team, Panathinaikos, had two of the top rebounders in the league, so he wasn’t asked to focus on rebounding. So, I agree that being taught patience and just some small adjustments on his technique and footwork would do wonders for his rebounding abilities. He may never be a league-leader, but as long as he can be a solid contributor in those areas, you can’t ask for much more than that. Again, I think our coaching staff, particularly Bill Lambeer in this case, will do wonders for Pekovic. I think he’s going to be a very strong addition to our club! GO WOLVES!!!

]]> By: NBA Playbook – A Look At The Playcalling In The NBA Through Videos, Pictures, & Words » Overseas Scouting Report: Pooh Jeter http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1182 NBA Playbook – A Look At The Playcalling In The NBA Through Videos, Pictures, & Words » Overseas Scouting Report: Pooh Jeter Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:53:34 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1182 [...] Editions: Nikola Pekovic | Timofey Mozgov | Tiago [...] [...] Editions: Nikola Pekovic | Timofey Mozgov | Tiago [...]

]]> By: Sebastian Pruiti http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1181 Sebastian Pruiti Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:55:40 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1181 I agree with you that it is poor on ball defense, but that doesn't excuse him from being in the wrong spot. Why is he all the way up with a 5 bodying him up when the PG is bringing the ball up? He should be in the middle of the paint protect against what happens... I agree with you that it is poor on ball defense, but that doesn’t excuse him from being in the wrong spot. Why is he all the way up with a 5 bodying him up when the PG is bringing the ball up? He should be in the middle of the paint protect against what happens…

]]> By: Steve http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1180 Steve Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:52:18 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1180 Nice analysis overall, however I strongly disagree with you on your "help defense" criticisms. In these examples the guard attacking the basket is being guarded by a stump. These are straight line drives. You can't ask the big to guard 2 players. Nice analysis overall, however I strongly disagree with you on your “help defense” criticisms. In these examples the guard attacking the basket is being guarded by a stump. These are straight line drives. You can’t ask the big to guard 2 players.

]]> By: NBA Playbook – A Look At The Playcalling In The NBA Through Videos, Pictures, & Words » Overseas Scouting Report: Tiago Splitter http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1179 NBA Playbook – A Look At The Playcalling In The NBA Through Videos, Pictures, & Words » Overseas Scouting Report: Tiago Splitter Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:16:38 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1179 [...] Editions: Nikola Pekovic | Timofey [...] [...] Editions: Nikola Pekovic | Timofey [...]

]]> By: A Man Raised By Wolves http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1178 A Man Raised By Wolves Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:16:16 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1178 The problem is he doesn't set his position well when in the post. He doesn't have to arms out to secure and defend his box out presence, his feet aren't set when in the post which made his get easily pushed around, and even his knees weren't even ready to spring up and attack for the rebound if you look closely in that last video. Another thing is, he was guarded by Josh Childress, who is way smaller than him in size, so if he can get pushed around by him while trying to play center on the Wolves, they'll be a problem when he has to bang up against big NBA guys. He seems like a smart player. I don't think I can agree with you Rex on him not being able to fix his rebounding game – all he needs to do is set his feet better and wait in the post a bit longer which he can do if you look at his offensive game, but that's easy for me to say. Though I've always thought with rebounding you have the whole you-either-got-it-or-you-don’t thing too! He seems unstoppable in his offensive game. He see the court beautifully in a team effort and seems to know how to make the right plays at the right time. Although with his screen game, it is atrocious! It looks like it's going to be a habit of him moving all the dang time. I don't know why he shifts back into the defender when he moves off the screen and it looks like he has two left feet – JUST STOP MOVING! Other than that, he'll make wonderful strides as a player in the NBA, has the body, seems like he has the court vision, but can he all package that together! The problem is he doesn’t set his position well when in the post. He doesn’t have to arms out to secure and defend his box out presence, his feet aren’t set when in the post which made his get easily pushed around, and even his knees weren’t even ready to spring up and attack for the rebound if you look closely in that last video. Another thing is, he was guarded by Josh Childress, who is way smaller than him in size, so if he can get pushed around by him while trying to play center on the Wolves, they’ll be a problem when he has to bang up against big NBA guys.

He seems like a smart player. I don’t think I can agree with you Rex on him not being able to fix his rebounding game – all he needs to do is set his feet better and wait in the post a bit longer which he can do if you look at his offensive game, but that’s easy for me to say. Though I’ve always thought with rebounding you have the whole you-either-got-it-or-you-don’t thing too!

He seems unstoppable in his offensive game. He see the court beautifully in a team effort and seems to know how to make the right plays at the right time. Although with his screen game, it is atrocious! It looks like it’s going to be a habit of him moving all the dang time. I don’t know why he shifts back into the defender when he moves off the screen and it looks like he has two left feet – JUST STOP MOVING! Other than that, he’ll make wonderful strides as a player in the NBA, has the body, seems like he has the court vision, but can he all package that together!

]]> By: Skitchipoo http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1177 Skitchipoo Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:14:52 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1177 This is by far the most informative and best laid-out information that I've read on Pek. I've never been more excited to see him play on my beloved T-Wolves. Excellent post, Sebastian! This is by far the most informative and best laid-out information that I’ve read on Pek. I’ve never been more excited to see him play on my beloved T-Wolves. Excellent post, Sebastian!

]]> By: wowee http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1176 wowee Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:59:19 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1176 I have a question about his rebounding. I understand that Pek wasn't getting many rebounds, but how many were his man getting? My point being, even if Pek isn't good at anticipating where a rebound will go, is he capable of sealing off his man, taking him out of the play? That would allow a glass cleaner like Kevin Love to sponge up more balls. I have a question about his rebounding. I understand that Pek wasn’t getting many rebounds, but how many were his man getting? My point being, even if Pek isn’t good at anticipating where a rebound will go, is he capable of sealing off his man, taking him out of the play? That would allow a glass cleaner like Kevin Love to sponge up more balls.

]]> By: NBA Playbook – A Look At The Playcalling In The NBA Through Videos, Pictures, & Words » Overseas Scouting Report: Timofey Mozgov http://nbaplaybook.com/2010/07/26/overseas-scouting-report-nikola-pekovic/#comment-1175 NBA Playbook – A Look At The Playcalling In The NBA Through Videos, Pictures, & Words » Overseas Scouting Report: Timofey Mozgov Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:26:44 +0000 http://nbaplaybook.com/?p=3824#comment-1175 [...] Past Editions: Nikola Pekovic [...] [...] Past Editions: Nikola Pekovic [...]

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