Rookie Niko Mirotic 27/8 in 30 min

[Clocian-IGN]

Dudes a beast. Imo bulls should trade Taj or noah for a starting sf.

[KevinDurant35]

30 points in less than 20 minutes :sleeping

[Done_And_Done]

Impressive kid but by no means does he make the aforementioned players expendable right now.

[bdreason]

This guy needs a lot more attention. He's going to be a very good player in this league, for a very long time. The Bulls front-court rotation is disgusting. With or without Rose, I think they're the favorite to come out of the East.

[Sakkreth]

Just Euroleague scrub guys...

[All Net]

The hype I heard here was worth it.

[masonanddixon]

Damn,just realized he is only 23. Dude looks twice my age.

[eeeeeebro]

Niko didnt just score 27 points. I saw him rotate and BLOCK OUT 2 PEOPLE from blocking JIMMY Butler's SHOT i mean litteratly instead of trying to get the pass like noah or bla bla he went right out in front of 2 players just to block them out so someone else can get points. IMO thats an assist people never count.


When a rookie does that...... you know he knows how to play basketball and not just shoot.

[poido123]

Jimmy and Nikola are great to watch.

Bulls team pulled off a nice win in Memphis.

Season moving along nicely :pimp:

[r0drig0lac]

kukoc?

[ALBballer]

kukoc?

Not nearly the ball handler or passer Kukoc was.

He's more like a prime Danilo Gallinari with better defense and better rebounder.

[TaLvsCuaL]

What most impressed me is his defensive effort, He has improved a lot in the last few months and Thibs is helping him to become a more complete player.


kukoc?
Niko is more like Dirk but Kukoc is not bad comparison. There is some similarities but Mirotic play more in the paint.

[Buzissa]

Not nearly the ball handler or passer Kukoc was.

He's more like a prime Danilo Gallinari with better defense and better rebounder.

He's not like Gallinari either. At all.
Mirotic doesn't have the ball handling skills of Gallo. Not even close. Just because he can shoot the 3, doesn't mean he is a tweener. He is much worse than Gallo in terms of creating off the dribble in the perimeter.
He is a PF. Fantastic spot up shooter, can play in the post and is not a liability on defense. Only 23 years old, too. Can't ask for a better job from your 4th PF/C.

[Bigsmoke]

Dats wassup.

[nathanjizzle]

niko's a beast, he can even drive the lane strong and make layups. ridiculous talent

[Haymaker]

One of the worst and softest Euroleague players according to a certain forum member.

[Kblaze8855]

What ive been most impressed by is his hustle. This dude is on the surface....an immobile big shooting euro. Then you see him beat guards down the court...fly in for rebounds...blocks...pump fake and drive 12 times a game and drive into traffic like he loves the contact.

Been a while since I saw a young shooter who played so tough.

That said...you dont trade Taj or Noah.

Why does everyone want to trade to get rid of depth these days? Just...be deep. Less minutes for everyone...less wear and tear...more options to change the look of the lineup...the gameplan.

Nothing wrong with a lot of talent.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Don't see the Kukoc comparison. He's more like Scalabrine, if he were given a chance to succeed in the NBA.

[sammichoffate]

Remember when people said the Bulls should tank? I don't :lol

[MrC1991]

Niko is my dude. Happy to have him.

[Fiba basketball]

One of the worst and softest Euroleague players according to a certain forum member.
Well he is very soft. Just wait for playoffs and you'll see. In Europe he also had many great games during the season but in playoffs (Euroleague or Spanish league) he disappeared. But in Real he was one of the key players, so maybe now when he doesn't have that much pressure on him he will start playing good in important games.

[Euroleague]

NBA only fans are an absolute joke. This thread is an absolute proof of that.

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

Mirotic is a very good player. He's also the softest, uber softest, of all softies, ever.

Softest Charmin tissue softy of all time.

If the Bulls have any brains at all they will trade him before the NBA figures that out.

Just laughing at the ridiculousness of NBA only fans.

It's like the same absurdness in this forum during Rubio's rookie year.

[Milbuck]

NBA only fans are an absolute joke. This thread is an absolute proof of that.

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

Mirotic is a very good player. He's also the softest, uber softest, of all softies, ever.

Softest Charmin tissue softy of all time.

If the Bulls have any brains at all they will trade him before the NBA figures that out.

Just laughing at the ridiculousness of NBA only fans.

It's like the same absurdness in this forum during Rubio's rookie year.
Mirotic was the MVP of the Euroleage and the 2nd greatest player in Euroleague history, and now he's moved on to bigger and better things. Accept it and move on.

[Euroleague]

One of the worst and softest Euroleague players according to a certain forum member.

STOP LYING and STOP TROLLING or I will report you to abuse.

I NEVER EVER said he was one of the "worst Euroleague players".

I ONLY said FACTS.

1. He was NEVER the "best Euroleague player". That was a lie.

2. He was THE softest big man I ever saw in Euroleague EVER. Not "one of".

3. I always said he was a very good player and would do fine in the NBA because of his size and skills and he can shoot.

That does not change the fact that you CANNOT take SOFT out of a big man, and the Bulls will pay for it if they ever have him on the floor in an important big playoff game.

DO NOT LIE AGAIN ABOUT WHAT I SAID ABOUT HIM.

[poido123]

What ive been most impressed by is his hustle. This dude is on the surface....an immobile big shooting euro. Then you see him beat guards down the court...fly in for rebounds...blocks...pump fake and drive 12 times a game and drive into traffic like he loves the contact.

Been a while since I saw a young shooter who played so tough.

That said...you dont trade Taj or Noah.

Why does everyone want to trade to get rid of depth these days? Just...be deep. Less minutes for everyone...less wear and tear...more options to change the look of the lineup...the gameplan.

Nothing wrong with a lot of talent.


I agree with you mostly, however Thibs doesn't utilise the whole team like he should.

When everyone is healthy, he doesn't try and find Nikola minutes. And snell, well he has had him in a doghouse for a while. He isn't that bad.

[Euroleague]

Mirotic was the MVP of the Euroleage and the 2nd greatest player in Euroleague history, and now he's moved on to bigger and better things. Accept it and move on.

Why didn't you troll attack Fiba and make up lies and nonsense and whatever directed at Fiba's post?

This will be provided to Jeff as proof that you are stalking all of my posts only.

Also, you will need to provide proof that Mirotic was named the MVP of the Euroleague. The ACTUAL MVP of the Euroleague. NOT A TROLL claim.

If you cannot, this post will also be added as more proof of your never ending LIES and trolls.

This forum considers it trolling and delete worthy to LIE about fake awards for players.

[Euroleague]

I agree with you mostly, however Thibs doesn't utilise the whole team like he should.

When everyone is healthy, he doesn't try and find Nikola minutes. And snell, well he has had him in a doghouse for a while. He isn't that bad.

Don't cherry pick posts. Read what Fiba and I are telling you. We watched this guy play for YEARS and YEARS.

It is actually amazing that a coach like Thibodeau is even using him at all. He is so soft that words cannot even describe it. He is softer than David Andersen, and I am dead serious when I write that.

He is so soft, it is almost unwatchable, once you see the real Mirotic. And you don't get it, because the NBA regular season (despite the bullshit nonsense marketing and hype) is zero pressure, zero defense, zero physicality, etc.

Get him in a serious playoff game and you have no idea what a disaster this guy is. The worst thing for a coach to do is to set the team to rely on him for any certain amount of minutes or role.

He is the softest player both mentally and physically I have ever seen in my life. The only way Mirotic is going to succeed is if he is babied, coddled, and protected his whole career.

[Milbuck]

Why didn't you troll attack Fiba and make up lies and nonsense and whatever directed at his Fiba's post?

This will be provided to Jeff as proof that you are stalking all of my posts only.

Also, you will need to provide proof that Mirotic was named the MVP of the Euroleague. The ACTUAL MVP of the Euroleague. NOT A TROLL claim.

If you cannot, this post will also be added as more proof of your never ending LIES and trolls.

This forum considers it trolling and delete worthy to LIE about fake awards for players.
He was the 2013 Spanish ACB MVP which is a Euroleague award. I also read in an article that he was the 2nd greatest Euroleague player ever. I will look for the link but I trust the article.

I think it's amazing how he was able to dominate Euroleague despite his softness, and come into the NBA and show serious promise, again, despite being "soft" as you state.

[Euroleague]

He was the 2013 Spanish ACB MVP which is a Euroleague award. I also read in an article that he was the 2nd greatest Euroleague player ever. I will look for the link but I trust the article.

In other words...you TROLLED, you LIED, and you ATTACKED me for NO REASON.

Reported to Jeff.

[poido123]

Don't cherry pick posts. Read what Fiba and I are telling you. We watched this guy play for YEARS and YEARS.

It is actually amazing that a coach like Thibodeau is even using him at all. He is so soft that words cannot even describe it. He is softer than David Andersen, and I am dead serious when I write that.

He is so soft, it is almost unwatchable, once you see the real Mirotic. And you don't get it, because the NBA regular season (despite the bullshit nonsense marketing and hype) is zero pressure, zero defense, zero physicality, etc.)

Get him in a serious playoff game and you have no idea what a disaster this guy is. The worst thing for a coach to do is to set the team to rely on him for any certain amount of minutes or role.

He is the softest player both mentally and physically I have ever seen in my life. The only way Mirotic is going to succeed is if he is babied, coddled, and protected his whole career.


Do you believe what you type? Your long story here is hilarious :lol

[Milbuck]

In other words...you TROLLED, you LIED, and you ATTACKED me for NO REASON.

Reported to Jeff.
I just gave you concrete evidence that Mirotic was the Shaq of Euroleague. If you disagree I must ask you do so without the name calling and hostility. Thanks.

[Andrew Wiggins]

I just gave you concrete evidence that Mirotic was the Shaq of Euroleague. If you disagree I must ask you do so without the name calling and hostility. Thanks.

do you mock mentally disabled people in real life too?

[Euroleague]

Do you believe what you type? Your long story here is hilarious :lol

Fiba made a post confirming what I say. So piss off troll.

[Euroleague]

do you mock mentally disabled people in real life too?

Do you talk to yourself in real life to?

It's so odd how in every thread where Milbuck appears, every single Australian member of the forum also suddenly appears.

So tactful.

[poido123]

Do you talk to yourself in real life to?

It's so odd how in every thread where Milbuck appears, every single Australian member of the forum also suddenly appears.

So tactful.


:biggums:


Uh, how much study did you put into this experiment?

[CHi1PriDe]

In other words...you TROLLED, you LIED, and you ATTACKED me for NO REASON.

Reported to Jeff.

Lmao, so your calling mirotic soft and then you report Milbuck for something so petty? The hypocrisy. Man up eurobitch, dont get so butthurt on a damn internet forum :facepalm

[dontgetchoked]

I agree with you mostly, however Thibs doesn't utilise the whole team like he should.

When everyone is healthy, he doesn't try and find Nikola minutes. And snell, well he has had him in a doghouse for a while. He isn't that bad.

Are you serious? Tony snell not only sucks, hes ugly as ****. Dude hasn't made a shit in 5 (?) Games there is a reason he gets no play time

[Euroleague]

Lmao, so your calling mirotic soft and then you report Milbuck for something so petty? The hypocrisy. Man up eurobitch, dont get so butthurt on a damn internet forum :facepalm

Milbuck said Mirotic won Euroleague MVP - which is a straight out LIE.

Milbuck then said Mirotic was the 2nd best player ever in Euroleague history - which is ludicrous level trolling and the equal of calling Ryan Anderson the 2nd greatest player in NBA history..............

Mirotic is now an NBA player - he's not even playing in Euroleague. This kind of absurd level trolling is just too much, even for this forum. If someone calls Milbuck out on it, they should not have to deal with endless harassment from him just because they point out what a ridiculous POS, sad, little, pathetic troll he is.

The fact that the mods can't do their job right to stop trolls like Milbuck is no excuse. And if you don't like it, then you are a real a-hole.

No way in hell should trolling at such an absurd level like that be tolerated here. If anyone dared say Ryan Anderson was NBA MVP and the 2nd best player in NBA history and equal to Shaq and kept trolling about it, and taunting people over it, then they are taking a ban.

But if you do it with a player from Europe, somehow you magically get a mega troll pass from these clown ass mods. It's bullshit. Milbuck should have taken a ban a long damn time ago.

[Milbuck]

Milbuck said Mirotic won Euroleague MVP - which is a straight out LIE.

Milbuck then said Mirotic was the 2nd best player ever in Euroleague history - which is ludicrous level trolling and the equal of calling Ryan Anderson the 2nd greatest player in NBA history..............

Mirotic is now an NBA player - he's not even playing in Euroleague. This kind of absurd level trolling is just too much, even for this forum. If someone calls Milbuck out on it, they should not have to deal with endless harassment from him just because they point out what a ridiculous POS, sad, little, pathetic troll he is.

The fact that the mods can't do their job right to stop trolls like Milbuck is no excuse. And if you don't like it, then you are a real a-hole.

No way in hell should trolling at such an absurd level like that be tolerated here. If anyone dared say Ryan Anderson was NBA MVP and the 2nd best player in NBA history and equal to Shaq and kept trolling about it, and taunting people over it, then they are taking a ban.

But if you do it with a player from Europe, somehow you magically get a mega troll pass from these clown ass mods. It's bullshit. Milbuck should have taken a ban a long damn time ago.
You still haven't refuted these points, which leads me to believe you agree with them. I'm glad you're finally giving Mirotic the credit he deserves.

[poido123]

Are you serious? Tony snell not only sucks, hes ugly as ****. Dude hasn't made a shit in 5 (?) Games there is a reason he gets no play time


If you listen to the guys on Bulls forums etc, they will probably tell you he sucks.

But watching the games, I can tell you he shows something. His solid man D should be enough to get him 5 minutes a game to rest up Butler.

Saying he sucks is not going to help our team. We need him out there and we need to give him minutes consistently so he can produce and gain confidence.

[Euroleague]

You still haven't refuted these points, which leads me to believe you agree with them. I'm glad you're finally giving Mirotic the credit he deserves.

You already admitted you lied about "those points" in this thread. And that is being sent as a complaint, and proof of your constant harassment of me and my posts for no reason.

[jamal99]

You still haven't refuted these points, which leads me to believe you agree with them. I'm glad you're finally giving Mirotic the credit he deserves.
But seriously now...

Mirotic has won 2x Euroleague Rising Star (2011, 2012). That's a reward for best young player in Euroleague.

2x All-Euroleague Second Team (2013, 2014)

Spanish League MVP (2013), which is a totally different competition from Euroleague...

I like the guy, but he's definitely not 2nd best player ever in Euroleague. He is soft, but he plays smart and he's currently playing better than I expected of his rookie year

[Euroleague]

Milbuck will have to explain himself to Jeff soon enough, as will the mods who refuse to do anything about his endless over the top lies.

[Dro]

He seems pretty good when I watch him......Seems to be able to knock down shots.....

[Milbuck]

Milbuck will have to explain himself to Jeff soon enough, as will the mods who refuse to do anything about his endless over the top lies.
I don't have to explain anything, the facts and footage are all out there for everyone to see. Mirotic is better than Spanoulis ever was, and it's not even remotely close.

[DMV2]

Bench Dunlevy, start Mirotic.

[Andrew Wiggins]

Bench Dunlevy, start Mirotic.

he's not a 3 under any circumstance. there's no way he can defend any 3 with even average quickness