Will OKC think about its other young players during extension talks with Poku? In 2015, Pokuevski joined the youth system of Olympiacos. That includes one name with long-standing ties to the organization. Rotowire Dec 29, 2022. Pokusevski's minutes varied wildly from game to game, and even with the Thunder at below full strength in the frontcourt with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) sidelined for the foreseeable future, it's tough to depend on Pokusevski producing with any consistency. Sam Merrill (Old Man Merrill by @dan_olinger, Grandpa Merrill or Septuagenarian Sam by @ivanowskinba, Medieval Merrill by@MalikG, Old Sam Merrill had a farm three eye three eye oh by @thunderdustin) Poor Sam Merrill is just trying to live his life in peaceand we of Draft Twitter cant let him off the hook for being a 24-year-old prospect. Pokusevski accumulated 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 128-125 overtime loss to New Orleans. While playing in Greek competitions, he counts as a native Greek domestic player, since he started competing in Greek competitions before the age of 14. This class has been compared with the 2013 class often, and that year, international talents like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Rudy Gobert became the most accomplished prospects despite being selected outside the top 10. They only have one first-rounder this year, so I dont think there will be a roster crunch like this season., Sign up for the OKC Thunder Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Pokusevski's injury isn't "long-long term," so he will likely return before the end of the season. Holmgren. 2020-21 Select #176 Aleksej Pokusevski PREMIER SILVER PRIZM SSP RC Thunder . Pokusevski was bleeding from his left eye as he was led to the locker room by the Thunder training staff. [3] Pokuevski became the youngest senior men's Olympiacos player to ever debut in the EuroLeague. [27], Initially at the preliminary Serbia roster for EuroBasket 2022, Pokuevski was cut from the squad due to disapproval of the Thunder. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. [18] On 14 March, Pokuevski made his first NBA career start. Pokusevski contributed 16 points (6-14 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks over 34 minutes during Saturday's 110-102 loss to the Cavaliers. If Boucher got $13million per year, I would guess that this is where Pokus floor is this offseason in an extension.. While he will not get a massive deal like the Bogdanovics, Sabonis or Capela, he should still receive an honest salary that reflects how much the Thunder value his future projection. Pokuevski started in eight of his 11 appearances in the Greek A2, averaging 10.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.8 blocks in 23.1 minutes per game. Ive also toyed with Collin Sexton, but with a basic understanding of how to pass and play defense. At the end of the first round, Toronto can reasonably trust their development system to turn Pokusevski into a more polished player after doing the same with question marks like Fred VanVleet in the past. Do you have a blog? Instagram: Aleksej Pokusevski ( Oklahoma City Thunder) with a last basket of the period vs the Chicago Bulls, 11/25/2022. Nico Mannion (Ginga Ninja) This one is a deep cut for those who lived on Instagram highlights as a misguided high schooler. Devin Vassell (Devin Vaseline by@HawksDraftNerd) Im hoping Devin had vaseline on his hands when he fired up those 3-pointers in his infamous workout a few weeks ago. The forward will come off the bench for the first time since Dec. 5. 0:14; Draft insiders are nearly unanimous in both the intrigue in Pokusevski as well as the apprehension on the part of teams about him. Going through their client list, it's filled with international players. POKUSEVSKI, ALEKSEJ OLYMPIACOS PIRAEUS EuroLeague 2019-20 STATISTICS. Still too early in the season to know. TS%. Aleksej Pokusevski played 2 seasons for the Thunder. He scored 23 points which includes five 3-pointers, grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds and dished out 4 assists in a 128122 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the third Thunder rookie (following Russell Westbrook and Darius Bazley) to post a 2010 double-double. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. The Thunder have plenty of funds to give Pokusevski a proper extension that doesnt shortchange him and only dents OKCs pocketbooks. Pat Williams (Will the Thrill by @report_court) Rhymes are welcome here. Pokusevski won't return to Tuesday's game against the Spurs with a left leg injury, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports. News / 2 years ago Advertisement. Players who fit that description include Poku, Bol Bol and Chris Boucher. Aleksej Pokusevski was born on December 26, 2001. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/playerprofiles, NBA midseason awards picks: Jokic leads MVP race, more, NBA midseason grades: Celtics, Grizzlies earn an 'A', Hawks vs. Mavericks odds, picks, prediction, bets, NBA trade rumors: Luka Doncic wants help in Dallas, Category boosters: Strus, Melton, Pokusevski. Before we get started, I think its important to give a bit of background on Pokusevskis agents especially considering their surprising abilities to get their clients handsomely paid. Theo Maledon joins Westbrook in Thunder history after career night He will join a roster that features another big man, Aleksej Pokusevski, with an almost identical build. Outside of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aleksej Pokusevski has made the largest leap on the Oklahoma City Thunder so far this season. [4], For the 201920 season, Pokuevski was assigned to play in the Greek A2 League, the country's second-tier league, with Olympiacos' reserve team, Olympiacos B. Right, Born: Aleksej Pokusevski drains basket vs New Orleans Pelicans. Giving someone or something a name inevitably ties you closer to them and makes you feel a stronger connection, even if you dont know them personally all that well. Which position is his best defensively? But what could separate Pokusevski from that trio and any number of recent European busts is his ability to create shots for himself and his teammates off the bounce. Aleksej Pokusevski: Will miss at least six weeks. [25], Pokuevski was a member of the Serbian national under-17 team that competed at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup, in Argentina. Chet Holmgren embracing nickname for him and new teammate Aleksej Pokusevski. $84.99 $109.99. 2M; 0:18. ESPNs Jonathan Givony confirmed he could see Pokusevski in the teens but that his range is quite wide compared with a more traditionally safe pick like Villanova wing Saddiq Bey. Opportunity missed. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. The wobbly clay dough Pokusevski was his rookie season is hardening in his third season. Full Name Aleksej Pokuevski. A good problem about that is it usually means having to decide on which players to keep. Despite hardly being known in America, 18-year-old Serbian forward Aleksej Pokusevski is nevertheless a near-lock to be drafted in the first round and could break into the lottery if the hype. International Regular Season Stats - Per Game. In a class with few high-upside wild cards, Pokusevski has perhaps the best chance to become a star of anyone selected outside the top five. Quick Links for Aleksej Pokuevski Trademarks POKU POKU Serial Number: 97171173 Registration Number: 6797821 Word Mark: POKU Pokusevski returned to the lineup after recovering from an ankle injury, turning in a low-volume but serviceable performance. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images). I dont think its a safe bet OKC is 100% sold on him being a part of their long-term future yet.. Card Number: 225 . Pokusevski (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks. Pokusevski (leg) will be out for "some time," with the Thunder gathering more information before providing an official update, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports. NBA teams will make young players pay for ball-watching and being out of position, and unfortunately Pokusevskis bad tendencies on that end were already exposed against far lesser competition. If he and Pokusevski become a dynamic duo, NBA fans are going to have endless fun with it. The Thunder has done a nice job collecting young talent. 17_poku, Position: Manufacturer: Panini. In a thin, unexciting draft, these are separating factors that may make him slide into the 20s, but the reality remains that Pokusevskis upside is tantalizing. Onyeka Okongwu (Big O) Pretty straight forward given hes a 6-foot-9 center with awesome shot-blocking skills and an alliterative set of names. "Zapamtite ovo ime Aleksej Pokuevski VIDEO". James Wiseman (Father Time by @mavsdraft or A Wise Man by @LaltenNBA) Obviously the best thing James has going for him is his easily pun-able last name, making both these suggestions somewhat probable in the future. Other names are more widely known, but Pokusevski could provide the biggest payoff next week at the NBA Draft. [24], In July 2022, Pokuevski joined the Thunder for the 2022 NBA Summer League. Just how large of a leap? Oklahoma City was without six players for Saturday's game -- including backcourt stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) and Josh Giddey (illness) -- but Pokusevski came through with a somewhat tepid line when considering how much usage was up for grabs. Yam Madar (Yam Yam or Yam Radar by@FearTheBrown) Yam Radar also comes with the provision that the Israeli makes some no-look passes according to Shamit Dua. As with his loose style and supreme confidence on offense, Pokusevskis defense is not too disciplined. Burrow showed up for a press conference with the Cincinnati media and was wearing a jersey with the No. In August 2018, he attended the Basketball Without Borders Europe camp, in Belgrade, Serbia. Aleksej Pokusevski shows off the range on 3-point shot. Aleksej Pokusevski signed a 4 year / $14,349,113 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $14,349,113 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $3,587,278. 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Pokuevski grew up in Novi Sad, where he started to play youth basketball for local clubs, KK Kadet, KK NS Stars, and Vojvodina. 2001 What position does he project to mainly be? Both Holmgren and Pokusevski measure at around 7 feet tall and 190 pounds. Career. Aleksej Pokuevski (Beograd, 26. decembar 2001), srpski koarka koji trenutno nastupa za Oklahoma Siti tander. Pokusevski returns to the starting five after coming in off the bench during the team's last game Monday against the Hawks. inBelgrade,Serbia 2M; 0:21. Aleksej Pokusevski was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2020 NBA Draft, and after a rough couple of seasons, Poku has developed into one of their. Aleksej Pokuevski (Serbian Cyrillic: ; born 26 December 2001) is a Serbian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Entdecke Aleksej Pokusevski 2020-21 Panini Prizm RC Rookie #264 Oklahoma City Thunder in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Across five previous appearances off the bench, Pokusevski has averaged 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest. Perhaps undergoing his first normal offseason of his career gave him the proper time needed to improve. Perhaps him averaging a career-low usage rate has helped simplify the game and make it to solely focus on his strengths. At the same time, Pokusevski is liable to grab the ball and go, with any number of outcomes possible when he decides hes making a play. While this was encouraging, recent history tells us we should not be fooled. Most of those memes look something like this: Chet Holmgren and Poku this season for OKC pic.twitter.com/xEFVj4RoK4. 12.18.22 . 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