However, it was a little different than a typical game day. might change 44 school names, renouncing Washington, Lincoln and even Dianne Feinstein, S.F. The Sea Dubs won both of their games at the G League Showcase, and one of their big men was rewarded for his contributions. section: | slug: warriors-alen-smailagic-sent-back-to-g-league | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | In 2006, the Warriors eyed a big man prospect after a surprising run in the NCAA Tournament. It makes a lot more sense for him to go down to Santa Cruz and get his legs underneath him. 4:52 pm ET, Warriors' Alen Smailagic: Out again Thursday, Warriors' Alen Smailagic: Not playing Tuesday, Warriors' Alen Smailagic: Ruled out Saturday, Warriors' Alen Smailagic: Recalled from G League, Warriors' Alen Smailagic: Back in Santa Cruz, Warriors' Alen Smailagic: Recalled by Golden State. Unfortunately, Smailagic suffered a sprained ankle at the start of training camp, and we haven’t heard much from him since. Twitter: @Con_Chron. The NBA G League’s regular season was scheduled to conclude on March 28. PORTLAND, Ore. — Alen Smailagic caught the ball along the left wing, pump-faked as his defender soared by him, dribbled through traffic and threw down a one-handed dunk. “You can see he’s moving better. The Toronto Raptors started the 2006 NBA Draft selecting Italy's Andrea Bargnani with the first overall pick. The Bulls beat the Warriors 118-83. NBA teams can sign an additional two players to Two-Way Contracts. “Smiley’s getting in better shape, better condition,” Kerr said of Smailagic, who returned three weeks ago from a sprained ankle that sidelined him two months. Warriors' Alen Smailagic named All NBA G League Showcase First Team . Steve Kerr on why Alen Smailagic is starting in Santa Cruz: "He plays the one position where we actually have plenty of depth. Smailagic, the No. Will 49ers’ Week 7 game be postponed due to Patriots’ COVID-19 case(s)? Last season, Serbian native Alen Smailagic was the youngest player to ever participate in the NBA G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors at only 18-year old. It's fitting that this season should end on a pro-forma note since these playoffs have at bottom been about satisfying sponsors and television partners, trying to keep rich folks off each other's necks. The Heat make winning look like a matter of practical magic- nothing they do is that remarkable besides how they do it. How Isaac Okoro, ‘best defender’ in 2020 NBA draft, would fit with Warriors, Warriors mailbag: Analyzing Golden State’s path back to contention, Six injured, including three police officers, during clashes in S.F. Select the third team from the drop down menu. Ad Choices, NBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. Letourneau is a University of Maryland alum who has interned for The Baltimore Sun and blogged for The New York Times. Advertise on NBA.com Between Giannis Antetokounmpo's supermax decision, how the Clippers will retool, Miami looming as a free agent destination in 2021, Victor Oladipo's future and Golden State's reboot, the 2020 offseason. Copyright 2020 NBA G League Media Ventures, LLC. Email: cletourneau@sfchronicle.com. 2019-2020 G League Stats & Splits - Regular Season Per Game. Season: Games: Stat Type: Pace Adjusted . Stats Legend. The Santa Cruz Warriors play the Iowa Wolves on Friday. Smailagic, a developmental project, averaged 9.1 points per game in Santa Cruz last season. Smailagic, the No. More than 50% of current NBA players have NBA G League experience, including these standouts. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 39 overall pick in the 2019 … 49ers have lost their identity. The 2019-20 NBA G League season, which was suspended March 12, has been canceled. crime survivors say survey suggests it isn’t, S.F. All content © 2000-2020 RealGM, L.L.C. Warriors pleased with Alen Smailagic’s progress in G League. All players involved in the scrimmage suited up in game uniforms with social... Before the Golden State Warriors are on the clock with the No. 39 pick in June’s draft, sprained his right ankle on the second day of training camp and has slowly progressed out of a walking boot and onto the court. SAN FRANCISCO — Rookie center Alen Smailagic is practicing with the Warriors’ G League affiliate in Santa Cruz and could play as soon as Friday, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Wednesday. Kerr plans to play him at some point this season so Smailagic can experience the sport’s highest level, but Golden State currently has no timetable to call him up. “This year is really about just continuing his development. About Alen Smailagic. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the NBA.com Change settings? #GLeagueAlum Six NBA G League Alums Win Title With Lakers. Share this article share tweet text email link Tommy Call III. Smailagic was so impressive, that the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, Bob Myers spent a draft pick on him the following season. Career Opportunities NBA teams maintain their rights and can recall them at any time. Alen Smailagic G League Stats. Before the Golden State Warriors make the No. Alen Smailagić (Serbian Cyrillic: Ален Смаилагић, born August 18, 2000) is a Serbian professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Below are the NBA players currently assigned to an NBA G League team. Eight picks later, Chris Mullin and Don Nelson were on... For the first time since March 10, the Golden State Warriors laced up for live-action inside Chase Center. The 2019-20 NBA G League season, which was suspended March 12, has been canceled. Help. Sign up for the Warriors Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. And that’s quite an opportunity for someone who could be a college freshman. While perimeter depth is thin, the Warriors have several bodies in the frontcourt, including Willie Cauley-Stein, Omari Spellman, Marquese Chriss, Eric Paschall and Draymond Green. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. What will he be able to do as his body deteriorates? Alen Smailagic -- the No. Smailagic was sent to the G League on Saturday, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Select the first team from the drop down menu. October 12, 2020. Privacy Policy Terms of Use, Copyright 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. The 19-year-old will make his 2019 debut against Iowa Wolves for the Santa Cruz Warriors. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. He’s 19.”, Connor Letourneau is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Height: 6-10 (208cm)     Weight: 215 (98kg), Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Golden State Warriors), Drafted: Round 2, Pick 9, New Orleans Pelicans, Draft Rights Trade: NOP to GOS, Jun 20, 2019. Stephen Silas, Jeff Van Gundy, John Lucas Are Three Finalists For Rockets Job, Leon Rose 'Amenable' To Carmelo Anthony Returning To Knicks, Fred VanVleet Could Get Similar Contract To Malcolm Brogdon, Daryl Morey Takes Out Full-Page Ad In Houston Chronicle: 'James Harden Changed My Life', Five Biggest Storylines For 2020 NBA Offseason, The Coda To These Finals Is Where We'll Discover Novel Territory, Miami Has Found The Blueprint For A Post-Super-Team Future. He’s knocking down the 3-point shot, gaining confidence. June 28, 2006 The question now is when Smailagic will make his NBA debut. The Bulls beat the Warriors 118-83. All rights reserved. He has made great … Mail To. “He plays the one position where we actually have plenty of depth. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at Before Smailagic’s one season with the Santa Cruz Warriors, he came over with only junior league playing time from the KK Beko club in Serbia. Share. From the moment Golden State used the 39th overall pick in June’s draft to select Smailagic, there’s been buzz surrounding the young Serbian. 28 overall pick. Change settings? Golden State head coach Steve Kerr, in Portland for a game against the Trail Blazers, was pleased as he watched it all on his laptop. After watching him for a year, the Warriors were impressed enough by his shooting touch and passing ability that they moved up in the draft to select the 6-foot-10 center. His shooting range, passing ability and confidence belie his pedigree. 2, Report: Warriors might be among teams interested in Dwight Howard, The Match 3 golf showcase to include Warriors’ Stephen Curry, report says, Warriors GM on Klay Thompson’s progress: There’s one “final piece to his puzzle”. between pro- and anti-Trump groups. Season: Games: Stat Type: Pace Adjusted. “We want him to play as much as possible in Santa Cruz,” Kerr said. All rights reserved. Is public safety a priority for D.A. During their extended offseason, members of the Warriors traveled to San Francisco for a voluntary minicamp inside Golden State's Bay Area "Dubble." Stats Legend. Smailagic has appeared in Golden State's past four games, averaging 4.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 9.5 minutes. Smailagic was so impressive, that the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, Bob Myers spent a draft pick on him the following season. Despite having only nine available players as of Wednesday, the Warriors don’t anticipate bringing Smailagic up for NBA games soon. Tweet. Smailagic is finally healthy and will be returning to the floor on Friday, just not with the Golden State Warriors, but with the Santa Cruz G League affiliate. SAN FRANCISCO — Rookie center Alen Smailagic is practicing with the Warriors’ G League affiliate in Santa Cruz and could play as soon as Friday, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Wednesday. In the 2019 NBA Draft, Bob Myers and Steve Kerr landed Michigan's Jordan Poole with the No. The perennial championship contender and its minor league affiliate often work closely together to ensure a seamless progression of NBA G League prospects who rise up to become big league contributors in the near future. Per Game Table; Season Tm G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST Little more than a year removed from the rec-league-size gymnasiums of Serbia’s semiprofessional third division, Smailagic has emerged as one of the G League’s better players, totaling 59 points on just 34 shots over his past two games. Kevon Looney will be returning to the team soon after recovering from his neuropathic condition, making the frontcourt even more crowded. Alen Smailagic Scouting Video vs. South Bay Lakers (G-League) It’s good to see him finding his groove.”. 2 selection in the 2020 NBA Draft, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State's draft catalog to highlight some of the most memorable selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between. ", — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) November 28, 2019. Get extensive video coverage including highlights, interviews and behind-the-scenes access.