So, How 'Bout That Neven Spahija?

[lethalweapon3]

No, really, how 'bout him? Never heard of Neven. All I know is it isn't the U. of Miami booster.

 

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Is it Neven like Seven, or Neven like Even Steven?

 

~lw3

[GrimeyKidd]

30 yrs of experience according to the article

[ATLHawks3]

I wonder if he ever coached Vlade Divac and Drazen Petrovich.

[SerbianHawk]

is our new assistant coach. He coached some of the best Euro teams like Maccabi, Valencia, Fener...

also, he is known as the best friend of the late Dražen Petrović. Spahija is great in the development of young players.This is very good signing for Ferry.

 

 

 

 

Spahija and Bud watching Darijo Šarić

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Ferry continuing trend with Hawks International. Croatian coach with loads of experience. Guess we are looking not to have to hire any one for a long time.

It's just an assistant coach for I'm alright with it. Go Hawks!

Ferry continuing trend with Hawks International. Croatian coach with loads of experience. Guess we are looking not to have to hire any one for a long time.

It's just an assistant coach for I'm alright with it. Go Hawks!

[GrimeyKidd]

Old coach of Dario saric i think

[Guest]

No, really, how 'bout him? Never heard of Neven. All I know is it isn't the U. of Miami booster.

 

~lw3

Are we sure it's not the booster in witness protection?  Actually, don't answer that.  If we actually start landing some FA targets we'll know the answer to that question. 

[Guest]

Draz Petrofuel was one of my faves...rip. good signing by Ferry. I love the pic of him n Bud dissecting Saric's game. Lol.

[SerbianHawk]

 

Is it Neven like Seven, or Neven like Even Steven?

 

~lw3

 

Yes, like Seven. His last name is Albanian and is very hard to pronounce in English (he is Croatian coach - half Albanian, half Serb)

 

Also, I bet Ferry will now look at Mario Hezonja (remember this name) the best new kid from Europe.

[turnermx]

This hire will be great for Dennis , Mike, and Payne

[Guest]

I thought was another Euro player that Ferry signed and I expected a Squawk meltdown, hahaha.

Thanks for the info on him. Continued player development is a nessesicity.

Edited August 4, 2014 by JayBirdHawk

[Peoriabird]

This hire will be great for Dennis , Mike, and Payne

And Walter!

[buckeye242424]

I think it's a sign we're going to continue to infuse more foreign players into our roster... And he can influence. Let's face it, the world is catching up. Let's get them... I believe Duncan, Ginolbli, and Parker has been okay. How many none USA, players are on our team? I mean, I know Horf has spend most of his life here, Florida, ATL... But he wasn't born in the states.

[RedDawg#8]

We needed a strong assistant coach to replace the developmental aspects that Quin Snyder brought to the table. I thought that was a huge loss for us especially hearing and seeing how DeMarre Carroll went from a bench guy to a solid starter under his tutelage. Hopefully this guy can continue the progress of our players

[DrReality]

Ferry marches to a different drummer Hope he's the real deal

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Not that this is related, but international players tend to be more loyal to their teams, i.e. Dirk, Parker, Nash, Ilgauskas.  This maybe why Ferry likes international talent.  Harder workers, team-first, and not about the money.  Playing in the NBA and living in America is a privilege to most international players.

[gHost83]

You may be right...  The last 2 first round picks were international talent (I know is just Canada, but that's still international).  I think as the talent pool increases as we look more and more in depth at international players as our only outlet to get high caliber talent. No one seems to want to sign with us in free agency, so this may be an alternative route. 

[DrReality]

Think this will send a message to guys playing overseas that my pay dividends down the road