Nicola Merotic Update

TomBoerwinkle#1 · Oct 3, 2011

http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/si...tic-i-stayed-in-the-draft-because-of-chicago/

In the weeks leading up to the draft, you were kind of hinting that you were probably going to pull your name out of the draft. But you didn’t. What happened?

NM: I was thrilled by the Chicago option. I had talked with them and I was thrilled and attracted by this possibility. So I stayed in the draft because of Chicago.

So you knew Chicago was going to select you for sure? [The Bulls acquired the draft rights to Mirotic, who was initially selected by the Rockets].

NM: You can never be 100 percent sure, but I kind of knew they were going to pick me.

When did you learn that?

NM: Maybe 2-3 weeks before the draft.

What was reaction when it was confirmed that you were Chicago’s choice?

NM: I was very happy. I spoke with (Bulls international scout) Ivica Dukan, who’s Croatian, and I was very thrilled. I think it’s a team that’s growing and has a lot of young players. Time will tell exactly when I go over there or if I go (laughs). Right now, I’m happy and I want to reach my goals here.

Why were you so attracted to the Bulls?

NM: They have a great history and they are building a great team. Of course, I like the coach and the manager is Croatian and I’m familiar with him. So my decision to stay in the draft was perfect.

Do you see yourself playing at the power forward spot throughout your career or would you like to make a transition to the small forward spot?

NM: I see myself as a power forward, but one that can play outside and shoot the three, go to the hole… Play an all-around game.
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Good Hope · Oct 3, 2011

You missed the best part:

How was your life in Montenegro?

NM: I went to Joker school there. I was lucky to meet my personal coach Jadran Vujacic there. He taught me everything. I still have a great relationship with him. We always work together in the summer when we have free time. He’s always been by my side for the good and the bad.

Read more: http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/si...n-the-draft-because-of-chicago/#ixzz1ZkGXN2lW
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We've finally got a replacement for Jannero Pargo.

such sweet thunder · Oct 4, 2011

Our boy didn't do well in Real's last preseason game against Barcelona. There isn't a full box score because it is a preseason game, but he didn't score any points. Ick. It may just be a minutes thing. Neither Mirotic nor Ante Tomic started, and they have been the starting lineup in previous tune ups. Either way -- let's hope, hope, hope.

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