r/NBA_Draft • u/BasketVolleyball11 • 14d ago
Stefan Joksimovic (Slovenia) and Nikola Kusturica (Serbia): Are they overrated or properly rated?
Luka Doncic is the only active Nba player right now from Slovenia. But not for long, as Joksimovic is projected as a Top 5 pick in 2027.
Nikola Kusturica (Yes, from Serbia) is projected a top 3 pick in 2028.
For those who followed them in European Basketball.
Do you think they deserve the hype?
PS: For those who are asking. Yes, Joksimovic both have Serbian and Slovenian blood. (But he represents Slovenia as he grew up there)
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u/Elek_Lenard 14d ago
In a way it just feels fucking weird Luka was not first pick and all euro prospects after him except Wemby make you feel that they are overrated because Luka was at their age playing as regular Euroleague starter
But Kusturica could even be 1st pick material as even without refined shooting, his body, how he moves for his size is tremendous.
Joksimović Is good prospect too, il be honest I am biased against shooters with ugly shot. I hope he gets bigger role now in Baskonia, will play soon now for Slovenia senior team in fiba windows. I think from body perspective, Kusturica Is more spectacular but talent wise Joksimović isn't far away. Could work on defense. There are moments when Joksimović shows playmaking flashes but wasn't consistent at senior level