As it tends to happen at this point in the offseason, we are starting to get videos and photos of workouts from players, carefully leaked to hype up the fans for the next season. In the Spurs’ case, a picture of a buff Luka Samanic was the one to make the rounds.
The difference in physique compared to how he looked when he was drafted is striking, which provides a good reminder of how much of a project he was back then, as well as some extra bit of hope that he’ll finally be ready to make his mark next season, which will be a make-or-break one for the Croatian big man.