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According to Belgrade's "Sport" magazine, Igor Rakocevic, recent winner of the King's Cup with Tau Ceramica, has a chance to return to the NBA next season. The magazine says that Rakocevic has an offer for 12 million dollars for three years with a franchise in the US league, something which would be difficult for him to get in Europe.

Asked about it yesterday this newspaper, Rakocevic confirmed that "there are possibilities of returning," but added that nothing has been decided yet. "I thought my time in the NBA was closed six years ago when I played there, but there is an interesting offer that I will look at, the same as the others I have. I'm probably going into my final big contract and I have to think hard about what I do," Igor Rakocevic, who played with the Timberwolves in the 2002-03 season, said to MD.

Tau Ceramica is ready to "throw out the house through the window" to renew the Serbian guard (at first appearance, the offer seems to be for two years), but the Euroleague's and ACB's current scoring leader is not without offers. In light of his excellent season, Greek and Russian clubs have already made their initial offers with the player but will have a tough go at it competing with an NBA team that appears to be in the Eastern Conference.

Unofficial sources say that Rakocevic has an offer from Houston Rockets for a three year contract worth around 12 milion dollars.

Rasho Brezec wrote:$4M per year for an undersized SG? Sure, he's a great shooter, but you can get many similar players for far less money.

jman3134 wrote:Not a bad deal at all. I would love to have this Euroleague star on the Grizz. But, if it is the Rockets, then they are attracting some nice talent. I mean they have to offer enough money to pull him out of his comfort zone. (which he has certainly found again overseas) It's not like you can offer some of these guys the minimum when they are stars in the International game. That's at least how I feel about it.

jman3134 wrote:I do believe that everyone's ultimate goal is to play in the NBA. But, then again, once you have already done that and were unsuccessful, it may be best to play where you feel the most comfortable. (because that's where you will achieve your most success)

jman3134 wrote:He is also much more experienced than Rudy was though.

talkbasket wrote:His season this year in Spain is far better than anything Rudy Fernandez ever did there. I am sure plenty of NBA teams are watching him.

jman3134 wrote:Do you think NBA teams are waiting for him to perform like this again next season before they all come out with fat contract offers? I sort of feel like a few teams might have shown interest and he is using this for financial leverage in his bargaining in Europe.

sorokii wrote:

talkbasket wrote:His season this year in Spain is far better than anything Rudy Fernandez ever did there. I am sure plenty of NBA teams are watching him.

LOL

Please don´t compare Rudy´s teammates with Igor´s. Rudy made a normal team go champs. Igor is playing in one of the best teams of Europe. And Rudy last season was unstoppable.

Undrafted Rook wrote:Rudy has a legit NBA 2guard size though. Rakocevic is more skilled basketball player no doubt, to me Rudy looks like the better athlete though. Rudy also has that flair and marketability going for him.