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Post#1 » by DevinVassell » Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:35 pm

For anyone who missed it, Nico Mannion Signs With Virtus Bologna.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263816/Nico-Mannion-Signs-With-Virtus-Bologna

"The Warriors will retain Mannion's NBA rights. Bill Duffy indicated to Jordan Schultz of ESPN that Mannion could potentially return to the NBA in a year or two"
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Post#2 » by TB » Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:50 pm

Mentioned it in the other thread, but I think its a really good move for him and the Warriors. He's playing next to one of the best playmakers in all of Europe, has 2 former Warriors on the team, 1 teammate related to our SC Warriors coach, so he's definitely still in the Warriors pipeline as a RFA. He can continue to develop his efficiency while getting more valuable minutes compared to being in Santa Cruz.

Also, we replaced his spot with a more NBA ready PG for any roster scenarios where we need a floor general to just kill some minutes in garbage time or if we have a game with extreme availability issues. Chiozza will be a nice emergency 3rd PG.
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Post#3 » by and1GS » Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:57 pm

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Post#4 » by FNQ » Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:14 am

TB wrote:Mentioned it in the other thread, but I think its a really good move for him and the Warriors. He's playing next to one of the best playmakers in all of Europe, has 2 former Warriors on the team, 1 teammate related to our SC Warriors coach, so he's definitely still in the Warriors pipeline as a RFA. He can continue to develop his efficiency while getting more valuable minutes compared to being in Santa Cruz.

Also, we replaced his spot with a more NBA ready PG for any roster scenarios where we need a floor general to just kill some minutes in garbage time or if we have a game with extreme availability issues. Chiozza will be a nice emergency 3rd PG.


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Post#5 » by GunnerWRX » Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:29 am

How much will his contract be? His QO is nearly $2M. That team is probably paying more than the QO.
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Post#6 » by jaymo123 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:00 am

Smart move by Nico. He wasn't going to play much other than in the G-league. He should now play 20 to 25 minutes a game and hopefully improve. He looked good at times during the Olympics but still needs a bit more seasoning.
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Post#7 » by Samurai » Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:02 am

I suspect this may be more a 'see ya later' rather than a good-bye. I am optimistic that he will show improvement by next summer and make a good case for gaining a roster spot.
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Post#8 » by Old_Blue » Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:06 am

There go our championship hopes. :lol:
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Post#9 » by cdubbz » Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:14 am

Samurai wrote:I suspect this may be more a 'see ya later' rather than a good-bye. I am optimistic that he will show improvement by next summer and make a good case for gaining a roster spot.


I hope so too. I really like Mannion as a backup guard in this league. He has shot creating ability as well as playmaking skills and not to mention a nice jumper. He just needs to get to speed with the pro game. Come back stronger Nico!
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Post#10 » by FNQ » Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:16 am

When he comes back he'd better bring back Mladen Sekularac goddamnit

EDIT: And Lior Eliyuahu (sp?)
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Post#11 » by xdrta+ » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:59 am

GunnerWRX wrote:How much will his contract be? His QO is nearly $2M. That team is probably paying more than the QO.


No, his QO was a two-way salary, which is about $462,000 this year, with $50,000 guaranteed.
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Post#12 » by ChuckDurn » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:06 am

TB wrote:Mentioned it in the other thread, but I think its a really good move for him and the Warriors. He's playing next to one of the best playmakers in all of Europe, has 2 former Warriors on the team, 1 teammate related to our SC Warriors coach, so he's definitely still in the Warriors pipeline as a RFA. He can continue to develop his efficiency while getting more valuable minutes compared to being in Santa Cruz.

Also, we replaced his spot with a more NBA ready PG for any roster scenarios where we need a floor general to just kill some minutes in garbage time or if we have a game with extreme availability issues. Chiozza will be a nice emergency 3rd PG.

Yep. It’s basically a version of a delayed “draft and stash”….. he’ll get better in Italy, we keep his rights, and he can come back and help us. His roster spot (or in this case, 2-way spot) is available for somebody who can contribute more until he can. And we’re not on-the-hook for his salary while he gets better. Pretty ideal.
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Post#13 » by GSWFan1994 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:08 am

FNQ wrote:When he comes back he'd better bring back Mladen Sekularac goddamnit

EDIT: And Lior Eliyuahu (sp?)


Now that's a name I haven't heard in 10 years!
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Post#14 » by FNQ » Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:11 am

GSWFan1994 wrote:
FNQ wrote:When he comes back he'd better bring back Mladen Sekularac goddamnit

EDIT: And Lior Eliyuahu (sp?)


Now that's a name I haven't heard in 10 years!


We traded for him a couple years ago, he may have been part of the Wiggins deal? I know we got him from MIN
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Post#15 » by lars_rosenberg » Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:57 am

How does it work with his rights?
I was convinced he would be gone for good, but I'm reading (here and elsewhere) he's still going to be a RFA for us... When can we exercise the rights?

Btw I'm a Fortitudo fan, the rival team of Virtus Bologna, so I'm pretty about this signing. Of all the teams in Italy and Europe... couldn't he go to another one?
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Post#16 » by GSWFan1994 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:39 pm

lars_rosenberg wrote:How does it work with his rights?
I was convinced he would be gone for good, but I'm reading (here and elsewhere) he's still going to be a RFA for us... When can we exercise the rights?

Btw I'm a Fortitudo fan, the rival team of Virtus Bologna, so I'm pretty about this signing. Of all the teams in Italy and Europe... couldn't he go to another one?


I think it's just a matter of offering the QO every off-season, then he automatically gets restricted as a FA.
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Post#17 » by Quazza » Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:06 pm

Gonna have to email my avatar to Italy.

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Post#18 » by jamesnamida » Sat Sep 11, 2021 4:13 am

Damn heard he has a serious infection, lost 20 pounds. Theres a picture of him that makes him look like a 13 yr old ball boy. he will make a full recovery though.
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Post#19 » by lars_rosenberg » Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:57 am

Reports say he's already recovered most of the weight. It will take some time to be back to form and play though, so that's not a good thing for him.
I hope he can have a full recovery very soon and get back on the court.
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Post#20 » by GSWFan1994 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 4:02 pm

He got an intestinal virus while in Tokyo for the Olympics.

I've seen a report on the internet that he has Crohn's disease (Larry Nance Jr has it too; apparently lost 20 pounds as well, back in March). I don't know if this is true, need a more reliable source.

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