Interesting article on Denver-drafted overseas prospects

"How the Nuggets Built Their International Basketball Army" -- Jonathan Tjarks

Excerpts:

“...A more experienced scout told me that when you are on time with a player, you are late,” Juc said. “You have to look at the big picture when evaluating an international player. Not only the player, but his coach, opposition, and teammates should be scouted too. That’s why some teams still do not feel comfortable scouting Europeans...”


“...Everyone can get a pretty good feel for how well a guy can play,” Karnisovas said. “It’s the other stuff that matters. As simple as it sounds, you are looking for a guy who loves to play. That’s one of the first questions...”