Dorko Update

[flexbuffchest]

From failed NBA player
To failed kickboxer
To failed farmer
Back to basketball!

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[bubu dubu.]

Dude is an NBA champion.

[Beef Supreme]

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Comeback, eh?



“Good luck...”

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Comeback, eh?



“Good luck...”

You can't shake his confidence!

"I came to play".

[flexbuffchest]

I honestly think his beer belly is larger than mine, and that is saying something.

He's like 8 feet tall. His beer belly is larger than YOU.

[weimy froob]

i wonder if he was good with his money-or if he's low on funds. he's had an interesting life.

[flexbuffchest]

i wonder if he was good with his money-or if he's low on funds. he's had an interesting life.

https://sports.yahoo.com/darko-milicic- ... 48208.html

Darko Milicic doesn’t need your fancy banks to keep his money in

Former NBA sharpshooter Casey Jacobsen bounced around quite a bit in his journeyman career before landing a gig in Germany, and a spot on SLAM's online roster of bloggers. And in a recent post detailing some of the quirkier habits of his diverse group of former teammates, he tosses out this nugget about former Memphis Grizzlies teammate and current Minnesota Timberwolves big man Darko Milicic:

It's nearly impossible to explain the weirdness that is Darko, but he told me one time that he did not keep his money in any bank, nor did he invest in stocks or bonds. "I just keep it," he told me and then turned away. Looking back, I should have asked a follow-up question. I don't know if I believe him, but he was making over $6 million that season. That's a lot of cheddar to stash underneath a mattress! On another note… that was easily the longest conversation we ever had, and that was how he preferred it.

Yes, you should have asked a follow-up question. Because I'm just about ready to round up a cast of characters, "Mad Mad Mad Mad World"-style, to try and find Darko's buried millions. The guy has made over $42 million in his NBA career and he's got about $7 million coming to him over the next two years of his partially guaranteed deal with the Wolves. It's time to teach Darko a lesson in smart investing and cat burglary.


(HT: Can't Stop the Bleeding, and Deadspin.)

[weimy froob]

i wonder if he was good with his money-or if he's low on funds. he's had an interesting life.

https://sports.yahoo.com/darko-milicic- ... 48208.html

Darko Milicic doesn’t need your fancy banks to keep his money in

Former NBA sharpshooter Casey Jacobsen bounced around quite a bit in his journeyman career before landing a gig in Germany, and a spot on SLAM's online roster of bloggers. And in a recent post detailing some of the quirkier habits of his diverse group of former teammates, he tosses out this nugget about former Memphis Grizzlies teammate and current Minnesota Timberwolves big man Darko Milicic:

It's nearly impossible to explain the weirdness that is Darko, but he told me one time that he did not keep his money in any bank, nor did he invest in stocks or bonds. "I just keep it," he told me and then turned away. Looking back, I should have asked a follow-up question. I don't know if I believe him, but he was making over $6 million that season. That's a lot of cheddar to stash underneath a mattress! On another note… that was easily the longest conversation we ever had, and that was how he preferred it.

Yes, you should have asked a follow-up question. Because I'm just about ready to round up a cast of characters, "Mad Mad Mad Mad World"-style, to try and find Darko's buried millions. The guy has made over $42 million in his NBA career and he's got about $7 million coming to him over the next two years of his partially guaranteed deal with the Wolves. It's time to teach Darko a lesson in smart investing and cat burglary.


(HT: Can't Stop the Bleeding, and Deadspin.)

we need a dorko update on that moneyroll in his pocket.

[LordNu]

I honestly think his beer belly is larger than mine, and that is saying something.

He's like 8 feet tall. His beer belly is larger than YOU.

My beer belly is epic.

Okay I'm lying. It was. Now... I'm actually feeling alright about myaelf again. I'm down 30 lbs, 4 pant sizes and I currently going through clothes that I've kept around for the past 5+ years on the off chance I might be able to fit into them again... Well now I'm depending on my old ass clothing again. With a little luck, discipline, and more work.. I might just reach my high school weight by my next birthday. Fuck yeah!!!

tHAT'S ACTUALLY AWESOME!

[RubeTube]

Once I was at a Wolves game and got pretty hammered. I was booing Darko and telling the people I was with how much he sucked ass.

I had these two nerds next to me in their late 20's all pudgy and shit wearing KLove jerseys that were so pissed I was talking trash.

I guarantee they were/are WC members. Probably thought I didn't "Get the game" for booing such a talent as Darko. We know how this place loves bad euro talent. I later came down with another beer and tripped on the step and spilled half my beer on one of their shoes. The chick I was dating at the time asked me if I always had to get drunk when we went somewhere.

[HeHateMe]

He must need money...

[HeHateMe]

Once I was at a Wolves game and got pretty hammered. I was booing Darko and telling the people I was with how much he sucked ass.

I had these two nerds next to me in their late 20's all pudgy and shit wearing KLove jerseys that were so pissed I was talking trash.

I guarantee they were/are WC members. Probably thought I didn't "Get the game" for booing such a talent as Darko. We know how this place loves bad euro talent. I later came down with another beer and tripped on the step and spilled half my beer on one of their shoes. The chick I was dating at the time asked me if I always had to get drunk when we went somewhere.

Wolves chat did not like Darko.... so your theory might be off.

[kilkenny]

Manna from heaven.

[mlhouse]

Once I was at a Wolves game and got pretty hammered. I was booing Darko and telling the people I was with how much he sucked ass.

I had these two nerds next to me in their late 20's all pudgy and shit wearing KLove jerseys that were so pissed I was talking trash.

I guarantee they were/are WC members. Probably thought I didn't "Get the game" for booing such a talent as Darko. We know how this place loves bad euro talent. I later came down with another beer and tripped on the step and spilled half my beer on one of their shoes. The chick I was dating at the time asked me if I always had to get drunk when we went somewhere.

Wolves chat did not like Darko.... so your theory might be off.

BULLSHIT...…

[HeHateMe]

Once I was at a Wolves game and got pretty hammered. I was booing Darko and telling the people I was with how much he sucked ass.

I had these two nerds next to me in their late 20's all pudgy and shit wearing KLove jerseys that were so pissed I was talking trash.

I guarantee they were/are WC members. Probably thought I didn't "Get the game" for booing such a talent as Darko. We know how this place loves bad euro talent. I later came down with another beer and tripped on the step and spilled half my beer on one of their shoes. The chick I was dating at the time asked me if I always had to get drunk when we went somewhere.

Wolves chat did not like Darko.... so your theory might be off.

BULLSHIT...…

OK Thrillkill?

[Beef Supreme]

Once I was at a Wolves game and got pretty hammered. I was booing Darko and telling the people I was with how much he sucked ass.

I had these two nerds next to me in their late 20's all pudgy and shit wearing KLove jerseys that were so pissed I was talking trash.

I guarantee they were/are WC members. Probably thought I didn't "Get the game" for booing such a talent as Darko. We know how this place loves bad euro talent. I later came down with another beer and tripped on the step and spilled half my beer on one of their shoes. The chick I was dating at the time asked me if I always had to get drunk when we went somewhere.

Wolves chat did not like Darko.... so your theory might be off.

Some did.


There was a guy named “Darko Miliminutes” and another who famously claimed to DVR Darko games and watch them back in slo-mo, analyzing Darko’s greatness to prove myself and other “haters” wrong. Can’t remember that dude’s name, though.


Darko had his fans here. They were a minority, but they were very vocal.


And stupid. They were stupid too.





Very stupid.

[flexbuffchest]

Once I was at a Wolves game and got pretty hammered. I was booing Darko and telling the people I was with how much he sucked ass.

I had these two nerds next to me in their late 20's all pudgy and shit wearing KLove jerseys that were so pissed I was talking trash.

I guarantee they were/are WC members. Probably thought I didn't "Get the game" for booing such a talent as Darko. We know how this place loves bad euro talent. I later came down with another beer and tripped on the step and spilled half my beer on one of their shoes. The chick I was dating at the time asked me if I always had to get drunk when we went somewhere.

Wolves chat did not like Darko.... so your theory might be off.

Some did.


There was a guy named “Darko Miliminutes” and another who famously claimed to DVR Darko games and watch them back in ski-no, analyzing Darko’s greatness to prove myself and other “haters” wrong. Can’t remember that dude’s name, though.


Darko had his fans here. They were a minority, but they were very vocal.


And stupid. They were stupid too.





Very stupid.

I have a clue, he still pots here

[Beef Supreme]

Wolves chat did not like Darko.... so your theory might be off.

Some did.


There was a guy named “Darko Miliminutes” and another who famously claimed to DVR Darko games and watch them back in ski-no, analyzing Darko’s greatness to prove myself and other “haters” wrong. Can’t remember that dude’s name, though.


Darko had his fans here. They were a minority, but they were very vocal.


And stupid. They were stupid too.





Very stupid.

I have a clue, he still pots here

Oh no...

[flexbuffchest]

Some did.


There was a guy named “Darko Miliminutes” and another who famously claimed to DVR Darko games and watch them back in ski-no, analyzing Darko’s greatness to prove myself and other “haters” wrong. Can’t remember that dude’s name, though.


Darko had his fans here. They were a minority, but they were very vocal.


And stupid. They were stupid too.





Very stupid.

I have a clue, he still pots here

Oh no...

And an Anthony Bennett fan!

[mlhouse]

Once I was at a Wolves game and got pretty hammered. I was booing Darko and telling the people I was with how much he sucked ass.

I had these two nerds next to me in their late 20's all pudgy and shit wearing KLove jerseys that were so pissed I was talking trash.

I guarantee they were/are WC members. Probably thought I didn't "Get the game" for booing such a talent as Darko. We know how this place loves bad euro talent. I later came down with another beer and tripped on the step and spilled half my beer on one of their shoes. The chick I was dating at the time asked me if I always had to get drunk when we went somewhere.

Wolves chat did not like Darko.... so your theory might be off.

Some did.


There was a guy named “Darko Miliminutes” and another who famously claimed to DVR Darko games and watch them back in slo-mo, analyzing Darko’s greatness to prove myself and other “haters” wrong. Can’t remember that dude’s name, though.


Darko had his fans here. They were a minority, but they were very vocal.


And stupid. They were stupid too.





Very stupid.

I disagree that they were the minority, at least when it came to the opinion of whether to resign Darko or not. Most felt the contract that he signed was a reasonable one and that he would be a valuable player for the Wolves.

THe line that the best NBA asset that Darko had was his agent was very true.

I think the best descripton of Darko is imagine you are participating in a drawing, Inside is a check for $50 million, $25 million, $10 million and $10. You reach in, and pull the $10 check out. That is Darko.

[Style]

I have a clue, he still pots here

Oh no...

And an Anthony Bennett fan!

I'd imagine that poster would be pretty contrite nowadays after those doozies. At least understanding of others' opinions.

I'd imagine he's a big Wiggins defender too.

[HeHateMe]

Wolves chat did not like Darko.... so your theory might be off.

Some did.


There was a guy named “Darko Miliminutes” and another who famously claimed to DVR Darko games and watch them back in slo-mo, analyzing Darko’s greatness to prove myself and other “haters” wrong. Can’t remember that dude’s name, though.


Darko had his fans here. They were a minority, but they were very vocal.


And stupid. They were stupid too.





Very stupid.

I disagree that they were the minority, at least when it came to the opinion of whether to resign Darko or not. Most felt the contract that he signed was a reasonable one and that he would be a valuable player for the Wolves.

THe line that the best NBA asset that Darko had was his agent was very true.

I think the best descripton of Darko is imagine you are participating in a drawing, Inside is a check for $50 million, $25 million, $10 million and $10. You reach in, and pull the $10 check out. That is Darko.

I've been here a long time... I don't believe you're right on most...

[mlhouse]

I've been here a long time... I don't believe you're right on most...

Guarantee it. I argued it was a bad contract from day 1. I am not saying they thought Darko was going to be an all-star player (although some did), but most posters in KFAN WC thought it was a reasonable deal. They thought the Wolves were getting a more than functional NBA center for $20 million over 4 years. A starting NBA center on a very reasonable contract.

[HeHateMe]

I've been here a long time... I don't believe you're right on most...

Guarantee it. I argued it was a bad contract from day 1. I am not saying they thought Darko was going to be an all-star player (although some did), but most posters in KFAN WC thought it was a reasonable deal. They thought the Wolves were getting a more than functional NBA center for $20 million over 4 years. A starting NBA center on a very reasonable contract.

I think most hoped Pek would be the starting center... and I remember Darko's 4th year was partially guaranteed... I guess looking back I didn't hate Darko, especially when they traded for him with Brian Cardinal. I threw up in my mouth when they gave him the new deal in addition to Kahn calling from the manna from heaven not too long after he signed his deal.

[flexbuffchest]

Oh no...

And an Anthony Bennett fan!

I'd imagine that poster would be pretty contrite nowadays after those doozies. At least understanding of others' opinions.

I'd imagine he's a big Wiggins defender too.

Maybe he or she just hopes for the best. Hopefully those extremely obvious and egregious errors in judgement have taught him or her some humility. I wonder if that poster who vehemently defended Dorko, potato and Wiggins would still claim to be the first one who saw the talent in every prospect before everyone and that he or she was alright right and never wrong.

I wonder.

[mlhouse]

I've been here a long time... I don't believe you're right on most...

Guarantee it. I argued it was a bad contract from day 1. I am not saying they thought Darko was going to be an all-star player (although some did), but most posters in KFAN WC thought it was a reasonable deal. They thought the Wolves were getting a more than functional NBA center for $20 million over 4 years. A starting NBA center on a very reasonable contract.

I think most hoped Pek would be the starting center... and I remember Darko's 4th year was partially guaranteed... I guess looking back I didn't hate Darko, especially when they traded for him with Brian Cardinal. I threw up in my mouth when they gave him the new deal in addition to Kahn calling from the manna from heaven not too long after he signed his deal.

Exactly. So you didn't hate Darko initially. AS for most hoping Pekovic would be the starting center, I do not recall that. The first year of Darko's MN extension 2010-11 was Pekovic's rookie season. Darko started 69 out of the69 games he played. I don't know if you remember this, but Pekovic SUCKED. He looked like a flop and averaged 7.3 personal fouls/36 in his rookie season.

Pekovic improved when they got rid of Rambis, and by his 3rd year he was a quality player when he wasn't injured. But, since this is the Wolves, it ended up being a total disaster. I think he deserved his extension despite the risk, but we ended up paying Nikola $48.4 million over 4 years to play a total of 97 basketball games, 2,624 minutes. $18,445 per minute.

[HeHateMe]

Guarantee it. I argued it was a bad contract from day 1. I am not saying they thought Darko was going to be an all-star player (although some did), but most posters in KFAN WC thought it was a reasonable deal. They thought the Wolves were getting a more than functional NBA center for $20 million over 4 years. A starting NBA center on a very reasonable contract.

I think most hoped Pek would be the starting center... and I remember Darko's 4th year was partially guaranteed... I guess looking back I didn't hate Darko, especially when they traded for him with Brian Cardinal. I threw up in my mouth when they gave him the new deal in addition to Kahn calling from the manna from heaven not too long after he signed his deal.

Exactly. So you didn't hate Darko initially. AS for most hoping Pekovic would be the starting center, I do not recall that. The first year of Darko's MN extension 2010-11 was Pekovic's rookie season. Darko started 69 out of the69 games he played. I don't know if you remember this, but Pekovic SUCKED. He looked like a flop and averaged 7.3 personal fouls/36 in his rookie season.

Pekovic improved when they got rid of Rambis, and by his 3rd year he was a quality player when he wasn't injured. But, since this is the Wolves, it ended up being a total disaster. I think he deserved his extension despite the risk, but we ended up paying Nikola $48.4 million over 4 years to play a total of 97 basketball games, 2,624 minutes. $18,445 per minute.

I remember it all well. I was a season ticket holder! Pek was a hack.

[mlhouse]

I think most hoped Pek would be the starting center... and I remember Darko's 4th year was partially guaranteed... I guess looking back I didn't hate Darko, especially when they traded for him with Brian Cardinal. I threw up in my mouth when they gave him the new deal in addition to Kahn calling from the manna from heaven not too long after he signed his deal.

Exactly. So you didn't hate Darko initially. AS for most hoping Pekovic would be the starting center, I do not recall that. The first year of Darko's MN extension 2010-11 was Pekovic's rookie season. Darko started 69 out of the69 games he played. I don't know if you remember this, but Pekovic SUCKED. He looked like a flop and averaged 7.3 personal fouls/36 in his rookie season.

Pekovic improved when they got rid of Rambis, and by his 3rd year he was a quality player when he wasn't injured. But, since this is the Wolves, it ended up being a total disaster. I think he deserved his extension despite the risk, but we ended up paying Nikola $48.4 million over 4 years to play a total of 97 basketball games, 2,624 minutes. $18,445 per minute.

I remember it all well. I was a season ticket holder! Pek was a hack.

Might have been Rambis' system. But he was fucking terrible. He really improved as a player, but he just could not stay healthy.

[Beef Supreme]

I think most hoped Pek would be the starting center... and I remember Darko's 4th year was partially guaranteed... I guess looking back I didn't hate Darko, especially when they traded for him with Brian Cardinal. I threw up in my mouth when they gave him the new deal in addition to Kahn calling from the manna from heaven not too long after he signed his deal.

Exactly. So you didn't hate Darko initially. AS for most hoping Pekovic would be the starting center, I do not recall that. The first year of Darko's MN extension 2010-11 was Pekovic's rookie season. Darko started 69 out of the69 games he played. I don't know if you remember this, but Pekovic SUCKED. He looked like a flop and averaged 7.3 personal fouls/36 in his rookie season.

Pekovic improved when they got rid of Rambis, and by his 3rd year he was a quality player when he wasn't injured. But, since this is the Wolves, it ended up being a total disaster. I think he deserved his extension despite the risk, but we ended up paying Nikola $48.4 million over 4 years to play a total of 97 basketball games, 2,624 minutes. $18,445 per minute.

I remember it all well. I was a season ticket holder! Pek was a hack.

Wasn’t he averaging like 8 or 9 fouls per-36 his rookie year or something absurd like that?

That gave birth to the “Pek Smash” era!