A professional career that dangled over the Atlantic ocean between Europe and the NBA was reeled in today. Savo signs
with NuggetsBy Grace Wen
gwen@starbulletin.comPredrag Savovic won't have to worry about learning any new languages.
Savovic is playing in the NBA after all. His contract with the Denver Nuggets was finalized today according to his agent Marc Cornstein.
"Everything is done. Predrag will be on his way to Denver on Saturday from Europe," Cornstein said.
"He'll play for their summer league team in Utah. He'll be a member of the Denver Nuggets next year."
The former Hawaii star worked out for 15 NBA teams before the June 26 draft. He impressed several organizations and was predicted to go as early as the first round in a few mock drafts.
But Savovic went undrafted and he considered offers from Europe before negotiations were finalized with the Nuggets.
The wait for a contract was worth it.
"He's thrilled. This is the realization of the dream," Cornstein said.
"The way he got to this point will make him even more appreciative and more grateful for the opportunity than if he was drafted.
"The people in Hawaii already know this already, he's an NBA player and now he's going to get the opportunity to prove it."
Savovic is at home in Yugoslavia and could not be reached for comment.
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