Žiga Samar Opens up on Becoming Slovenia’s Next STAR + Where He Stands on Going to the NBA | SchuZ

On today's episode, Zach "SchuZ" Schumaker welcomes on 2019 FIBA U18 bronze medalist, 1-time Junior Spanish Championship MVP, 1-time champion of the ANGT, and 2022 NBA Draft prospect: Žiga Samar. Žiga and SchuZ cover the span of Žiga's life from his personal vantage point: growing up in Slovenia, moving to Spain and playing for Real Madrid when he was 16 years old, signing a four-year deal with Fuenlabrada at the age of 18, being loaned to Zamora for one year, battling COVID-19 and a right-hand injury during his first year with Fuenlabrada, and what has led to his breakout season this year. Žiga talks about the pressure of being the next Slovenian NBA prospect, having a late growth spurt that led to him becoming a 6'6" point guard, winning a bronze medal in the FIBA U18 games in 2019, and the story behind barely making it across the Slovenian border before they closed it when the COVID-19 pandemic began. The two talk about the NBA and where Žiga stands on declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft. They also break down Žiga's mindset and how he has developed into one of the top passers in the world. Don't miss SchuZ's in-depth one-on-one with Žiga Samar! Subscribe to SchuZ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SchuZinterviews Follow SchuZ on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_schuz_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SchuZ_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchuZinterviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schuz_ Find all of SchuZ's content at https://www.schuz.net #nbadraft #fuenlabrada #basketball #slovenia #nba #lukadoncic Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Growing up in Slovenia 18:17 Real Madrid 30:30 Fuenlabrada 54:55 NBA 58:44 Closing About SchuZ: Every weekday, Zach "SchuZ" Schumaker sits down with a top athlete or coach to break down, analyze and discuss the major events in their life that have helped piece together their story. SchuZ allows his audience to hear some of the biggest sports figures tell their stories in a way that many sports fans have long wanted.