Nando De Colo in SA for Physical

[ace3g]

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Tony Parker et Nando De Colo (tests physiques chez les Spurs) de retour en France vendredi, Nicolas Batum attendu en fin de semaine

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Thanks to Bruno for translation

[timvp]

Wow. I guess they must be signing him. Why else would he have to pass a physical?

Good news if that's the case.

[Mel_13]

Good news.

[stxspurs]

Maybe physical for those invited to camp?

[bklynspursfan]

Good stuff.

[dylankerouac]

Crossing my fingers.

[Sense]

Awesome, about time we see him in a Spurs uniform, I hope he's ready.

[Luxic]

Maybe physical for those invited to camp?

Training camp invitees are signed to regular contracts, with the only difference being that the money (which is usually unguaranteed anyway) doesn't count towards cap and taxes if they're cut before opening night.

So, if you decided to sign a draft pick for the training camp and then you cut him, you would lose the rights to him (e.g. James Gist in 2010).

[elemento]

Nice

[loveforthegame]

Crossing my fingers.

[timvp]

Maybe physical for those invited to camp?

Nah, much too early for that.If the Spurs aren't signing him, the only other explanation I can think of is the Spurs want to see him workout in person before they decide whether to extend a contract offer.

But my guess is he's going to sign. They've scouted him enough to know whether or not they want him.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Heeeeeeeere we go

[Solid D]

So, apparently, De Colo and TP are expected back in France on Friday. Is it safe to infer that the Spurs have officially cleared Tony to travel?

[Darkwaters]

What are we thinking here? LLE?

[The_Worlds_finest]

Can someone give me an nba comparison for De Colo?

[Bruno]

So, apparently, De Colo and TP are expected back in France on Friday. Is it safe to infer that the Spurs have officially cleared Tony to travel?

Parker will flight to New York Thursday and be back in France Friday. The doctor that has forbid him to flight to the USA before July 5th was the surgeon who worked on his eye in France. He has too made a trip to Genova to have another opinion on his eye.

All signs point in the direction that Parker will be cleared to play after that trip to NY. Everybody seems optimistic in the FNT and the coach has already cut 2 PGs.

[Darkwaters]

If the Spurs ink both De Colo and retain Mills then Marcus Denmon should play Vegas then sign in Europe for a season or two. James Gist style.

[timvp]

What are we thinking here? LLE?

Yeah, the BAE (that's what the LLE is called now) is probably the ceiling. BAE max is $4M over two years.

[ace3g]

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Nando De Colo est à San Antonio pour passer des tests physiques dans le cadre de sa négociation de contrat avec les Spurs. Retour le 6.

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Nando De Colo is in San Antonio to pass physical tests as part of its contract negotiations with the Spurs. Back on 6.

[Libri]

Good to hear. I suspect he'll get ton's of playing time in summer league.

[Bruno]

BTW, the source of this if a press release from the french federation:
http://www.ffbb.com/_actu/page_m.php...p=actu&id=8692

Nando De Colo, qui doit passer des tests physiques à San Antonio dans le cadre de négociations avec la franchise texane, devrait être de retour à Orléans le vendredi 6 juillet dans la journée.

Nando De Colo, who has to pass physical tests in San Antonio, in the context of negotiations with the Texas franchise, should be back in Orleans (that's where FNT is) Friday.

[timvp]

Good to hear. I suspect he'll get ton's of playing time in summer league.

De Colo will be with the French national team. No summer league.



I guess it's possible that this could just be a case of getting the physical out of the way now while the two sides continue to negotiate. That makes a little bit of sense since De Colo will be busy with the FNT in coming weeks.

But I've never heard of the Spurs giving a physical to a player they aren't about to sign . . .

[Libri]

Good to hear. I suspect he'll get ton's of playing time in summer league.

No it won't, interfere's with the Olympics.

[DPG21920]

So is he a back up PG for the Spurs or SG more than likely?

[Libri]

De Colo will be with the French national team. No summer league.



I guess it's possible that this could just be a case of getting the physical out of the way now while the two sides continue to negotiate. That makes a little bit of sense since De Colo will be busy with the FNT in coming weeks.

But I've never heard of the Spurs giving a physical to a player they aren't about to sign . . .

I'm glad that we will get to see the games.

[temujin]

De Colo is NOT looking for contracts in Europe.

Insider.

[timvp]

Too bad Diaw isn't traveling back too. The Spurs could check Parker's eye, finish up the contracts with Diaw and De Colo, and then send them back to Old Orleans.

[pad300]

Yeah, the BAE (that's what the LLE is called now) is probably the ceiling. BAE max is $4M over two years.

I don't really think it can be anything else. I can't believe de Colo would come over for the min, and we'd better not be using the MLE (not when we need it for big men)!

The only question is does he get all of the BAE. Do I recall correctly something about how it only actually becomes bi-annual if you use the whole exception ($2 Million/year), otherwise you can use it again next year?

[TMT®]

Awesome news if true. Now let's amnesty Bonner and get Lorbek over here.

[sehui]

Ive seen some of his highlights from the 2011 euroleague.

He definitely has the physique, looks like he has a solid passing skillset at 6'5.

Ball handling looks a little iffy, but we'll see and he is 6'5. From what I saw, this dude has like barely any athleticism, and his vertical isn't anything to brag about.

His driving in game looks interesting, he kind has a manu esque type of skillset, utilizing the eurostep and driving left and finishing (despite being right handed).

Hope someone who actually has seen him in full games can contribute more..I really hope this guy can be our solid backup PG who has strong ball security.