Free Agent: Radoslav Nesterovic

[Marcus Bryant]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_z_01aVuw2d8/SWFQtoFThTI/AAAAAAAAADc/mS27Aovx6cE/s200/rasho+finished.jpg

Radoslav Nesterovic | C
Born: May 30, 1976
Height: 7-0 / 2,13
Weight: 255 lbs. / 115,7 kg.
From: Slovenia
Years Pro: 10

info (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/radoslav_nesterovic/index.html)

You know he's coming back...

[Buddy Holly]

http://www.humpjones.com/img/fuck_that_shit.jpg

[Bruno]

Word is that he will re-sign with Raptors.

[E20]

fuck yeah. Let's trade Bonner for him like we did in the begining.

[DAF86]

Hell no!

[EricB]

If no sheed, no splitter, then yeah.

[TDMVPDPOY]

If no sheed, no splitter, then yeah.

how about gregg foster from the pacers???

[ploto]

One name you’re not going to hear for at least five or six weeks, though, is Rasho Nesterovic.

The big fella’s back in Toronto but he’s still under contract to the Indiana Pacers until July 1 and no one connected with the Raptors dare speak his name publicly lest tampering issues develop.

But, trust me on this, he’s very much in the mix.
http://thestar.blogs.com/raptors/2009/04/index.html

[TheProfessor]

Foster's got a good contract (~$6 mil) for two more years, and the Pacers are close to making the playoffs. I think they hold onto him.

[baseline bum]

Rasho's OK, but I doubt he's coming for the minimum.

[EricB]

Foster's got a good contract (~$6 mil) for two more years, and the Pacers are close to making the playoffs. I think they hold onto him.


Foster makes Manu look like Lou Gherig.

No thanks.

[tomtom]

wtf no, id rather see POPS!

[Ditty]

i rather have felton spencer

[timvp]

That does make it sound like Rasho is heading to Toronto. I wouldn't mind him back in SA for a reasonable contract. If the Spurs are going to stick to the 2010 plan, getting Rasho on a one-year contract is a good way to buy time.

[velik_m]

If Raptors get Messina, then he'll probably go to Raptors, otherwise he might look at some better team.

[Manufan909]

Is he better than KT or Bonner at this point(I know that isn't asking much)?

[SA210]

I wouldn't mind Rasho back. I want another twin tower clog the lane defense back in San Antonio. Let's get back to Spurs basketball.

[EricB]

One year deal, LLE.

Would make the defense and offense a little better when Duncan is resting.

[SA210]

^^^ Wow, we agree on something.

[Texas_Ranger]

He just said that Indiana is history...So we could try and get him back.

[E20]

re sign Rasho
re sign Nazr
re sign Glen and T-mass

I had a dream that Ginobili's hair was long again. 2005 all over again. :smokin

[Kamnik]

For a small contract he would a good adition (1 year contract)... But as said, it is hard to imagine that we would take less money to go to a team that is not a championship favourite.

I think that some good offer from one of the big clubs in Europe will be better for him. In $ terms and also in playingtime/role terms.

Raptors? I don't think so...

[rasho8]

Rasho!! Rasho!!! Rasho!!!

[mattyc]

Let's get Shawnelle Scott and Amal McCaskill back too.

[lefty]

Oh, please bring back Sho ;):married:

[superjames1992]

re sign Rasho
re sign Nazr
re sign Glen and T-mass

I had a dream that Ginobili's hair was long again. 2005 all over again. :smokin
We could sign Steven Jackson, Speedy Claxton, Malik Rose, and bring David Robinson back from retirement to try to re-live 2003! :flag:

[EricB]

We could sign Steven Jackson, Speedy Claxton, Malik Rose, and bring David Robinson back from retirement to try to re-live 2003! :flag:

Bring back Stephen Jackson.

Steven is a little busy with the St Louis Rams.

[holcs50]

No thank you! Never again. I was jumping with joy when he left because he was one of my least fav spurs. So not changing my mind now, though I must admit, sadly he might be a bit of an upgrade over our sad sad crew right now.

[Biernutz]

Yeah re-sign Rasho------we need to get slower and older.

[ploto]

Just Doug Smith's opinion and he was always a big Rasho supporter in Toronto...


is it a foregone conclusion that the raptors bring back rasho? how sure are you he'll be back doug (in percentage form, please!)

85

The Goods On The Game, NBA playoffs May 10
http://thestar.blogs.com/raptors/2009/05/the-goods-on-the-game-nba-playoffs-may-10.html

[Bruno]

http://forums.interbasket.net/f11/end-season-summer-signings-and-rumours-9511/p6.html


Rasho Nesterovič said that he'll wait till 1.7. if there will be any interesting offers from NBA, if not he will sign in Europe.

He said he is very excited to return to Europe. He was watching the Euroleague Final4 and after seeing the atmosphere in Berlin, the fans, he got really excited to be part of this once again.

Considering he also holds Greek passport... Olympiakos or Panathinaikos are the most logical picks.

[jason1301]

http://forums.interbasket.net/f11/end-season-summer-signings-and-rumours-9511/p6.html

Rasho to Olympiakos and Bourousis to Spurs... yaaay :)

[ploto]

Za Rašem Nesterovičem je 10. sezona v Ligi NBA. Pogodba z Inidano mu je potekla in zdaj so odprte vse možnosti. Tudi vrnitev v Evropo.

Najbolje plačani slovenski športnik je sezono v Indiani začel spodbudno, nato pa pristal na klopi in leto končal v povsem stranski vlogi. V povprečju je dosegal 6,8 točke in 3,4 skoka na tekmo. Indiana je za 33-letnika preteklost, kar je potrdil tudi sam. V MMC-jevem intervjuju si preberite Rašovo oceno sezone, razloge za sedenje na klopi, napoved prvaka Lige NBA, nekaj o reprezentanci, pa tudi, zakaj nikoli ne bo deloval v slovenski košarki.

Kako gledate na sezono zdaj, ko ste jo že analizirali? Začeli ste spodbudno, igrali v prvi peterki, potem pa dobivali vse manj priložnosti. Na koncu so ostale le drobtinice ...
Na začetku sezone nam ni šlo najbolje. Veliko je bilo novih igralcev, ekipa ni bila uigrana. Po vrsti porazov so se odločili dati priložnost mlajšim. Že tako ali tako niso računali, da bi jim letos uspelo kaj odmevnejšega. Osredotočili so se na prihodnost.

Kaj se je pravzaprav zgodilo sredi decembra? Lakersom st e v zmagi sezone dali 16 točk in zbrali 10 skokov. Le 10 dni pozneje vas je iz prve peterke izrinil novinec Roy Hibbert, ki v nadaljevanju sezone ni imel preveč dobre statistike. Ste imeli kakšen spor s trenerjem?
Pomlajevanje moštva je bil edini razlog. S trenerjem nisem prišel v nikakršen konflikt. Oni delajo moštvo za prihodnjih 6, 7 let. V njihove načrte se zato nisem vklopil. Treba jih je razumeti.

Na koncu ste bili deveti, končnico ste zgrešili le za tri zmage. Je bilo vodstvo kluba razočarano?
Ja in ne. V preteklosti je imela Indiana dosti težav tudi zunaj igrišča, zato so bili veseli, da so imeli letos zdravo jedro ekipe. Na začetku sezone so Indiano vsi odpisali in ji prerokovali zadnje mesto na Vzhodu. Iz tega stališča je sezona za Pacerse uspešna. No, na koncu je vendarle ostalo nekaj grenkega priokusa. Končnica je bila zelo blizu.

Vam je sredi sezone kdaj prekipelo? Ste razmišljali o odkupu pogodbe in odhodu v kakšen drug klub?
Tudi o tem sem razmišljal. Bile so različne možnosti. V Ligi NBA jih je vedno veliko, vendar je bilo po treznem razmisleku najbolj pametno ostati.

Kako naprej? Še vedno NBA ali Evropa?
Zaenkrat še nič ne vem. Podpisovanje pogodb se v Ligi NBA začne od 1. julija naprej. Vse možnosti so odprte. Tudi v Evropi se igra dobra košarka, veliko je dobrih klubov. Mogoče je vse.

Pri katerem klubu bi si najbolj želeli igrati, če bi, denimo, prišle enakovredne ponudbe?
O tem nisem razmišljal. Lahko rečem le, da je Indiana preteklost. Odločili so se za pomlajevanje in ekipo imajo že zapolnjeno.

V Ligi NBA ste bili že v San Antoniu, Minnesoti, Torontu, Indiani. Kakšno je bilo življenje v Indianapolisu v primerjavi s prejšnjimi tremi mesti?
Gre za majhno mesto, brez evropskega priokusa, v katerem nimaš kaj početi. Povsem druga pesem kot, denimo, Toronto.

Kdo je za vas prvi favorit letošnje končnice?
Po mojem bo finale Cleveland - Lakersi. Zmagovalca je nehvaležno napovedovati, a majhno prenost dajem Clevelandu.

Reprezentančno kariero ste nepreklicno končali. Letos vsi po vrsti napovedujejo naskok na medaljo. So apetiti le malce preveliki?
Prvo so apetiti, drugo realnost. Tudi če ne bo medalje, ni treba reči, da je to neuspeh. Osvojiti medaljo je težko. Odločale bodo malenkosti. Že skupina je težka. O Špancih ne velja izgubljati besed, tudi če ne bo igral Pau Gasol. To so svetovni prvaki in nosilci srebrne olimpijske medalje. Pomlajena Srbija bo izjemno motivirana. Že letos smo videli, kaj je naredil Partizan v Evroligi. Tu je še izjemni strateg Ivković. Močni bodo tudi Angleži z dvema NBA-igralcema.

Spremljate dogajanje v slovenski košarki? Kaj so razlogi za krizo Uniona Olimpije?
Slovensko košarko sem spremljal bolj na začetku sezone. Ne zdi se mi prav, da se vsako leto menja trenerja. Z Džikićem so v klubu končno dobili nekoga, ki je začel dajati priložnost tudi mlajšim igralcem. Težava so bile tudi poškodbe Miliča in Hukiča. To je tako, kot če bi Lakersom manjkala Bryant in Gasol. Na začetku sezone so se hvalili, da je proračun kluba najvišji v zgodovini, a je bil še vedno na evroligaškem repu. Še veliko moštev iz Pokala Uleb ima višji proračun.

Se po koncu kariere vidite v slovenski košarki?
Ne. Vidim, kaj se dogaja nekdanjim igralcem, ki so zaslužni za razvoj slovenske košarke. Ostaja tudi grenak priokus iz preteklosti v Olimpiji. Tega ne bi več rad doživel.

Junija pričakujete naraščaj. Bi se z družino raje preselili nazaj v Evropo ali ostali v ZDA?
Odšel bom tja, kjer bodo najboljši pogoji in kjer se bom najbolj počutil. Če bo to Evropa ali ZDA, pa ne vem.

http://www.rtvslo.si/sport/modload.php?&c_mod=rnews&op=sections&func=read&c_menu=4&c_id=44469

[GioSugar]

Well it depends on Kostas Koufos. I think that both Olympiakos and Panathinaikos will try their chances on Kostas Koufos. If Rasho holds a Greek passport , Olympiakos will think about it ,while there are rumors(NBA teams) for 3 players (Big Sofo, Printezis, Bourousis), 2 C's and a Pf.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

My biggest concern with Rasho is that in his last playoff series with the Spurs Pop couldn't/wouldn't even bring him off the bench.

We already have a bunch of playoff non-contributors.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Well it depends on Kostas Koufos. I think that both Olympiakos and Panathinaikos will try their chances on Kostas Koufos. If Rasho holds a Greek passport , Olympiakos will think about it ,while there are rumors(NBA teams) for 3 players (Big Sofo, Printezis, Bourousis), 2 C's and a Pf.

Yes it is rumored Sofo, Printezis, Bourousis will all go to NBA. And yes Rasho has Greek passport for many years now since he was in PAOK I think. But Koufos is under contract with Jazz so how can Olympiacos get him?

[GioSugar]

Yes it is rumored Sofo, Printezis, Bourousis will all go to NBA. And yes Rasho has Greek passport for many years now since he was in PAOK I think. But Koufos is under contract with Jazz so how can Olympiacos get him?

Josh Childress was under contract too. Or am i wrong? I think Jazz will keep his rights. Is it the same case with Gist? Don't know much about it , but how Childress plays for Olympiakos and Hawks still have his rights? I am not an expert but if they could get Childress they will find a way. I don't know what jazz think about Koufos.

[Ditty]

Rasho to Olympiakos and Bourousis to Spurs... yaaay :)


:toast

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Josh Childress was under contract too. Or am i wrong? I think Jazz will keep his rights. Is it the same case with Gist? Don't know much about it , but how Childress plays for Olympiakos and Hawks still have his rights? I am not an expert but if they could get Childress they will find a way. I don't know what jazz think about Koufos.

Childress was a free agent though.

[GioSugar]

Childress was a free agent though.

Well ok, maybe i am wrong. Sorry i don't know much things about the rules. :rolleyes
Sorry for the off topic too, my friends. :(

[SA210]

My biggest concern with Rasho is that in his last playoff series with the Spurs Pop couldn't/wouldn't even bring him off the bench.

We already have a bunch of playoff non-contributors.


:pop::pctoss

[ploto]

If Rasho holds a Greek passport, Olympiakos will think about it, while there are rumors(NBA teams) for 3 players (Big Sofo, Printezis, Bourousis), 2 C's and a Pf.

I do not know the details of Greek law and I am sure someone here can correct me.

IIRC, Rasho never did anything to maintain his Greek citizenship. For example, Peja fulfilled a military commitment which I recall was part of his Greek citizenship. So after all these years, I am not sure if Rasho even still holds a Greek passport? Or if he went to play in Greece if they would then enforce upon him this obligatory military service.

[Marcus Bryant]

In general, not the direction the Spurs should be headed. If they needed a reserve big and he was willing to sign a small contract, I could see it.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

I do not know the details of Greek law and I am sure someone here can correct me.

IIRC, Rasho never did anything to maintain his Greek citizenship. For example, Peja fulfilled a military commitment which I recall was part of his Greek citizenship. So after all these years, I am not sure if Rasho even still holds a Greek passport? Or if he went to play in Greece if they would then enforce upon him this obligatory military service.

Rasho has Greek citizenship for many years now. Yes he has a Greek passport. No he has no military obligation.

[superjames1992]

Bring back Stephen Jackson.

Steven is a little busy with the St Louis Rams.
LOL ... oops!

[ploto]

Rasho has Greek citizenship for many years now. Yes he has a Greek passport. No he has no military obligation.

I know all about how Rasho obtained his Greek citizenship. I recall Jake Tsakalidas having an issue with his expected military service, and I know for a fact that Peja served his.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

I know all about how Rasho obtained his Greek citizenship. I recall Jake Tsakalidas having an issue with his expected military service, and I know for a fact that Peja served his.

I think you are confused. You do not have to serve in Greek military to get a passport.

[velik_m]

I do not know the details of Greek law and I am sure someone here can correct me.

IIRC, Rasho never did anything to maintain his Greek citizenship. For example, Peja fulfilled a military commitment which I recall was part of his Greek citizenship. So after all these years, I am not sure if Rasho even still holds a Greek passport? Or if he went to play in Greece if they would then enforce upon him this obligatory military service.

Yes, i recall him having to skip playing for national team when we played in Greece once because of the military issue. However he no longer has this issue (perhaps the laws have changed or he dumped the passport) - remember he played in olympic qualifying in Athens. I don't know if he still has a greek passport, but he does have a Slovenian passport, which is a EU passport, so he wouldn't be considered a foreigner anyway.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Yes, i recall him having to skip playing for national team when we played in Greece once because of the military issue. However he no longer has this issue (perhaps the laws have changed or he dumped the passport) - remember he played in olympic qualifying in Athens. I don't know if he still has a greek passport, but he does have a Slovenian passport, which is a EU passport, so he wouldn't be considered a foreigner anyway.

If he only had Slovenia passport he would be consider a foreign player under Greek League rules. You can only have 6 players from outside Greece on your roster in Greek League. So having the Greek passport is major issue.

[velik_m]

If he only had Slovenia passport he would be consider a foreign player under Greek League rules. You can only have 6 players from outside Greece on your roster in Greek League. So having the Greek passport is major issue.

I stand corrected, apparently Greeks don't really believe in EU.

Anyway Rasho is better than any C on any greek team so it's a non issue.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

I stand corrected, apparently Greeks don't really believe in EU.

Anyway Rasho is better than any C on any greek team so it's a non issue.

lol not even close

Boruousis, Vujcic, Pekovic, Batiste > Rasho

Shermadini is not but he will be in 2-3 years.

[velik_m]

lol not even close

Boruousis, Vujcic, Pekovic, Batiste > Rasho

Shermadini is not but he will be in 2-3 years.

lol not even close

Boruousis, Vujcic, Pekovic, Batiste < Rasho

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

lol not even close

Boruousis, Vujcic, Pekovic, Batiste < Rasho

This is ridiculous. A player like Pekovic would destroy him without even barely trying.

[velik_m]

This is ridiculous. A player like Pekovic would destroy him without even barely trying.

This is ridiculous. A player like Pekovic would be destroyed without him even barely trying.

[portnoy1]

If we can give Kurt Thomas, Matt Bonner and Fab Oberto a combined $10 mill. we can certainly pay at the most $5 million to Rasho. He didn't do bad when he was here, its just that the spurs wanted to go small and he didn't fit in. Now we have 2 centers who are short and over 34. Its time we go back to having 2 7'0 footers.

[jason1301]

I think you are confused. You do not have to serve in Greek military to get a passport.

true, but you need to show them the army papers to renew it, and it is safe to say his passport has expired lol....

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

true, but you need to show them the army papers to renew it, and it is safe to say his passport has expired lol....

He got his passport when he was in PAOK right?

[jason1301]

He got his passport when he was in PAOK right?

dude it doesnt matter, all Greek passports issued 2006 or earlier are no longer valid.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

dude it doesnt matter, all Greek passports issued 2006 or earlier are no longer valid.

But I am asking he got his passport because PAOK bought it for him right? I am trying to know his reasons better. Peja for example has a Greek wife and also a home in Greece.

[ploto]

Toronto’s still smallish off the bench with its bigs.if it’s Evans and Hump, which is why I’m hearing they remain entirely interested in Rasho...

http://thestar.blogs.com/raptors/

[Bruno]

I don't think, that signing for a lotto team with still some depth at the PF/C spot, is a smart choice for Rasho.

[ploto]

I don't think, that signing for a lotto team with still some depth at the PF/C spot, is a smart choice for Rasho.

Me neither. There was a time a while back I thought he might go back to Toronto, but not any more. A lottery team whose All-Star is in trade rumors and that just traded for another big man is not a good place for him. If he stays in the NBA, he wants to play at least some and/or be on a really good team. I'm still holding out my hopes for Houston.

[Mel_13]

Me neither. There was a time a while back I thought he might go back to Toronto, but not any more. A lottery team whose All-Star is in trade rumors and that just traded for another big man is not a good place for him. If he stays in the NBA, he wants to play at least some and/or be on a really good team. I'm still holding out my hopes for Houston.

He would seem like a perfect replacement for Mutombo. Do you think he will be as willing as Deke was to play for minimum?

[Kobayagi]

Do you think he will be as willing as Deke was to play for minimum?


Players without rings nearing end of their careers are usually the ones willing to play for the minimum. Rasho's got a ring. If he can get more, he won't play for the minimum.

[ata]

Rumour: Rasho is headed for Real Madrid

[buttsR4rebounding]

If we can give Kurt Thomas, Matt Bonner and Fab Oberto a combined $10 mill. we can certainly pay at the most $5 million to Rasho. He didn't do bad when he was here, its just that the spurs wanted to go small and he didn't fit in. Now we have 2 centers who are short and over 34. Its time we go back to having 2 7'0 footers.

Rasho was a good defensive center. He was always in the right place on rotations. As a back up playing limited minutes and probably a number of DNP-CD's at minimal salary Rasho would be an excellent pick up. He knows the system as good as anyone and that would mean a ton. He has good size which the current crop of posts has lacked and I believe has hurt us. But no way is he worth anywhere near $5 million. LLE at the most.

[EricB]

Rasho matchup wise would be fantastic vs the Lakers due to his mobility.

[velik_m]

I think Rasho will go to whoever pays the most.

[Duncan2177]

I don't want Frankenstein back on the team the guy was soft as tissue.I can remember a time when just about every spurs fan wanted him traded now some want him back? Im confused :lol

[manustarting2gd]

I don't want Frankenstein back on the team the guy was soft as tissue.I can remember a time when just about every spurs fan wanted him traded now some want him back? Im confused :lol

Yeah I agree. I thought I was the only one that noticed Rasho looks like a vampire with them blue lips. Thats creepy, LOL. I swear if we put two bolts and some green paint on him he could double for Herman Munster.

We should learn from our past mistakes and PASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS on this fool. He'd be adding another member to the S.A.ARP group we've got. 33yr old chump. Quit living in the past people, he's an OLD SCRUB.

[angel_luv]

I miss Sho. He is a hard worker and, from all accounts I have heard, an awesome teammate.
I would love to see him on the Spurs, but don't think it is a good career move for him.
( I feel the same way about Hedo.)

[angel_luv]

Rumour: Rasho is headed for Real Madrid

Oh wow! Really.

What do you think of that?

[ploto]

Rumour: Rasho is headed for Real Madrid

To rejoin Messina

Is Vlade still involved with RM?

[ploto]

Oh wow! Really.

What do you think of that?

Remember this:

“If Messina really did come to Toronto, I’d like to come back and be coached by him again,” said Nesterovic. “In reality, I’d like to be coached by him wherever he goes to coach. With Messina, you always play to win, and when the players are able to achieve that mindset, it’s easier to obtain great success.”

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120231

[bigdog]

If he doesn't go to Real Madrid, I wouldn't mind him back on the Spurs, but I doubt that would happen. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Houston went after him. They desperately need some size up front, and I think Rasho might fit in with them.

[lcroock]

Rasho + Duncan down low = too slow. Spend the MLE on Marion or Odom and cross your fingers that Ian stays healthy. We need a quick/active big man up front next to Duncan, who has slowed down considerably on the defensive end the last year.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

We tempted the gods of fate by actually winning a championship with this guy. We should have got 2 trophies for accomplishing that.

[Stump]

Is Rasho still available?

With Oberto and Thomas gone (for now), he might be a cheap option for a solid rotation big.

[Obstructed_View]

Sign Rasho and watch the defensive numbers suddenly improve. A big body that can score a little bit without having plays run for him while getting some boards and guarding the paint AND who already knows the defense would be pretty valuable, especially now that he wouldn't be horrendously overpaid to be here.

[benefactor]

If other options did not pan out, I wouldn't be against bringing Rasho back now that we have brought in Jefferson. We know what we are getting and there is zero learning curve.

[coyotes_geek]

Agreed. Rasho would be a good fit for this team.

[MarHill]

We tempted the gods of fate by actually winning a championship with this guy. We should have got 2 trophies for accomplishing that.


:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Marcus Bryant]

Spurs need a starting big and a big who can be the first big off the bench. Nesterovic isn't my favorite NBA big, but for the bench he might just work out and his price should be affordable.

[Sdayi135]

Ship sailed in 2006...let it keep sailing.

Why we even signed him (in '03) to begin with is a head-scratcher

[bigdog]

Ship sailed in 2006...let it keep sailing.

Why we even signed him (in '03) to begin with is a head-scratcher

You obviously don't understand that Rasho was probably the best Center the Spurs have had since Robinson left. He was just overpaid, so people said he sucked.

He knows the system, and plays solid defense against the likes of Shaq. For the right price, I'd love Rasho as a backup Center.

Also, you probably haven't watched Rasho play since he left San Antonio. He is still pretty good, and might have even gotten a bit better.

[MaNu4Tres]

http://www.ballineurope.com/euroleague-transfers-table/

Rasho maybe close to signing with Real Madrid

[Bruno]

With Thomas gone, Rasho at the end of the bench with a cheap contract would make a lot of sense.

[mountainballer]

With Thomas gone, Rasho at the end of the bench with a cheap contract would make a lot of sense.

yes.
but I also think he will more likely go back to Europe. he has the ring, he has the money and to be true, if I had the chance to finish my career in a great city like Madrid (for more money, including free entrance to the owners box in San Bernabéu), I would also take that option.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

http://www.ballineurope.com/euroleague-transfers-table/

Rasho maybe close to signing with Real Madrid

Good. Will be another failed season for Real then.

[jcrod]

I'd take Rasho back as the fourth/fifth big.

[angel_luv]

It would be so fantastic if Sho came back here!

[Mugen]

i remember screaming at the tv watching rasho almost every time i watched him play.

i am not inclined to relive those days.

[Kobayagi]

Good. Will be another failed season for Real then.


Don't you have a brontosaurus cock to suck or something?

[Obstructed_View]

It would be so fantastic if Sho came back here!

Your Rasho blow up doll could wear his Spurs jersey again!


Eye keed, eye keed.

[bigdog]

One thing I like about Rasho is that he's willing to stand his ground and take a charge....unfortunately, he tends to get dunked on every once in a while.

Besides that, I'd love him on the Spurs, and I'm going to keep saying it until he either signs here, or elsewhere.

[Leetonidas]

If he comes cheap then definitely. He is easily the best defensive bigman the Spurs have had since D-Rob (not named Tim Duncan). And he always knew where to be on defense. Say what you will about his aggressiveness, but the dude was always a willing defender on the block.

[velik_m]

This thread need more youtube highlight videos.

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[SCdac]

As much as I would like to have Rasho back, I don't see how he would necassarily upgrade our lineup, even at a cheap rate (assuming he's the second big we pick up in FA). If we're talking about "new era", we should be looking for more talent, and potential to improve once getting here. All I remember is Rasho getting benched for matchup purposes in the 06 playoffs - has anything changed since then? Rasho is still a slow, but lengthy, 7 footer. Had 38 blocks in 1,214 minutes last season (0.5 bpg, 17 mpg, 70 games). That's likely the kind of minutes he'd be seeing, give or take. Knowing that Shaq is going to the eastern conference, and Yao is perpetually injured (apparently his foot hasn't healed), a big in the mold of Rasho isn't needed a whole lot (imo). We need more a PF like pop has stated, someone quick enough to guard Pau, Dirk, Amare, Nene, etc.

[Obstructed_View]

One thing I like about Rasho is that he's willing to stand his ground and take a charge....unfortunately, he tends to get dunked on every once in a while.

Besides that, I'd love him on the Spurs, and I'm going to keep saying it until he either signs here, or elsewhere.

EVERY shot blocker gets dunked on. The players that don't get dunked on are the pussies that are afraid to be humiliated so they duck away.

[Bruno]

It looks like Rasho won't go to Madrid. Their PF/C rotation is full.

[Darkwaters]

I'd sign him up for certain. Hes a valuable big body that already knows the rotation.

[velik_m]

It looks like Rasho won't go to Madrid. Their PF/C rotation is full.

Looks like it. Pretty average PF/C rotation though.

[Kobayagi]

Looks like it. Pretty average PF/C rotation though.


Well, Real Madrid isn't exactly a powerhouse in ACB.

[EricB]

LLE for 1.8 I'm 100% down for it.

[Obstructed_View]

Rasho hated playing for Pop even when he was overpaid, so it's not terribly likely he'd show up again for absolute minimum.

[bigdog]

I wonder if Pop and RC are actually looking at the possibility of bringing in Rasho?
I wish one of us knew RC personally so we could know everything, haha.

[velik_m]

Well, Real Madrid isn't exactly a powerhouse in ACB.

Yes, but i thought they were looking to make some noise next year.

[Pero]

Rasho hated playing for Pop even when he was overpaid, so it's not terribly likely he'd show up again for absolute minimum.

He did? Why do you think that?

[Obstructed_View]

He did? Why do you think that?

There was some discussion when he was here about how frustrated he was by Pop not playing him or for benching him for no reason. People said that he really complained about it when he wasn't with the team. That's probably how he managed not to be a disruption.

[Pero]

There was some discussion when he was here about how frustrated he was by Pop not playing him or for benching him for no reason. People said that he really complained about it when he wasn't with the team. That's probably how he managed not to be a disruption.

Oh I see.

[spursfan1000]

I wouldent mind having him on Spurs if it was a small contract like 1 year. I would much rather have Rasheed Wallace or Antonio Mcdyess.

[Phenomanul]

If he did come back who would keep jersey number 8... Mason or Nesterovic...

[Libri]

Yes, but i thought they were looking to make some noise next year.

Real is one of several teams that has made an offer to Rudy Fernandez.

[velik_m]

If he did come back who would keep jersey number 8... Mason or Nesterovic...

Mason, Rasho would probably go with 12.

[coyotes_geek]

Mason, Rasho would probably go with 12.

12? That's a joke, right?

[objective]

If I remember right Rasho wasn't a major factor in the rotation for 6 straight playoff series under Pop.

Why bring him back to extend the streak?

[Marcus Bryant]

Radoslav as your starting center at $8 mil per season is undesirable. At $2 mil per off the bench is not bad. He knows how to make defensive rotations. While the NBA is tending towards more mobile bigs, there is always the need to be able to match up against conventional 5s. All the nonsense about Radoslav not being liked in the locker room or having a grudge against Pop and what not is just that.

[SA210]

I love Rasho, bring him back.

[Spurs Brazil]

Source: Raptors agree with NesterovicComment Email Print Share By Chad Ford
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The Toronto Raptors have come to an agreement in principle on a one-year contract with free-agent center Rasho Nesterovic, a source close to the process told ESPN.com

The deal is worth $1.9 million according to the source. The Raptors will use what is termed their bi-annual exception to sign Nesterovic.

The 33-year-old center played for the Raptors from 2006-2008 before being traded to the Pacers last season in the Jermaine O'Neal trade. Nesterovic helps shore up the Raptors in the middle and he's expected to come off the bench behind Andrea Bargnani.

Chad Ford is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4354954

[bishopospurs]

Glad I am not a Raptors fan

[Marcus Bryant]

Interesting. I wonder if the Spurs offered him a minimum deal.

[ploto]

All the nonsense about Radoslav not being liked in the locker room or having a grudge against Pop and what not is just that.

4/2/09
Bruce Bowen on Twitter
Saw Rasho, 20min ago. Great teammate!

[timvp]

After factoring in the lux tax, I'd rather have Ratliff for ~$1.6 million than Rasho for ~$3.8 million. Good luck to Rasho. Hopefully he beats out Bargnani for minutes again.

[Knoxxx]

Good point, I had forgotten the vet min is not subject to the tax unlike the LLE and MLE.

[barbacoataco]

After factoring in the lux tax, I'd rather have Ratliff for ~$1.6 million than Rasho for ~$3.8 million. Good luck to Rasho. Hopefully he beats out Bargnani for minutes again.

Agree. Ratliff is a better deal. Hopefully Mahinmi gets minutes and plays well.

[Mr. Body]

The Rasho signing aside, anyone look at the Raptors roster lately? It's pretty ugly.

[phxspurfan]

The Rasho signing aside, anyone look at the Raptors roster lately? It's pretty ugly.

starters
Bosh, Bargnani, Turkoglu, Calderon, Jack.

bench
Nesterovic, George, Wright, DeRozan, Evans, Banks


That doesn't look too bad...pretty young but if Bosh and Calderon stay healthy and Bargnani keeps improving with Turk as the wild card, they could do things in the East.

[DPG21920]

starters
Bosh, Bargnani, Turkoglu, Calderon, Jack.

bench
Nesterovic, George, Wright, DeRozan, Evans, Banks


That doesn't look too bad...pretty young but if Bosh and Calderon stay healthy and Bargnani keeps improving with Turk as the wild card, they could do things in the East.

I think they can eek into the playoffs, but I do not see them doing any real damage. But a solid off season.

Celtics
Cavs
Orlando
Atlanta
Bulls
Miami
Phili/Detroit/Raps/Bobcats

That is how I see it shaping up. It will between those 4 teams for the last 2 spots.

[DPG21920]

After factoring in the lux tax, I'd rather have Ratliff for ~$1.6 million than Rasho for ~$3.8 million. Good luck to Rasho. Hopefully he beats out Bargnani for minutes again.

Hate Hate Hate

[angel_luv]

I am thrilled that Sho is in Toronto. It is going to be so fun to have Sho and Hedo back on the same team. :)

[DPG21920]

Ploto, so you are a Rasho fan, not a team fan :lol

Do you and Angel scrapbook Rasho moments together?

[ploto]

starters
Bargnani, Bosh, Turkoglu, DeRozan, Calderon

bench
Rasho, Evans, George, Wright, Jack

???
Delfino

The extra bonus for Toronto about signing Rasho is that he has played with their 2 main FA's acquisitions from the summer. It is especially helpful that he and Jack played together last season- to have your bench PG and big man already have some chemistry.

[BOHOLANO#21]

starters
Bargnani, Bosh, Turkoglu, DeRozan, Calderon

bench
Rasho, Evans, George, Wright, Jack

???
Delfino

The extra bonus for Toronto about signing Rasho is that he has played with their 2 main FA's acquisitions from the summer. It is especially helpful that he and Jack played together last season- to have your bench PG and big man already have some chemistry.
:wgaf:

[EricB]

Hate Hate Hate

So he didn't beat out Busty for minutes last time?

Interesting.

[spursfan1000]

Rasho=gone

lol my sister used to have a crush on him

[DPG21920]

So he didn't beat out Busty for minutes last time?

Interesting.

Not the point. That is not why he was saying it. So David Lee is a great jump shooter and shot blocker? Interesting.

[angel_luv]

Rasho=gone

lol my sister used to have a crush on him

So did I, before I met Bo. :)