Tau Ceramica getting Splitter insurance?

[TFloss32]

Just read Tau Ceramica signed Macabbi's Lior Eliyahu to a 4-year contract. Is this a potential Splitter replacement? He's about 6'10", but I'm not sure if he's strictly a 4 or if he's interchangeable as a 4/5 (in which case this wouldn't affect Splitter at all). Can anyone shed light on this development? Much appreciated.

[Marcus Bryant]

Now all we need is for Splitter to leave Tau this summer.

[EricB]

The offseason has gone perfect so far.

If Splitter came over...

Nah... Not letting it even ENTER my mind.

[Spurtacus]

Now all we need is for Splitter to leave Tau this summer.

That would complete the offseason for us.

[Mugen]

Splitter or Sheed coming to the Spurs?

oh gaawwwwwwwwd, please let it happen.

[DPG21920]

This would be unbelievable, when could Splitter come over? July 8th?

[TimDunkem]

The offseason has gone perfect so far.

If Splitter came over...

Nah... Not letting it even ENTER my mind.

Yeah, that's going too far.

[TDMVPDPOY]

SPLITTER comes to spurs

use MLE on another big

SPURS ARE FKN BACK

[EricB]

If Splitter came, signed, you sign a McDeyss type player?

Damn, start printing up the 5th ring t shirts.

Its been a couple years. I want some new championship swag damnt.

[DPG21920]

If Splitter came, signed, you sign a McDeyss type player?

Damn, start printing up the 5th ring t shirts.

Its been a couple years. I want some new championship swag damnt.

Pfffffffffff. Splitter, Ian and Blair + a possible MLE big. Cream dream.

[Spurs16212]

Pfffffffffff. Splitter, Ian and Blair + a possible MLE big. Cream dream.


Would love to get Leon Powe....

[SouthTexasRancher]

Splitter or Sheed coming to the Spurs?

oh gaawwwwwwwwd, please let it happen.


Sheed becomes a Spur this summer and Splitter will join the Spurs next summer. Life is good...!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

If Splitter and one of Dice/Sheed signed on this summer, Pop would have to take up smoking victory cigars in conjunction with his wine habit.

[EricB]

If Splitter and one of Dice/Sheed signed on this summer, Pop would have to take up smoking victory cigars in conjunction with his wine habit.


After tonight's draft he might be ordering them...

[Das Texan]

I'll believe this when I actually see it.



This could be the fucking offseason of offseasons.


David Stern is probably pissed as fuck.

[picnroll]

Spurs need a proven NBA big. They can't afford go into the season depending on a guy that hasn't proven himself in the least as an NBA player.

[TDMVPDPOY]

if splitter comes...

i dont think they are going to spend the full MLE....

try and low ball gooden for 2m?

[EricB]

Spurs need a proven NBA big. They can't afford go into the season depending on a guy that hasn't proven himself in the least as an NBA player.


Yeah cause, them Euroleague MVPs never amount to anything.

[EricB]

if splitter comes...

i dont think they are going to spend the full MLE....

try and low ball gooden for 2m?


Good point, if Splitter, by some MIRACLE, did come, then the Spurs could save a little money and not have to spend the full MLE.

McDeyss however would be still my number 1 choice.

[DAF86]

I don't see Urinobili anywhere so I will say it: Splitter isn't coming to the Spurs this summer, no fucking way!

[Russ]

Splitter >>>> Sheed or McDyess.

Splitter would be the perfect final piece to the puzzle.

[SouthTexasRancher]

I'll believe this when I actually see it.



This could be the fucking offseason of offseasons.


David Stern is probably pissed as fuck.


Couldn't happen to a nicer Commish! :lol

[picnroll]

Yeah cause, them Euroleague MVPs never amount to anything.

You mean Sarunas?

[EricB]

You mean Sarunas?

Scola, Ginobili....

[TFloss32]

This is an interesting move by Tau. I hope the Spurs go hard after Sheed unless they already have plans for Splitter. Either way, I can wait another year for Tiago to come over.

Side note: I've heard people raving about De Colo, especially his passing. I'd love to see him get a serious shot at making the roster and I've seen quotes from TP that he'd love to have him in SA.

[picnroll]

Scola, Ginobili....
Or Navarro?

[EricB]

Or Navarro?

More especially guys like Scola and Ginobili.

[Obstructed_View]

If Splitter and one of Dice/Sheed signed on this summer, Pop would have to take up smoking victory cigars in conjunction with his wine habit.

I gotta tell you I'm fighting the urge to reserve a hotel room during parade time.

[picnroll]

Or Navarro?

and btw when was Splitter Euroleague MVP?

[picnroll]

More especially guys like Scola and Ginobili.

Like I said I don't want to put all my eggs in a Euroleague "star" basket. Some panned out, some didn't.

And when did you start riding Scola's dick?

[TFloss32]

and btw when was Splitter Euroleague MVP?

He was the MVP of the Spanish Super Copa in '06 and '07, 1st Team Euro in '08 and 2nd Team Euro in '09. Don't believe he's ever been the Euroleague MVP though.

[EricB]

Like I said I don't want to put all my eggs in a Euroleague "star" basket. Some panned out, some didn't.

And when did you start riding Scola's dick?

Since the guy turned into an NBA all star

when did you turn into such a bitter old man?

[picnroll]

Scola's an all star?

[DPG21920]

Everyone one close to the Spurs said it is not likely Splitter comes over. But it is nice to think about.

[velik_m]

Just read Tau Ceramica signed Macabbi's Lior Eliyahu to a 4-year contract. Is this a potential Splitter replacement? He's about 6'10", but I'm not sure if he's strictly a 4 or if he's interchangeable as a 4/5 (in which case this wouldn't affect Splitter at all). Can anyone shed light on this development? Much appreciated.

Eliyahu is not a 5, but that doesn't matter much because Tau had Splitter playing the 5 this season. Tau was really depleated in the frontcourt this year, which is why Barca was able to best them both in Euroleague as well as in ACB. Gamewise this signing doesn't affect Splitter at all.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Scola, Ginobili....

Scola never won any Euroleague MVPs.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

and btw when was Splitter Euroleague MVP?

Never.

[EricB]

Scola's an all star?

Probobly next year with more gradual improvements.

[baseline bum]

Splitter >>>> Sheed or McDyess.

Splitter would be the perfect final piece to the puzzle.

Damn you Russ for getting my hopes up like that! I can't seriously see Splitter walking away from his current deal.

[EricB]

Yeah neither can I.

Splitter would be.

Fucking Tau.

[Spurs Brazil]

For next season I'd rather see a veteran big starting.

Keep Tiago plan for 2010

[Mal]

Eliyahu is PF or SF. He is type of slasher. Definetely not C

[velik_m]

For next season I'd rather see a veteran big starting.

Keep Tiago plan for 2010

I agree, Spurs need a veteran big. I'd rather not have Duncan surrounded just with rookies and Bonner.

[waly.mg]

Spurs need a proven NBA big. They can't afford go into the season depending on a guy that hasn't proven himself in the least as an NBA player.


Yes, Splitter isn´t a great proven Big in FIBA, not only in the NBA. Probably can be a Backup Center from the Bench, not a Starter

Oberto in FIBA was too better than Tiago.

He´s not our solution

[waly.mg]

If i want to be honest, the NBA must to buy the TAU. Every TAU player have troubles when he want to play in the NBA. If anyone NBA´s team Owner buy this team, he can make a big move.

[hater]

That would complete the offseason for us.

that and getting Sheed would make it a fine offseason

[pad300]

Now all we need is for Splitter to leave Tau this summer.


The offseason has gone perfect so far.

If Splitter came over...

Nah... Not letting it even ENTER my mind.

No, Splitter coming over would actually be bad.

How many rookie bigs can we carry on a championship roster? 1) Mahinmi (effectively a rookie) 2) Blair 3) Gist 4) Splitter. None of these guys has ever played anything comparable to an 82 games season. We would at most carry 3 rookies, and I suspect Pop will only want 2. That says to me that only one of Gist and Blair ends up on SAS's roster this year. In 2010, we bring in 2 more rooks, Splitter and the odd man out of Blair/Gist.

[spurspokesman]

Sheed becomes a Spur this summer and Splitter will join the Spurs next summer. Life is good...!
Exactly my thinking.

[Marcus Bryant]

No, Splitter coming over would actually be bad.

How many rookie bigs can we carry on a championship roster? 1) Mahinmi (effectively a rookie) 2) Blair 3) Gist 4) Splitter. None of these guys has ever played anything comparable to an 82 games season. We would at most carry 3 rookies, and I suspect Pop will only want 2. That says to me that only one of Gist and Blair ends up on SAS's roster this year. In 2010, we bring in 2 more rooks, Splitter and the odd man out of Blair/Gist.

We'll see. Don't forget that is also the same Pop who started a 19 year old French rookie at point once upon a time.

[tmtcsc]

Exactly my thinking.

+1. Good and Bad. Sheed plays with an attitude. He reminds me a lot of Robert Horry in that he can hit the 3, isn't afraid to pull the trigger and can play defense. -- When properly motivated, he is an excellent addition to a team.

If we get Sheed, its on.

[waly.mg]

scola's an all star?

remember de chinesse votes for rockets players

[Texas_Ranger]

He's not coming...RC said it.

[Agloco]

We'll see. Don't forget that is also the same Pop who started a 19 year old French rookie at point once upon a time.

Once upon a time.......

He's definitely not the same Pop as back then. We all know about the "man-love gone wild" for Van Exel and Finley. Here's to hoping he reverts.

[Dex]

http://www.omomisha.com/T10imgs/praying-dog-boy.jpg

[Spurtacus]

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60105/20090626/lior_eliyahu_signs_with_tau_ceramica/

[TFloss32]

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60105/20090626/lior_eliyahu_signs_with_tau_ceramica/

Dun, can you tell me what this article says? I have restricted access at work. Thanks.

[Spurtacus]

Euroleague powerhouse Tau Ceramica have announced the signing of forward Lior Eliyahu, whose draft rights are currently owned by the Houston Rockets.

Eliyahu signed a three year contract with an option for a fourth after playing last season with Maccabi Elite, where he averaged 14 points and 6.6 rebounds in 14 Euroleague games.

He was chosen as the 2008-09 Euroleague December MVP, posting one-month averages of 20.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in three straight Maccabi wins, and is a regular on the Israeli national team.

[EricB]

He's not coming...RC said it.


He said he's going into the summer with the idea that he isn't coming.

Not that "he's not coming end of story"

[Malice]

The offseason has gone perfect so far.

If Splitter came over...

Nah... Not letting it even ENTER my mind.

No I refuse to think about that possiblity....:nope

[SpursChampsIII]

This is an interesting move by Tau. I hope the Spurs go hard after Sheed unless they already have plans for Splitter. Either way, I can wait another year for Tiago to come over.

Side note: I've heard people raving about De Colo, especially his passing. I'd love to see him get a serious shot at making the roster and I've seen quotes from TP that he'd love to have him in SA.

I looked at his highlight reel, and he looks VERY comparable to the highlight reel I saw on Ginobilibi when we drafted him...not saying he is another Manu, but you never know till they play. Anyway, RC said on the radio this morning that De Colo would likely be overseas the next year or two.

[Mugen]

i was excited about bringing splitter over this year.

but the drafting of Blair, Gist possibly coming over, and Ian finally being healthy means we already have 3 essential rookies to the team that are still unproven.

adding splitter would be a 4th.

hes got great upside but i think i like the idea of him coming over next summer and us signing a proven, vet big like sheed that will help us in the playoffs.

[anjlbitz]

I still haven't forgotten Tiago Splitter blocking Amar'e Stoudemire's dunk attempt in '07 at the FIBA Tounament in Vegas.

[Kindergarten Cop]

I still haven't forgotten Tiago Splitter blocking Amar'e Stoudemire's dunk attempt in '07 at the FIBA Tounament in Vegas.

I know it's a stretch, but does anyone have a link or gif of this? Thanks in advance.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i was excited about bringing splitter over this year.

but the drafting of Blair, Gist possibly coming over, and Ian finally being healthy means we already have 3 essential rookies to the team that are still unproven.

adding splitter would be a 4th.

hes got great upside but i think i like the idea of him coming over next summer and us signing a proven, vet big like sheed that will help us in the playoffs.

our bench will be alot of young players

but im not concerned whose going to be playing center starter...dont give a shit man, we just any fkn big 7'0 tall and can reb play defense....we already wasted money on bonner...lets just fix it

[TimDunkem]

our bench will be alot of young players

but im not concerned whose going to be playing center starter...dont give a shit man, we just any fkn big 7'0 tall and can reb play defense....we already wasted money on bonner...lets just fix it

A rock is better than Ron Howard at starting center.

[EricB]

Sweet, whenever he can get here is OK with me.