What Do We Know About Splitter?

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

I know splitter is about 7 feet tall. I know he's said to be an excellent defender and is largely thought to be the best big man in Europe. But that's where my knowledge ends.

What do we know about this guy? Anyone here followed his career? Seen him play?

Is he a shot blocker?

Can he shoot?

What kind of post game does he have?

I appreciate any info anyone can thrown out there on this guy. I'd like to know more about him and the impact he could have on this team.

[Mel_13]

34 pages of Splitter talk:

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124679&page=34

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

34 pages of Splitter talk:

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124679&page=34

Thanks! Didn't see it.

[ohmwrecker]

34 pages of Splitter talk:

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124679&page=34

Mel, separating fact from fiction on a Spurstalk thread is a Herculean task.

[Solid D]

He's not a great shot-blocker but he's decent at it. He can score from mid-range and in. Good footwork and adept at slipping screens and keeping his hands high to receive a pass. He's good in the pivot, fairly strong but not over-powering. He is a solid rebounder.

As a defender, he's decent but he wouldn't make an all-defensive NBA team. Against NBA players, he has shown well. In 2007, against team USA in the FIBA tournament, Brazil did not do very well, but Splitter did very well. He went for 13 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block in 26 minutes, against LeBron, Dwyane, Carmello, Dwight Howard, and company. It was clearly the best performance by any Brazillian player.

I think he can be a solid player in the NBA. He has a lot of saavy and knows the intricacies of the game better than he did a few years ago when the Spurs drafted him.

[Solid D]

Oops, sorry. Didn't see Mel's post.

[gospursgojas]

Hes a white mexican guy thats tall and mvp of spain

[tp2021]

Oops, sorry. Didn't see Mel's post.

Funny guy

[Mel_13]

Mel, separating fact from fiction on a Spurstalk thread is a Herculean task.

:lol

Ok, how about this. Full videos of Splitter earning the MVP award in the Spanish League Finals. Number 21 in white:

Game 1:

http://acb360.orange.es/diferidos/LACB/54/329

Game 2:

http://acb360.orange.es/diferidos/LACB/54/330

Game 3:

http://acb360.orange.es/diferidos/LACB/54/331

[EduRiker]

Ive seen him play since he was 17. He's very solid, just not a player to build around.
He's a very good one on one defender and he settles to altering shots instead of gambling for blocks.
Early in his career he used to have a very nice outside stroke but that's gone now since the spaniards did not stress that in his development. But Ive seen him hitting three pointers. He's a 60-70% FT shooter and gets fouled a lot in Europe. He's not very strong so I can he him suffering against Howard, Perkins, Nene, etc.
Most of all, he's a team player. He will sacrifice his stats for the good of the team. He's not the kind of player thats gonna fight with his teamate for a FT rebound. He will do everything for his team to win.
My prediction is that he will average 11/6 in his rookie year and maybe 16/8 in his prime with a declining Duncan.

[dbestpro]

Right now he is no better than Ian, but the moment he signs he is as good as Gasol.

[gospursgojas]

Ive seen him play since he was 17. He's very solid, just not a player to build around.
He's a very good one on one defender and he settles to altering shots instead of gambling for blocks.
Early in his career he used to have a very nice outside stroke but that's gone now since the spaniards did not stress that in his development. But Ive seen him hitting three pointers. He's a 60-70% FT shooter and gets fouled a lot in Europe. He's not very strong so I can he him suffering against Howard, Perkins, Nene, etc.
Most of all, he's a team player. He will sacrifice his stats for the good of the team. He's not the kind of player thats gonna fight with his teamate for a FT rebound. He will do everything for his team to win.
My prediction is that he will average 11/6 in his rookie year and maybe 16/8 in his prime with a declining Duncan.

16/8 wow. 11/6 next season Ill be ok with

[Spurs Brazil]

He's not a great shot-blocker but he's decent at it. He can score from mid-range and in. Good footwork and adept at slipping screens and keeping his hands high to receive a pass. He's good in the pivot, fairly strong but not over-powering. He is a solid rebounder.

As a defender, he's decent but he wouldn't make an all-defensive NBA team. Against NBA players, he has shown well. In 2007, against team USA in the FIBA tournament, Brazil did not do very well, but Splitter did very well. He went for 13 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block in 26 minutes, against LeBron, Dwyane, Carmello, Dwight Howard, and company. It was clearly the best performance by any Brazillian player.

I think he can be a solid player in the NBA. He has a lot of saavy and knows the intricacies of the game better than he did a few years ago when the Spurs drafted him.


great post Solid D

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

Good info, all. Thanks!

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

I just watched a few minutes of one of Splitters games, and I noticed he was wearing number 21.

Will he be wearing the same number in SA, or does anyone have that number already?

(yes, I am joking)

[Kindergarten Cop]

I just watched a few minutes of one of Splitters games, and I noticed he was wearing number 21.

Will he be wearing the same number in SA, or does anyone have that number already?

(yes, I am joking)

:lol

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155554


He said at his press conference after being drafted in '07 that he'd wear number 25.

[lurker23]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/photos/anderson_100629_12.jpg

[spursballer21]

what number is he gona wear since james anderson is wearing number 25

[Cane]

what number is he gona wear since james anderson is wearing number 25

Imo thats whats been taking so long to get Splitter.

He's still thinking of a number and he's kinda pissed that both 21 and 25 are gone :downspin:

[ducks]

duncan should change his number

spurs would make millions if he changed his number

[Seventyniner]

If multiple players can wear the same number in the All-Star game, why not normal games? Didn't the West have three #21s one year? (Duncan, Garnett, and I can't remember the third)

[MaNu4Tres]

Imo thats whats been taking so long to get Splitter.

He's still thinking of a number and he's kinda pissed that both 21 and 25 are gone :downspin:

http://www.clicrbs.com.br/blog/fotos/272088post_foto.jpg

http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/splitter_070628.jpg

#15

Which would be a good thing...:hat

Hopefully

[ducks]

6 would be perfect

[EricB]

Sign him and let him have 15 so the masses can celebrate.

[FromWayDowntown]

He should choose #12 to be the next South American to force the Spurs' hand on the retirement of a jersey.

[EricB]

He should choose #12 to be the next South American to force the Spurs' hand on the retirement of a jersey.

Force as in wait 7 years to do it? :)

[Russ]

Imo thats whats been taking so long to get Splitter.

He's still thinking of a number and he's kinda pissed that both 21 and 25 are gone :downspin:

I'd give him 5 & 0 at this point.

Just get this posturing prima donna signed. :(

[EricB]

Posturing primma donna? really?

[disciple]

Google Tiago Splitter and you watch entire games of him.

[disciple]

From all the games I have watched he doesn't appear to have a go-to post move that is undefendable. His post moves are a sweeping hook and an up-and-under after a fake.

[Blackjack]

He's not a great shot-blocker but he's decent at it. He can score from mid-range and in. Good footwork and adept at slipping screens and keeping his hands high to receive a pass. He's good in the pivot, fairly strong but not over-powering. He is a solid rebounder.

As a defender, he's decent but he wouldn't make an all-defensive NBA team. Against NBA players, he has shown well. In 2007, against team USA in the FIBA tournament, Brazil did not do very well, but Splitter did very well. He went for 13 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block in 26 minutes, against LeBron, Dwyane, Carmello, Dwight Howard, and company. It was clearly the best performance by any Brazillian player.

I think he can be a solid player in the NBA. He has a lot of saavy and knows the intricacies of the game better than he did a few years ago when the Spurs drafted him.

This.


Ive seen him play since he was 17. He's very solid, just not a player to build around.
He's a very good one on one defender and he settles to altering shots instead of gambling for blocks.
Early in his career he used to have a very nice outside stroke but that's gone now since the spaniards did not stress that in his development. But Ive seen him hitting three pointers. He's a 60-70% FT shooter and gets fouled a lot in Europe. He's not very strong so I can he him suffering against Howard, Perkins, Nene, etc.
Most of all, he's a team player. He will sacrifice his stats for the good of the team. He's not the kind of player thats gonna fight with his teamate for a FT rebound. He will do everything for his team to win.
My prediction is that he will average 11/6 in his rookie year and maybe 16/8 in his prime with a declining Duncan.

This.


http://www.clicrbs.com.br/blog/fotos/272088post_foto.jpg

http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/splitter_070628.jpg

#15

Which would be a good thing...:hat

Hopefully

This; and I'd add that he's quite the capable thread starter . . .

[HankChinaski]

Don't forget he makes for one excellent cross dressing Little Red Riding Hood!!!
http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg (http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg)


(http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg)

[slick'81]

just agree allready splitter jesus

[Duncanonu]

First thing he needs to learn is how to set a screen while not moving. I just watched a few minutes of that first game and he set several moving screens. Those will be called more on him in the NBA.

[BadOne]

Don't forget he makes for one excellent cross dressing Little Red Riding Hood!!!
http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg (http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg)




:lol

[BadOne]

I found a little more of a recent mix on him...

s1NM8vXWOdE

-BADONE

[smrattler]

I think he's from one of those spanish speaking countries?

Or at least likes to play in them? Or for them?

He's tall, I know that!

[Stump]

Don't forget he makes for one excellent cross dressing Little Red Riding Hood!!!
http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg (http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg)


(http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg)
Okay, can someone explain to me why in the world Tiago decided to dress up as little red riding hood? I've seen that picture about a dozen times and it always makes me scratch my head.

[Seventyniner]

Sounds like a rich man's Oberto?