Splitter with Brasil

[elgato21]

http://globoesporte.globo.com/basquete/noticia/2010/07/em-me-apresento-igual-como-em-todos-os-outros-anos-diz-splitter.html

[Spurs Brazil]

He arrived at Brazil NT training camp today, 8 days after the other players

[cantthinkofanything]

I can't read Brazilian. Does he mention anything about wanting to wear a headband?

[Sisk]

I can't read Brazilian. Does he mention anything about wanting to wear a headband?

He said he's going bald and wearing a headband after reading SpursTalk.

[elgato21]

Among the team mates he is now affectionately called Papa-All. Guilt of irreproachable years he made in his farewell to the Spanish basketball, winning the national title and being named the MVP of the regular season and finals. The pats on the back and praise, however, do not do Tiago Splitter feet off the ground. During his first practice with the group, on Tuesday, the wing-pivot of the San Antonio Spurs made it clear that the timing is favorable, but knows he will have to work even harder to keep on top.

And for now, will have to devote even more than the other commanded the coach Ruben Magnano to recover the time lost due to delay in its presentation. The transfer from Spain to the United States, problems with the release of insurance and marriage Splitter did miss the first week of preparation for the finals in Turkey.

- I think this delay will not mess up because everyone here know each other long ago. Perhaps what can happen is I will not be with them the same fitness, but I will do everything to recover it. I present myself the same, as in all other years, but of course with fellow congratulating. But we are in the selection and we have to remember that. Here are all the same - said the player, who only regrets having made four decisions and was unable to lift the Euroleague trophy.

Splitter's speech follows the line of thought Magnano, in the words that guide the work are equality and fight.

- I'm happy with everything that happened last month. It is an important phase in my life. I'm taking a leap to the NBA, and the selection is in great time, with an exceptional cast, a technical victory. We have everything to make success in the World. I hope to come more moments like that. I'm riding high personal things worked, but I know it is difficult to continue being successful. I will keep working for it.

Nene seems to have no doubts that. For eight years working in the American professional league, he believes that Splitter will adapt quickly to the next phase of his career.

- He is a tremendous rise. Papou almost all in Europe. Now going to a team that even a little envy. You do not have words to speak to the players and the coach of San Antonio (Gregg Popovich). It will take little time to mingle and get used - he said.

[Obstructed_View]

I can't read Brazilian. Does he mention anything about wanting to wear a headband?

If it's in Brazilian, I don't think anyone can read it.

[gospursgojas]

I can't read Brazilian. Does he mention anything about wanting to wear a headband?

Not this again....

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157230&highlight=splitter+twitter

[Sisk]

If it's in Brazilian, I don't think anyone can read it.

I wasn't going to say anything.. but seriously..

[phyzik]

I have a hard time understanding British.

[cantthinkofanything]

If it's in Brazilian, I don't think anyone can read it.

I know right? It's crazy. To use an outdated Romance language to write about sports doesn't make any sense. What's the point of learning Mexcian if no one is going to speak it?

[Solid D]

Can we get a moratorium on being purposely stupid?

[cantthinkofanything]

Can we get a moratorium on being purposely stupid?

Shit. I'm just ready for the season to start. Or for Tony Parker to be traded.

[dbestpro]

Tupi was the language format that allowed the Portuguese priests to speak to the original inhabitants of coastal Brazil.

[cantthinkofanything]

Tupi was the language format that allowed the Portuguese priests to speak to the original inhabitants of coastal Brazil.

Yes, and after the priests made that long trip, it was rumored that when they got off the boat, they asked the question "Tupi or not tupi?". And they all voted "Tupi".

[Velo]

Mexicanish?
Texmexish?
Brazilish?
Portugalish?

[ElNono]

I forgot Magnano is the Brazilian coach... wow, this should be an awesome experience for Splitter, first Ruben then Pop. I tell you, if Magnano can put some good practice time with the team, Brazil is going to be dangerous at the Worlds...

[dbestpro]

Yes, and after the priests made that long trip, it was rumored that when they got off the boat, they asked the question "Tupi or not tupi?". And they all voted "Tupi".

Close. Actually there were many dialects for the inhabitants, but the dialects were similar. The priests using Latin as a base format basically created a language that allowed everyone to understand one another.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

If it's in Brazilian, I don't think anyone can read it.



If she's got a Brazilian, I know EXACTLY what she's saying!!















Oh yeah............high five me someone, come on!!

[bobby4germany]

Oh yeah............high five me someone, come on!!


No high five but how about a chest bump!

:chestbump

[E-RockWill]

If she's got a Brazilian, I know EXACTLY what she's saying!!















Oh yeah............high five me someone, come on!!

:chestbump

[Blackjack]

If she's got a Brazilian, I know EXACTLY what she's saying!!















Oh yeah............high five me someone, come on!!


I've found that Brazilians are among the easiest things to read. Very easy to read between the lines.
















But what the hell . . .

:chestbump

[buttsR4rebounding]

Mexicanish?
Texmexish?
Brazilish?
Portugalish?

How about Garnettish...

"I was f___ing takin' care of my f---ing biz, but now I'm f---ing ready to f---ing ball, motherf---er!!!

[planaria]

I had the opportunity to interview Splitter again this week. As always, a player of few words (he never feels much comfortable with the press).

All Brazilian players are really impressed with the trainings of Ruben Magnano. They think they are even tougher than those of Moncho Monsalve (already known to be a hard coach).

Some photos from the official website of the Brazilian Basketball Confederation:

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/083b.jpg

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/084b.jpg

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/077b.jpg

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/074b.jpg

[Solid D]

Good stuff. Thanks for posting, planaria.

[DesignatedT]

Awesome. Thanks for the photos :toast

[ace3g]

like I said in the other thread, Splitter is the best chance for a player on the Spurs to wear the Sleeve

[Leonard Curse]

Not this again....

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157230&highlight=splitter+twitter
:lol

[planaria]

Another couple of photos:

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/132b.jpg

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/131b.jpg

May some of you guys remember Alex Garcia, who played some few games for Spurs and is a fan favorite for Brazilian NT:

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/062b.jpg

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/055b.jpg

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/073b.jpg

[Ginnoobbllee]

The brazilian translation is that he injured his groin on his honeymoon. That's why he is only wearing one of the sleeves on his arm.
:married:

[EricB]

Can we get a moratorium on being purposely stupid?


You'd eliminate 80% of the w posters if you enacted that....

[Spurs Brazil]

For those here on Brazil, today ESPN Brasil will air the 'Bola da Vez' with him. It starts at 8:30PM, Brazilian time

[bobby4germany]

I am really exited to see this guy play with the Spurs. This has to be the longest off season ever!

[yavozerb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X00JNwZGHQs

[buttsR4rebounding]

http://www.cbb.com.br/basquete_virtual/images/2010/selemasc_2010/b/074b.jpg

Wow, they spelled "Brazil" wrong on his jersey...

[fischh]

Wow, they spelled "Brazil" wrong on his jersey...

:lmao Brasil is the name of that country Portuguese

[Spurs Brazil]

Very nice interview by Tiago on ESPN here in Brazil.
He doesn't think about start or getting a lot of minutes. He just want to learn the system ASAP and help the team win.
Said Pop and R.C were very nice to him. He was prepared to fly to San Antonio to sign the contract. He'd take the plane in Cancun via Houston and then San Antonio and R.C told him they would send a private jet to pick him there. Said he really liked how Pop approached and explained what he wants. The only player he talked so far is Manu, who called him in the day he signed to congratulate and told Tiago he was there to help in anything
It'll be great to play with TD, a player he always admired
He said Alex told him to have dinner with coach Pop because he always pay dinners to the players.

[DesignatedT]

Very nice interview by Tiago on ESPN here in Brazil.
He doesn't think about start or getting a lot of minutes. He just want to learn the system ASAP and help the team win.
Said Pop and R.C were very nice to him. He was prepared to fly to San Antonio to sign the contract. He'd take the plane in Cancun via Houston and then San Antonio and R.C told him they would send a private jet to pick him there. Said he really liked how Pop approached and explained what he wants. The only player he talked so far is Manu, who called him in the day he signed to congratulate and told Tiago he was there to help in anything
It'll be great to play with TD, a player he always admired
He said Alex told him to have dinner with coach Pop because he always pay dinners to the players.

:lol

[awktalk]

:lmao Brasil is the name of that country Portuguese

:rollin:rollin:rollin but how do you spell it in Mexican (his native language)? Brashill?

[pgardn]

Among the team mates he is now affectionately called Papa-All. Guilt of irreproachable years he made in his farewell to the Spanish basketball, winning the national title and being named the MVP of the regular season and finals. The pats on the back and praise, however, do not do Tiago Splitter feet off the ground. During his first practice with the group, on Tuesday, the wing-pivot of the San Antonio Spurs made it clear that the timing is favorable, but knows he will have to work even harder to keep on top.

And for now, will have to devote even more than the other commanded the coach Ruben Magnano to recover the time lost due to delay in its presentation. The transfer from Spain to the United States, problems with the release of insurance and marriage Splitter did miss the first week of preparation for the finals in Turkey.

- I think this delay will not mess up because everyone here know each other long ago. Perhaps what can happen is I will not be with them the same fitness, but I will do everything to recover it. I present myself the same, as in all other years, but of course with fellow congratulating. But we are in the selection and we have to remember that. Here are all the same - said the player, who only regrets having made four decisions and was unable to lift the Euroleague trophy.

Splitter's speech follows the line of thought Magnano, in the words that guide the work are equality and fight.

- I'm happy with everything that happened last month. It is an important phase in my life. I'm taking a leap to the NBA, and the selection is in great time, with an exceptional cast, a technical victory. We have everything to make success in the World. I hope to come more moments like that. I'm riding high personal things worked, but I know it is difficult to continue being successful. I will keep working for it.

Nene seems to have no doubts that. For eight years working in the American professional league, he believes that Splitter will adapt quickly to the next phase of his career.

- He is a tremendous rise. Papou almost all in Europe. Now going to a team that even a little envy. You do not have words to speak to the players and the coach of San Antonio (Gregg Popovich). It will take little time to mingle and get used - he said.






Maybe we need to turn this back into the original language.

He is a tremendous rise? Is this a quote from his wife on the honeymoon?

[buttsR4rebounding]

:lmao Brasil is the name of that country Portuguese

Oh, I'm so embarrassed...you mean other countries spell things differently than the USA?

[Blackjack]

Not sure if this has been posted but I just came across it.

http://www.kens5.com/video/featured-videos/One-on-one-Tiago-Splitter-with-KENS-5s-Joe-Reinagel-98279699.html (http://www.kens5.com/video/featured-videos/One-on-one-Tiago-Splitter-with-KENS-5s-Joe-Reinagel-98279699.html)

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Not sure if this has been posted but I just came across it.

http://www.kens5.com/video/featured-videos/One-on-one-Tiago-Splitter-with-KENS-5s-Joe-Reinagel-98279699.html (http://www.kens5.com/video/featured-videos/One-on-one-Tiago-Splitter-with-KENS-5s-Joe-Reinagel-98279699.html)

Nice!

[The_Worlds_finest]

I can't read Brazilian. Does he mention anything about wanting to wear a headband?

Use Google Chrome it has a built in translator

[Vito Corleone]

I hear Tim Duncan can speak English, Klingon, and Elvish.

[analyzed]

Watching this video, it looks like he's got that quick jumphook using his left and right mastered. I know it's not the pretiest hook, but i think it will be highly effective in the NBA. It captilizes on the defense not being set. much like TP's tear drops in the paint. So guys don't be surprise if Tiago get's heaps of his points using the shot. but don't expect him to get if off , ala Tim duncan , against set defenses one on one, he's going to get them more through roles and cuts to the basket. unortodox but I think the defense won't know how to handle it, much like Manu's euro step.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X00JNwZGHQs

[planaria]

Splitter is playing right now.

So far, great defense and a big dunk.

Link with stats: http://www.cbb.com.br/vivo.asp?e=1417&j=12785&t=3

[spursballer21]

[QUOTE=planaria;4566850]Splitter is playing right now.

So far, great defense and a big dunk.

Link with stats: http://www.cbb.com.br/vivo.asp?e=1417&j=12785&t=3[/QUOTE

Is there any video? And if not possible how do you know how many points they score ,etc. I'm not from Brazil.

[Spurs Brazil]

Splitter leave the game in the 3rd quarter. It looks like a sore thigh

[silverblackfan]

Kind of blowing Venezuela out of the water... Hope his thigh is ok.

[Spurs Brazil]

UPDATE: Doctor said it's a thigh muscle strain. MRI soon

[Muser]

Nothing too serious.

[Chieflion]

Why the fuck does this always happen?

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago just said he felt some pain in the thigh and thought it was better leave the game. Said he isn't in much pain now but will have a MRI now to see more details

[ace3g]

glad he decided to leave the game when he felt something, and didn't try and play through the pain

[DesignatedT]

wow another international team injury. retarded.

[EricB]

Yeah but they could get injured just as easily in practice :rolleyes

[Spurs Brazil]

http://s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2010/08/07/bas_tiagosplitter_brasil-xvenezuela_cbb_397.jpg

[Cane]

That sucks, hopefully its a minor injury that will heal in time for the NBA season.


Yeah but they could get injured just as easily in practice :rolleyes

Thats why less of them is usually better, even the Spurs cut back on shootarounds last season IIRC.

[benefactor]

Doesn't sound like a big deal.

[Muser]

timvp viewing, this should be good.

[ElNono]

Doesn't sound like a big deal.

What? You're not going to freak out?!

[Chomag]

Crap, well it's good that Splitter was mature about it and decided to take himself out of the game.

However when will the Spurs FO learn about these international players putting so much wear and tear on themselves for their birth country.

[ElNono]

I can hear it now...

"Bonner is getting the minutes because Splitter never fully recovered from that thigh injury over the summer"

"Splitter will be much better next season, since he will be fully rested and with one more year under the system"

[Chomag]

I can hear it now...

"Bonner is getting the minutes because Splitter never fully recovered from that thigh injury over the summer"

"Splitter will be much better next season, since he will be fully rested and with one more year under the system"

Thank god we got Bonner for 4 more years then right! :lol

[Muser]

It's a thigh strain..

[benefactor]

I can hear it now...

"Bonner is getting the minutes because Splitter never fully recovered from that thigh injury over the summer"

"Splitter will be much better next season, since he will be fully rested and with one more year under the system"
Yup...Splitter getting hurt now can only help him. Second year, you know.

[ace3g]

Tiago Splitter leaves the court with left thigh injury and is concerned

Pivot team felt a contraction at the site and if injury is severe it can get out of the Super Four Tournament

BRASILIA - The pivot Tiago Splitter, recently hired by the San Antonio Spurs NBA, left the game Saturday (7 days) with pain in the thigh. At first, the problem does not seem serious, but he will undergo further examination in the afternoon to check the severity of the problem.

At conference after the match, the Argentine coach Ruben Magnano declined to talk about the situation of the player without prior knowledge. "He will do an MRI," Magnano said. "I hope it's nothing. The doctor (Carlos Vicente Andreoli) will evaluate it, I can not talk about it. "

Immediately after the confrontation, Andreoli issued a statement explaining the condition of Tiago Splitter, without, however, give many details. It said: "The James presented a contraction in the thigh and was medicated. We will do an MRI this afternoon to assess better the picture. "

http://esporte.ig.com.br/basquete/2010/08/07/tiago+splitter+deixa+a+quadra+com+lesao+na+coxa+e+ sera+examinado+ainda+hoje+9558097.html?utm_source= twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

google chrome translation

[Spurs Brazil]

UPDATE - The doctor said it's nothing. He won't play today but he'll be ready for the FIBA World Championship

[Leonard Curse]

do you guys know the stats of splitters game well until he was injured?

[toki9]

i'm more concerned that he's going to play even though he's injured...not sure how much you can trust national team doctors on things like this...are they pretty upfront and honest about these things?

[Spurs Brazil]

After the game coach said Tiago will be out a week

[Spurs Brazil]

Brazil coach, Rubén Magnano who coached Argentina Olympic championship team, said in a interview that those teams have some similar players. And he compared Tiago with Fabricio


Tiago is like Oberto, Anderson like Scola, Delfino as Leadrinho e Prigioni like Huertas”

Link in Portuguese: http://esporte.uol.com.br/basquete/ultimas-noticias/2010/08/20/magnano-fala-em-recuperar-fome-de-glorias-do-basquete-brasileiro.jhtm

[rapliketp]

Brazil play Australia in around 9 hours time. Are there any streams of this game available?

[Spurs Brazil]

game just started

Coach Brown against Tiago

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago doing a great job on D against D.Andersen

[Chieflion]

Where can I watch the game?

[Spurs Brazil]

Link to the game: http://noticiasaovivo.terra.com.br/esportes/esporteinterativo/427-br/

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago playing great D so far but not getting the ball much on O.

Brazil up 10-8, Tiago with 4pts

[Chieflion]

I can't watch the game with the link you provided due to not being in the region or something. Never mind, I will try to find something else.

[Spurs Brazil]

Brazil up 16-10 after one

Tiago with 5 minutes and 4pts

[Spurs Brazil]

I can't watch the game with the link you provided due to not being in the region or something. Never mind, I will try to find something else.

I'll try to find another one

[elemento]

anyone has a link plz?

[Spurs Brazil]

Brazil up 26-22 at the half.

Tiago with 10 minutes, 4pts and 3 fouls

[ohmwrecker]

Brazil up 26-22 at the half.

Tiago with 10 minutes, 4pts and 3 fouls

Those numbers are Mahinmiesque.

[Spurs Brazil]

Those numbers are Mahinmiesque.

This is a ugly game. Both teams playing terrible

[G-Dawgg]

The brazilian translation is that he injured his groin on his honeymoon. That's why he is only wearing one of the sleeves on his arm.
:married:

Omfg that's damn funny! :lmao

[Bruno]

Live stats:
http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/3886/02/26/84/90Gi3K2uxUmaw/

[elemento]

thx Bruno

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago finished with 9pts 5rebs in 20 minutes

[Bruno]

Brazil-Ivory Coast:

Stream: http://fr.justin.tv/cheveyogplive#/w/336788592
Stats: http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/3886/02/26/85/35m9ujaPH2U/

[ace3g]

Splitter 6-6 from the FT line so far

so far most of the 4th quarter Splitter was guarding one of the Ivory Coast players around the 3 point line (if he can do that against Dirk, would be of great help)

Brazil wins 95 to 54; Splitter had 14 pts, 3 boards in 23 minutes; (I'm guessing his lack of rebounding is because he plays more on the perimeter on defense)

[waly.mg]

Those numbers are Mahinmiesque.

Splitter is Mahinmiesque ¡¡¡

[AlleyOopNazi]

I know right? It's crazy. To use an outdated Romance language to write about sports doesn't make any sense. What's the point of learning Mexcian if no one is going to speak it?
classy, its Portuguese numb nuts

[Bruno]

If you are interested, Brazil will face France tomorrow at 1:30pm (San Antonio time). Tiago vs. Nando.

[ace3g]

FIBA 2010 Players To Watch

Tiago Splitter #4 of 12

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1008/fiba.players.to.watch/images/slide2.jpg

The Brazilian team is loaded with talent, most notably Leandro Barbosa, but Tiago Splitter is the team's true rising star. The 6-foot-11 center was named the Spanish League MVP in 2010 and will play for the San Antonio Spurs this season. With Brazilian center Nene expected to miss the tournament, Splitter will be called upon heavily, and he could have a breakout performance.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1008/fiba.players.to.watch/content.4.html#ixzz0xUkO3lRA

[Rito3d30]

FIBA 2010 Players To Watch

Tiago Splitter #4 of 12

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1008/fiba.players.to.watch/images/slide2.jpg

The Brazilian team is loaded with talent, most notably Leandro Barbosa, but Tiago Splitter is the team's true rising star. The 6-foot-11 center was named the Spanish League MVP in 2010 and will play for the San Antonio Spurs this season. With Brazilian center Nene expected to miss the tournament, Splitter will be called upon heavily, and he could have a breakout performance.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1008/fiba.players.to.watch/content.4.html#ixzz0xUkO3lRA

LoL at the look on his face

[DrSteffo]

Splitter 6-6 from the FT line so far

so far most of the 4th quarter Splitter was guarding one of the Ivory Coast players around the 3 point line (if he can do that against Dirk, would be of great help)

Brazil wins 95 to 54; Splitter had 14 pts, 3 boards in 23 minutes; (I'm guessing his lack of rebounding is because he plays more on the perimeter on defense)

Decent game from Splitter. The Spurs O will be very different from that running around like crazy Brazilian style. Good thing Splitter he is such a good passer, that and his mobillty and finesse post game is what makes him a special big man i think.

[Leonard Curse]

If you are interested, Brazil will face France tomorrow at 1:30pm (San Antonio time). Tiago vs. Nando.


do you know what channel? or where i can see it?

[Bruno]

do you know what channel? or where i can see it?

A link may or may not appeared in this thread just before the game.

[Bruno]

Live stats: http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/3886/02/26/48/80pTxwSHNsgs/

[Spurs Brazil]

Just got home and it's already 4th quarter.

Tiago stats look good.

Tiago is guarding Ian now

[planaria]

Great, great game by Splitter against France. He ate Traore tonight (most of Traore numbers came against while Splitter was in the bench, while most of Splitter basket were facing Traore directly).

Looks like he´s already in shape... :downspin:

[Manufan909]

He didn't board well, but 7/9 FG is crazy efficient. And does anyone know what BP stands for?

[Manufan909]

Great, great game by Splitter against France. He ate Traore tonight (most of Traore numbers came against while Splitter was in the bench, while most of Splitter basket were facing Traore directly).

Looks like he´s already in shape... :downspin:

Who would you compare Traore with in the NBA?

[mathbzh]

Who would you compare Traore with in the NBA?

Maybe Glen Davis

[stéphane]

and does anyone know what bp stands for?

to

[ace3g]

do they keep track of blocks and steals? If so which letters represent those categories

[robot89]

Replay of the game here http://www.justin.tv/cheveyogplive/b/268910789

[rjv]

it may be that the combo of splitter/blair may be a very nice one

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol is splitter outplayin ian?

to even think some clowns in here wanted to keep ian...

[Hooks]

wtf is up with that one commentator's voice, sounds deep as hell.

[Manufan909]

Lawlz, was I the only one who looked thru the top 12 players to watch list and saw Javtokas at #9? If anyone saw him when Lithuania played USA, how'd he look? It's annoying that he never came over, the Spurs kicked Theo AND Ian to the curb in the same 5-7 months, but Bonner gets a slight 4 and four more years. Pop needs to go cold turkey with the wine man.:shootme

[Manufan909]

Maybe Glen Davis

I've never really followed Big Baby, I'll just take that as a good thing.

[Dex]

Watching Tiago now, he's got nice activity and aggression on the offensive end. Sets a lot of picks and screens, then cuts to the basket strong and seems to be a good catch. Also, he's drawn fouls on like 3 of the past 4 offensive possessions on this replay.

Excited to see what this guy can bring to the table finally.

[planaria]

Maybe Glen Davis

Id´s say the same. It´s a good comparasion.

[Bruno]

wtf is up with that one commentator's voice, sounds deep as hell.

Too much smoking but he is a great TV color guy: funny and great analysis. He is the french version of JVG.


And it was a nice game by Splitter even if he played mainly against Ali "Mandrake" Traoré who is a weak defensive player. The game against Australia, that has a great bigmen rotation, is way more telling about what Splitter can do at a NBA level.

[planaria]

Too much smoking but he is a great TV color guy: funny and great analysis. He is the french version of JVG.


And it was a nice game by Splitter even if he played mainly against Ali "Mandrake" Traoré who is a weak defensive player. The game against Australia, that has a great bigmen rotation, is way more telling about what Splitter can do at a NBA level.

The game against Australia was his first after almost 20 days injuried. Not a good game to evaluate.

Btw, international basketball wont give all answers about how Splitter´s game will be translated to NBA style.

Splitter is a proven star playing international basket. He already played great games against Howard, Yao Ming and several others big men in FIBA matchups.

The NBA style is totally different. If not, guys like Barbosa and Nenê would be studs while playing against the biggest international forces, what isnt the case. A guy like Rondo would never be cut from USA Team...