Free Agent: Walter Hermann

[timvp]

http://cdn.channel.aol.com/channels/06/06/4133d1ca-000de-019af-400cbb49

Why stop at Ginobili, Oberto and Scola? Here's another Argentine player who could make a splash in the NBA. He's a 6-foot-9 small forward with huge hands and a big leaper. He'd fit perfectly as the Spurs' long three.

He's around 26 year old and has dominated recently in Europe. There's been rumblings about him wanting to come to the NBA. I'm not sure of his contract status -- perhaps someone here can inform us.

As the Spurs look for someone to one day replace Bowen, a main attribute that player must have is toughness. Hermann is tough. This is a guy who's mom, sister and fiance were killed in a car accident not that long ago. On the one year anniversary of their death, Hermann's dad died. He's fought through all of that and is now one of the better player not in the NBA.

I think the Spurs should look at him. He's big and can fit the long three role they desperately need.

Sign him up.

:smokin

[Mr. Body]

Duncan would protest and demand someone from St. Croix.

But I'm all for it. He has the Argentine flowing locks of power.

[ALVAREZ6]

He reminds me of Hercules...long blondish brown hair...muscular, tough...

This dude plays with heart, and is all over his man on defense.

[clubalien]

somewhere is a joke in this lets sign the whole arentina team

[TheWriter]

I was all over signing Herrmann last summer and was nailed hard by you guys.

Again, he'd be a nice pick up.

Dude can flat out palm a ball and dunk that shit in your face.

[ALVAREZ6]

Dude can flat out palm a ball and dunk that shit in your face.
You're damn right he can...
http://nbadraft.net/profiles/largepics/hermann.jpg

Believe it or not, that's him.

[kolko]

He's under contract until the summer of 2006.

[timvp]

He's under contract until the summer of 2006.

Any hope of a buyout?

[TheWriter]

So you on the Herrmann bandwagon now LJ?

[Solid D]

Yes, I think it's a reasonable buyout, but TAU is after him. I read this the other day.

[Solid D]

I think this is the little piece I saw on Walter.

http://www.24sec.net/article.asp?index=2039

[Extra Stout]

At this point, nothing would surprise me. Why not Pepe Sanchez as that veteran backup PG the Spurs apparently need?

[timvp]

So you on the Herrmann bandwagon now LJ?


¡Viva La Argentina!


http://www.argentour.com/emblemas/bandera/plaza2b.jpg

[timvp]

At this point, nothing would surprise me. Why not Pepe Sanchez as that veteran backup PG the Spurs apparently need?

I was actually going to start a "Free Agent: Pepe Sanchez" thread ... but I didn't want to appear crazy.







P.S.

He'd work as the third PG.

[Extra Stout]

How long until training camp gets moved to Mendoza? The altitude can only help conditioning.

[clubalien]

does anyone now where to get a cheap fake manu ginobla Argentina blue jersey?

[ALVAREZ6]

does anyone now where to get a cheap fake manu ginobla Argentina blue jersey?
no.


But if you want pretty much the same jersey that Manu wore in Athens, go to www.eurojerseyimports.com'


http://www.eurojerseyimports.com/images/product/05010102_01_200.jpg
$79.99

I have the white one, but mine was much cheaper, got it from Argentina.

[Solid D]

http://www.latinbasket.com/arg/nt.asp

http://www.latinbasket.com/arg/Photos/nt03.jpg

2004 ROSTER

Pepe Sanchez (193-G-77) of Unicaja Malaga (ESP)
Alejandro Montecchia (180-G-72) of Pamesa Valencia (ESP)
Emanuel Ginobili (198-G-77) of San Antonio Spurs (NBA)
Hugo Sconochini (188-G-71) of Lottomerica Roma (ITA)
Carlos Delfino (201-F-82) of Detroit Pistons (NBA)
Walter Herrmann (207-F-79) of Unicaja Malaga (ESP)
Andres Nocioni (199-F-79) of Tau Vitoria (ESP)
Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) of Ben Hur
Gabriel Fernandez (204-C-76) of Plus Pujol Lleida (ESP)
Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) of Tau Vitoria (ESP) (draft rights)
Fabricio Oberto (207-C-75) of Pamesa Valencia (ESP)
Ruben Wolkowyski (206-C-73) of Olympiakos (GRE)
Head Coach: Sergio Hernandez

[JUUOT]

Timvp you are not carzy...or not for this at least.

Arsenal wha was and still is one of the best team in europe in Soccer was built around a core of French players 4 at of 11 were french (petit, viera, pires, wiltord) that were world champion in 1998

when you have a team that win major title it means something. i am all for it.
Scola oberto ginobili hermann pepe why not ...

[Marcus Bryant]

The Spurs might as well continue to capitalize on their international connections. For years the Spurs have had to put up with American-born players lifting up their noses at playing in San Antonio.

Now the Spurs don't need them...

[Sense]

Why not make it the

Argentina Spurs?

lol.

[gus]

Hermann won't fit right now.

His defense is questionable and last year played crappy.

Gus

[TDMVPDPOY]

fabio on the spurs? he will get all the chicks in SA.

[nkdlunch]

OMG I can imagine Manu, Scola, Oberto + Hermann together. That would be awesome. :smokin



It ain't gonna happen though.

[drivanroca]

Bring PEPE as Assistant Coach for our PG's

:D

[danyel]

is now one of the better player not in the NBA.

I think that might be a little too much to say about him, he was ACB's MVP a couple of seasons ago (Herrmann, Nocioni, Scola the last 3 ACB's MVPs) but he has struggled a little in his last two seasons playing for a more important team in Unicaja Malaga and didnt contribute much.

He is huge, and instant offense kinda guy, very good rebounder also, very emotional and energetic but his defense is questionable.

Im as big Pepe Sanchez fan as anyone on this board, he was the man in Temple but he isnt a star player in Europe, he didnt contribute much either to Unicaja Malaga playoff run, and he wasn't even starting (I believe, not sure though), neither was Herrmann.

[Sandman52]

It'd be nice if the Pistons really did let Delfino go. He'd be a good 3.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Walter was linked with the Bobcats this offseason, I don't know if the would fit well into the Spurs rotation, he needs many touches and his man-to-man defence needs some improvement.

Also, his family tragedy affected his game a lot. He went from league MVP to sixth man. Which is perfectly understandable, if that would happen to me I wouldn't even get up of bed again.

[Mark in Austin]

http://cdn.channel.aol.com/channels/06/06/4133d1ca-000de-019af-400cbb49

Why stop at Ginobili, Oberto and Scola? Here's another Argentine player who could make a splash in the NBA. He's a 6-foot-9 small forward with huge hands and a big leaper. He'd fit perfectly as the Spurs' long three.

He's around 26 year old and has dominated recently in Europe. There's been rumblings about him wanting to come to the NBA. I'm not sure of his contract status -- perhaps someone here can inform us.

As the Spurs look for someone to one day replace Bowen, a main attribute that player must have is toughness. Hermann is tough. This is a guy who's mom, sister and fiance were killed in a car accident not that long ago. On the one year anniversary of their death, Hermann's dad died. He's fought through all of that and is now one of the better player not in the NBA.

I think the Spurs should look at him. He's big and can fit the long three role they desperately need.

Sign him up.

:smokin


I'm going to have to give myself a kluby for this one.

Mark in Austin remembers Legolas (http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21523&page=3&pp=26) :fro

[Cant_Be_Faded]

spurs should merge their franchise with the argentina countries team

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Hermann won't fit right now.

His defense is questionable and last year played crappy.


That's the whole point - bring in a SF to learn the tricks of the trade from Bowen. IMO, the timing couldn't be more right.

I'm with LJ on this one, plus the guy can throw it down like a bad mofo.

[clubalien]

ron artest should be who replaces bowen

[boutons]

"the guy can throw it down like a bad mofo."

.. which exactly what to do with winning?

[hendrix]

Im as big Pepe Sanchez fan as anyone on this board, he was the man in Temple but he isnt a star player in Europe, he didnt contribute much either to Unicaja Malaga playoff run, and he wasn't even starting (I believe, not sure though), neither was Herrmann.

Pepe was injured during last season, but when he was ok he started.
He even had some pretty good games tho.

[sa_butta]

He reminds me of Hercules...long blondish brown hair...muscular, tough...

This dude plays with heart, and is all over his man on defense.how bout He-man

http://www.schlusenbach.net/Altepage/Fotos/He-man/he_man4.jpg

[pache100]

ron artest should be who replaces bowen

Ron Artest shouldn't even be playing in the NBA. He should never be a Spur. He doesn't have the right stuff.

[ALVAREZ6]

ron artest should be who replaces bowen
1 retarded comment after the other dude...

Why the fuck should artest ever be close to being considered a spur?

[waly.mg]

Hermann?

Why not Martin Leiva too

6´11" from Boca Juniors

In the FT sometimes, he hit the Ring, sometimes the Board, but not all the times

[Athenea]

I like Leiva

[wildbill2u]

spurs should merge their franchise with the argentina countries team

Well, you could always argue they beat a team of NBA All-stars coached by the two best coaches in the league--and you'd be right.

Hmmmmm...maybe we're onto something here. :drunk :drunk

[waly.mg]

Probably you are right:

Both Argentina and the Spurs are Teams, not All-Stars, in Argentina everyone plays for the Team and in SA too, in the "Dream Team" the only one Team player was Tim Duncan, but Iverson, Starbury and the others never plays like a Team

[Marcus Bryant]

If Hermann is available in 2006 the Spurs will have their MLE...

[WalterBenitez]

Duncan would protest and demand someone from St. Croix.

But I'm all for it. He has the Argentine flowing locks of power.

:lol was the first thing I thought about

[clubalien]

1 retarded comment after the other dude...

Why the fuck should artest ever be close to being considered a spur?
other than he has been voted defensive player of the year?
and has game

oH i see its because he is black that you don't want him playing racistest homer

we have had "head cases" before liek sjax which so many want, and rodman

[Notorious H.O.P.]

"the guy can throw it down like a bad mofo."

.. which exactly what to do with winning?

It can characterize an aggressive nature. His aggression can translate various ways. His aggressive nature, combined with his physical tools can help him body up his opponent better can be more mobile on defensive. I don't think anybody thinks it, but no one can argue that Bowen's aggression on defense isn't a key to what he does. His aggression on offense and his ability to take it to the rack and "throw it down" would also draw defenders when he comes into the lane and he can kick it out to the perimeter or dump it into one of our low post guys. That is what it has to do with winning.

[Notorious H.O.P.]

If Hermann is available in 2006 the Spurs will have their MLE...

If the Spurs are using their MLE this year, will they still have the ability to use it again next year? I thought it was an every other year kind of thing.

[ALVAREZ6]

other than he has been voted defensive player of the year?
and has game

oH i see its because he is black that you don't want him playing racistest homer

we have had "head cases" before liek sjax which so many want, and rodman
Oh yeah man, it's cus he's blacl....but I only like Bowen, Horry, Devin, AI, Iguodala, and a bunch more....you fucking retard.



Maybe because of his childish acts, his attitude, and he just doesn't think...plus, we can't get him without trading TP or Manu...and why would you do that?

[clubalien]

I wouldn't trade manu if we got a good PG i would consider traidng parker since parker is over rated and inconsetent

I think you totaly are undervalueing artest possibly becuase he was agressive to a reporter

we had sjax here and he attacked people in the stands

[ALVAREZ6]

we had sjax here and he attacked people in the stands
And would I want him back???


Hell no.

[clubalien]

many did want him back though and he did help us win games

besides in the words of GHOST we need more ballas

[Marcus Bryant]

If the Spurs are using their MLE this year, will they still have the ability to use it again next year? I thought it was an every other year kind of thing.

It's the LLE that is every other season. I have a sneaking suspicion that the next Argentine to join the Spurs might be Hermann. There seems to be some rumblings that the Spurs are looking at Kukoc or younger guys on the bubble in this league to fill the backup 3 next season. Kukoc is only going to play one more season. Perhaps the Spurs want to cover that spot with a stopgap solution next season and then next summer use part of their MLE to bring Hermann over. This might also explain the reticence the Spurs have displayed towards Glenn Robinson in free agency. While Oberto's name had come up over the last year as someone the Spurs might look at, it's not like his signing was expected this summer.

Manu might help the Spurs recruit again...

[slayermin]

Hermann is an energizer bunny. I don't want to say he has Rodman type energy, but his activity is very noticeable.

The guy is tough. I like the way he plays in the paint.