Splitter appreciation thread..

[Malik Hairston]

Sure, he was soft, at times, and his injuries were frustrating, but he was a huge part of 2 runs to the Finals and 1 championship..

He was essential to the defensive success of this team, his performances vs. the Warriors/Randolph/Gasol/Nowitzki/Aldridge in the 2013 and 2014 playoffs were conducive to the Spurs' run, and he never complained, despite spending the beginning of his Spurs' career on the bench splitting minutes with a player like Dejuan Blair(:lol) and behind Bonner/old McDyess..

[Mal]

He was crucial for that 2014 championship tbh. Sad he couldnt stay healthy in 2015. Different seeding could have happend

[spurraider21]

golden god tbh... he did us good

great complement to timmy on both ends, and his great contract facilitating a move for aldridge

[ducks]

he was awesome at setting picks

[Hoops Czar]

He was good but, overrated.

[SpursPreacher]

He was a big piece of the spurs title run and success.I personally thank him.

[024]

Splitter was a winner everywhere he went... hope he finds success again with the Hawks by crushing the Cavs.

[Dre_7]

Thank you Tiago!

[RD2191]

Big mistake trading him for soft ass LMA. (assuming he signs)

[BillMc]

Was great against Dirk and LaMarcus in 2014.

[Ron Swanson]

Best of luck to him in Atlanta. He did some good things for us here.

[Mugen]

THE GOLDEN GOD brought us that 5th ring. You will be missed. Love ya my nigga.

[Chinook]

Depending on the asset coming back, this could be awesome. Hoping for Tarvarres and a pick.

[21209]

Dirk stopper.

[Shastafarian]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFxH1-fPeXo

[MarCowMar]

I'd rather have Splitter than Aldridge if Golden God could stay healthy and play starter minutes, but he can't.

Great player and great Spur.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Huge part of that Drive for Five. RIP Spleeeter


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGjeCbcK28w

[Budkin]

Props to the GOLDEN GOD!

[adonis827]

Somehow I had sensed that Bud would take Splitter specially after Pero Antic went away.

Good luck Tiago!

[jyra]

I'm really glad that he's going to the Hawks and not some lottery team. The P&R combo with Manu was always fun to watch and will be greatly missed.

[loveforthegame]

He was good when healthy. Appreciate what he did. Best of luck to him in Atlanta.

:tu

[K...]

Hmm probably third best player in 2014. Maybe second. Kawhi has higher ceiling of course but no one works harder than splitter on the court. He'll be missed. Best Duncan friend since Robinson for sure that alone should get him into spurs hof status

[NASpurs]

No more frogging by Patty, Boris, Manu and Splitter :cry

[cd98]

He was a big part of 2014 redemption. That makes him a Spur for Life regardless of any other teams he plays for.

[Leetonidas]

I'm gonna miss that goofy looking bastard. Dude was soft but he put in work and never complained and always gave the effort when his calf wasn't being a bitch. RIP Golden God, you will be sorely missed. At least he got traded to a good team with Coach Bud running it

[velik_m]

He was good but, overrated.

That also sums up his entire career actually.

[sananspursfan21]

He at least lived up to the hype made about him before he jumped across the pond. I'll hold a glass of Bell's Two Hearted up to his accomplishments in the black and silver and wish him well in the red, blue, whatever color the Hawks are today!

[Russ]

The difference Splitter made is demonstrated by three things -- (1) that Memphis series in '11 when Splitter wasn't used, (2) everything that happened after that when he joined the rotation, until (3) this year when he was injured for the First Round.

Perfect bookends for the Spurs' run with Mr. Splitter, the underappreciated interior anchor. Simple as that.

[RD2191]

:depressed

[RD2191]

http://hugelolcdn.com/i/74393.gif

me right now

[timtonymanu]

Thank you, Golden God. :cry

Splitter was huge in last year's run. The Spurs are definitely going to miss his defense.

[Chinook]

:depressed

Would have much rather it have been Diaw. But from what I hear from other fans, Diaw has like no trade value anymore.

[baseline bum]

I'm really sad to see Splitter go. God if he could have just stayed healthy, the only bigmen they have ever had better on the defensive end are Duncan and Robinson.

[024]

If the Spurs get Aldridge, he better step the fuck up on defense. Don't want another he-who-must-not-be-named debacle.

[hooperflash]

playtiago served him well :toast

[gameFACE]

Thanks to Santiago Splitter. Wish you weren't injury prone but you were much better than Rasho, Jackie Butler, McDyess and DeJuan.

[Raven]

:(

[timvp]

Great person. Really damn good player when healthy. He might be the best pure pick-and-roll center in the league. And at his best he's probably a top 10-15 defensive big.

It's a risk to give him up but I approve of the gamble.

[Beaverfuzz]

Good luck down the road Tiago, try to stay healthy please for your own sake. Calf injuries when you're older suck!

[benefactor]

Cheers Golden God. Thanks for five.

[ceperez]

Tiago actually looked really good last year when he was healthy.

I say forget about Lamarcus and go for Dummand Green instead!

[ElNono]

I like him, but Pop was always right about "blue collar" and I felt he was severely overrated in here...

That said, his goaltend on Wade in Game 5 that sparked the run to seal #5 will never be forgotten, tbh

[Mugen]

Shut up, Nono.

[timtonymanu]

I like him, but Pop was always right about "blue collar" and I felt he was severely overrated in here...

That said, his goaltend on Wade in Game 5 that sparked the run to seal #5 will never be forgotten, tbh


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II-C_fVhwHw

How about this Tiago moment? Sorry for the bad quality. :lol

[ElNono]

Shut up, Nono.

lol don't make me bump the "I'm still here" thread :lmao

[Malik Hairston]

Shut up, Nono.

:lol..

[cutewizard]

Goodbye Capitan Tiago Splitter!

Go Spurssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssssssssssssssssssssss go!

[cutewizard]

Thanks Splitter, one of my favorite players

Now im going to like the Hawks more, the Spurs east, hope they become better

[Robz4000]

Thanks for everything Golden God. Good luck in ATL.

[pookenstein]

I always liked Tiago. Sad that he was traded, but if it nets us Aldrigde it's worth losing him. Glad that he was traded to the Hawks.

[wildchild]

Thanks Tiago!

We'll miss your p&r defense and rim protection...Good luck in Atlanta, perfect fit!

[BillMc]

Atlanta needed size to handle the Cavs. It'll be a good fit. I can still root for Tiago against LeBron next year!

[Embedded]

I didn't want to lose him, but if we had to I'm glad it was to Coach Bud. When healthy he was a pick and roll EXPERT - it was all in the angle he took.

[Horse]

The only time the Spurs looked right all season was when he was healthy. If he stayed healthy we got atleast to the WCF. Huge part of our D.

[slick'81]

Thank you for making it possible to sign lma you overrated pos


oh and you were great vs lma and dirk for a couple of series

[Brazil]

Split will be missed for sure, big part of Spurs amazing run !!

Good stuff is that he is gonna play for Coach Bud with a young promising team... I would have been sad for him if he had to play for MJ or something but he is gonna be in good hands tbh

:tu

[Mr Bones]

An appreciation thread that starts with "sure, he was soft." Classy.

Here's my Malik Hairston appreciation thread: Yeah, he's annoying, but he sure does post a lot.

[rocknblues81]

You guys are crying over this bum? He sucks.

[SASdynasty!]

Good work and God speed Tiago. Thanks for 5.

[itsamanuthree]

I never understood why people write here like they are talking to the player, who's actually going to read... no he won't, who are you talking to????

[spurspokesman]

Big ups Splitter. It's been a hell of a ride, much success to ya!

[in2deep]

Lamarcus Aldridge Kryptonite

thanks Tiago...

[milkyway21]

THANK YOU SPLITTER,

YOU'RE A CLASS ACT on & off the court. :clap :tu.

[Brazil]

I never understood why people write here like they are talking to the player, who's actually going to read... no he won't, who are you talking to????

your mom ?

[Duncan2177]

Bye Bye Tiago... My wife's going to miss you.

[itsamanuthree]

your mom ?

Ohhhhh, so funny.

[Brazil]

Ohhhhh, so funny.

sorry brah

:depressed

[itsamanuthree]

sorry brah

:depressed

no worries !

[r0drig0lac]

at least he was traded to the best place possible

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Love you tiago, thanks for everything.

[z0sa]

He was a beast in 2014.. in 2013 he had his moments as well but I wasn';t nearly as impressed as in the title run.. in 2012 Pop lynched his ass and unfortunately that's what I remember most about him besides some great plays in 2014.. Pop all over him for making simple mistakes..

[-21-]

Bye Tiago and thanks. You were an important piece in getting 5.

[HI-FI]

Best of wishes to Splitter. Least he's going to Spurs East. I wish Pop would've played him more early on but least he was a big part of championship runs.

[davidbowie]

http://i.imgur.com/CH1htg1.jpg

LEGEND

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago did a great job in 2014. Best of luck to him in Atlanta.

[bigfan]

Agree with most Tiago was a good guy, great player and will be missed. Good luck in the future.

[gambit1990]

best of luck.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I hate the fact that we had to offload Splitter as without him I don't think the Spurs would've sniffed the Finals in recent years. Sucks he couldn't stay healthy but his pick and roll defense will be sorely missed.

I shudder at the Spurs big man rotation defensively moving forward, but hard to turn down an all star big man.

All the best to Splitter, hopefully he finds his way back in the silver and black one day.

[Texas_Ranger]

Hope you don't get injured soon. Good luck.

[SpursSerb]

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/30/03/25/6305093/11/960x540.jpg

[313]

I never understood why people write here like they are talking to the player, who's actually going to read... no he won't, who are you talking to????

:lmao

[elemento]

He will be fine. Bud knows how to use him properly. Best possible place for him. Thanks for 2014 and tchau !

[SpurPadre]

He will be missed and I appreciated what he accomplished as a Spur despite some of his flaws. It was a necessary evil, though, but I'm glad he went to the best place possible: Spurs East.

[objective]

He was good, I'm happy he was here and a champion. Spurs will miss him, no matter who they sign. And if they strike out in free agency, they'll really miss him.

[timvp]

IIRC, there was a game where Coach Bud filled in for Pop and the Spurs won because he called pick-and-roll with Splitter like literally 50% of the plays. I want to say it was against the Rockets.

But, yeah, if healthy Splitter is going to be very good for the Hawks. Coach Bud is going to run soooo many pick-and-rolls with four shooters spacing the court. It'll be difficult to stop, tbh.

[ElNono]

tbh, can the Spurs roll back the trade if LMA doesn't pan out? IMO, it's interesting not a lot of details have come out about this particular trade...

[TD 21]

Pleased for him that he was dealt to probably the next best situation in the league for him. Even if Millsap stays, he still figures to play roughly the same minutes, too.

That said, I get that the Hawks did the Spurs a favor, but let's not lose sight of the fact that the Spurs did them one too. This is a valuable player, in his prime, on a good value contract. In other words, they better have gotten something decent in return, especially when you consider that they're going to need all the inexpensive, young talent they can get to fill out the roster going forward.

[Seventyniner]

IIRC, there was a game where Coach Bud filled in for Pop and the Spurs won because he called pick-and-roll with Splitter like literally 50% of the plays. I want to say it was against the Rockets.

But, yeah, if healthy Splitter is going to be very good for the Hawks. Coach Bud is going to run soooo many pick-and-rolls with four shooters spacing the court. It'll be difficult to stop, tbh.

This reminds me of back when Splitter was coming off the bench and Zach Lowe was having paroxysms over how the Splitter/Bonner/Manu bench unit was putting up points at a record pace.

[objective]

Man, pick and rolls with splitter and having all that space due to Korver ...

Hawks are going to wreck the east, spurs got straight up victimized and humiliated if there aren't great picks coming back

[DrunkTXLabrat]

The difference Splitter made is demonstrated by three things -- (1) that Memphis series in '11 when Splitter wasn't used, (2) everything that happened after that when he joined the rotation, until (3) this year when he was injured for the First Round.

Perfect bookends for the Spurs' run with Mr. Splitter, the underappreciated interior anchor. Simple as that.

amen!

[Obstructed_View]

The man earned his ring. Who knows how good the Spurs could have been if he'd been allowed to play from the start. At least he goes to a team where I can still root for him. Happy trails, tall dude.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Was Splitter drafted late because teams didn't like his buyout, or because teams knew he didn't want to come over?

[DrunkTXLabrat]

IIRC, there was a game where Coach Bud filled in for Pop and the Spurs won because he called pick-and-roll with Splitter like literally 50% of the plays. I want to say it was against the Rockets.

But, yeah, if healthy Splitter is going to be very good for the Hawks. Coach Bud is going to run soooo many pick-and-rolls with four shooters spacing the court. It'll be difficult to stop, tbh.

Hallelujah!

[Obstructed_View]

Was Splitter drafted late because teams didn't like his buyout, or because teams knew he didn't want to come over?

A little of both. The Spurs screwed themselves a bit because the rookie scale applies to first rounders only. They figured he was worth the wait even though it cost them a year by drafting him when they did.

[lilsupa]

Are there any details on the trade for Splitter, other than the cap space were there any picks involved ect

[Obstructed_View]

Are there any details on the trade for Splitter, other than the cap space were there any picks involved ect

Personally, I think Bud is holding out on the final paperwork as long as he can until the Spurs know what they need.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Splitter was crucial to the resurgence of the Spurs in 2012 and beyond. His defence was a thing of beauty. Thanks for the grit, and good luck with the Hawks. :tu

[therealtruth]

He'll got to a team that will actually use him properly. Good thing we sent him to the East because he will be a tough guy to go against for most of our bigs and the bigs we're thinking of getting.

[therealtruth]

http://i.imgur.com/CH1htg1.jpg

LEGEND

The ball slipped out of his hand.

[Vash StampedE]

Splitter was an ideal Spur. A team player, play his role very well. He just wasn't able to stay healthy, unfortunately. Thanks Splitter and wish you a good career in Atlanta.

[lefty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFxH1-fPeXo

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/906/583/LeBronBLock3_original.gif?1370833467

[tholdren]

The ball slipped out of his hand.

Seeing this shit live, I wanted him traded. Center blocked by Guard…

[Shastafarian]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/906/583/LeBronBLock3_original.gif?1370833467

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/30/54/30/6473223/5/622x350.jpg

[Obstructed_View]

Seeing this shit live, I wanted him traded. Center blocked by Guard…

To which guard do you refer?

[lefty]

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/30/54/30/6473223/5/622x350.jpg

not the same series :lol

[100%duncan]

Thanks for 5 Tiago. Wish him well in Atlanta. Now go get Lamarcus tbh.

[Shastafarian]

not the same series :lol

And your response to my video wasn't the same series.

[lefty]

And your response to my video wasn't the same series.

Exactly

It was to deemonstrate that Splitter is a pussy

Getting rejected by smaller players and blocking smaller players

:lol what a badass

[Shastafarian]

Exactly

It was to deemonstrate that Splitter is a pussy

Getting rejected by smaller players and blocking smaller players

:lol what a badass
Yeah you showed me.

[Obstructed_View]

James is a hell of a lot bigger than Splitter is.

[look_at_g_shred]

Thanks for 5 !!

[lefty]

Yeah you showed me.
exactly

[dunkman]

He was a solid contributor. The Spurs are going to miss him, RC and Pop must be sure Aldridge is signing with the Spurs and that the improvement is worth the risk. Well, Aldridge is a 20/10 player and so big that he's hard to guard.

[Gkm]

Thx for everything golden god.
He help the spurs defense to improve a lot.

[ceperez]

Thx for everything golden god.
He help the spurs defense to improve a lot.

He was also pretty good playing with the other foreign legionnaires ... his passing was excellent!

What did him in was in the Clippers game where he couldn't score down low. Guys like DJ and Griffin were to quick for him to get to the ring.

[BatManu20]

:cry

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[kaji157]

Good player but fuck you in my mind, a great guy but his balls shrinked on two important years, was taken off the court in 2012 because he was scared to shoot free throws, and was unplayable against the heat in 2013, played well in 2014 and regressed last year.
Thank you and farewell.
Vagina was a well deserved nickname.
EDIT: Wow, and the guy doesn´t even know how to post a good quality picture on twitter.

[Perry Mason]

Exactly

It was to deemonstrate that Splitter is a pussy

Getting rejected by smaller players and blocking smaller players

:lol what a badass

Logic is not your strong point. You either can show a video from a different series, or you can't. But, you're a troll, so....back to real life.

[ElNono]

From the canchallena article about FA moves today:

"Ofcourse it's always difficult to exit a franchise this way. The fans will always be in my heart for everything they did for me"

[Daniel Sedin]

One thing the Spurfans will miss about this guy is his heart. Something LMA hasn't shown in the playoffs.

[daslicer]

I really liked Splitter despite the nagging injuries. I always felt he made a huge difference when it came to intangibles and defense.I remember prior to Splitter being a spur the Lakers with Gasol would always get up for the Spurs knowing they could laugh at and embarrass the spurs due to their lack of size. It was down right frustrating to watch and I'll never forget the game in which Bynum got over 30 rebounds which was a huge turning point for the spurs and Splitter. It was after that game Pop finally decided to give Splitter significant minutes and in the next two games against the lakers the spurs curb stomped them with ease. That was one of my favorite Splitter moments because I knew from that point forward the Spurs were back to being a serious contender again.

[Brazil]

Exactly

It was to deemonstrate that Splitter is a pussy

Getting rejected by smaller players and blocking smaller players

:lol what a badass

still less pussy than a player who :cry his mom to not play center

[PingPong]

Neven Spahija, assistant coach of the Hawks is a former head coach of Baskonia, Splitter's former team in Spain. He will be at home there.

[KaiRMD1]

Without splitter, we don't get to the finals in either 14 or 15

[therealtruth]

I really liked Splitter despite the nagging injuries. I always felt he made a huge difference when it came to intangibles and defense.I remember prior to Splitter being a spur the Lakers with Gasol would always get up for the Spurs knowing they could laugh at and embarrass the spurs due to their lack of size. It was down right frustrating to watch and I'll never forget the game in which Bynum got over 30 rebounds which was a huge turning point for the spurs and Splitter. It was after that game Pop finally decided to give Splitter significant minutes and in the next two games against the lakers the spurs curb stomped them with ease. That was one of my favorite Splitter moments because I knew from that point forward the Spurs were back to being a serious contender again.

I don't know why it took Pop so long to figure out Splitter could actually help the team. We've had bigs in the past like Oberto/Rasho/Nazr that have helped us. It almost seems like Pop's relationship with Splitter went downhill when he was injured in his first training camp. I believed they wanted to start him but when he got injured they didn't revisit it. I believe Pop had said they had big plans for him.

[Uriel]

:cry

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We'll miss you Golden God :cry

[Biernutz]

I will miss Tiago on the team. Good luck with the Hawks.

[BillMc]

We'll miss you Golden God :cry

Classy post by Tiago! Really glad he's going to another good organization and hope he can help Atlanta surpass the Cavs. Wish him success.

[BillMc]

I for one would be all for re-signing Splitter when he's an FA in a year. Doesn't seem there is any bad blood in this move, so it may be possible.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpyyZtehpEo

[HarlemHeat37]

The Golden God, tbh..

His body is broken and he will probably never be a relevant rotation player in the NBA again, but he was a huge part of a championship team, including completely destroying the beloved stat-padder Carmelo Aldridge..

:lol so many Spurs fans hated him and called him soft, yet now SA is stuck building a team around an even softer big with an allergy to big games and the WCFs..

[Brian Windhorst]

:cry

[tholdren]

The Golden God, tbh..

His body is broken and he will probably never be a relevant rotation player in the NBA again, but he was a huge part of a championship team, including completely destroying the beloved stat-padder Carmelo Aldridge..

:lol so many Spurs fans hated him and called him soft, yet now SA is stuck building a team around an even softer big with an allergy to big games and the WCFs..
Such a huge part of the run that he couldnt even play in some series. Congrats for your dumbest post since the KL is a #1 option thread.

[HarlemHeat37]

Such a huge part of the run that he couldnt even play in some series. Congrats for your dumbest post since the KL is a #1 option thread.

What thread was that?

And yes, only an idiot would deny that Tiago was huge in the 2014 playoff run..

[timtonymanu]

Was always a Golden God fan. Fuck all the haters.

[tmtcsc]

http://i.imgur.com/n3RGs0O.gif

[ViceCity86]

Cost us the 2013 Finals with his atrocious shitty play.

[K...]

He set a good screen. A healthy splitter kept Duncan alive. There's a lot he did...But lmao he's not any better than lma. You'd need a Manu to make splitters game possible.. No Manu= a useless stiff with bad hands

[HarlemHeat37]

It's just ironic that many Spurs fans didn't want a "soft" player in a role player capacity, yet they're content with building around an even softer player as a cornerstone:lmao

[Texas_Ranger]

I dont think the Spurs would be bigger vaginas with Tiago right now and I don't like him. All in all this season is a huge disappointment.

[midnightpulp]

Tiago Splitter :lmao

"He's killing spacing for muh Kiwi."

"But now I want him back." :cry

[tholdren]

It's just ironic that many Spurs fans didn't want a "soft" player in a role player capacity, yet they're content with building around an even softer player as a cornerstone:lmao
No spurs fan wants KL or LMA as the man. The kids do. The people that fall for the advertising and media hype do. Not the fans.

[K...]

Lma is dealing with some legit bigs. And it's not like the thunder are scared of Duncan Diaw, etc.

Harlem jizzing to the wind here

[K...]

It's just ironic that many Spurs fans didn't want a "soft" player in a role player capacity, yet they're content with building around an even softer player as a cornerstone:lmao

You are overestimating splitter now. Like mills, he was Manu dependent. Like mills he's injured.

[K...]

It's way easier to replace splitters defense than lmas jump shot gravity. Its the right call, it's just not enough

[midnightpulp]

Lma is dealing with some legit bigs. And it's not like the thunder are scared of Duncan Diaw, etc.

Harlem jizzing to the wind here

I love my dog Harlem, but all this is calculated because he wants his LMA take to hold up. LMA played a solid game tonight. Tiago was a big part of 2014, but he wouldn't fit the same this year as he had then, even if healthy, because of the decline of Manu, Duncan, Diaw, and Parker, and the emergence of Leonard as the 1st option. The spacing would have been absolute shit. And the Spurs would've been more reliant on the jumper than they are now.

Love to have him off the bench, though.

[timtonymanu]

Don't give a fuck if Splitters body is broken at this point, he still did more for this franchise than LaFaggot Aldridge ever will.