De Colo is NOT looking for contracts in Europe.
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De Colo is NOT looking for contracts in Europe.
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Too bad Diaw isn't traveling back too. The Spurs could check Parker's eye, finish up the contracts with Diaw and De Colo, and then send them back to Old Orleans.
I don't really think it can be anything else. I can't believe de Colo would come over for the min, and we'd better not be using the MLE (not when we need it for big men)!Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
The only question is does he get all of the BAE. Do I recall correctly something about how it only actually becomes bi-annual if you use the whole exception ($2 Million/year), otherwise you can use it again next year?
Awesome news if true. Now let's amnesty Bonner and get Lorbek over here.
Ive seen some of his highlights from the 2011 euroleague.
He definitely has the physique, looks like he has a solid passing skillset at 6'5.
Ball handling looks a little iffy, but we'll see and he is 6'5. From what I saw, this dude has like barely any athleticism, and his vertical isn't anything to brag about.
His driving in game looks interesting, he kind has a manu esque type of skillset, utilizing the eurostep and driving left and finishing (despite being right handed).
Hope someone who actually has seen him in full games can contribute more..I really hope this guy can be our solid backup PG who has strong ball security.
You didn't pass geography, did you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunkan49
I like this move if he indeed signs with Spurs.
While I'm not 100% sure that De Colo will succeed in the NBA, he should be cheap and he is a good player so it's a good gamble. He is a very strong offensive player and is cold blooded.
which position do you see him playing in the NBA?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruno
I see him playing both PG and SG depending on the matchups and where the playing time is.Quote:
Originally Posted by smaka
He can handle the rock better than Mr. Neal... so that's a plus... and from what little clips are available he seems to be a capable playmaker too...
He's a PG right? So if we bring him over that gives us Tony, Patty Mills (if he resigns), Cory Joseph, and Nando with Gary Neal serving as an emergency PG.
Seems a tad crowded.
Let us scratch Gary Neal from this list and refrain from mentioning him as a backup PG ever again. Experiment FAILED:Quote:
Originally Posted by Duncan2177
Neal=trade bait.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duncan2177
Amen brotha!Quote:
Originally Posted by SenorSpur
This is question for the Euro experts. Could you play De Colo and Parker together in spot mins? Does he play the PG or SG better?
nice
I've only seen minimal highlights of De Colo, so I'm not going to slam him before he gets here. While I certainly hope that between De Colo and Mills, the Spurs will have addressed the gaping hole at backup PG, I am concerned about the "lack of athleticism" comment regarding De Colo.Quote:
Originally Posted by sehui
The Spurs are getting owned in the playoffs, in part, because, as a whole, this team generally lacks length, quickness and athleticism - especially on the defensive end. I just don't see how adding a couple of plodding Euro players (Lorbek & De Colo) helps address one of the Spurs main deficiencies.
I'm open to being talked off the ledge.
It's more fun having you there tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by SenorSpur
I can see Joseph being traded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duncan2177
That's not fair. :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by ChumpDumper
If he's anything like his mixtape, that's a good signing!
I can't see De Colo being any less athletic than Neal. I can certainly see him being a better ball handler. That alone improves our roster, and we may even keep Neal to boot. Mills, I just never saw him be much of a facilitator for us.
Minimum Salary = De Colo, + some small piece of the MLE (possibly and if permitted)
I think we will not use the full MLE on either Lorbek or Diaw, but instead give one the BAE, then supplement with some of the MLE money.
You can bet Spurs will employ the MLE to the maximum extent possible. Lorbek/Diaw/De Colo may all get pieces of it, assuming you can allocate towards as many players as you want, in addition to some other player we may not even be thinking about yet.