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Those numbers are decent for Euroleague...Scola was only putting up about 16 and 6/7 when he was considered the best player in Europe.
Since the search function has been turned off and Splitter has just hit the halfway point in the Euroleague season (excluding playoffs), I thought I would give the update in a new thread.
Splitter had 16pts (7-11 FG, 2-3 FT), 8 rebs, 2 asts, and 1 blk.
For the season, Splitter is averaging 13pts and 7rebs.
Bruno, or someone else, can you give a sense of his play thus far this year? It seems he has not taken over as the "dominant force" but he has put up fairly consistent production? How has he looked on the court?
Just trying to keep tabs on a future piece to this Spurs squad...
Those numbers are decent for Euroleague...Scola was only putting up about 16 and 6/7 when he was considered the best player in Europe.
euroleague play good numbers.
Lovin it.
Too bad he couldn't have come over this year and replaced Elson immediately.
If you go by per minute, Splitter is 6th in points, 9th in rebounds in the Euroleague
I think he needed this year in Spain to be "the guy". It's going to boost his confidence, build his poise, develop his skills and make him an all around more accomplished player. I think it is significant that a player have an opportunity to display so much at a high level before integration into the Spurs' system. Then when they are unleashed they are (theoretically) already more comfortable with pressure situations and therefore more capable of stepping up their game in times of need. Players like Ginobili that have this experience are more ready to go at an early age. Players without it (a la, Parker, Mahinmi) will have to struggle to find it.
All and all, good piece for the Spurs building efforts.
Worst game of the season. 17min. 2pts. 3rebs. in a victory against Olympiacos.www.euroleague.net/main/results/showgame?gamecode=85&clubcode=bas
Great Numbers for Tiago this season,He´s averaging a big amounts of points and rebounds.
it says he only took one shot and when the free throw line once so i guess it ain't that bad at least he didn't get 2 points on 10 shots or something
I've watched the first quarter of this game. Splitter struggled at defending Marc Jackson in the post and was in foul trouble. Jackson was just too fat for Splitter.
And Scola didn't play near the D Tiago does.
Splitter started really well the season before slowing down in Nowember especially in the Spanish league. He is now back at a really good level. He is this week euroleague MVP after a great game against Virtus Bonlogna (25 points, 12 rebounds, 6 steals)
http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/21297/180/item
Week 9 MVP: Tiago Splitter, Tau Ceramica
Tiago Splitter, Tau Ceramica
One of the best young centers in the world registered the top individual performance in Week 9 to help his team take home an important road win. Tiago Splitter of Tau Ceramica became the Week 9 MVP with a 42 performance index rating. Splitter had 25 points on 10-for-14 two-point and 5-for-5 free-throw shooting in Tau's 69-85 road win against Virtus VidiVici Bologna in Group A. He added 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals and 6 fouls drawn to amass a 42 index. Right behind Splitter came Reyshawn Terry of Aris TT Bank, who busted out for 21 points on 8-for-9 two-pointers and 5-for-6 free throws in a 93-74 home win over Le Mans. Terry added 14 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 6 blocks for a 41 index. Nikola Pekovic of Partizan Igokea helped his team to register an important home win against Chorale Roanne with 26 points on 11-for-18 two-pointers, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for a 34 index. Kostas Vasileadis of Olympiacos and Ramunas Siskauskas of CSKA Moscow, each with a 28 index, complete the top individual performances of the week.
25-12-6 on the road. Nice.
Euro steals aren't exactly the same thing that nba steals. If you draw an offensive foul on another player it's a steal in Euroleague while it isn't in nba. Saying that, 6 steals in Euroleague is a really good performance.
That's good to hear. Thanks for the update Bruno.
you guys think he can make an immediate impact on the spurs when he finally comes on board? spurs need a considerable upgrade on the frontcourt to reduce the wear on duncan.
This guy won't make an impact right away. He'll have to adjust just like Gino and Tony and Fab or really any other Euro around the league. I'd guess he'll be productive starting around his 3rd or 4th season if he gets that far. If he puts up numbers anywhere near
12 points
5 board
1 block or steal
this guy will be considered a huge success. Its totally unrealistic to think this guy is going to be a 18 and 9 player. He's not that good and he's not a strong rebounder.
Splitter has a nba body and is more experienced than your typical nba rookie coming from the draft.
I don't think he will send in D-League in his first year like Mahinmi or Washington. He should be able to contribute in his first year even he will be better in his second year. IMO, he will be in the rotation and play 20mpg at the end of his rookie year.
Wow. 20mpg??? Thats a lot for a rookie under Pops system. I just can't envision a scenario where that would actually happen.
Spurs will have some playtime available at PF/C next year.
Duncan should play about 32 mpg and Oberto 24mpg. Behind them you have 40mpg. Horry should retire, Bonner is a limited role player who likely won't more than 15-20mpg and I think that Splitter will overplay Elson (if he stays) and Mahinmi.
Spurs could sign a quality vet but they won't have a lot of money to do so if they spend their MLE on a swingman. I think that Splitter will overplay the FA signed for the min or the LLE.
he will be awesome in our system no doubt about that
Great news. I'm excited about the possibility of a capable Elson-replacement at this point. I just hope that for the rest of this year, Elson can at least have some decent showings so when he's off the Spurs team, he will get a chance somewhere else.
There's a spot for him immediately next year with Horry probably retired and Elson possibly not being resigned. We need some young energetic players coming in to complement the stars.
Bigs aren't that easy to come by. If he's on the cheap I see no reason to not bring Elson back. He's at least a body with some, albeit small, but some grasp of the system.
I haven't seen Splitter play this year. His stats look pretty good and 25, 12 and 6 is a really nice line for Euroleague. I have high hopes for him and I think he should at least be a good backup center in the NBA. I don't see him ever averaging more than 12 points and 8 rebounds ... but a center averaging those numbers nowadays makes him a top ten center in the NBA.
I asked someone who has played against the Brazil NT team twice about Splitter and was told that Splitter is a tougher guy to guard and a better defender than either Nene or Varejao. I'm not sure if I'd go that far but I think at the very least Splitter won't be a bust. He's good enough to at least be a fifth big.
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