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if he finally comes it'll be fun to quote many guys here ready to hate him forever!
It's disappointing how we get nothing about Splitter from SA newspaper. With Ludden gone and Pop not doing his radio show this year, the amount of infos about Spurs is at an all time low.
Splitter taking his time is a good sign for Spurs. Two days ago he won the Spanish league and yesterday he had a parade with Tau. It's noteworthy that despite all this, he didn't sign with Tau and didn't even say that he will do it. There are some positive signs in the latest developments of this story.
Yes, we can (get Splitter).
if he finally comes it'll be fun to quote many guys here ready to hate him forever!
I know the way you know about a good melon.
i only just got around to reading the thread, here's my translation of the pertinent parts of the interview (not to hate on the other translations, but this might be a little better!):
-A question no one has asked. ¿Can it be said you will continue in Tau?
-That's a question many have asked. But its something Josean (Querejeta)(tau owner), my agents and I will study. You will know soon
-¿Which way are you leaning now?
-Its difficult. Very difficult to say, but surely in a little while, not much, you'll have the news.
-¿Does the NBA appeal to you?
-Man, the NBA is something ive always wanted a lot. I'm very happy now in TAU after the le. The truth is i'm really torn. Surely when i make the decision... I want to take a few days. I need to speak with my agents and (tau owner).
-¿What does the other party say, San Antonio?
-San Antonio wants me there now. They cant elaborate on my role, but i've been told their coach, Popovich, usually keeps his rookies at bay. That's something i've got to take into account.
-Its that he's a "cool dude". And here he has seen that he can win les and in Europe he can be a leader. (I didnt make this "question" up!)
-That has a lot to do with it. At the beginning of the year I didnt forsee everything that would happen. Its been an incredible year, I'm really happy and obviously that will affect my decision.
-¿What advice does your family give on the matter?
-My family, as much the ones here as the ones in Brazil, want the best for me. Whatever decision i make they will accept.
-¿Do you keep in mind Luis Scola's case? I refer to the possibility of crossing the pond more mature.
-Its an example but the situations are different. He had more difficulty because of contract issues. But, really, everybody relax you will get your news soon. I have to ponder (the issue).
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he's definitely leaning toward TAU. the only possible explanation i can think of, is that he is under serious pressure from the local fanbase/media and thats why he's chummy with them, otherwise, it looks like he's too happy there to contemplate leaving.
as a sidenote, reading those interviews from Spain was painful. they dont even ask questions most of the time! and splitter speaks like a full-blooded spaniard too. not to hate on spaniards, but man do they talk funny.
Yeah, San Antonio Spurs coverage is horrible right now. McDonald and Monroe have no contacts with the team, Pop seemingly quit radio forever and nobody else in the organization even interviews. Presti and Carlesimo at least liked to get in front of the camera. Last summer was bad but I'm going to assume this summer is going to be the worst ever.
The longer Splitter takes, the better news that is for the Spurs. If Splitter had his mind made up, he could have just announced it at the parade.
But on the other side of the coin, I assume that Splitter can't be officially signed by the Spurs until July 9th. Even if he picks the Spurs at some point, Tau will have another month to talk to him and try to convince him. If he picks Tau, he can sign right away.
I still think he's leaning toward Tau and that the hesitation is because the Spurs told him it's now or never ... but we'll see.
I'm also disappointing there's nothing in Brazil newspapers but I think we'll have some news soon. He'll arrive here for the NT training camp.
Yeah, judging by his interviews, he really doesn't realize how much the Spurs need him. And knowing how the Spurs operate in this type of situation, they aren't going to go out of their way to sell him.
I can imagine the conversation:
Splitter: I like Tau. I like the city. I like my teammates. I can make more money here for the next three years. Why do you need me to join the Spurs?
Pop: We don't need you to join the program. We want you to join the club but we don't need you.
Splitter: Alright. What kind of minutes can I expect?
Pop: You'll get the minutes you deserve. I don't guarantee Tim Duncan minutes so I can't guarantee Tiago Splitter minutes.
Splitter: Do you think I'll be able to fit a role with the Spurs?
Pop: That's up to you.
Splitter:That's so true.
You gave Tiago a squeeze?
Spurs can sign Splitter on July 1st. Teams are allowed o sign first round picks during the July moratorium.
I agree with you that Tau is still the front runner. With all the changes in this story and if Splitter says he will sign in NBA, I won't celebrate until he inks his contract.
It's a quote from When Harry Met Sally. I'm glad no one picked up on this.
Pop needs to get off his ass and go to talk to this kid. Maybe he can talk some sense into the guy and get him to join the Spurs. We could use him and Pop knows it. He'd be great on the team next year and I'm sure he'd earn his spot. Good news thought, gives us hope.
Hopefully the Spurs told him that it's now or never, and that they won't pull a Scola and trade his ass. Come to the Spurs or they'll just him over on holding onto his rights until he's too old to make a dime in the NBA.
Dude needs to figure out if he wants to run with the big boys or stay at the little kids table.
Somebody needs to post a pic with Master Splintter from the Ninja Turtles with Tiago's head on it...lol
Dude, you're a chick.
Rasho > Splitter
Its laughable to think the Spurs are in any position to tell a player "its now or never." Its not like we are loaded with talent and don't need another big talented player. Its quite the contrary.
spurs think long term though, if splitter isnt going to come over we need to invest in another big ASAP. with that said, splitter may lose his shot because somewhere down the road (as soon as 2010) we could be loaded on the front again.
splitter needs to understand that we drafted him because we are confident that he IS that big talent that we desire and that if hes going to break his promise the spurs arent going to revolve their world around him and wait until he wants to come.
So it would be ok to trade him for nothing right?
I didn't read this entire thread...so if it was revealed that Splitter did actually sign with Tau somewhere between page one and seven, then just ignore this comment.
What I find funny is the fact that we did not make it to the finals may actually help us to sign Splitter. As much as I hate it, the Lakers vs Celtics match up is going to get a LOT more media attention then a Spurs vs Anyone matchup.
Hopefully all of that increased media attention will help him see the benefits of going to the NBA and make him want to win the biggest championship in the world of basketball.
After all he has already won a championship with Tau...but winning in the NBA has a global prestige which his current league can never match.
The Spurs think "long term"?? Where have you been the last 5 years of front office bungles that have lead us to where we are today?
Spurs fans are some spoiled mother ers.
Huh? You mean the three championships we've earned in that time?
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