Harvey: Think They Could Use Him? Scola Trade Becomes A Facial

[L.I.T]

You could almost say that in this game Scola dotted the eyes.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Seriously? Scola is an asshole for rebounding well now?

I'm thinking that was a joke...

[MaNu4Tres]

What's hilarious in a sick sort of way is to think about that controversy created when RC Buford sent Scola an email telling Scola that he played too soft around the basket and wasn't nearly a good enough rebounder for the NBA. I wonder if Scola is going to bump that email conversation now . . .

lol please don't tell me that's a true story.

[urunobili]

They should have let him rot in Spain Tiago would be here too if they would have made that... a trade for the Cavs as it was going to happen originally... that would have made that Squad even scarier than what they are today...

[romsho]

There really is no defending the Spurs organization on this one. They blew it. Their evaluation of Scola's ability at the NBA level was obviously wrong. The guy is extremely productive with a high basketball IQ- he's turned into a very good NBA power forward. You could argue that his skill set would translate even better in the Spurs system. Worst personnel decision in the Tim Duncan era.

[Spursmania]

I'm way over Scola. It happened, it's done.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

What's hilarious in a sick sort of way is to think about that controversy created when RC Buford sent Scola an email telling Scola that he played too soft around the basket and wasn't nearly a good enough rebounder for the NBA. I wonder if Scola is going to bump that email conversation now . . .

He believe like almost all Americans........."all Euroleague players are soft and cannot rebound".

I see thiss ame crap be said about Bourousis and he is even much better rebounder than Scola is. Stupid NBA fans believe 6 rebounds in Europe = 2 in NBA but actually 6 rebounds in Europe is more like = to 10 in NBA.

But Rockets fans is just as bad or worse than Spurs fans. They believed Scola would only get 2 or 3 rebounds in NBA base on "Euroleague stats", ing idiots. Even worse they believe 2 or 3 assists in Euroleague is like 1 or 2 in NBA as they say many times on subject of Spanoulis.

When actually Spanoulis' 4 assists in Euroleague is more like = to 12 in NBA. They cannt even figure out that Calderon only average 2 assists in Euroleague.

But just read Bourousis thread here no matter how many times someone with knowledge of European game tries explain such things idiot NBA fans argue it and make fun of others about it. Like someone bragging about Bouroussis only gets 12 points in Euroleague means he would be "scrub in NBA". ing idiots don't even realize that if you got 15 points a game in Euroleague it is more like 25 points a game in NBA.

But I guess it is really sad for Spurs that a manager of team is also this stupid and also believes all this NBA and Euroleague myths created by ESPN and Stern.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Would Scola get starters minutes in SA like he does in Houston? He is an undersized 4. Don't get me wrong, I'm pissed like everyone else about how that situation turned out. Duncan gets the inside looks here until he retires.

Just remember, at the draft in 2007, the Spurs had drafted Splitter and thought he would be in SA in 2008. A younger, more athletic big. If Scola did not get the minutes he wanted here, he would have left after 2 or three years anyway. Scola was traded after that 2007 draft. The Splitter snub really screwed us over in hindsight.

SA should have never traded Scola - should have let him stay overseas. On the other hand, Splitter would probably had the chance to hear his good friend Scola complain about the sorry Spurs every day the last two years. Then he would never come over hear for sure.

He is official size from FIBA 6-9 1/2 247 pounds. How is this "undersize power forward"?

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

There really is no defending the Spurs organization on this one. They blew it. Their evaluation of Scola's ability at the NBA level was obviously wrong. The guy is extremely productive with a high basketball IQ- he's turned into a very good NBA power forward. You could argue that his skill set would translate even better in the Spurs system. Worst personnel decision in the Tim Duncan era.

Bourousis is much better at same age than Scola even was. And in this forum I am attack for even suggest him. Spurs fans are just as stupid as their managers.

[SynicFan]

He is official size from FIBA 6-9 1/2 247 pounds. How is this "undersize power forward"?

He's undersized. now let go of the jockstrap.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

My logic makes perfect sense. I am afraid you took my words out of context. Scola is an awesome player, never said otherwise, but if he can't help the rockets with Yao, and Artest advance in the second round, he is not much of an impact player, is he?

Some people here act like Scola is the second coming of Rasheed.

So what new excuse if they advance? And Scola in this time is much better than Rasheed is.

[MoSpur]

The only good thing out of that article was about Pop yelling at Duncan. Dude should have let Yao shoot from 15-18ft. I'd rather Yao shoot that then leave Scola wide open for a layup. Way to go Duncan!

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

He's undersized. now let go of the jockstrap.

He is not under size for power forward in NBA. He is average size for power forward in NBA. You must be blind if you cannot see how many 6-7 and 6-8 power forwards are in NBA. Either this or you are just a ing moron.

[SenorSpur]

What's hilarious in a sick sort of way is to think about that controversy created when RC Buford sent Scola an email telling Scola that he played too soft around the basket and wasn't nearly a good enough rebounder for the NBA. I wonder if Scola is going to bump that email conversation now . . .

Wow! I'm surprised RC would deliberately demean a player he drafted in an email - even if he actually believed it.

It's also funny how those comments of his could easily apply to Oberto.

[SenorSpur]

If the Spurs could've gotten something tangible from the trade, perhaps it wouldn't sting so much. This was a straight salary dump, involving a very productive player that the Spurs could've used. Kind of like KT coming back to haunt the Suns.

A good point that someone brought up earlier was, the drafting of Splitter made the trade seem more plausible at that time. Him spurning the Spurs has only rubbed more "salt" into the Spurs wound.

[Marcus Bryant]

Remember all the posts about how the Spurs' FO knew what they were doing and how we should applaud dumb basketball trades because such trades put more $$$ in Holt CAT's pocket?

[Dex]

Is that two articles in a row that Harvey has mentioned "message boards"? At least he's halfway sourcing his articles these days.

Buck should be paying you royalties for rippin' off your Thoughts.

Nice time for a slap in the face article, Harvey. The meltdown needed a little bit more gasoline.

[Spursmania]

Thanks a lot Buck-must have had to work real hard to come up with that article.

[jag]

Damn...just damn.

This article makes me want to punch a baby.

[mountainballer]

But just read Bourousis thread here no matter how many times someone with knowledge of European game tries explain such things idiot NBA fans argue it and make fun of others about it. Like someone bragging about Bouroussis only gets 12 points in Euroleague means he would be "scrub in NBA". ing idiots don't even realize that if you got 15 points a game in Euroleague it is more like 25 points a game in NBA.

you already opened so many pointless Bouroussis threads, that meanwhile there are more threads about him than about Scola.
now you try to turn even Scola threads into a Bouroussis threads.

btw. Bouroussis isn't bad and maybe he in fact has a future in the NBA. but I pray that he doesn't sign with the Spurs, because this would mean that you would unavoidable contaminate every single thread on every Spurs forum in the internet with your debility. right now it's only every other.
I pray that Bouroussis signs with another team. best case the Lakers or Mavs. another 4 les of the Spurs wouldn't hurt their fans as much as your appear on their fan base.

[SynicFan]

He is not under size for power forward in NBA. He is average size for power forward in NBA. You must be blind if you cannot see how many 6-7 and 6-8 power forwards are in NBA. Either this or you are just a ing moron.

yes. because writing improper grammar makes YOU SMART.

LOL!

better luck next time.

[ploto]

Scola can rot in Houston for all I care...its basically his fault he's not in S.A. Him and his team for having an unbelievable buyout price to bring him to S.A. It was basically a cat and mouse game that got really messed up.

Then why did it take less than a week for Houston to work out a buy-out and a contract for him?

Simply, the Spurs' hubris and their public attempts to flacate fans who were questioning why Scola wasn't coming year after year led to the situation in which Scola would never be a Spur. Then, they drafted Splitter, but he and Luis were teammates and friends, and he knew how much Scola despised how he felt the Spurs had treated him. So to make nice for Splitter, they had to do right by Scola. Why they sent him to Houston of all places I will never understand.

[Twisted_Dawg]

There really is no defending the Spurs organization on this one. They blew it. Their evaluation of Scola's ability at the NBA level was obviously wrong. The guy is extremely productive with a high basketball IQ- he's turned into a very good NBA power forward. You could argue that his skill set would translate even better in the Spurs system. Worst personnel decision in the Tim Duncan era.

Let's break this down.

Pop gets a "great" recommendation from his 'lil buddy Larry Brown on the mumblin', stumblin' Jackie Butler. That was the first mistake.....Pop listening to Larry Brown.

Signing Butler to that 3-year contract for for money than he deserved which lock us into him and got us precariously close to the cap. ---Assist to Bufford.

Finding out the guy can't play, talk, or walk and chew gum at the same time.
---Pop & Bufford.

Telling Holt that keeping Butler, the Spurs will be at the cap limit or over, and unable to sign any other players including Scola.-----Bufford

Telling Bufford under no cir stances the Spurs will be over the cap and to trade what ever players (Butler) is necessary to get cap safe.-----Holt

Finding no interest for Butler and his contract, the Spurs must include Scola to Houston to rid themselves of Butler. ------Bufford

ing that the Spurs traded Scola to Houston.----Pop

Seeing his team get older with few younger players to step up, watching his team now struggle against other contending teams, and watching season ticket sales plummet. ------Holt

[manubili]

Let's break this down.

Pop gets a "great" recommendation from his 'lil buddy Larry Brown on the mumblin', stumblin' Jackie Butler. That was the first mistake.....Pop listening to Larry Brown.

Signing Butler to that 3-year contract for for money than he deserved which lock us into him and got us precariously close to the cap. ---Assist to Bufford.

Finding out the guy can't play, talk, or walk and chew gum at the same time.
---Pop & Bufford.

Telling Holt that keeping Butler, the Spurs will be at the cap limit or over, and unable to sign any other players including Scola.-----Bufford

Telling Bufford under no cir stances the Spurs will be over the cap and to trade what ever players (Butler) is necessary to get cap safe.-----Holt

Finding no interest for Butler and his contract, the Spurs must include Scola to Houston to rid themselves of Butler. ------Bufford

ing that the Spurs traded Scola to Houston.----Pop

Seeing his team get older with few younger players to step up, watching his team now struggle against other contending teams, and watching season ticket sales plummet. ------Holt

Great resume. The actual error was to include Scola in the trade instead of Oberto or any other player of the kind.

As long as Scola keeps playing as good as the player the spurs seems to be desperately looking for, these threads will be here.

[SynicFan]

Why they sent him to Houston of all places I will never understand.

'cause they have connections.

true fans of both teams know what im referring to.