Tau Ceramica getting Splitter insurance?

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Scola, Ginobili....

Or Navarro?

[EricB]

Or Navarro?

More especially guys like Scola and Ginobili.

[Obstructed_View]

If Splitter and one of Dice/Sheed signed on this summer, Pop would have to take up smoking victory cigars in conjunction with his wine habit.

I gotta tell you I'm fighting the urge to reserve a hotel room during parade time.

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Or Navarro?

and btw when was Splitter Euroleague MVP?

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More especially guys like Scola and Ginobili.

Like I said I don't want to put all my eggs in a Euroleague "star" basket. Some panned out, some didn't.

And when did you start riding Scola's ?

[TFloss32]

and btw when was Splitter Euroleague MVP?

He was the MVP of the Spanish Super Copa in '06 and '07, 1st Team Euro in '08 and 2nd Team Euro in '09. Don't believe he's ever been the Euroleague MVP though.

[EricB]

Like I said I don't want to put all my eggs in a Euroleague "star" basket. Some panned out, some didn't.

And when did you start riding Scola's ?

Since the guy turned into an NBA all star

when did you turn into such a bitter old man?

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Scola's an all star?

[DPG21920]

Everyone one close to the Spurs said it is not likely Splitter comes over. But it is nice to think about.

[velik_m]

Just read Tau Ceramica signed Macabbi's Lior Eliyahu to a 4-year contract. Is this a potential Splitter replacement? He's about 6'10", but I'm not sure if he's strictly a 4 or if he's interchangeable as a 4/5 (in which case this wouldn't affect Splitter at all). Can anyone shed light on this development? Much appreciated.

Eliyahu is not a 5, but that doesn't matter much because Tau had Splitter playing the 5 this season. Tau was really depleated in the frontcourt this year, which is why Barca was able to best them both in Euroleague as well as in ACB. Gamewise this signing doesn't affect Splitter at all.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Scola, Ginobili....

Scola never won any Euroleague MVPs.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

and btw when was Splitter Euroleague MVP?

Never.

[EricB]

Scola's an all star?

Probobly next year with more gradual improvements.

[baseline bum]

Splitter >>>> Sheed or McDyess.

Splitter would be the perfect final piece to the puzzle.

Damn you Russ for getting my hopes up like that! I can't seriously see Splitter walking away from his current deal.

[EricB]

Yeah neither can I.

Splitter would be.

ing Tau.

[Spurs Brazil]

For next season I'd rather see a veteran big starting.

Keep Tiago plan for 2010

[Mal]

Eliyahu is PF or SF. He is type of slasher. Definetely not C

[velik_m]

For next season I'd rather see a veteran big starting.

Keep Tiago plan for 2010

I agree, Spurs need a veteran big. I'd rather not have Duncan surrounded just with rookies and Bonner.

[waly.mg]

Spurs need a proven NBA big. They can't afford go into the season depending on a guy that hasn't proven himself in the least as an NBA player.

Yes, Splitter isn´t a great proven Big in FIBA, not only in the NBA. Probably can be a Backup Center from the Bench, not a Starter

Oberto in FIBA was too better than Tiago.

He´s not our solution

[waly.mg]

If i want to be honest, the NBA must to buy the TAU. Every TAU player have troubles when he want to play in the NBA. If anyone NBA´s team Owner buy this team, he can make a big move.

[hater]

That would complete the offseason for us.

that and getting Sheed would make it a fine offseason

[pad300]

Now all we need is for Splitter to leave Tau this summer.

The offseason has gone perfect so far.

If Splitter came over...

Nah... Not letting it even ENTER my mind.

No, Splitter coming over would actually be bad.

How many rookie bigs can we carry on a championship roster? 1) Mahinmi (effectively a rookie) 2) Blair 3) Gist 4) Splitter. None of these guys has ever played anything comparable to an 82 games season. We would at most carry 3 rookies, and I suspect Pop will only want 2. That says to me that only one of Gist and Blair ends up on SAS's roster this year. In 2010, we bring in 2 more rooks, Splitter and the odd man out of Blair/Gist.

[spurspokesman]

Sheed becomes a Spur this summer and Splitter will join the Spurs next summer. Life is good...!

Exactly my thinking.

[Marcus Bryant]

No, Splitter coming over would actually be bad.

How many rookie bigs can we carry on a championship roster? 1) Mahinmi (effectively a rookie) 2) Blair 3) Gist 4) Splitter. None of these guys has ever played anything comparable to an 82 games season. We would at most carry 3 rookies, and I suspect Pop will only want 2. That says to me that only one of Gist and Blair ends up on SAS's roster this year. In 2010, we bring in 2 more rooks, Splitter and the odd man out of Blair/Gist.

We'll see. Don't forget that is also the same Pop who started a 19 year old French rookie at point once upon a time.

[tmtcsc]

Exactly my thinking.

+1. Good and Bad. Sheed plays with an at ude. He reminds me a lot of Robert Horry in that he can hit the 3, isn't afraid to pull the trigger and can play defense. -- When properly motivated, he is an excellent addition to a team.

If we get Sheed, its on.