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that's cool of them to do that for first time season holders
do we not have the best front office or what?
Today, Rookie Season holders had a private meeting/session before the open practice and scrimmage.
Anyways, we got to meet RC Buford and he talked about the process of assembling this years team, and what his expectations are for the season.
After, we were allowed a Question and Answer with him. He was pretty straight forward with all the answers. However, someone asked, "What's the status on Splitter and should we ever expect him in a Spurs uniform?"
RC smiled and said the possibility of Splitter coming over appeared good, and the chances of that occurring would be next summer. There was some pleasant cheers and the Q and A continued.
Nevertheless, I full expect the Spurs to acquire him next summer. It appears as if this has been aligned for a while (the CBA clause makes it easier to give him the MLE).
Lastly, everything was first class with the Spurs. They fed us a never ending abundance of pizza, gave away prizes, allowed us photos with the 4 les, and even set aside the first two rows on the floor for the practice and scrimmage.
Great times!
that's cool of them to do that for first time season holders
do we not have the best front office or what?
sigh...why wasn't i born rich instead of incredibly good looking
Awesome, thanks for telling us.
For real tho, good news about Splitter. I'm getting tired about expecting him already.
Be a rich persons trophy husband/wife.
Be a rich persons trophy husband/wife.or maybe I can sell my sig and avatar as adspace.
go find a bad spurs forum then
That would definitely be awesome... But I do not raise my hopes yet.
glad you enjoyed it! man i wish i was in the area.
09/10 79m committed
10/11 53m committed (gino, mason, bonner, finley, ratliff, bogans = FA)
splitter MLE = 5-5.5M TEAM PAYROLL = 58.5M
GINO MLE OR GTFO TEAM PAYROLL = 63.5M
fill rest with scrubs to stay under luxury tax cap
looks good....
I think if all goes well with Manu this season I don't think we will use the MLE on him, we have his birds rights and will be able to re-sign him whilst over the cap. We will probably offer him maybe 3 years, $18m-$20. Slightly more then the MLE, around $6m a season. Maybe with the 3rd season partially guaranteed and a team option. This is only IF he performs well this season and makes it through relatively injury free.
Roger mason will probably re-sign close to the same contract he is on now, maybe a slight raise. Another team may also throw an unreasonable amount of money at him which may cause him to leave. But I wouldn't expect more then a 4 year, $16m deal for him, if that. Somewhere in there will hopefully fit Tiago Splitter, I don't like the idea of having to use the MLE on him, I think we could make another solid addition for that money. I also don't like the idea of using the MLE on someone we drafted. Didn't even know that was possible.
I thought those usually went together.
If Splitter hasn't a great season in Europe this year, Spurs will surely low ball him.
Giving him a big contract as a reward to have said " you" to them in 08 isn't a Spurs-like move. They will only do that if he is really worth it.
Now let's just hope he doesn't suck ass if he comes over.
Although Manu and the Spurs are the perfect fit, it is difficult to say that he should come back with a $6 mil offer per year (for 3) if he meets expectations this year. For, if he meets expectations, the Spurs are atleast headed to WC finals at a minimum and the le for a maximum. $6mil is peanuts for a sheer winner that Manu is. I expect him to be snagged for a far greater offer to a team in the Free-Agent supermarket next year. It would be a pity, but the NBA is a business. If Lebron for e.g. decides to shift to the Knicks, Manu would be a good sidekick for Walsh to pry for e.g. (for about $9-12m).
i think they will give Splitter half of the MLE.
Splitter is the best big man in Europe, it was a great draft pick by R.C.
He certainly is one of the best big men playing in Europe...maybe not the best. He put up some nice numbers again. Bourousis and Pekovic ended up on the All-Euroleague 1st team with Tiago slipping down to the 2nd team. He's been an underachiever when it comes to doing whatever it takes to help his team win, especially when closing out games. This is something he must learn to do if he is going to be the best big man.
Last edited by Solid D; 10-05-2009 at 08:58 AM.
Well, just think about all those not so good looking guys that are loaded. They have to buy their friends, buy expensive cars and big homes and have lots of parties to feel good about themselves. They are forced to entice beautiful and hot women to have sex with them in exchange for money. I mean, its really just so......yeah, that sucks for you.
Money is good, but its definitely overrated. It's all about family, friends, good times and good health. Not that I'm rich but I'm comfortable. Money is notorious for buying lots of trouble and heartache.
low balling him half of the MLE
might as well stay in europe earn big money....
Diverging from the thread subject, but:Well, just think about all those not so good looking guys that are loaded. They have to buy their friends, buy expensive cars and big homes and have lots of parties to feel good about themselves. They are forced to entice beautiful and hot women to have sex with them in exchange for money. I mean, its really just so......yeah, that sucks for you.
Money is good, but its definitely overrated. It's all about family, friends, good times and good health. Not that I'm rich but I'm comfortable. Money is notorious for buying lots of trouble and heartache.
While this is definitely a valid viewpoint, both money and all of the things you mentioned can go hand in hand. The biggest issue with money is that people don't openly discuss it, amongst friends or family. Its generally taboo to discuss anything money related for some reason. Worst of all, no one receives an education about how money works in school. Only when you get to college do you have the option of picking up anything remotely resembling an understanding of money, but by that time it's far too late. Bad habits are already ingrained, and what a travesty. This leads to a gross misunderstanding about how money really works and hence the stereotypical problems associated with it.
Money is a wonderful tool in the hands of: 1) Someone who isn't afraid of it, 2) Educated in the proper handling of it, and 3) Someone who has a good moral compass.
So go get yours......
Last edited by Agloco; 10-05-2009 at 10:27 AM.
I agree 100 %. I hope that high schools and even grade schools have begun an introduction to personal / family finance and the dangers of credit and credit cards.
By the time you are in college, its almost too late.
I think 3 million a year is a good start to be honest. Scola got that type of deal and he was the "best bigman" at the time. Now, obviously Tiago is younger and taller, but IMO 3-4 million starting with maybe a 10% back loaded contact would be fair.
That $53.5 million number is with 5 guys (Duncan, Jefferson, Parker, McDyess, and Blair). If you add Splitter and Ginobili at the prices you have listed, you're at $63.5 million for 7 guys, and you need to carry a minimum of 13. Even if you manage to sign the remaining 6 roster spots at an average salary of $1 million (unlikely, but possible if you keep Hill, Hairston, and Haislip at their current options for next year), you get to $69.5 million. That's REALLY close to this year's luxury tax line of $69.92 million (meaning, no room for error, giving anyone an extra $200,000 or anything, and that includes Ginobili), but it's also well above the projected luxury tax of $61.2 to $65 million. ( http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4312837 )
Good news
So far.......
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