tiago?

[exstatic]

If you were Ian would you even want to come back to SA?

Probably not. I guess it would depend if he got other offers or not.

I'm just tired of hearing about this asshole from a bunch of re s on a message board who think they're better NBA talent judges than the Spurs front office. Dropping his $2mil from the payroll next year may mean the difference between Splitter and no Splitter.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Probably not. I guess it would depend if he got other offers or not.

I'm just tired of hearing about this asshole from a bunch of re s on a message board who think they're better NBA talent judges than the Spurs front office. Dropping his $2mil from the payroll next year may mean the difference between Splitter and no Splitter.

But Pop is an idiot.

[SenorSpur]

People who are not morons have figured that one out already, like within 5 minutes of them not picking up a pretty reasonable year four option of about $2M in October.

I think if they can sign him cheap for a couple of years, he might be back. Don't count on it, though. If he were in their concrete rotation plans, they would have picked up the option.

While people who ARE morons are getting their panties wet for a big (Splitter), who may never see the inside of the AT&T Center.

The point is Ian is on the roster and is a young, productive, cheap big, who can likely contribute now, but hasn't had an opportunity. He's the bird in the hand - not the one in the overseas bush.

Personally, I hope they're both on the roster next year. However the risks of the Spurs not being in a position to match Splitter's price is a distinct possibility. That said, I'd rather the Spurs not cast away a young big only to have him start contributing on another team.

[mingus]

Probably not. I guess it would depend if he got other offers or not.

I'm just tired of hearing about this asshole from a bunch of re s on a message board who think they're better NBA talent judges than the Spurs front office. Dropping his $2mil from the payroll next year may mean the difference between Splitter and no Splitter.

the wanting him to play now, or contribute in some way when one of our bigs inevitably lays a turd, part has nothing to do with dropping his payroll to pick up Splitter. i don;t know where you're hearing that. it's about the here and now with Mahinmi. quit putting words in peoples' mouths.

i don't even know who the you are, but i've read two of your posts before, this one included, and both times you created an argument that you act like some other fans have conjured up, and then you argue it. just to be contrary. get a in life.

[Dr. Gonzo]

The point is Ian is on the roster and is a young, productive, cheap big, who can likely contribute now, but hasn't had an opportunity.

Productive during garbage time or against the Nets doesn't mean he would be productive when getting regular minutes. He has shown nothing that says he is likely to contribute.

[HarlemHeat37]

Productive during garbage time or against the Nets doesn't mean he would be productive when getting regular minutes. He has shown nothing that says he is likely to contribute.

What has he shown to say he can't contribute?..

[SenorSpur]

Productive during garbage time or against the Nets doesn't mean he would be productive when getting regular minutes. He has shown nothing that says he is likely to contribute.

So let me understand. Splitter is the diamond and Mahinmi is the trash. And you know all this because...

[Dr. Gonzo]

So let me understand. Splitter is the diamond and Mahinmi is the trash. And you know all this because...

I've never said a thing about Splitter.

[Dr. Gonzo]

What has he shown to say he can't contribute?..

His terrible footwork, lack of post moves, constant fouling and bad defense.

All in garbage time against other scrubs. His game is Jackie Butleresque.

[SenorSpur]

His terrible footwork, lack of post moves, constant fouling and bad defense.

All in garbage time against other scrubs. His game is Jackie Butleresque.

The NJ game notwithstanding, the guy is shooting over 60% from the floor. In fact, I'd say his footwork, while far from perfect, has improved. He's shown a little sweeping hook and a nice face-up jumper in the lane.

Other than Duncan, name another player on this roster that can rebound, defend the paint, run the floor and provide a shotblocking presence. It makes no difference to me if it's done during garbage time or winning time. Those are skills that are sorely lacking on this roster.

Trying to compare Ian to Butler is nothing but hyperbole.

[Dr. Gonzo]

The NJ game notwithstanding, the guy is shooting over 60% from the floor. In fact, I'd say his footwork, while far from perfect, has improved. He's shown a little sweeping hook and a nice face-up jumper in the lane.

Other than Duncan, name another player on this roster that can rebound, defend the paint, run the floor and provide a shotblocking presence. It makes no difference to me if it's done during garbage time or winning time. Those are skills that are sorely lacking on this roster.

Matt Bonner

[SenorSpur]

Matt Bonner

I pray you're being sarcastic.

[FeZZy]

Splitter Please.

[exstatic]

While people who ARE morons are getting their panties wet for a big (Splitter), who may never see the inside of the AT&T Center.

The point is Ian is on the roster and is a young, productive, cheap big, who can likely contribute now, but hasn't had an opportunity. He's the bird in the hand - not the one in the overseas bush.

Personally, I hope they're both on the roster next year. However the risks of the Spurs not being in a position to match Splitter's price is a distinct possibility. That said, I'd rather the Spurs not cast away a young big only to have him start contributing on another team.

I don't know if Splitter will ever come either, but Splitter at 16 years old was better than Ian now. He was making a footprint in international ball already.

The big flaw in the logic of the Mahinmi crowd is that prodigious physical gifts will make you a prodigious NBA player. Nothing could be further from the truth. Ian came to the game far too late. He has no feel or instinct for it. The best he can ever hope for is to be a serviceable player on a bad team with little or no structure. I can't ever see him making it on a championship team like the Spurs or Lakers that run complex offenses and defenses.

[jestersmash]

I pray you're being sarcastic.

Check the post date

[mookie2001]

Has anyone here seen an entire splitter game?

[Dr. Gonzo]

Has anyone here seen an entire splitter game?

Youtube highlight dunks

[jestersmash]

I've never seen his games but I'll say this. Splitter is such a god damned slick name, it would be sick if he became a star. Just imagine Splitter hitting some sweet shot and the analysts going "SPLITTTTERRRRRRRRRRRRRR WITH THE AMAZING BLOCK"

SPLITTTTERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Don't lie ya'll know it sounds slick as .

[mookie2001]

Yeah I don't know much about foreign players, but from what I see with American prospects, people don't even watch them play entire games, they go by highlights, third hand accounts, mock drafts and name recognition


I guess that's one positive for having the international posters, if anyone has seen him play I would like to hear what they think of his all around game, his at ude, defense, etc

[jjktkk]

The NJ game notwithstanding, the guy is shooting over 60% from the floor. In fact, I'd say his footwork, while far from perfect, has improved. He's shown a little sweeping hook and a nice face-up jumper in the lane.

Other than Duncan, name another player on this roster that can rebound, defend the paint, run the floor and provide a shotblocking presence. It makes no difference to me if it's done during garbage time or winning time. Those are skills that are sorely lacking on this roster.

Trying to compare Ian to Butler is nothing but hyperbole.

The thing with Mahimni is that Pop and the coaching staff do not appear to trust him. He does have impressive physical skills, but it looks like Mahimni will have to prove himself with another team. I don't see the Spurs bringing him back.

[stéphane]

I guess that's one positive for having the international posters, if anyone has seen him play I would like to hear what they think of his all around game, his at ude, defense, etc

If you ever come to watch some Euroleague or ACB matches, it's pretty hard not to like what Tiago brings to the table. He's a legit 7 footer with great wingspan and a really interesting quickness for his size. His defense is top notch for a euro center thanks to his size and will to play D. His rebounding is so so. On offense, he displays awesome hands and his decision making and ability to pass or finish around the rim makes him the most sound and intelligent euro center on the offensive block. On a side note he can really run the floor, has tremendous experience of big games despite his relatively young age and can still improve the way he has done every year.

[lennyalderette]

If you ever come to watch some Euroleague or ACB matches, it's pretty hard not to like what Tiago brings to the table. He's a legit 7 footer with great wingspan and a really interesting quickness for his size. His defense is top notch for a euro center thanks to his size and will to play D. His rebounding is so so. On offense, he displays awesome hands and his decision making and ability to pass or finish around the rim makes him the most sound and intelligent euro center on the offensive block. On a side note he can really run the floor, has tremendous experience of big games despite his relatively young age and can still improve the way he has done every year.

this is why i love spurs talk where else can we find and talk to our fellow euro friends?!?!?!?! well said where exactly are you from??? so you say his rebounding is around 3 or 4 a game?? alot of people are saying andy V, i guess as well as RC but do you see andy.Varejao in splitters game?? do you think a splitter manu combo would be freaking deadly??!?!! im starting to think so, GUYS IVE TALKED TO RC AS WELL AND WHEN THE GUY SAYS SOMETHING ITS PROBABLY GOING TO HAPPEN ABOUT 99% OF THE TIME, AND FOR HIM TO EVEN SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT, REMEMBER THE SPURS FRONT OFFICE IS VERY CAREFUL WHAT THEY SAY, AND WOULDNT BE SAYING THIS JUST TO SAY IT, IM POSITIVE HES COMING

[Pauleta14]

RC said the same thing to/according to the french newspaper "L'Equipe"...

http://www.lequipe.fr/Basket/breves2...aux-spurs.html

Palmarès Le 02/04/2010 à 09:31


Basket - Transferts

Splitter bientôt aux Spurs

R.C. Bufford, le manager de San Antonio Spurs, n'a pas oublié Nando De Colo et Tiago Splitter. Dans des propos rapportés par L'Equipe de vendredi, il explique que ces deux joueurs «doivent nous rejoindre dans le futur. Tous deux connaissent des bonnes saisons en Europe. Pour Tiago, le plan est de le voir revenir l'an prochain. Il peut devenir notre Anderson Varejao. Il a de quoi devenir un solide 5 en NBA». Nando De Colo, lui, devra encore patienter avant de rejoindre l'équipe de Tony Parker.


He is also talking about Nando De Colo saying he'll be a Spur...

[Muser]

He'll be a spur next season??

[Booharv]

Can anyone who has watched Splitter tell me how fast he gets up and down the court? I'm worried about him playing with Duncan who has looked positively Artis Gilmorish at times this year. Would the two of them be too slow to play together against a lot of the stretch fours and hybrid 3/4s spreading the league now (Odom, Rashard, Jamison, Jeff Green etc.)?