Splitter was huge today

[jiggy_55]

Splitter posted 23 points and 10 rebounds today as Caja Laboral kicked out Real Madrid in OT.

EDIT: They did not kick out Real Madrid when this was posted, it was an error. Caja Laboral have just kicked out Real Madrid in Game 5 to advance to the the finals. Splitter had a GREAT series.

[mogrovejo]

He's playing out of his mind. What a beast. Best player in Europe right now.

http://acb360.orange.es/diferidos/LACB/54/322

[Kafka]

He is just amazing.

[Muser]

Nice to see him beasting, still not getting excited though.

[JonNOKC]

the driving layup at the 6:00 mark of 1st is sick - good feel for pick and roll offense will help him be able to make immediate contribution offesively (much like Blair)of course he also has some nice post up moves as well - definitely liked what I saw as this was first time to watch a whole game vs highlight reel - will need to improve on making sure he boxes out guy - sometimes he fails to get body on opponent (usually still able to get most rebounds but too many big time leapers in NBA) and defensive rotations especially in transition defense (sometimes went to defend or double guy 15ft out leaving basket open for trailer/cutter - overall definitely more NBA ready than any big in upcoming draft and more athletic than I thought (think P. Gasol kinds sneaky athletic) as opposed to a Amare, etc.

Thanks for posting link!

[Man In Black]

Box Score anyone?

[Mel_13]

Box Score anyone?

http://www.acb.com/fichas/LACB54322.php

You can watch the entire game at the link provided in post #3.

[ElNono]

- Prigioni was Caja Laboral's MVP (yes, I know he plays for Real Madrid: exactly)
- Teletović impressed. Can we get that guy?
- What I liked the most about Splitter is that they didn't look too much for him and he was still able to impact the game. The downside is that I can see that softie hook swatted to the second row in the NBA more times than not.

[Mal]

- Teletović impressed. Can we get that guy?

As I remember he has something like 2 years left, but not sure this.

[BronxCowboy]

He is just amazing.

That's what she said.

[Bruno]

Teletovic recently said that he wants to play in the NBA but he is still under contract and hasn't a buyout. Caja Laboral then said that they weren't interested in letting him go. He could be a decent role player in the NBA as a "stretch 4".

[Vito Corleone]

As much as I would like to get excited about him, right now the odds are very much stacked against us that we sign him. I would give us about a 25% chance of ever seeing him in a Spurs uniform.

As of right now I say it's 50/50 he resigns in europe, and about a 25% chance he forces us to trade his rights to a city he would rather play in like LA, NY, Chicago, or even Houston.

I've heard nothing that would convince me he is going to be a Spur.

[mogrovejo]

As much as I would like to get excited about him, right now the odds are very much stacked against us that we sign him. I would give us about a 25% chance of ever seeing him in a Spurs uniform.

As of right now I say it's 50/50 he resigns in europe, and about a 25% chance he forces us to trade his rights to a city he would rather play in like LA, NY, Chicago, or even Houston.

I've heard nothing that would convince me he is going to be a Spur.

Why?

I've been saying since last Summer there's a 99.9% chance he signs with a NBA team.

Splitter is like the rest of us, he wants to make money.

[Vito Corleone]

If what I've heard is correct, Madrid is prepared to offer him a lot more than the MLE, which is the Max the Spurs can pay him. Thus, he might want to come to the NBA but also make more than 6 million per year, which means a trade to another franchise that can afford him.

There might be a 99.9% chance he signs with a NBA team but by my estimation the only reason the spurs are even in contention is the fact that they own his rights. So eliminating him resigning with his Euro team, that still a 50/50 chance he signs with someone else other than San Antonio.

[mogrovejo]

If what I've heard is correct, Madrid is prepared to offer him a lot more than the MLE, which is the Max the Spurs can pay him. Thus, he might want to come to the NBA but also make more than 6 million per year, which means a trade to another franchise that can afford him.

There might be a 99.9% chance he signs with a NBA team but by my estimation the only reason the spurs are even in contention is the fact that they own his rights. So eliminating him resigning with his Euro team, that still a 50/50 chance he signs with someone else other than San Antonio.

Where have you heard that? I can see Real offering him an offer equivalent to the MLE or a bit above, but a lot more? That's fantasy.

Anyway, as I've repeatedly said, it's not about the contract he signs this Summer. Solid bigs like Splitter make a lot of money in the NBA, a lot more than any player can do in Europe. It's about the potential for future earnings. If needed, Splitter will sacrifice a couple of millions now to reap the benefits later on - like Scola or Marc Gasol did.

[ElNono]

Teletovic recently said that he wants to play in the NBA but he is still under contract and hasn't a buyout. Caja Laboral then said that they weren't interested in letting him go. He could be a decent role player in the NBA as a "stretch 4".

I think he's quick enough to play as a tall wing too. I like that he's not afraid to shoot (even though that can come through as being a chucker), he knows how to put the ball on the floor too if needed, and he's got hustle and fairly good defense. Agree that he would make a decent NBA role player.

[Avitus1]

I don't care until he is in silver and black.

[angelbelow]

Where have you heard that? I can see Real offering him an offer equivalent to the MLE or a bit above, but a lot more? That's fantasy.

Anyway, as I've repeatedly said, it's not about the contract he signs this Summer. Solid bigs like Splitter make a lot of money in the NBA, a lot more than any player can do in Europe. It's about the potential for future earnings. If needed, Splitter will sacrifice a couple of millions now to reap the benefits later on - like Scola or Marc Gasol did.

Agreed

[Vito Corleone]

Where have you heard that? I can see Real offering him an offer equivalent to the MLE or a bit above, but a lot more? That's fantasy.

Anyway, as I've repeatedly said, it's not about the contract he signs this Summer. Solid bigs like Splitter make a lot of money in the NBA, a lot more than any player can do in Europe. It's about the potential for future earnings. If needed, Splitter will sacrifice a couple of millions now to reap the benefits later on - like Scola or Marc Gasol did.

I've heard numbers being thrown around like 8 to 10 million Euros. There is no way we could come close to that amount. Heck lets say he is only offered 6 million Euros. That still equals as of today 7.8 million dollars. To match our offer of 5 million per year MLE, all Madrid needs to offer is 4,065,000 in Euros. I'm pretty sure they can beat us easily.

[Muser]

I don't care until he is in silver and black.

Bingo.

[TimDunkem]

I don't care until he is in silver and black.

We might as well close the think tank section and not allow anyone to disscuss FA signings in this section as well. You know, since none of this matters because none of these guys have a Spurs jersey on yet.

[Thompson]

To match our offer of 5 million per year MLE, all Madrid needs to offer is 4,065,000 in Euros. I'm pretty sure they can beat us easily.

Short-term maybe, but if he wants to make more money long-term he'd be better off in the NBA.

[mogrovejo]

I've heard numbers being thrown around like 8 to 10 million Euros. There is no way we could come close to that amount. Heck lets say he is only offered 6 million Euros. That still equals as of today 7.8 million dollars. To match our offer of 5 million per year MLE, all Madrid needs to offer is 4,065,000 in Euros. I'm pretty sure they can beat us easily.

I won't keep explaining the future earnings potential to you, but again, where have you heard those numbers? 10 million euros? Splitter isn't a footballer.

[mogrovejo]

I think he's quick enough to play as a tall wing too.

Completely disagree.

I like that he's not afraid to shoot (even though that can come through as being a chucker), he knows how to put the ball on the floor too if needed, and he's got hustle and fairly good defense. Agree that he would make a decent NBA role player.

He is a chucker. Horrible shot selection, can be extremely streaky. He's also a poor defender + rebounder.

[Buddy Holly]

I've heard numbers being thrown around like 8 to 10 million Euros. There is no way we could come close to that amount. Heck lets say he is only offered 6 million Euros. That still equals as of today 7.8 million dollars. To match our offer of 5 million per year MLE, all Madrid needs to offer is 4,065,000 in Euros. I'm pretty sure they can beat us easily.

So you're basing everything off hearsay?