Splitter was huge today

[urunobili]

Our chances to get Tiago just got slimmer

[MaNu4Tres]

Our chances to get Tiago just got slimmer

Don't hold your breath

[yavozerb]

Our chances to get Tiago just got slimmer

how do you figure?

[Mel_13]

Our chances to get Tiago just got slimmer

Guess it depends on how you look at it.

His performance makes it more likely that a European club puts a really big offer on the table.

OTOH, he is ACB regular season and Finals MVP. There aren't many mountains left to climb in Europe. Perfect time to take on the superior compe ion that awaits him in the NBA.

I just hope the decision comes quickly.

[5in10]

Guess it depends on how you look at it.

His performance makes it more likely that a European club puts a really big offer on the table.

OTOH, he is ACB regular season and Finals MVP. There aren't many mountains left to climb in Europe. Perfect time to take on the superior compe ion that awaits him in the NBA.

I just hope the decision comes quickly.

my thoughts exactly.

[Mal]

Guess it depends on how you look at it.

His performance makes it more likely that a European club puts a really big offer on the table.

OTOH, he is ACB regular season and Finals MVP. There aren't many mountains left to climb in Europe. Perfect time to take on the superior compe ion that awaits him in the NBA.

I just hope the decision comes quickly.

I hope that`s also Thiago`s point of view.

[Phenomanul]

Thoughts of a year long lockout don't help our chances either... Who's going to want to sign a contract with that uncertaintly looming over their heads (both for the player and the franchise).

Andmeanwhile Duncan will grow one year older...

Maybe his tendonosis will go away...

[Blackjack]

Don't hold your breath

I heard tings. I heard tings . . .

[760Spursfan]

Guess it depends on how you look at it.

His performance makes it more likely that a European club puts a really big offer on the table.

OTOH, he is ACB regular season and Finals MVP. There aren't many mountains left to climb in Europe. Perfect time to take on the superior compe ion that awaits him in the NBA.

I just hope the decision comes quickly.

So what happens if he decides to stay there and not sign with the Spurs? Are we just assed out?

[Truckules]

Thoughts of a year long lockout don't help our chances either... Who's going to want to sign a contract with that uncertaintly looming over their heads

I'd say it's the other way around. If he intends on playing in the NBA within the next 2-3 years, then go ahead and get a contract before the lockout and the new CBA. The new CBA is probably going to be more frugal and so the money won't be as nice as it is now.

[Rito3d30]

I would like to know whether Splitter belongs to the FA group
if so,Spurs can only contact?/sign him after July,1st
and may not be able to use the 20# concerning to his response

[Mel_13]

I would like to know whether Splitter belongs to the FA group
if so,Spurs can only contact?/sign him after July,1st
and may not be able to use the 20# concerning to his response

The Spurs own the NBA rights to Splitter. They can begin negotiations with him now, but cannot sign him until July 8th. So, it is possible that the Spurs will know Splitter's intentions before the draft.

[Rito3d30]

The Spurs own the NBA rights to Splitter. They can begin negotiations with him now, but cannot sign him until July 8th. So, it is possible that the Spurs will know Splitter's intentions before the draft.

thx man
Start Praying

[Brazil]

The Spurs own the NBA rights to Splitter. They can begin negotiations with him now, but cannot sign him until July 8th. So, it is possible that the Spurs will know Splitter's intentions before the draft.

I'm sure the Spurs will know Splitter's intentions before the draft !

[Mel_13]

I'm sure the Spurs will know Splitter's intentions before the draft !

I really hope you're right!

[Thompson]

'Tiago Splitter, you've just won the finals MVP. What are you going to do now?'

Tiago: 'I'm going to Fiesta Texas!'

(Wishful thinking)

[BOHOLANO#21]

'Tiago Splitter, you've just won the finals MVP. What are you going to do now?'

Tiago: 'I'm going to Fiesta Texas!'

(Wishful thinking)

[kromediablo]

so this means the spurs wont try to bring him over unitl 3 years after his prime....cough cough luis scola

[tuncaboylu]

This year is the only chance to bring him to NBA for the Spurs. IF we can't do it, he will sign a long term contract with a European team with a huge buyout clause. Onee shot and last shot. Start prying guys.

[jiggy_55]

So Tiago talked about the future afterwards, and said he doesn't know what he's going to do yet.

In Spanish:
“Todavía no sé lo que voy a hacer. Si fue mi último partido es la mejor forma de despedirse, pero ahora mismo no sé lo que voy a hacer. Tengo que pensar y ver qué es mejor para mí y para mi familia. Aún tengo contrato y una opción para irme. No sé qué va a pasar”.

Google translation:
"We still do not know what I do. If it was my last game is the best way to say goodbye, but right now I do not know what to do. I have to think and see what is best for me and my family. Even I have a contract and an option to leave. I do not know what will happen. "

If anyone would like to volunteer, than please translate that paragraph into proper English, although it isn't need because the translation is quite clear.

[admiralsnackbar]

If anyone would like to volunteer, than please translate that paragraph into proper English, although it isn't need because the translation is quite clear.

"We still do not know what I'll do. If it was my last game, it's the best way to say goodbye, but right now I do not know what I will do. I have to think and see what is best for me and my family. I still have a contract and an option to leave. I do not know what will happen. "

Like you said, the translation was perfectly clear... but I'm bored so I fixed the minor mistakes anyway.

[silverblackfan]

"We still do not know what I'll do. If it was my last game, it's the best way to say goodbye, but right now I do not know what I will do. I have to think and see what is best for me and my family. I still have a contract and an option to leave. I do not know what will happen. "

Like you said, the translation was perfectly clear... but I'm bored so I fixed the minor mistakes anyway.

Hey, at least it does not translate to: "I am never leaving Europe!"

[urunobili]

Tiago still could pursue a Euroleague le with this same team if they throw a big junk of money in the table...

I am not sure the Spurs can lure him out of his club at this point... which it would actually be a disaster for the franchise

[TJastal]

I'd say its fairly certain that Splitter will stay in Europe. Looking at it from his point of view, he's got it good over there. Real good. It's a different game over there, more finesse which fits his style of play to a tee. He is one of the top dogs over there, if he comes to the nba, he may not be able to hack the more physical style of the nba and the different type of referees. He's probably seen how fickle Popovich is with new players and there is probably some uneasiness/uncertainty there as well. He's probably thinking... "what if I get stuck mostly watching from the spurs' bench for
3+ years and being miserable?"

He is a already proven commodity in the European league. He's carved out a niche and he'll get a big fat contract over there, and the opportunity to put together an impressive career there.

Seriously, he's had, what..., 3+ years to think about coming to the nba? And he's still hemming and hawing away... might as well just chalk it up as a wasted 1st round pick and be done with it.

[yavozerb]

I'd say its fairly certain that Splitter will stay in Europe. Looking at it from his point of view, he's got it good over there. Real good. It's a different game over there, more finesse which fits his style of play to a tee. He is one of the top dogs over there, if he comes to the nba, he may not be able to hack the more physical style of the nba and the different type of referees. He's probably seen how fickle Popovich is with new players and there is probably some uneasiness/uncertainty there as well. He's probably thinking... "what if I get stuck mostly watching from the spurs' bench for
3+ years and being miserable?"

He is a already proven commodity in the European league. He's carved out a niche and he'll get a big fat contract over there, and the opportunity to put together an impressive career there.

Seriously, he's had, what..., 3+ years to think about coming to the nba? And he's still hemming and hawing away... might as well just chalk it up as a wasted 1st round pick and be done with it.

, with all the video on this site have you still not seen any of it. Tiago is very physical and is quick enough to take most bigs off the dribble. Do you really believe the referees are gonna play a roll if he comes or not?