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That one's easy. July 8th.
Are we going to hear anything Tiago related before the NBA Draft? I assume the Spurs already know what's going to happen with him, but just wanted to see if anything will be made public before June 24th.
That one's easy. July 8th.
They can talk, negotiate, and agree on the numbers before then, but they can't sign a contract using the MLE before July 8th. If he was going to sign a rookie scale contract, he could sign earlier.
I lolled at Splitter post-game reaction:
"Thanks to a lot of faith and balls, we are champions. Nobody would have bet a dime on us."
I would like to hear that when they interview him here in Univision. hehe
God bless faith and balls, sons. God bless faith and balls.
Great job Tiago. You kicked ass over there...now come kick ass over here.
time to sign this man!!
I just hope he gives the Spurs an answer one way or another quickly. Depending on what Tiago decides, it could very well have a huge impact on how the Spurs plan to proceed.
I just have this feeling he will make the Spurs wait it out though. The professional thing to do would be to give him a time line for an answer.
Game 3 replay available:
http://acb360.orange.es/diferidos/LACB/54/331
from now on I call my balls Faith and Hope.
Tony had that radio drop for a while where he said, "Big nuts."
I hope we get a Tiago drop for, "Faith and balls" (even if I've always had more of a faith in my balls).
http://baskonia.elcorreo.com/noticia...006161623.html
It's looking better and better...
Translation anyone?
And we complain about Jeff McDonald... what a crap article!
Josean Querejeta, the president of Saski Baskonia as taken the departure of T. Splitter to the San Antonio Spurs next season as "something normal."
Querejeta has explained during the ceremony delivering the Championship watches [instead of rings, evidently] to the players of Caja that Splitter's progress and growth as a player leads him "compete in the best league in the world", and that it is his "goal and dream."
The president went on to say he is "aware" of the player's wishes to embark on the American adventure, although "there is, as yet, no confirmation," of this next step.
Although Tiago's farewell has yet to become official, Querejeta has already assumed Splitter will be absent from next season's campaign while at the same time thinking him "irreplaceable" as a player who has, from his arrival to the team, become the "dominant center," of the European scene.
He assumes it to be a certainty that Splitter will exercise his player's option to begin his NBA adventure with the Spurs, who have his rights.
Last edited by admiralsnackbar; 06-16-2010 at 10:23 AM.
Basically that the club president is working under the assumption that Splitter will go the Spurs, although nothing official has been announced.
Man...I'm hoping this signing happens soon. I have such a hard time watching euro games and trying to speculate on whether a certain player's game will translate well into the NBA. But it sure looks like he has a lot of tools and his game has been maturing.
go ahead and give us a verbal commitment tiago.
There were some quotes from Tiago in Brazilian press today
He said he doesn't know what will happen but if that was his last game there it was the best way to say goodbye. He'll see what's better for him and his family said he has contract with Caja but a option to go but still doesn't know what will happen"Ainda não sei o que fazer. Se foi a minha última partida aqui, esta foi a melhor maneira de se despedir, mas agora mesmo não sei o que vou fazer. Tenho que pensar e ver o que é melhor para mim e para minha família. Tenho contrato e uma opção para ir, mas não sei o que vai acontecer", declarou o jogador.
http://www.abril.com.br/noticias/esp...-1108131.shtml
There was also an article from his hometown newspaper saying it's very likely he's going to play in San Antonio next seasonSplitter faz parte de uma das melhores gerações de pivôs do basquete nacional. Tanto que, depois desta temporada, finalmente ele deve se transferir para o San Antonio Spurs – ele foi draftado em 2007 pela franquia texana da NBA. Isso, claro, depois de Istambul.
http://wp.clicrbs.com.br/zonamorta/2...o=77,2,18,,,77
Tiago Splitter --- living the dream that Lebron James wanted to fulfill this season by grabbing a championship for his team before moving on to greener pastures
Much of the same and a rough translation:
"Nobody believed it, but the group has had faith and we got here," welcomes Splitter
REVEALS THAT THE PIVOT WAS BESIDE HIMSELF AT THE LAST MINUTE
The Brazilian is grateful for the affection of the fans, but does not reveal whether he will continue in Vitoria in the future
B. LAZKANO - Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - Updated at 09:06 pm
Josean Querejeta and Tiago Splitter are fused in an embrace at the conclusion of the duel. (AL)
VITORIA. Moved by the league le and got the love he showed baskonista loyal fans that requested full choir Baskonia continuity in the song of "stay Tiago, Tiago stay", the Brazilian player wanted "to thank baskonistas all. " "This has been incredible. No one did anything for us and we've got here. The group has had great faith, we knew we could play them as equals and that we could win," said the inside of Joinville.
The interior baskonista highlighted as a key confidence that the team had its own strengths.
"We played well, with more faith than them and we won with an incredible selection of Fernando. We have to thank all who have helped to achieve this. At the last second I could not even believe. I was beside myself "he said.
The MVP of the League final and acknowledged that having to compete for an extension when the basket of Eliyahu them beforehand could have given the victory gave them extra time to address concerns. "I do not know if the basket has been Lior or not, but we got something we touched on perhaps why the extension and has given us more willing to fight to the end."
The player still would not reveal baskonista what will happen to their future, but preliminary indications suggest that this summer left for the NBA. "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. I have yet two-year contract and an option to leave, but I do not know what will happen. "
Yes, the songs of his teammates, especially Huertas, and the public asking for their continuity will be engraved forever. "It was very emotional, I want very much to the people of Vitoria. It is they who deserve this le, because they have suffered a lot," he said.
QUEREJETA, HAPPY who also radiated satisfaction yesterday was Josean Querejeta. Baskonista President acknowledged that was the le that best taste has been left to be "the last", but wanted to make clear that "all have known him well."
The highest representative of the en y recognized as Barca this Baskonia Splitter has been able to break all the pools. "Nobody gave us a hard and we've got." In the opinion of the Lazkano the key was an impressive wardrobe. "It's an exceptional group," he said with satisfaction Josean Querejeta, while enjoying the third league.
Uh oh! Not again.
Yeah, most or all of these recent quotes came in the immediate aftermath of the final game and in response to questions asked by regional or Spanish national media. It seems professional and appropriate for him to answer in that way, even if he has already made up his mind.
Let everyone enjoy the afterglow of the championship, then announce his intentions.
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