Splitter's Price Climbs

**TIMMYD!** · 07-01-2010

Just get this ing thing done.

**Kindergarten Cop** · 07-01-2010

KAHN!!!!!!!

Someones gotta have that video somewhere....

**nbaman99** · 07-01-2010

Splitter talented enough to get the MLL and i don't know why we're still thinking about this. Correct me if I'm wrong but i think MLL is little over 5 million right? so we can offer spiltter way more than Minnesota offered this other guy, so what's the problem?

**Kindergarten Cop** · 07-01-2010

Originally Posted by nbaman99

Splitter talented enough to get the MLL and i don't know why we're still thinking about this. Correct me if I'm wrong but i think MLL is little over 5 million right? so we can offer spiltter way more than Minnesota offered this other guy, so what's the problem?

The MLE is actually closer to $6M (~$5.8M) and we can offer all of it to Splitter anywhere from 1 to 5 years. The consensus is that Splitter is "far superior" to Pekovic and the Spurs have virtually no shot whatsoever of getting Splitter for anything less than the full MLE (which at one time was a realistic possibility). Although Splitter has had the upper hand in negotiations thus far, this signing (combined with other factors) basically tips the scale even further to his side.

**EricB** · 07-01-2010

I knew someone would have it. Guaranteed that's pop and rc right now...

**Mel_13** · 07-01-2010

Originally Posted by EricB

KAHN!!!!!!!

Someones gotta have that video somewhere....

Changed my Twitter avatar in honor of David Khan's performance the past 13 months. Your future T-Wolves fans: www.khaaan.com

http://twitter.com/sportsguy33

**Chucho** · 07-01-2010

I really hope this gets done in as fast and peaceful a manner as possible.

BTW, is David Khan's personal goal to break Isiah's record for highest cap figure to ac ulate the worst record ever? This guy has already taken the mantle of Worst GM in NBA history in just 2 offseasons. Say what you will about Isiah, at least he gave money to guys that had track records of statistical success and credentials. Khan is just a ing moron.

**rascal** · 07-01-2010

Splitter will not be a big difference maker. Spurs will still fall short with Splitter. The spurs will still need to add another quality center.

**Seventyniner** · 07-01-2010

Originally Posted by Chucho

I really hope this gets done in as fast and peaceful a manner as possible.

BTW, is David Khan's personal goal to break Isiah's record for highest cap figure to ac ulate the worst record ever? This guy has already taken the mantle of Worst GM in NBA history in just 2 offseasons. Say what you will about Isiah, at least he gave money to guys that had track records of statistical success and credentials. Khan is just a ing moron.

Isiah was still worse, and Kevin McHale wasn't much good either. Kahn may be giving out weird contracts, but Isiah would've given Darko $70M at least.

**Mr Bones** · 07-01-2010

If Splitter suits up for the Spurs and plays well, they have an outside shot at a le. If Splitter feels he is being low-balled and stays in Europe, there's no chance whatsoever.

**angelbelow** · 07-01-2010

this article doesnt mean much. most of us expected him to sign the full MLE anyways. anything less would have been a surprise

**024** · 07-01-2010

as long as it does not exceed the MLE, it's fine.

**Chomag** · 07-01-2010

I like most of us allready expected it to take the full MLE. I just hope that the FO is not ing around and trying to lowball him, sours are in no pos ion to try to ge thim cheaply.

Allthough our Fo has a track record on getting the talent cheap I don't think that would be a good idea here.

Whoever is making the decision here .JUST GET THE DAMN DEAL DONE!

**jag** · 07-01-2010

Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain

Even if Tiago takes 4 million a year it isn't like the Spurs will be able to add a piece that will make that much of a difference with the extra 2 million.

There were a few people last night trying to convince everyone that the Spurs next starting SF could be had for 1.8 Mil. And he'd be a solid replacement, too.

**Spurs Brazil** · 07-01-2010

[Comment From JayJay: ]
With the $13MM to Pekovic, does that set the table for the Spurs to need to use their entire MLE on Splitter? How much more is Splitter worth?
Thursday July 1, 2010 1:39 Jay
1:40 John Hollinger: Not necessarily. Pekovic is really good, so I don't think it necessarily means the Spurs have to blow away Splitter now. The only comparison point is what a team in Europe can offer, and nobody over there is paying Childress money in this economy (especially in Spain). I'm guessing Splitter gets less than Gooden but more than Darko.
Thursday July 1, 2010 1:40 John Hollinger

**benefactor** · 07-01-2010

http://www.encancha.com/articulo/10938

Nothing really solid...just more assumptions that Splitter is crossing the pond.

we'll see what happens in the coming days but it is clear that the future of Splitter is in the NBA.

**dbestpro** · 07-01-2010

We don't need Splitter. RC is gonna resign Bonner.

**Das Texan** · 07-01-2010

Topic makes it sound like the Spurs wont be able to afford Splitter.

The assumption for a while has been that Splitter will eat up all of the MLE or 90% of it, which might as well be the entire thing.

Move along, nothing of significance here.

**BadOne** · 07-01-2010

I'm sorry but that "KAHN" is hillarious!!!

**objective** · 07-01-2010

Originally Posted by dbestpro

We don't need Splitter. RC is gonna resign Bonner.

no need for it to be blue, I'm sure there's a contingent out there who wouldn't be phased if the Spurs gave an MLE deal to Bonner and dumped Splitter's rights.