Splitter with Brasil

[ace3g]

like I said in the other thread, Splitter is the best chance for a player on the Spurs to wear the Sleeve

[Leonard Curse]

Not this again....

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/show...litter+twitter

[planaria]

Another couple of photos:





May some of you guys remember Alex Garcia, who played some few games for Spurs and is a fan favorite for Brazilian NT:

[Ginnoobbllee]

The brazilian translation is that he injured his groin on his honeymoon. That's why he is only wearing one of the sleeves on his arm.

[EricB]

Can we get a moratorium on being purposely stupid?

You'd eliminate 80% of the w posters if you enacted that....

[Spurs Brazil]

For those here on Brazil, today ESPN Brasil will air the 'Bola da Vez' with him. It starts at 8:30PM, Brazilian time

[bobby4germany]

I am really exited to see this guy play with the Spurs. This has to be the longest off season ever!

[yavozerb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X00JNwZGHQs

[buttsR4rebounding]

Wow, they spelled "Brazil" wrong on his jersey...

[fischh]

Wow, they spelled "Brazil" wrong on his jersey...

Brasil is the name of that country Portuguese

[Spurs Brazil]

Very nice interview by Tiago on ESPN here in Brazil.
He doesn't think about start or getting a lot of minutes. He just want to learn the system ASAP and help the team win.
Said Pop and R.C were very nice to him. He was prepared to fly to San Antonio to sign the contract. He'd take the plane in Cancun via Houston and then San Antonio and R.C told him they would send a private jet to pick him there. Said he really liked how Pop approached and explained what he wants. The only player he talked so far is Manu, who called him in the day he signed to congratulate and told Tiago he was there to help in anything
It'll be great to play with TD, a player he always admired
He said Alex told him to have dinner with coach Pop because he always pay dinners to the players.

[DesignatedT]

Very nice interview by Tiago on ESPN here in Brazil.
He doesn't think about start or getting a lot of minutes. He just want to learn the system ASAP and help the team win.
Said Pop and R.C were very nice to him. He was prepared to fly to San Antonio to sign the contract. He'd take the plane in Cancun via Houston and then San Antonio and R.C told him they would send a private jet to pick him there. Said he really liked how Pop approached and explained what he wants. The only player he talked so far is Manu, who called him in the day he signed to congratulate and told Tiago he was there to help in anything
It'll be great to play with TD, a player he always admired
He said Alex told him to have dinner with coach Pop because he always pay dinners to the players.

[awktalk]

Brasil is the name of that country Portuguese

but how do you spell it in Mexican (his native language)? Brashill?

[pgardn]

Among the team mates he is now affectionately called Papa-All. Guilt of irreproachable years he made in his farewell to the Spanish basketball, winning the national le and being named the MVP of the regular season and finals. The pats on the back and praise, however, do not do Tiago Splitter feet off the ground. During his first practice with the group, on Tuesday, the wing-pivot of the San Antonio Spurs made it clear that the timing is favorable, but knows he will have to work even harder to keep on top.

And for now, will have to devote even more than the other commanded the coach Ruben Magnano to recover the time lost due to delay in its presentation. The transfer from Spain to the United States, problems with the release of insurance and marriage Splitter did miss the first week of preparation for the finals in Turkey.

- I think this delay will not mess up because everyone here know each other long ago. Perhaps what can happen is I will not be with them the same fitness, but I will do everything to recover it. I present myself the same, as in all other years, but of course with fellow congratulating. But we are in the selection and we have to remember that. Here are all the same - said the player, who only regrets having made four decisions and was unable to lift the Euroleague trophy.

Splitter's speech follows the line of thought Magnano, in the words that guide the work are equality and fight.

- I'm happy with everything that happened last month. It is an important phase in my life. I'm taking a leap to the NBA, and the selection is in great time, with an exceptional cast, a technical victory. We have everything to make success in the World. I hope to come more moments like that. I'm riding high personal things worked, but I know it is difficult to continue being successful. I will keep working for it.

Nene seems to have no doubts that. For eight years working in the American professional league, he believes that Splitter will adapt quickly to the next phase of his career.

- He is a tremendous rise. Papou almost all in Europe. Now going to a team that even a little envy. You do not have words to speak to the players and the coach of San Antonio (Gregg Popovich). It will take little time to mingle and get used - he said.

Maybe we need to turn this back into the original language.

He is a tremendous rise? Is this a quote from his wife on the honeymoon?

[buttsR4rebounding]

Brasil is the name of that country Portuguese

Oh, I'm so embarrassed...you mean other countries spell things differently than the USA?

[Blackjack]

Not sure if this has been posted but I just came across it.

http://www.kens5.com/video/featured-videos/One-on-one-Tiago-Splitter-with-KENS-5s-Joe-Reinagel-98279699.html

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Not sure if this has been posted but I just came across it.

http://www.kens5.com/video/featured-videos/One-on-one-Tiago-Splitter-with-KENS-5s-Joe-Reinagel-98279699.html

Nice!

[The_Worlds_finest]

I can't read Brazilian. Does he mention anything about wanting to wear a headband?

Use Google Chrome it has a built in translator

[Vito Corleone]

I hear Tim Duncan can speak English, Klingon, and Elvish.

[analyzed]

Watching this video, it looks like he's got that quick jumphook using his left and right mastered. I know it's not the pretiest hook, but i think it will be highly effective in the NBA. It captilizes on the defense not being set. much like TP's tear drops in the paint. So guys don't be surprise if Tiago get's heaps of his points using the shot. but don't expect him to get if off , ala Tim duncan , against set defenses one on one, he's going to get them more through roles and cuts to the basket. unortodox but I think the defense won't know how to handle it, much like Manu's euro step.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X00JNwZGHQs

[planaria]

Splitter is playing right now.

So far, great defense and a big dunk.

Link with stats: http://www.cbb.com.br/vivo.asp?e=1417&j=12785&t=3

[spursballer21]

[QUOTE=planaria;4566850]Splitter is playing right now.

So far, great defense and a big dunk.

Link with stats: http://www.cbb.com.br/vivo.asp?e=1417&j=12785&t=3[/QUOTE

Is there any video? And if not possible how do you know how many points they score ,etc. I'm not from Brazil.

[Spurs Brazil]

Splitter leave the game in the 3rd quarter. It looks like a sore thigh

[silverblackfan]

Kind of blowing Venezuela out of the water... Hope his thigh is ok.

[Spurs Brazil]

UPDATE: Doctor said it's a thigh muscle strain. MRI soon