Spurs Sign Tiago Splitter to 4 year/$36 Million Deal

[MannyIsGod]

Statistically, the last time I checked, the pick-and-rolls with Parker and Splitter were more effective than the pick-and-rolls with Ginobili and Splitter.

That may be the case but with the first unit there's going to be more action with Tim Duncan and Parker than Splitter and Parker. Splitter became more of the focus with Manu when Parker and Duncan went to the bench.

Going forward we're also going to see a lot more of an effort to get Kawhi the ball, I think. Maybe this means that Splitter's role in the offense goes down (but then so does his value to the Spurs) but I still think with the bench unit he'll need someone to run PnR with.

[MannyIsGod]

Personally I think he's overpaid at 4 yrs/$36M. I'm glad we didn't sign him.

Well if any team knows about overpaying bigmen..

[freetiago]

That may be the case but with the first unit there's going to be more action with Tim Duncan and Parker than Splitter and Parker. Splitter became more of the focus with Manu when Parker and Duncan went to the bench.

Going forward we're also going to see a lot more of an effort to get Kawhi the ball, I think. Maybe this means that Splitter's role in the offense goes down (but then so does his value to the Spurs) but I still think with the bench unit he'll need someone to run PnR with.

De Colo is still on the team tbh..
Splitter put up like 18/9 vs Miami when De Colo was feeding him

[Mugen]

Personally I think he's overpaid at 4 yrs/$36M. I'm glad we didn't sign him.

One soft bigman in Aldrige is enough tbh.

[SpursFan4-Life]

He's a 7fter who is great against all lineups except small ball, he got paid exactly what his value is

[Budkin]

Spurs realize there's no way they can keep Kawhi long-term. He'll be a max contract sort of player.

Kawhi is our future no way they let him walk.

[tesseractive]

Sure, but TP said he was not greedy. His value was low and he said he just wanted security, but there is a pattern with Tim/TP that they give pretty steep discounts. Tiago is not them, so this is his first big pay day and it's to be expected he goes HAM, but the fact is Tiago just got paid slightly less than a top 10 NBA player on our team and will likely be the third highest paid player on the Spurs despite only having to play 25MPG.

Don't forget: at his age, it's the only big payday he can count on.

[Baam]

Holy worst deal ever, RC got punked. Nobody was even bidding in the first place. Way to the bed.

Splitter is now worth two Boris Diaw or two Danny Green.

[DPG21920]

Don't forget: at his age, it's the only big payday he can count on.

I agree. I am happy for Tiago.

[Baam]

I agree. I am happy for Tiago.

And Bonner, don't forget Bonner, so happy two great Finals performer got paid.

15M on regular season wins...

[look_at_g_shred]

Everybody is unhappy with the signing lol. Could we have gotten any one better to replace Splitter (realistically). If we didn't sign him, you'd all b regretting it next season. I promise you that. Tiago is a player that doesn't come around very often. Smh taking him for granted. I'm glad he's back with the team.

[stephen jackson]

De Colo is still on the team tbh..
Splitter put up like 18/9 vs Miami when De Colo was feeding him

who is this women in your lovely sig?

[Baam]

Everybody is unhappy with the signing lol. Could we have gotten any one better to replace Splitter (realistically). If we didn't sign him, you'd all b regretting it next season. I promise you that. Tiago is a player that doesn't come around very often. Smh taking him for granted. I'm glad he's back with the team.

There's plenty of Tiago Splitter, guy is the definition of a one trick Pony.

Give me a younger/cheaper Robin Lopez or just a superior and tougher Gortat any day.

[look_at_g_shred]

There's plenty of Tiago Splitter, guy is the definition of a one trick Pony.

Give me a younger/cheaper Robin Lopez or just a superior and tougher Gortat any day.

Yeah but are they really going to sign up for the Spurs? Nope I doubt it. Tiago is a fantastic player with a high BBIQ..something this league lacks.

[rascal]

WHAT IF... this ended up being a Sign and Trade situation for another Center instead???

Forget about it. The spurs are coming back with the same team with maybe a small non difference maker addition.

[Baam]

Splitter makes more than Asik and Ilyasova, how did Splitter's agent manage to do that? We now have a playoffs Bargnani on our hands.


Richard Jefferson 2.0 : it doesn't work so let's just throw more money at him.

[TE]

Glad Tiago is coming back. Now lets focus on bringing Manu back and picking up a backup pg through free agency.

[Baam]

Glad the direction taken by the FO is so clear, won't order the league pass, I've seen this movie before, I'm good.

[DPG21920]

Glad Tiago is coming back. Now lets focus on bringing Manu back and picking up a backup pg through free agency.

Spurs need a little more than that IMO. Hopefully, they can land an impact FA.

[bthewigwam]

Compared to other deals for bigs, I'm happy. I agree with a previous poster that this place would be in meltdown mode if Tiago left and there's nobody to replace him with.

I'm guessing Manu's a lock. Other than that, I know there's a lot of Bonner haters out there with good reason, but I think he offers more of a skillset than Neal, especially as far as team D, and imo I thought he showed up a little more in this year's playoffs (which isn't saying much).

For people who seem to have good info here, is it safe to say we get 3 of the 4 out of Manu, Neal, Bonner, and AK with the current news?

[Baam]

Spurs need a little more than that IMO. Hopefully, they can land an impact FA.

We ain't getting anything else, the band is back together as constructed and we're now getting weaker for sure as Tim and Manu decline.

[Kidd K]

It's a bit more than I expected he'd be getting. . .I was really hoping for something in the range of 7.5m, but at least it's not 10m+ I guess.

[TheGoldStandard]

I'd rather he add some legit post moves instead of being so dependent on the pick n roll for most of his offense.

He has that sick up and under move where he shoots from his waist and then looks at the ref

[TheGoldStandard]

Kawhi is our future no way they let him walk.

Someone is going to throw some ridiculous money at him.

[T Park]

Spurs need a little more than that IMO. Hopefully, they can land an impact FA.

With what mystical money?