Official Tiago Splitter Thread

[Cansal]

HI EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!! ON SATURDAY TAU WON AGAIN AND SPLITTER MADE A VERY GOOD GAME AGAINST MARK GASOL. FOR MY POINT OF VIEW, TIAGO WAS BETTER THAN GASOL BECOUSE IN JUST 21 MINUTES MADE A VERY GOOD GAME: ASSISTANS, REBOUNDS, BLOCKS..........BESIDES, FOR MARK IT IS EASIER TO MAKES 15 PTOS BECOUSE THE TEAM PLAYS FOR HIM AND HE USUALLY PLAYS 30 O 35 MINUTOS EVERY SEASON. HOWEVER, TIAGO JUST PLAYED 21 MINUTES ON SATURDAY AND HE STOPED GASOL EVERY TIME AND BESIDES THE TEAM DON'T PLAY FOR HIM. THAT IS THE REASON WHY AND THINK SPLITTER DEVELOPED IS BETTER THAN GASOL. WELL, THIS WEEK WE PLAY EUROLEAGUE........I HOPE WE WILL WIN AND TIAGO MAKE AN INCREDIBLE GAME.

[Hemotivo]

Spltter >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> mark g

[ChumpDumper]

I don't know if it's been brought up before but the ACB has started putting up YouTube-ish video highlights of their games online.

Here is Splitter's most recent game against Iurbentia Bilbao where he scored 18 on 8/9 shooting.

http://acbtv.acb.com/video/469

I'm impressed with his relative quickness for his size and build.

[urunobili]

I don't know if it's been brought up before but the ACB has started putting up YouTube-ish video highlights of their games online.

Here is Splitter's most recent game against Iurbentia Bilbao where he scored 18 on 8/9 shooting.

http://acbtv.acb.com/video/469

I'm impressed with his relative quickness for his size and build.

seen him live like 4 times... he indeed is one of the fastest Big men in the world

[T Park]

He moves like a power forward.

God I wish they could bring him over for the playoffs...

[ChumpDumper]

I'm sure someone smarter than I must have posted the videos before but in case someone missed the link, here is Tau's ACB highlight collection:

http://acbtv.acb.com/channel/26

[T Park]

seen him live like 4 times... he indeed is one of the fastest Big men in the world

Seriously?

I didn't realize he had a "quickness"

[remingtonbo2001]

Tiago >>> Luis

[Holt's Cat]

Elson's fast.

[Holt's Cat]

Tiago >>> Luis

Hope so.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

Tiago will NEVER be as good as Scola, but who cares?



we have them both

























oh wait

[ChumpDumper]

You are without a doubt the biggest on this board.

[WalterBenitez]

If Tiago became as good as Luis, he would probably be traded

[Mister Sinister]

You are without a doubt the biggest on this board.

He's the dumbest one, too.

[ChumpDumper]

If Tiago became as good as Luis, he would probably be traded

Not immediately. He's cheaper.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

If Tiago became as good as Luis, he would probably be traded

to the Suns, he would a perfect for that system and Amare could still be at PF




RC must already be in talks

[ducks]

yeah him and kerr are good friends
especially considering pop told kerr to go get his hats

[timvp]

It'll be interesting to see what the Spurs do with Splitter next season (assuming, of course, that the Spurs don't use him to salary dump a contract). He looks to be a pretty good prospect but he has some flaws he has to work on in his game. He takes it up pretty soft in traffic and his footwork is pretty awkward. His form on his jumper is inconsistent.

Those are things that could be worked on with the Toros but Splitter has already been player at a higher than D-League level for a long time now. I'm guessing they'll keep him on the active roster and use him like they are using Bonner this season.

[ChumpDumper]

assuming, of course, that the Spurs don't use him to salary dump a contract

There is no need.

He looks to be a pretty good prospect but he has some flaws he has to work on in his game. He takes it up pretty soft in traffic and his footwork is pretty awkward. His form on his jumper is inconsistent.

Don't overscout

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

It'll be interesting to see what the Spurs do with Splitter next season (assuming, of course, that the Spurs don't use him to salary dump a contract). He looks to be a pretty good prospect but he has some flaws he has to work on in his game. He takes it up pretty soft in traffic and his footwork is pretty awkward. His form on his jumper is inconsistent.

Those are things that could be worked on with the Toros but Splitter has already been player at a higher than D-League level for a long time now. I'm guessing they'll keep him on the active roster and use him like they are using Bonner this season.

those critiques sound like what we have been hearing about Scola the past few years, that he can't rebound or defend, and his O won't translate in the NBA

[timvp]

There is no need.

With potentially six or maybe even seven bigs who'd want game action, a couple of them will need to be moved.

Don't overscout

Good point.

I better edit my post before the Spurs trade Mahinmi and Bonner for a second round pick . . .

[ChumpDumper]

With potentially six or maybe even seven bigs who'd want game action, a couple of them will need to be moved.

Or just let go.

[Harry Callahan]

I don't get this dumping players idea for next year. Horry is done after this year. One or both of the back up PGs will be gone. Ian, Splitter, and a #1 draft choice could come in (I think) and not disrupt too much.

Also, isn't Finley's deal up? I assume they'll try to keep thomas.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Do Spurs like Splitter?

[remingtonbo2001]

I'm guessing they'll keep him on the active roster and use him like they are using Bonner this season.

And I'd say odds are we would've done similar with Scola.

Tiago has fantastic hands. Great athletic ability. His basketball IQ is above average. His footwork does need work. So, who better to teach him than the Big Fundemental himself.

Personally, I'd rather take a 23yr Tiago, than a 28yr Scola.
I don't think Scola would have adapted as quickly as he did in Houston. That's just not Pop's style.

I will admit, Tiago is a bit more of a gamble, but I like the potential he possesses. He does a fantastic job of running the pick n' roll, he just needs to be able to solidfy his jumper. Shouldn't be too much of an issue with Chip around. Even Vaughn's shot is becoming more consistant. Oberto is starting to knock down the slideline jumper. And we're all aware of the miracles he worked with TP.

I think Spliter has the possibility to become a significant contributor as Manu and Tony have. There are numerous things which would have to foster such developement. Regardless, the possibility is there. I don't think it was with Scola. I don't think Scola is going to improve much from where he is now. He might become more accustomed to league, but other than that I don't foresee any signficant advancment of his abilities.