Bourousis Will Be Spurs Saviour

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

No more overseas players please. I just dont like the fact that as soon as the season is over. Boom, there they go off to play for their countries. When you have to many of them on your roster your just asking for trouble. I dont want to see our roster try and beat each other during world or olympic championships. I just want them to play together for San Antonio Championships. There is nothing to gain when they play after our season is over. Nothing at all.

He will be playing in Greek national team for next few years probably.

[WildcardManu]

No more overseas players please. I just dont like the fact that as soon as the season is over. Boom, there they go off to play for their countries. When you have to many of them on your roster your just asking for trouble. I dont want to see our roster try and beat each other during world or olympic championships. I just want them to play together for San Antonio Championships. There is nothing to gain when they play after our season is over. Nothing at all.

So, you would be opposed to team USA?

[Stump]

No more overseas players please. I just dont like the fact that as soon as the season is over. Boom, there they go off to play for their countries. When you have to many of them on your roster your just asking for trouble. I dont want to see our roster try and beat each other during world or olympic championships. I just want them to play together for San Antonio Championships. There is nothing to gain when they play after our season is over. Nothing at all.

I'd rather have a talented foreigner like Ginobili than a worthless American stiff like Bonner.

Of course, we really don't know just how talented this guy is. KBP has a reputation for pimping these Greek guys hard, and nobody else seems to have watched him play.

[nfg3]

You have stated alot that from many here are just a bunch of ifs:

IF he is really that good
IF many/any NBA teams really want him
IF he opts out of his contract to come to the NBA
IF he comes to play/tryout for the Spurs as the first option

IF these things actually happpen then and only then will many on this board believe what you have said. As of now this is pure speculation.

Here are some other ifs;

IF the US economy doesn't improve neither will the buying power of the US $ vs. the Euro - what we will have is Splitter The Sequel - by which a Euro player stays put for alot more money than accept a lower payday in the states.

IF he is really that good

IF he doesn't get homesick - ala V-Span

I've never heard of this guy and IF he is that good he would be on the radar of many NBA teams (as you have stated) and a frequent topic for discussion and speculation.

And anyway your reputation proceeds you.

[MrChug]

Is truth that kbp is moron superior to world...

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

You have stated alot that from many here are just a bunch of ifs:

IF he is really that good
IF many/any NBA teams really want him
IF he opts out of his contract to come to the NBA
IF he comes to play/tryout for the Spurs as the first option

IF these things actually happpen then and only then will many on this board believe what you have said. As of now this is pure speculation.

Here are some other ifs;

IF the US economy doesn't improve neither will the buying power of the US $ vs. the Euro - what we will have is Splitter The Sequel - by which a Euro player stays put for alot more money than accept a lower payday in the states.

IF he is really that good

IF he doesn't get homesick - ala V-Span

I've never heard of this guy and IF he is that good he would be on the radar of many NBA teams (as you have stated) and a frequent topic for discussion and speculation.

And anyway your reputation proceeds you.

Americans never hear of him because they NEVER know anything about game in Europe. You believe only good Euros are in NBA. You believe only the "best Euros" are ones drafted by NBA.

You believe nonsense like "if player in Europe is any good he will be in NBA".

This is all wrong and crap. Most of best European players never ever even go to NBA. Then is all the hype players from US and Spanish hype.

You need understand Rudy Fernandez has NEVER been best player in Europe. Scola and Jasiekvicius NEVER were best player in Europe.

But EVERY time NBA announcer bring them up they start same craps "best non NBA player in world" "best Euroleague player" and all this same BS.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Tiago Splitter who some call best non NBA player this year is average 3.3 rebounds per game in 20.1 minutes per game in Euroleague.

Nikola Pekovic who is consider best center in all Europe by most NBA scouts is average 2.5 rebounds per game in 18.7 minutes per game in Euroleague.

Bourousis is average 8.3 rebounds per game in 19.7 minutes per game in Euroleague.

Remember he never play basketball game until 18 years old and was swimmer like Duncan was before this. This why it taking him longer to develop. I finally start see him show signs in Olympics though and now he look ready to start play to his talent this year. He is by far this year outperform these ones above who is consider by all NBA as best big men in Europe.

Also believe me his defense is much much better than defense of Pekovic. It is same Pekovic remember last year at NBA draft they says would have been top 5 pick if not for contract he have with PAO.

And remember Hollinger say Euroleague player will get 18% more rebounds in NBA than in Euroleague. You also remember how Spurs and Rockets fans believe Scola will not be able rebound in NBA and find he is better rebounder in NBA than Euroleague because is harder to get rebounds in Euroleague than in NBA.

[angelbelow]

highlights?

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

highlights?

I not think he have youtube highlight video I will check this using Greek language.

[angelbelow]

damn it, i spent 2-3 mins staring at your sig.

[de Soto]

Americans never hear of him because they NEVER know anything about game in Europe. You believe only good Euros are in NBA. You believe only the "best Euros" are ones drafted by NBA.

I think you have a valid point there. But before dissing Americans, you must also consider that most of these yahoos posting here are from The Philippines, Brazil, Arkansas or other such obscure country.

[byrontx]

I enjoy KBP's posts...the sig...and the way he gets people stirred up.

[jjktkk]

Some of these Euro big's are very talented, but for the most part, they are soft as marshmellows. They need to learn to play with a mean streak, if they really want to compete in the NBA.

[SpurSupremacist]

lol idiot. This player is becoming better and better. he is already better than most NBA starters at center position. IMO for sure better than Kaman already.

That's insane. Kaman averaged like 18 and 12 last year with 2 blocks. If he puts up those kind of numbers at ANY point in his career, I will shine your shoes.

[Manufan909]

That's insane. Kaman averaged like 18 and 12 last year with 2 blocks. If he puts up those kind of numbers at ANY point in his career, I will shine your shoes.

Actually 16, 13 and 2. But that's even more impressive, if you think about it. IF this dude is half of way KPB says he is, I hope Pop takes notice. But if there's a deal, it better be ing foolproof, ing Splitter..

[mrspurs]

Put another overseas player who is good on this roster and watch how fast this team falls apart. We already have 4 players who cant wait for our long season to end, just to re-unite with their countrymen and put it all on the court. (3 starters and one backup center). We've been lucky so far, and boom there went our luck. Screw the Euros, they dont pay this countrys bills and they sure in the heck dont have a clue where San Antonio is. It was fun while it lasted, but that time has gone. Im sure the FO has learned its lessson on bringing in overseas players. If they havnt, then they deserve what they get. But the Fans of San Antonio dont. This is our town and I for one dont think we need another guy who puts his country first then his team second. Look at where we are right now. We dont have to be in this situation. We are in this spot because of Manu and where is Manu from? And where does Manu play after our season is over? And I bet once this season is over he will be right back playing in Argentina again. Overseas players careers dont last long in the USA. Unless this guy is the next Yao or Shaq the spurs should pass on him. If their smart that is.

[temujin]

So, you would be opposed to team USA?

Nah, she just favours Monta Ellis-type off season behaviours.

[temujin]

In as much as KBP is some sort of a character joke in here,
he does have a point in Bourousis.
The guy is a beast.
I was absolutely impressed with the guy at the Olympics.

The point is NOT whether he can play in the NBA.
The point is whether he will be another Splitter, making way too much money in Europe to seriously consider going overseas.

[temujin]

Put another overseas player who is good on this roster and watch how fast this team falls apart. We already have 4 players who cant wait for our long season to end, just to re-unite with their countrymen and put it all on the court. (3 starters and one backup center). We've been lucky so far, and boom there went our luck. Screw the Euros, they dont pay this countrys bills and they sure in the heck dont have a clue where San Antonio is. It was fun while it lasted, but that time has gone. Im sure the FO has learned its lessson on bringing in overseas players. If they havnt, then they deserve what they get. But the Fans of San Antonio dont. This is our town and I for one dont think we need another guy who puts his country first then his team second. Look at where we are right now. We dont have to be in this situation. We are in this spot because of Manu and where is Manu from? And where does Manu play after our season is over? And I bet once this season is over he will be right back playing in Argentina again. Overseas players careers dont last long in the USA. Unless this guy is the next Yao or Shaq the spurs should pass on him. If their smart that is.

I would say more.

Trade Parker for Marbury.
Trade Ginobili for Monta Ellis.
Trade Oberto for Malik.

And trade that Duncan islander for Greg Oden, who never gets hurt playing in the off-season.

[hater]

Gist is coming next year. next...

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

That's insane. Kaman averaged like 18 and 12 last year with 2 blocks. If he puts up those kind of numbers at ANY point in his career, I will shine your shoes.

Bourousis will eat Kaman alive and it will not even be close. Not even is Kaman even near his level.

[urunobili]

Bourousis will eat Kaman alive and it will not even be close. Not even is Kaman even near his level.

what were their numbers when matched up on the Olympics qualifying tournament?

[SenorSpur]

No more overseas players please. I just dont like the fact that as soon as the season is over. Boom, there they go off to play for their countries. When you have to many of them on your roster your just asking for trouble. I dont want to see our roster try and beat each other during world or olympic championships. I just want them to play together for San Antonio Championships. There is nothing to gain when they play after our season is over. Nothing at all.

Amen!

[Indazone]

what were their numbers when matched up on the Olympics qualifying tournament?

Germany vs Greece Box Score

Kaman sucked scored 4 pts and got 2 boards and Bourousis didn't do a whole lot either scoring 5 pts although he did get 8 boards.

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/08/...t_boxScor.html

[urunobili]

Amen!

Never thought you'd support that kind of selfish team>country kind of thing...