Verse Scola

[ChumpDumper]

Nikola Vujkic, 6'11", top euro CENTER (not PF) rebound about the same as Scola, and it's rare to find more than 7 rpg in TOP euro teams (you can find some, but playing in weaker teams, where there are ballhogs who get better stats).

A guy is a ballhog if he gets alot of rebounds? Some things definitely don't translate.

[ChumpDumper]

Ok, I'll ask the Euro posters then since they know so much more than I do.

What do you think Scola would average on the Spurs playing 20-25 minutes a game?

[Mr. Body]

didnt pay much attention to the summer of 2 years ago did ya...

Is that when his buyout was reported by the Spurs and the SA media as $14 bajillion dollars? No thanks, try again.

[Phenomanul]

Ok, I'll ask the Euro posters then since they know so much more than I do.

What do you think Scola would average on the Spurs playing 20-25 minutes a game?

I'm not a Euro poster but I'd say that Scola could probably average ~10 and 5 if he came over next year.

What those stats don't measure are the hustle plays and intangibles that players like Manu and Nocioni are known for. Scola is the same type of Argentine player - hardnosed, gritty, energetic, relentless and a great team player.

Frankly, I believe the Spurs still see the possibility of bringing Scola next year - when his buyout is much less prohibitive.

[ArgSpursFan]

I'm sure Scola would walk right into the league and become the next guy on this list:

Kevin Garnett
Dwight Howard
Emeka Okafor
Carlos Boozer
Al Jefferson
Tim Duncan
Chris Bosh
Shawn Marion
Zach Randolph
Jermaine O'Neal
Steve Nash
Marcus Camby
David Lee

Those, after all, are the only 13 players in the entire league to average a double-double. Of those 13 guys, 8 are undisputed, perennial All-Stars. I'm pretty sure that Luis Scola will immediately keep that kind of company as soon as he enters the NBA. In fact, that must explain why so many teams are hounding the Spurs to make a deal to acquire Scola. That MUST be it.

I doubt the spurs tried to deal Scolas right this year before the trade deadline.
I also doubt Scola can average a double-double,but At the same time I belive He can be a 10/13 ppg and 6/8 rpg type of player.which is very good for a 3.5 M p/year player.
Now considering those numbers and adding his experince(Olympics,world championships,Euroleague)you can have a very decent playoffs player,who wont be scared of shooting the ball down the strech on a playoff game 6 or 7.
Like I said before,he wont be the next Duncan,or KG,but you cant have a player like Duncan or KG,or J.Oneil for only $ 3.5 M p/year.

[Dartherus]

I doubt the spurs tried to deal Scolas right this year before the trade deadline.
I also doubt Scola can average a double-double,but At the same time I belive He can be a 10/13 ppg and 6/8 rpg type of player.which is very good for a 3.5 M p/year player.
Now considering those numbers and adding his experince(Olympics,world championships,Euroleague)you can have a very decent playoffs player,who wont be scared of shooting the ball down the strech on a playoff game 6 or 7.
Like I said before,he wont be the next Duncan,or KG,but you cant have a player like Duncan or KG,or J.Oneil for only $ 3.5 M p/year.

In Spurs he won't have great stats, having Tim ahead him.

In other team, without a superstar PF, once adapted to NBA, he could be a decent 17/7 starting PF, IMO.

[RC's Boss]

Leave Scola were he is or trade his rights. Either way, i'm w/ the Dumper!

[T Park]

Is that when his buyout was reported by the Spurs and the SA media as $14 bajillion dollars? No thanks, try again

so scola's agent was lying too?

Fascinating.

[WalterBenitez]

He can't average a double-double for Tau.

[WalterBenitez]

FRee Scola's rigths to another team that have big pockets ...

[TDMVPDPOY]

FRee Scola's rigths to another team that have big pockets ...

maybe the knicks would make a deal with us for lee hahaha

[WalterBenitez]

maybe the knicks would make a deal with us for lee hahaha

YOu know that short guy in NY could have deep pockets .. even buying stupid things ...

[ArgSpursFan]

In Spurs he won't have great stats, having Tim ahead him.

In other team, without a superstar PF, once adapted to NBA, he could be a decent 17/7 starting PF, IMO.

How long more,you think Timmy will be able to guard quick/fast PFs before Pop moves Him to the center Spot and guard Slower Centers.? 1,2 more yrs.?
Eventually we are gonna need a younger PF to muchup better with quicker younger PFs

[Phenomanul]

How long more,you think Timmy will be able to guard quick/fast PFs before Pop moves Him to the center Spot and guard Slower Centers.? 1,2 more yrs.?
Eventually we are gonna need a younger PF to muchup better with quicker younger PFs

The 2008 Dwight Howard Plan willl also solve that problem....

[ArgSpursFan]

Yeah, right.I forgot about the master plan