Oberto

[AFBlue]

if there's only a way we could graft elson's athleticism and quickness onto oberto, we'd be set at the center spot.

The hope is that the Spurs already got this guy....

His name is Tiago Splitter. By all accounts, he's an intelligent frontline role player with excellent quickness and athleticism.

He'll probably need some time to adjust and he most likely won't ever be a superstar....but he could be that combination of speed/quickness and heady play.

[ancestron]

Oberto is definitely a great player.

[manubili]

I really liked Tiago in the preolimpics. He gave Scola a lot of problems.

But he's more an Elson option rather than an Oberto sub. Oberto has a lot of intangibles and perfect chemistry with the other guys that's very difficult to match.

[AFBlue]

I really liked Tiago in the preolimpics. He gave Scola a lot of problems.

But he's more an Elson option rather than an Oberto sub. Oberto has a lot of intangibles and perfect chemistry with the other guys that's very difficult to match.

I didn't say that Splitter would replace Oberto.

I was suggesting that the Spurs were going to bring a guy onboard that has the athleticism of Elson, but that displays a better understanding of the game.

I have no doubt that Oberto will be the starting center for a while and agree that he has a special chemistry with the other players...especially Duncan and Ginobili.

Bottom Line: I look for Splitter to be an "Elson Upgrade" rather than an "Elson Replacement".

[mrsmaalox]

Oberto rocks!!!

[Avitus1]

Nice to see him put in some good work.

[boutons_]

Just imagine if we had landed Nocioni, also. Another tough, fearless blue-collar guy.

[ArgSpursFan.]

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Bottom Line: I look for Splitter to be an "Elson Upgrade" rather than an "Elson Replacement".

Oh,no doubt PHAT TONY,at this point anything will be an upgrade for Elson, even a bag of penuts.
But Splitter has great Chances to become the Spurs Starting Center when Oberto retires in a couple years. No doubt.

[td4mvp21]

I used to not care for Oberto at all, but ever since late last season until now, I really like his play. I wish he was more of a presence in the paint, but he still plays good defense and he fits almost perfectly into the offense. He's a great hustler too and he can make the plays.

[debo]

Oberto is just a slower, stronger, less range, less hops, no handles version of manu. There's not 1 thing to complain about when oberto is on the court because he hustles and busts his ass every play