Chicago tribune/Scola speculation

[ChumpDumper]

Is the sky the limit for Scola?

More like the limit is 10 feet or so. Or whatever his vertical is. Or his rebounding average.

Scola has had success in Euroleague which is far superior to college and the olympics where he played very well against NBA players including Tim Duncan.

I remember Oberto was there too. And Ruben Wolkowyski. And Pepe Sanchez. Some games don't translate, and Scola's contract would be about 20 to 30 times that of Fizer at this point.

[Slinkyman]

Is the sky the limit for Scola?

More like the limit is 10 feet or so. Or whatever his vertical is. Or his rebounding average.I remember Oberto was there too. And Ruben Wolkowyski. And Pepe Snachez. Some games don't translate, and Scola's contract would be about 20 times that of Fizer at this point.

Since when does Scola have Rasho's vertical? He's not Amare but he's more athletic then most PFs in this league, but maybe you haven't seen him play? How many people thought Manu was athletic enough to play in this league yet he's able to get into the lane and score better then most players.

Now I'm judging scola from his play in the olympics where he impressed everyone who saw him. Those other guys you named didn't net 20+ PPG on 60% shooting, Scola did. I don't know how good Scola will be but i'm sure he's better then Fizer and more athletic then him too.you're right he'll cost more money the scola but that's because beggers can't be choosers

[Kori Ellis]

I don't think the Spurs will risk paying Scola $4+M/year. If he can somehow pay his buyout on a contract that starts around $2.5M then they will probably sign him. If he can't, then I think they'll look to trade his rights.

I guess it also depends on what else they are doing in free agency ... finding a backup point, athletic forward, etc.

[ChumpDumper]

he's more athletic then most PFs in this league

I don't think so at all, and I have seen him play.

How many people thought Manu was athletic enough to play in this league

Most everyone.

If you can tell me how Scola will fit on the floor with Duncan for 25-30 minutes a game, maybe you could convince me. As it stands I'm not crazy about a big buyout taking up most of the MLE when the team has other needs.

[Slinkyman]

Here's a clip from 04, that's a slow unathletic scola running down the court and dunking on richard jefferson. It's high light #4.

Scola over RJ

How can scola fit with duncan? how does horry fit with duncan? Scola can't hit the 3 but he's not old and slow like Rob.

[timvp]

Here's a clip from 04, that's a slow unathletic scola running down the court and dunking on richard jefferson. It's high light #4.

Scola over RJ

That doesn't exactly help your case. Scola was 20 feet ahead of RJ and he almost came back to block it.

[timvp]

Plus he looks shorter than Richard Jefferson.

[ChumpDumper]

lol, RJ didn't even start running until Luis was at the time line.

I've seen him play.

How can scola fit with duncan? how does horry fit with duncan? Scola can't hit the 3

Why are you taking my side of the argument?

[MannyIsGod]

Chump owns everyone who tries to argue against him.

[objective]

If you can tell me how Scola will fit on the floor with Duncan for 25-30 minutes a game, maybe you could convince me.

20-30 minutes more likely, not all with Duncan. But Scola would fill a Malik Rose type role on the Spurs. Funny how people (like chicago sports writers) forget that Rose played huge minutes down low for the Spurs when Duncan was in his best MVP winning years. All while being 2 inches shorter than Scola.

[ChumpDumper]

Rose could rebound, defend and had a jumper. He's still be here had his deal not been so big.

[picnroll]

Fizer = Scola? Man Fizer should be heading to Europe then where he'd be the best big man on the continent and be making good money. Somehow I'm doubting that.

[ChumpDumper]

Man Fizer should be heading to Europe then where he'd be the best big man on the continent and be making good money.

That was my suggestion for him if he didn't get picked up by an NBA team. Oberto was one of the best big men in Europe too.

[Slinkyman]

That doesn't exactly help your case. Scola was 20 feet ahead of RJ and he almost came back to block it.

RJ is also an all star and one of the most athletic players in the NBA, i'm not saying scola is amare again! but he ain't oberto or rasho. Put things into perspective, a PF out ran a SG down the court and dunked on him. How often does that happen to RJ?

[MannyIsGod]

Heres the thing with Scolat that concerns me. We need rebounding help. When Oberto and Scola were discussed here, Oberto was said to be far and away the better rebounder of the 2. And I thought Oberto's rebounding in the NBA was EXTREMELY weak. So if the best rebounder is a horrible one, what does that say about about Scola? We can't have another big that is a piss poor rebounder. Thats not going to solve a damn thing.

[MannyIsGod]

RJ is also an all star and one of the most athletic players in the NBA, i'm not saying scola is amare again! but he ain't oberto or rasho. Put things into perspective, a PF out ran a SG down the court and dunked on him. How often does that happen to RJ?

Well, if you always give the PF a headstart it would probably happen pretty damn often.

[Slinkyman]

Fizer = Scola? Man Fizer should be heading to Europe then where he'd be the best big man on the continent and be making good money. Somehow I'm doubting that.

Fizer wouldn't be the best big man on the continent of Antarctica if there was a league there, he's a washed up scrub who's best days are well past him.

[ChumpDumper]

a PF out ran a SG down the court and dunked on him. How often does that happen to RJ?

With a 20-foot head start and RJ only turning on the jets at halfcourt? I would bet on Fizer in those conditions too.

[ChumpDumper]

Fizer wouldn't be the best big man on the continent of Antarctica if there was a league there, he's a washed up scrub who's best days are well past him.

And you saw him play how many times this past season?

None?

[Slinkyman]

Well, if you always give the PF a headstart it would probably happen pretty damn often.

how much of a head start did he have? When scola was at the foul line RJ was at the 3 pt line. maybe i'm wrong but there's not 20 feet between the foul line and the 3 pt line but i'm not familar with euro rules

[Slinkyman]

And you saw him play how many times last season?

None?

How many games did he play in the nba? NONE?

[ChumpDumper]

How many games did he play in the nba? NONE?

Another thing he has in common with Scola.

[Slinkyman]

Another thing he has in common with Scola.

not exactly, scola plays in pro leagues while fizer is playing in the scrub league with high schoolers.

[ChumpDumper]

not exactly, scola plays in pro leagues while fizer is playing in the scrub league with high schoolers.

"Not the NBA" is not the NBA.

You say the sky is the limit with Scola. What is your prediction for his production as a Spur next season?

[picnroll]

One of Oberto's best attributes last year was his rebounding. His per 48 numbers were second only to Duncan. That's not even counting taps to others on the team where he was probably the best of the Spurs at.