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Perhaps.
I was just musing to myself that Manu had torn up the Italian league and Euroleague, yet was able to join the Spurs without much drama. These kids...
He should stay there if he values winning.
Perhaps.
I was just musing to myself that Manu had torn up the Italian league and Euroleague, yet was able to join the Spurs without much drama. These kids...
Did he balk at signing for less than the MLE?
I think that was before CSKA became the Yankees of Euroleague.
You should stay a Laker fan, if you value raping.
if Splitter was only a 2nd round pick, the Spurs would have more rocks to offer to him and avoid this freakin drama that's going on now.
Splitter knows what the deal is. He's not a teenager. If he wants to hide in Spain and win some forgettable trophy in a forgettable league then go for it. Ian will take that opportunity and take it to the bank.
What's the largest deal they've inked?
Manu didn't get that much more and he had accomplished a little bit more than Splitter during his Euro bball adventure.
It was around here on the forum a couple of times, i'll try to find it again. I thought they had three or four deals in the neighborhood of Splitter's. That Greek nutbag was talking about their having a $33 million after-tax payroll.
San Antonio want me now. Even if they can't describe my role, but Pop is used to keeping new guys out of things. that's something I have to consider."
Sounds like Tau is feeding Splitter some BS. Good young players get minutes right away under Pop. It's the flawed young players that have a problem.
Alright Pop, enough with this "honesty." Time to start acting like everone else and start......
LYING OUT OF YOUR ASS!!!!
i can't remember if Manu was offered by his Euro team the amount of big money that Tau offered to Splitter now...Yup, Manu had already acomplished a lot at 26 in Euro basketball before joining the Spurs. who knows if he joined earlier Spurs would have win more les.
-What's you state of mind now ?
-that's hard. Very hard to tell the truth, but you'll got the answer sooner than later.
-How do you like NBA ?
-Man, NBA is something I've always loved. I'm very happy now in TAU with that le. The truth is I'm pretty divided. I'd like to take a few days before taking the decision. I have to talk with my agents and with Josean too.
Damn it.... I'm getting excited.... but I know I shouldn't.
Is anybody going to Spain to speak to him.... maybe Tony could swing down and sell it with Eva and maybe Splitter can find his own Desperate Housewife...
whsoe Josean Todavia?
-[...............] And here you saw that you can win les and always be a leader in Europe.
-[...............] It's been an incredible year, I'm really happy and it's clear it's gonna have importance in my decision.
-what is your family advicing you ?
-My family, here (in spain) and in brazil, wants the best for me; whatever my decision, they'll accept it.
- Does Scola's case have some weight on the decision ? I'm reffering to making the cross, when much more mature.
- That's an example, but both cases are different. That was much more difficult because of contract issues. But, really, be sure that in a short time, you'll got news. I have to think.
Last edited by JPB; 06-05-2008 at 03:39 AM.
Sorry that's Josean Querejeta, Tau's owner
"todavia" is a spanish word which means "still"
I only had spanish "initiation" at the university...
I think what everybody is failing to see is the situation with his sister battling whatever heath problems she is. Apparently she has a killer illness from what I have heard.
I also read he has his family there in Europe, for his sister to have medical attention.
Him coming to the USA isn't exactly the best bet option for his family, and apparently that means a lot to him.
I don't see him here for any other reasons I can think of. I just don't.
oops my mistake. thanks for info.Sorry that's Josean Querejeta, Tau's owner
"todavia" is a spanish word which means "still"
I only had spanish "initiation" at the university...
Rough translation and only the last portion of it.
Do you want to go/play in the NBA?-¿Le llama mucho la NBA?
-Hombre, la NBA es algo que yo siempre quise. Estoy muy contento ahora en el Baskonia después de este título. La verdad que estoy bastante dividido. Seguro que cuando tome la decisión... Quiero tomarme unos días. Tengo que hablar con mis agentes y con Josean todavía.
Man, the NBA is somthing I've always wanted. After this le I'm really happy/content right now at Baskonia. The truth is I'm really torn/divided. I want to be sure with my decision and want to take some days to think about it. I still need to talk with my agents and Josean.
What does SA say?-¿Qué le dice la otra parte, San Antonio?
-San Antonio me quiere ya ahí. Tampoco me pueden describir mi rol, pero sí me dicen que su entrenador, Popovich, suele tener muy apartados a los novatos. Eso es algo que debo tener en cuenta.
SA wants me there now. They can't also tell me my role, but they tell me its all up to Pop and he doesn't guaruntee roles/positions....so I have to keep that in mind.
Its a toss up (not sure on chavalin) and here you've seen you can win championships and in Europe you're a leader.-Es que es un chavalín. Y aquí ya ha visto que se pueden ganar títulos y en Europa será siempre un líder.
-Eso tiene mucho que ver. Al principio del año no me esperaba todo lo que iba a ocurrir. Ha sido un año increíble, estoy contentísimo y claro que eso va a pesar en mi decisión.
Thats has a lot to do with it. I didn't expect all that has happen at the begining of the year. Its been an incredible year and i'm very happy and it will all play a part in my decision.
What does you family think?-¿Qué le aconseja su familia sobre este asunto?
-Mi familia, tanto la que tengo aquí como la que está en Brasil, quiere lo mejor para mí. La decisión que tome la aceptarán bien.
My family tha is here in Brazil just want the best for me. They'll be happy/supportive with my decsion.
-¿El caso de Luis Scola lo tiene en cuenta? Me refiero a la posibilidad de cruzar el 'charco' mucho más maduro.
-Es un ejemplo pero son casos diferentes. Él tuvo más dificultad para ir igual por temas contractuales. Pero, de verdad, que todos estén tranquilos que dentro de poco vendrán noticias. Debo meditar.
Does what happened to Luis Scola cross your mind.
As I mature, I refer to the possiblity i'll cross that bridge. It's an example, but its different cases. He had trouble getting out of his contract. But..truthfully, everybody stay calm before you know it the news will be here. I should meditate.
There are some crazy numbers given for players in Europe.
There are very few players paid more than €2M/per year without taxes.
The player the most paid in Europe is Jasikevicius with €4M per year. Then you have Papoulakas at €3/3.5M per year.
Matias Smodis has sign a 2 years contract one month ago with CSKA for $2.5M per year
A reasonable guess for Splitter offer form Tau is €2M per year.
If Splitter decide to sign with spurs, it will solve a lot of problems. Spurs front court will be set and Spurs will be able to focus on the perimeter. A Duncan/Splitter/Oberto/Bonner/Mahinmi rotation is quite good and is very versatile. If Spurs FO isn't sold on some of these players, they can also re-sign Thomas.
Thanks for the translations
Hopefully this isn't the deciding factor. Pop never guarantees minutes or roles so if that's what Splitter wants, he's not going to get it in SA.SA wants me there now. They can't also tell me my role, but they tell me its all up to Pop and he doesn't guaruntee roles/positions....so I have to keep that in mind.
He seems genuinely torn. The quotes read as if he's leaning toward Tau but you the Spurs at least still have a chance.
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