Scola for Nocioni Picking Up Steam?

[MrChug]

The way the Andres plays, he could become a fan favorite within a few games and give Manu a run for his money.

But Nocioni AND Duhon??? Are you in kidding me?!?!?

I'd ...I'd litterally .

[aaronstampler]

You do realize taht athleates don't grow on trees, right? You take a flyer on a guy at 33 that has a load of potential. Thats what you do with picks that late. Everything you mentioned can be taught, natural talent can't.

First off, I don't know if you can teach a guy to not be selfish and have a good at ude. Secondly, in the NBA athletes do grow on trees. Twos and threes who are 6'7 210 come off assembly lines in the U.S. We already got James White don't we. I doubt Williams is as athletic as him.

[T Park]

First off, I don't know if you can teach a guy to not be selfish and have a good at ude

Yeah that was impossible when Stephen Jackson was a Spur. Glenn Robinson too.

[leemajors]

First off, I don't know if you can teach a guy to not be selfish and have a good at ude. Secondly, in the NBA athletes do grow on trees. Twos and threes who are 6'7 210 come off assembly lines in the U.S. We already got James White don't we. I doubt Williams is as athletic as him.

from everything said about williams, he can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. a young slasher is something good for this team, and if he can play and learn the system in austin what the is wrong with that?

[Kori Ellis]

It's certainly a possibility, but I would think the team would have to receive some assurances from Scola and his agent that they could work on a deal for him to come over after the nba trade is made.

Otherwise, it would significantly lower his trade value. He is said to be working on a large, long-term contract in Europe, so that indicates risk for any team that would be trading for him.

Scola, the player, is probably worth alot more that Scola rights....na mean?

Yes, I get what you are saying. But I think trying to get a sign and trade done would be a nightmare. So I think they'll continue to shop his rights as they have been.

[T Park]

what the is wrong with that?

Hes not Ginobili.

Come on...

[T Park]

Once again peeps.

WERE interested in Andres Nocioni.

BUT ARE THE SPURS interested

[maxpower]

The article mentioned the similarity between Noc's and Scola's buyout. What differences have kept Scola in Europe while Noc was brought over?

[Big P]

Once again peeps.

WERE interested in Andres Nocioni.

BUT ARE THE SPURS interested

Of course they are, the Spurs would have drafted him if it hadn't been for that screw up by an ex scout that said Nocioni was draft ineligible. I'm pretty sure Nocioni is the first guy the Spurs will go after.

[T Park]

Uh, 08 plan?

Signing Andres to a 4 year 30 million dollar deal, horribly screws with that.

Remember that.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

So this trade can't work:
Rights to Scola($0), Brent Barry($5mil), Matt Bonner($3mil), and 2 2nd rounders for Nocioni($7.5mil)?

I wouldn't want it to. Nocioni may be worth 7.5 million averaged over the life of his contract, but not for next year's salary.

[Bruno]

You can't do a S&T with Scola. Either you trade his rights or you trade him 30 days (or more) after he has signed with Spurs.

Trading Scola's right isn't a big problem at all : Spurs just need to ask to Scola what contract he wants and if he will agree to play in Chicago. If Bulls know before the trade that Scola will agree to sign a $10M/3years contract with them one day after the trade, I don't see where the problem is.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

First off, I don't know if you can teach a guy to not be selfish and have a good at ude. Secondly, in the NBA athletes do grow on trees. Twos and threes who are 6'7 210 come off assembly lines in the U.S. We already got James White don't we. I doubt Williams is as athletic as him.

LOL. James White is an athlete that can't shoot. Marcus is an athlete that can. Dumb discussion.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The article mentioned the similarity between Noc's and Scola's buyout. What differences have kept Scola in Europe while Noc was brought over?

Nocioni wanted to come to the U.S. while Scola didn't.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Uh, 08 plan?

Signing Andres to a 4 year 30 million dollar deal, horribly screws with that.

Remember that.

Uh, it's a little shortsighted to think that the Spurs wouldn't agree to a deal past '08 if they got a player they would want for the next 5-6 years anyway. Quit being so dense.

[T Park]

Don't everyone get pissed when the Spurs turn this down due to "flexibility"

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

Why? Nocioni is 27 right now, fills the role the Spurs need to have filled (big SF, can play PF in small ball, lots of hustle and energy), he can hit the three, and he can slash to the rim and he is a decent rebounder. Give me Nocioni any day.

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and Scola is also only 26 or 27

[ploto]

From what he says sounds like he'll be playing for the Suns next year.

Raptors may make a big push for Hill.

[T Park]

Miss the news Ploto on the Raptors think they will lose out on Hill to the Spurs?

Awwwww too bad. Adios

[ploto]

You can't do a S&T with Scola. Either you trade his rights or you trade him 30 days (or more) after he has signed with Spurs.

Maybe they'll listen to you- they didn't me.

[ploto]

Miss the news Ploto on the Raptors think they will lose out on Hill to the Spurs?

Awwwww too bad. Adios

Miss the fact that I know more than what that story says....

[Streakyshooter08]

Theres only one problem with all of this.

Do the Spurs even want Nocioni?

I remember a post game interview where Pop said that the Spurs have been interested in Andres before he came to the league. If you look at what the Spurs need and how he played I don't see a reason why the Spurs would not be (at least) interested in him. If they can get it done is another question. But I think they will take a look at it.

[T Park]

I remember a post game interview where Pop said that the Spurs have been interested in Andres before he came to the league. If you look at what the Spurs need and how he played I don't see a reason why the Spurs would not be (at least) interested in him. If they can get it done is another question. But I think they will take a look at it.

The Spurs will be only interested in one year contracts.

Book it.

[Big P]

Uh, 08 plan?

Signing Andres to a 4 year 30 million dollar deal, horribly screws with that.

Remember that.

If the Spurs can get Nocioni, it becomes the 07/08 plan.

[T Park]

Miss the fact that I know more than what that story says....

The security guard keeping you the required 800 feet away from Rasho, doesn't have the inside scoop either.