i say we trade him to a scrub team for a first round 2007 pick
does the knicks still owe anyone a first round pick?
Scola is regarded as the best PF in Europe right now. So, why would he not make it in the NBA, considering the amount of European talent the NBA has today? That wouldn't make much sense.
I would much rather have Scola than Robert Horry. I think Scola will provide the energy throughout the entire season and be more of an offensive threat than Horry's "late season" heroics.
It would be a big shame if the Spurs didn't even give Scola a chance, even at his price. If we were willing to pay Rose, Rasho and Barry the salaries they were getting paid, I don't think Scola's buyout would be a "huge risk".
I think Scola's coming personally. But I also think alot of what we do will depend on what the Bulls do, whether they take Nazr or J Pryz. We'll end up signing one of those two.
i say we trade him to a scrub team for a first round 2007 pick
does the knicks still owe anyone a first round pick?
The NBA and European basketball are totally different games. You can get by with a degree of lack of athleticism in Europe that is a fatal flaw in the NBA. Look at Macijauskas and Sarunas. Athletically they were not great in Europe but got by on skill. When they came to the US that "not great" tranlates to horrible. In Europe Scola is a not great but skilled. In the US he could be a horrible. His defense in Europe sucks in the US I'd hate to think what it would be. I doubt any team will risk finding out for much money, as much as Scola wants and needs.
I'd rather have Scola than trade his rights. Unless its for a First Round pick in 2007 to someone like the Bobcats or something like that.
Well, with the fifth pick, Atlanta has chosen Shelden Williams...
So, you think that a guy like him would be better than Scola ?
Not in a million years and in any way...!
talking about athletic Skills, do you remember olympics and the huge block shot on J. O'neal...? just that should make you think he's not that bad athletically...
Everybody talks about that HUGE block. That block was from behind, before O'Neal had gotten the ball above basket level, and didn't see Scola. It's not like Scola met O'Neal face up, above the rim and blocked the shot. Defensively he's a sieve.
Are you sure? I thought it was straight up.
The block was from behind, on a break, I think.
It wasn't impressive from an athleticism stand-point, but it did take great timing, strength, and balls.
Thanks Ariel.
I don't get why they'd think it would all be resolved by July 2 though. Even if another NBA team wanted him and wanted to work a deal with the Spurs, who knows if it would be all worked out by then. Maybe. Maybe not.
I am not exactly thrilled with Scola.
I think he could be a Corliss Williamson type at best in that he can give you excellent scoring off the bench. But I can't see him being better.
Actually if he was as good as Corliss in his prime years that would be awesome. But I doubt he can score like that in limited minutes, in the Spurs system.
Since Scola likely won't rebound nor defend exceptionally well in the NBA level, he is pretty much a guy who is either going to be a very good scorer in limited minutes, or a weak supporting guy who rarely sees the floor.
Geez, TAU are real hard asses with the Scola situation.
Well, fans who don't play in the NBA probably will doubt Scola's ability to play in the NBA, but NBA players & coaches don't:
as we all saw, Scola was a MONSTER vs the US team 3 years ago in the World Basketball tournament.
it wasn't luck...Scola did more than just handle his own. He looked impressive against the US team.
Maybe FO is looking to package next yrs 2nd Rounder from Milwaukee with some players and get a middle 1st Rounder in next yrs draft (since we'll be picking last). Buford said: "We think next year's draft has a chance to be one of the better drafts in a long, long time."
The thing Scola brings, that people like Williamson don't, is the type of energy that Manu brings to the game. You cannot measure that.
agreed!
Too bad he puts that energy into other things other than rebounding.
Manu brings good offense and defense. A lot of his intangibles are rolled up into that equation.
Manu actually draws charges, gets steals, makes the hustle plays on defense not only cause of his heart, but because he is QUICK as well.
Scola to me doesn't seem like he can grab rebounds in traffic consistently, nor is he likely to make a big block or steal. He just doesn't have the same athleticism as Manu, nor skill set relative to his NBA position.
I could be wrong of course. Scola does seem like an excellent talent in Europe. But I don't think he has as many transferable skills as Manu did. Manu you could tell could do a lot of things on the court and had above average athleticism/skill.
Scola seems to have solid skill and minimal athleticism. I could see him becoming a good scorer, but an intagibles defender, and a rebounder? Doubtful. (If he comes to the Spurs I hope I am wrong though).
I don't think Scola's agent would be coming to town if he wasn't serious about playing in the NBA.
Scola is serious about playing in the NBA, that's for sure. But two things should be noticed:
- His agent isn't traveling to San Antonio because of him alone, but also to watch the U18 championships.
- It comes across in his interview that Scola's agent is quite confused about the Spurs intentions. He shouldn't be expected to negotiate a contract as much as to personally inquire what the it is the Spurs want to do with him after all.
I sometimes wonder how long it will take for people to realize that maybe the whole Scola deal wasn't that much about Scola himself after all. Even last year it was reported that ultimately Scola did get a compromise from Tau to lower the buyout to about the same figure that's being talked about right now but the Spurs weren't willing to wait.
Personally, I believe that if the Spurs truly wanted to sign him, he would be in San Antonio already. I just don't think he fits what they're ultimately looking for.
I think everyone's confused as about the Spurs' intentions.It comes across in his interview that Scola's agent is quite confused about the Spurs intentions. He should be expected to negotiate a contract as much as personally inquire what the it is the Spurs want to do with him after all.
I have no idea what the Spurs' true intentions are...but you've got to admit, it's a bit strange that the Spurs would straight-up treat the top Power Forward in Euroleague like a step-child (1st team All-Euroleague along with Papaloukas, Navarro, Parker, and Vujic).
He's a player who is saavy to various defenses, he's a good scorer and finisher, he's aggressive and fiery, he flourishes in motion offenses and he runs the floor. The theory of non-love by the Spurs FO to keep his perceived value in check may be the correct theory here.
On a side note...I'm still amazed at the Spurs developmental talent (rights to talent, at least).
The top PF in Euroleague Top 16 tourney (Scola) and the #1 shot-blocker and #2 rebounder in the Euroleague Top 16 tourney (Javtokas). What a farm system!
It doesn't make sense to diminish his value if they're trying to trade his rights at the same time. Maybe the Spurs feel there's a fine line to walk here -- keep his buyout low so he can be traded?
Yes, that's right.
As a fan, I'd like for the Spurs to bring Javtokas and Scola to the table; I'm willing to accept them as busts.
Fish or cut bait!
The Spurs need someone to body up with Shaq and Yao, I'm just not sure Scola is the guy POP has in mind.
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