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Just a side note here...back in June of last year the Spurs were reportedly interested in signing Terrell McIntyre, the starting PG for Montepaschi Siena. Perhaps they have been keeping tabs on their old draft pick as well?
Nice redirect when you are called out(using yet another poor comparison). I'll do myself a favor and just ignore everything else you post in this thread.
Just a side note here...back in June of last year the Spurs were reportedly interested in signing Terrell McIntyre, the starting PG for Montepaschi Siena. Perhaps they have been keeping tabs on their old draft pick as well?
I actually talked with mountainballer about McIntyre prior to last year and the thought did cross my mind. There's been no tangible evidence the Spurs have made an inquiry or expressed any real interest but if you just look at what the options are and remember just how highly they thought of Sato while he was with them ... it's not all that hard to read into it a bit.
Sato's a player I'm almost one-hundred-percent sure they deem to be a Spur. He's in the prime of his career and he's about as good a role player you're going to find at the rate he'd likely garner.
As much as we as fans look at a player's size and physical attributes to determine whom the Spurs need and should go after, it's always been the talking point of the Spurs to simply find the best players. Players that can fit well into the program, on and off the court, taking precedent over more talented or physically gifted athletes. And if the Spurs really are looking to move one of their points, they might just be looking to add another quality piece like Sato and find the true small forward in whatever trade they make; or they could simply just put all their eggs into the RJ basket and hope the second-year in the system and the last year of his contract will be enough to get by.
Personally I have little-to-no-faith in RJ being what they need him to be. But it's conceivable rationale on the Spurs behalf. I simply believe the Spurs need to get some quality production from some low-cost players and Sato and Hairston could conceivably help quite a bit in their roles as the upgrades to Mason and Bogans . . .
I still don't see how you are saying he has some sort of distinct advantage. He's around 6'4". Plenty of players are around this height and are athletic. I think it's safer to say he is of average NBA athleticism until proven otherwise through statistics or more video.
Thanks for explaining that smaller players are faster than larger players.
I'm kidding. No, but I do appreciate your lengthy discussions. It's a good thing.
It's simple, athletically speaking he's more comparable to a 1 than a 2 in a lot of respects. He's not quite Barbosa but it's a similar feel; he's not an undersized 2 with just the average 2-guard speed and quicks. He's not an athlete the likes of Anthony Parker, he's more explosive and quick. Thus, unless he's playing against a small backcourt, he's going to have advantages speed-wise -- often times revealing themselves in the open court, playing passing lanes and recovering to shooters. Things like that.I still don't see how you are saying he has some sort of distinct advantage. He's around 6'4". Plenty of players are around this height and are athletic. I think it's safer to say he is of average NBA athleticism until proven otherwise through statistics or more video.
Thanks for explaining that smaller players are faster than larger players.
I'm kidding. No, but I do appreciate your lengthy discussions. It's a good thing.
Hey, when I take the time to present an opinion, I try to be as thorough and clear as possible. And when I say that, what I'm really trying to say is ...
... I'm a windbag.
Montepaschi offered 5,5 mil $ over next 2 years to Sato.
That's a nice offer. They are in negotiations now.
http://www.lanazione.it/siena/sport/...vrinovic.shtml
looks as if they offered something that beats a NBA LLE offer, something Sato probably could have got.
(maybe he already had one on the table and this was the negotiation bar for Siena?)
fact is, a veteran minimum deal won't bring Sato overseas.
Yeah...I don't see many NBA teams offering more than that. Unless his desire to come back to the NBA is worth leaving a million and a half on the table, I think there is a good chance he will stay in Siena.
we also need to see what he would give up other than money.
he is a hero there, fans really love him. he lives in one of the most beautiful cities in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. he knows he won't ever reach star status in the NBA and for making the real big money, the jump into the NBA is to late.
So does it look like Sato is, more than likely, not going to come over to the NBA?
Right now it's up in the air. The offer from Siena is a solid one and should beat out what most NBA teams are willing to pay, but I would be a little surprised if he jumps at Siena's offer anytime soon. He will probably wait until after free agency gets rolling to see what the NBA teams that are interested him have to say.
Agree. I genuinely believe he wants to have an opportunity to play in the league and given where he's at in his career, this is likely his best and maybe last real chance to test his skills and see just how good and successful he can be.
If he gets some kind of promise to be a legit part of a team, a rotation player that has the opportunity to garner as much as 25-30 minutes a night, I could easily see him leaving money on the table. Whether that's with the Spurs or they have any interest is another story. Depending on what they do via the draft and trade, there's no telling if he'll be more or less viable as an option for them.
I'm glad for him, though. He's a good guy by all accounts and he'll always have an association and tie with the Spurs (but he does know that he could have the Sato Locos, right!?!).
I can't see any non-injury-related cir stance in which Sato would get 25-30 mpg as a Spur. He would've been great for the minimum, and even the LLE, but he would have to sacrifice close to $2,000,000 to take it (assuming a 2-year LLE deal). Would you give up $2,000,000? I wouldn't.
It's too early to tell what kind of minutes he could get because we don't know the direction the team's going in. The composition could change considerably and Sato could even conceivably replace Hill's role should he be traded.
Point is, we just don't know what kind of offer the Spurs could make to him or opportunity they could present because there's just too much up in the air.
If Sato is presented with an option like the one I presented, though, I could easily see him forsake 1 to $1.5M if it means playing in the NBA -- stress on playing.
Any chance all the Sato Locos get their wish still?
I'm praying..
But I don't think it will happen..
The drafting of Anderson basically disbanded the Satos Locos. It doesn't make much sense for the Spurs to sign Sato now.
SaTo LoCoS
4eVa
(.... or at least until they draft a 6-5 shooting guard.)
But if we trade Parker for Lee then we can still have room for him don't you think?
SaTo LoCoS
4eVa
(.... or at least until they draft a 6-5 shooting guard.)
The Spurs aren't trading Parker...especially not for David Lee.
Spurs need a 20 and 10 guy next to Tim though. don't u think?
Losing Parker would hurt more than Lee would help. Besides, with Splitter coming there would be a log jam on the front line.
David Lee plays no defense. He would be a terrible fit.
No, Lee is much bigger than Parker. If you take the same size space and give it to Lee, there's less room. It's science.
seems as if Real tries to get Sato. this won't level down his asking price.http://thehoopsmarket.blogspot.com/2...urning-of.html
According to the Italian media, Real Madrid has offered Rimantas Kaukenas to make easier the arrival of Romain Sato to the Spanish team. The 32-year-old Lithuanian forward won't continue in Real Madrid, which could try to convince him to go back to Siena, where he played between 2005 and 2009. Montepaschi, though, doesn't want to get rid of Sato.
however, I agree with all who think the Anderson pick didn't increase the chance to sign him. not because they are similar players, more because of minutes and roster spots.
Spurs obvious need is a defensive 6'7''-6'9'' SF. Sato isn't. whatever wingspan he meanwhile displays.
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