I've read that he doesn't like to sacrifice his position in an attempt to block shots. Much in the same way that Bowen doesn't get a whole lot of steals because he simply holds his position instead of gambling on steals. I can live with that.
The more I read, the more tape I watch, the more I like this splitter kid.
Hes got hops, hes young, I've read hes VERY coachable.
I once again, am very hard to believe that at 22, the kid is maxed out.
I just have never heard of a guy at 17 peaking.
Tony Parker supposedly peaked 2 years ago and he was "what he was"
So when he comes over, I think its exciting to think of the possibilities of him working with brett Brown and Chip England.
Nice Scola/Splitter avatar Darkwaters.
I figured it was appropriate now.Nice Scola/Splitter avatar Darkwaters.
We need a Hyphy Smilie
Caption Time!
TS - "I'm going to buy out my TAU contract before you!"
LS - "Oh yeah, says who?"
Splitter - The Spurs have too many Argentines already. They want a player with TALENT.
Scola - Oh yea?! Wheres your gold medal punk?!
How awesome would that be if you could get em both on this team.
Their chemistry along with playing with Oberto and Ginobili would be fantastic.
Exactly.
How awesome would that be if you could get em both on this team.
Their chemistry along with playing with Oberto and Ginobili would be fantastic.
Media here in Brazil are saying that for this season there isn't a buyout deal. So they need to talk and agree on a deal (I doubt it'll happen)
Next season the buyout is $1 mil but if he doen't pay this next season he contract will go automatic until 2012.
What?
Unless Duncan and a random assortment of half way decent players goes for a dream front court these days, i guess im just not following.
Yeah I heard that too, which means the FO has to bring him over next year, the problem is, Tiago splitter makes more than 250 K in Tau, so why would he play for that here?
Spurs can pay 500 K his rookie year would be 750 K..... im not even sure if the CBA will allow him to do that with one lump sum.
Kori nailed it...the lack of excitement over this dude is because his name has been in the draft for so many years.
We were even making jokes about it during the draft last night way before the Spurs drafted him.
He was nothing new, old news. But that doesn't mean his game sucks. It just means he's a familiar quan y instead of an unknown and there isn't as much excitment associated with drafting his name at this point.
He was a solid big man pick to get with the 28th pick...I dont't care how you slice it. You just don't see quality bigmen at pick number 28. I'm sure the Spurs would have preferred Oden was available as much as the rest of us...unfortunately he wasn't.
Well the Spurs can only pay him so much.
He can get 1,7.
The Spurs can only pay 500 grand. Its that simple.
If he comes great, if he doesnt? Its obvious its a wasted pick if its true about the contract going till 2012.
Splitter will be paid $971,160 in his first year and $1,044,000 in his second year.
He has a $1M buyout and Spurs can pay $500K of this buyout.
Splitter must pay $500k with a $2M guaranteed contract. Even if you count taxes, he should be able to keep a decent salary.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
F TIAGO SPLITTER, BRAZIL— Profile
DIME'S TAKE: Tiago is a guy who's been on the radar for almost half a decade. He's big and rugged, but the Spurs don't need him right now. You won't see Tiago for at least a year.
SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: My man, Tiago! As most readers know, I'm a big Splitter guy. For no other reason than the fact we've been hearing about him for what feels like thirty-five straight drafts. Waiting for this guy to get the NBA has been like waiting for the Guns ‘N Roses "Chinese Democracy" album. You were beginning to think he was just never coming. Naturally, he ends up on the Spurs, where two years from now — he'll probably average 10 and 5 off the bench for an NBA champion. Up in the stands, a guy in a Raul Nike jersey is waving a Brazilian flag. But I'll be honest — he doesn't seem too into it.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/6972024
Bruno.
Who does Splitter remind you of? A current or former NBA center that is.
People compare him to PJ Brown, I kinda like this comparaison except that Brown is a way better midrange shooter. Splitter is too more energetic than the old PJ Brown.
I figured it was appropriate now.
damn would love to see both wearing the silver and black
PJ Brown is also pretty soft and doesn't like physical contact. Splitter is said to thrive on it.
Another really good video from youtube on Splitter. This isn't just highlights though. It shows his good plays and mistakes as well from a single game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96ikO-JikXw
Your getting PJ Brown of the Bulls confused with another.PJ Brown is also pretty soft and doesn't like physical contact
PJ Brown of the Bulls is a Pat Riley desciple.....
What videos of splitter are you watching that are intriguing you. Unless theres a bannana in front of splitter, you aint drooling...
Perhaps. But I remember the PJ Brown of the Oklahoma City Hornets got tossed around all day long when he played the center. He hated it. Then again, there was no shot blocking on that entire team (after Chris Andersen was kicked out) and so there was always way too much action in the lane.
PJ Brown is hard-nosed and a very tough defender for his size. He's getting up in years but the Spurs made a rush to sign him in the summer of '03. He said he and his wife wanted to keep their family and kids in New Orleans and he used the Spurs' offer to get a nice contract extension.
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