I really haven't seen Scola's jumper from the key that much. Is it as reliable as Malik's was?And that means what? Has he guarded Dirk in the past? I haven't seen those games.he has a better chance than Rasho.
Produce. Points, rebounds, hustle. Producing = playing time. Something Rasho hasn't seen in 6 straight playoff series.
Probably Malik at his best, which was 01/02 and 02/03, which was 10 points and 6 rebounds. Provided Javtokas isn't here as well.What are your predicted numbers for Scola?
Malik's peak wasn't spent as a jumpshooter.I really haven't seen Scola's jumper from the key that much. Is it as reliable as Malik's was?
No
No
Pop said he has a reliable mid-range shot. He's also a good passer from what I've seen. Also I've seen him set good picks and is good at rolling to the basket. Also is good at taking the ball, one, two dribbles to the basket. With Duncan he gives the Spurs a high post pick with options of rolling to the basket or pick and poping. It gives the Spurs the high - low pass. Duncan occupies the best low post defender and the other team has to use a weaker defender on him. Back to the basket Scola has excellent footwork and is clever getting his shot off. Also let's say Duncan averages tops 35 minutes a game. That gives the Spurs a good low post offensive player the 13 or so minutes Duncan is not in the game.
There is no perfect solution unless the Spurs somehow uncover an undiscovered Elton Brand.
And yet, that's where he was in the halfcourt sets. Same with DRob. Same with Rasho. Same with Horry. Even Nazr had to put up the catapult shot from the key. This is how a big plays with Duncan. It's been that way since his second year. If Scola's jumper is reliable, that's where he'll be a good chunk of the time.
I was trying to teach a little of basketball knowledge, at least basic concepts.. so you'd stop posting no-sense...
Who cares a crap about your 'needs' to be convinced? you started with the namecalling and now you feel we owe you explanations and arguments to convince you? Why should we bother Mr Arrogant Prick?I need to be convinced that we should blow our money on him instead of addressing our other needs. Or convince me he's only going to cost what Oberto or Nocioni did (which at this point is impossible).
Did you just post this to show how wrong they were about the buyout back then?
They only missed it by 12.5M, right Kori?
Right.
That's why I'm not hopeful that the latest reports we've heard of 3.5M - 5M for this season are accurate. I don't want them to have to pay Scola close to the MLE.
Hopefully the Spurs have watched Scola play more than any of us. In that time, I hope that they've been able to figure out how well he'd defend and rebound on the NBA. I'm taking for granted that he could score (although even that should be in question), but if he can't rebound or defend there is no way he could start or play meaningful minutes next to Duncan.
If I'm the Spurs, I play hardball with him. Offer Scola a two-year, $5M contract. Scola needs to recognize that his first couple seasons in the NBA he shouldn't be expecting to bank. If he breaks even with his buyout, then that should be good enough for him. If he lives up to his potential that some here claim, he'll get paid good money after that ... just like Manu.
Obviously, you.Who cares a crap about your 'needs' to be convinced?You started being a dumbass. Nocioni had already been discussed in the thread. If you can't tell me how Scola would fit, fine. Post his CV again.you started with the namecalling
Can you retain a guy off a 2-year contract? IIRC, something changed with this with the new CBA, but I can't remember what the rule is.
Yeah he'd be a restricted free agent.
Get Scola.
Despite the WC 03 and the Olimpics 04, a lot of folks in the US still think to Euroleague as minor ball.
I have to tell you that a good third of the NBA teams would NOT make the Euroleague Final 4. Definitely not.
Nesterovic was good enough to win NBA les, and here he was one among a LOT of others.
I knew right from the start that Manu -one of the most incredible players that I have ever seen in this country- would be a hit in the NBA.
Scola is not at that level, but he IS impressive. Very, very very physical.
And he's only 24.
No worry, he'll score his 6-8 points in the long and largely irrelevant season games.
Spurs will ger 55 wins anyway.
And when the playoffs come, and Dallas on site, he will go to REAL work. Size, height and speed.
Perfect for demolishing Novitzki.
That's all the Spurs should care about.
Novitzki won't be protected by the Refs as he's been this year.
One year for the change, and it's enough for them.
Bring Scola in.
That's all the Spurs have to
Were it a two-year deal, Scola would be a restricted FA but the Spurs would be limited to matching a new contract up to the midlevel.
The new collective bargaining agreement has what's called the Gilbert Arenas rule, which forbids teams from offering more than the mid-level exception to another team's second-round draft pick.
Forgot about that one. Does Scola count since he was picked before the new CBA?
I'd think so or else when Sabonis finally made it into the NBA, the Blazers could have signed him using the prehistoric CBA he was drafted under
In that case, I'm totally down with the 2 year, $5M contract. Whether he will be or not remains to be seen, however.
True enough, some things like supermax contracts were grandfathered in. I always like to see the fine print. If Scola were good enough to consider matching a full MLE offer, I'd be very happy.
True.
And by that time Mahinmi should hopefully be in the picture. Knowing the Spurs, they'd pass on matching a big offer and just go for the cheap alternative.
Well we only have four players under contract at that point and Rasho will be in his final year. If he's worth it they might keep him.
Yes the Gilbert Arenas rule will work for Scola if he sign a two years contract.
A contract that can be attractive for Scola is a 3 years ontract with a player option for the third. Players like player option because they have the feeling to have the power.
Manu's first contract was 2-years, $2.1M, right? Scola should be happy with double that.
2 years $2.9M if basketball-reference is right.
But now we are in 2006 and euros earns more money in europe and have more value for nba teams.
Don't forget that even if he signs a 3 years/$10M, he will take a paycut towards what he earns in Spain.
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