To me Diaw is a priority. We can't go back to Bonner/Blair starting since Pop has shown no inclination to start Splitter. I am not sure if Mills can help us yet but we really need a pass first point guard like Ford was for us last year. Lorbek ideally would be nice as a better Bonner.
This was probably his last opportunity to play in the NBA... His loss.
When we got his rights there was the rumor that he just didnt want to come to the NBA. People thought that being traded to a contender would improve his chances of coming over. I guess it didnt.
You have a serious reading understanding problem. If the reports in this thread are true, he was offered the biggest contract in Barca's history, while at the same time he hasn't received an official offer from the Spurs. What is he supposed to do? Board a plane to the US anyway?
Personally I think there's a 50/50 chance that he could play well in the NBA (can't decide if that's good or bad). I'll go back to his previous statement that he will make a decision after July 11th (I'm guessing he'll have all the offers on the table then), so I'll wait until then.
I've always liked his game, so I hope he takes up the challenge of the NBA, but if he doesn't get an offer in the same ballpark as Barca's, then it's a no brainer and he should stay in Europe.
Are there any more details on the figures of the Barca contract?
I have to admit I wouldn't be too sad if he doesn't join the Spurs. I have a feeling he would be too soft for NBA. Yes, he has great techniques, but I can't imagine him guarding more physical and quicker PFs in the NBA.
That "balance" was predicated on Bonner and Green hitting shots. Not a coaching issue, it's a players falling off the cliff issue.
I thought it was widely reported right after their playoff ouster that the Spurs were excited about him and planned to sign this guy this year. What gives????????????????
I hope we can get him for the LLE/BAE whatever we are calling it. If not, we are essentially coming back with the same team. While that may be fine, hard to get too excited about it.
Swapping out Bonner for Lorbek, now THAT would be exciting. And I can't see Lorbek being any worse of a defensive big than Bonner or Blair for that matter.
So the most the Spurs can offer Lorbek now is $4 million over two years. If he hasn't accepted Barcelona's offer yet, he's about to. It'd take a miracle for him to accept the BAE.
How much is Barcelona giving him again?
Spurs FO has pulled off miracles before, they need to concentrate on convincing him his greatest opportunity is in the NBA!
Haven't you been reading any of these threads about Lorbeks talents?
Pop, get your ass over there and convince him!
not the point.Haven't you been reading any of these threads about Lorbeks talents?
Pop, get your ass over there and convince him!
why is the NBA the greatest opportunity for him?
Do you not subscribe to the belief that the NBA is the greatest basketball forum in the world? If not, then I understand your question, and thus cannot give you a valid reason why.
Because xmas1997 hates Bonner that much.
I have read about the tax issues in Catalunya where there is a 56% tax rate on all people whose incomes are above €600,000 a year. This is forcing Barcelona football (soccer) players like Seydou Keita to quit and join Chinese teams because they pay much more.
I am not sure that Barca's best offer will pay Lorbek far more than $4 million over two years that the Spurs are offering as the BAE, after tax cuts are taken into account.
So, the last word, I think will still need to be said. Considering Blair has been quoted as saying that the Spurs are bringing a big over from Spain, the likelihood of Lorbek coming is quite high. Perhaps 50/50 as Slomo says.
Hate is a pretty strong word. lol
Lets just say I am not one of his advocates. lol
$4M over two years = $2M per year?
Yep, he's not coming.
Are you sure?
What has Barca offered, after taxes, that makes it a done deal?
Well IF the info in this thread are true then he was offered €3M per year before taxes. Worst case that means roughly €1.5M net (I'm convinced a good accountant can get more out of it).
€1.5M net = $1.8M net > $2M gross in TX
Damn! Anyone verify this?
No unfortunately not (that's the reason for the capital IF).
Although frankly, looking at all the other development, it is more and more probable.
Then this calls for the personal touch that only a European trip by Pop can do.
He did it for Rasho. Would he do it for Lorbek?
Something else about NBA contract is that 10% of the salary is put in an escrow fund and players aren't sure of getting them back. With the new CBA, it's likely they won't get it back.
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