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By: Tiago Splitter and Nando De Colo | 48 Minutes of Hell

Tiago Splitter and Nando De Colo | 48 Minutes of Hell — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:18:30 +0000

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By: 48 Minutes of Hell » Blog Archive » Sham on the Spurs’ Cap

48 Minutes of Hell » Blog Archive » Sham on the Spurs’ Cap — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:18:38 +0000

[...] worry about Tiago Splitter, either. A little known rule states that players drafted in the first round that don’t sign within three years of being [...]

By: 48 Minutes of Hell » Blog Archive » Globetrotting with the Spurs

48 Minutes of Hell » Blog Archive » Globetrotting with the Spurs — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:56:14 +0000

[...] We’ve previously discussed that Tiago Splitter can join the Spurs next summer, and without the complications of a rookie contract. But where would he fit on the roster? Are the Spurs in a position to absorb his minutes? [...]

By: 48 Minutes of Hell » Blog Archive » Tiago Splitter, Trade Asset

48 Minutes of Hell » Blog Archive » Tiago Splitter, Trade Asset — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:49:49 +0000

[...] rights could help a trade proposal go through. If Splitter is not tied to the rookie scale, as we’ve previously argued, one would think his rights would hold some value, certainly more than we assumed a year [...]

By: meestair

meestair — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:19:15 +0000

I’m not so sure the Spurs will just be getting a backup center here. This is no Fabrcio Oberto, no disrespect to him. Splitter will be capable of putting up Scola like numbers or better. Scola is playing with Yao in his prime and Splitter, if he plays, will be playing with a Tim Duncan who is in his decline. He is the top center in a the top European domestic, the ACB of Spain.

By: Garland

Garland — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:02:34 +0000

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By: vince garcia

vince garcia — Thu, 14 May 2009 02:09:14 +0000

break the piggybank guys, and GET SPLITTER ASAP. i think he is an excellent investment in the long run….a good heir to duncan. i think he can continue the spurs winning ways in the next ten years. a solid player – and hopefully he does not an ego.
you must let anthony tolliver back to san antonio, why? because he is really a damn good player. gutsy, and he will definitely excite the fans in san antonio.
just imagine this front line MAHINMI, TOLLIVER, GIST, SPLITTER, GOODEN, DUNCAN

By: vince garcia

vince garcia — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:51:51 +0000

there is no other way the spurs can be competitive without a bunch of fresh faces on their roster -the formula is youth, aggressiveness and production. all of this built on a solid foundation of team defense. this is waht is happening with san antonio right now – good enough defence but no bench scoring – a good defensive must score pointsto get ahead and win. we just cannot ignore the present situation where only tony, manu and tim are scoring. it should be a well balanced team – i.e., portland or cleveland, where the supporting crew can score points to help the starplayers. the spurs should wake up, good team defense is not potent without a well balance attack and consistent scoring.

By: ruymanfm

ruymanfm — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:48:04 +0000

I guess Spurs must triplicate Splitter´s assigned salary to make it equal to his current contract. And maybe he needs even more to be able to pay his buyout, because NBA teams aren´t allowed to pay over 500.000 dollars -i think- and he probably will have to pay more than that.

By: Timothy Varner

Timothy Varner — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:31:05 +0000

Ruben,

Any word from Splitter regarding the CBA provision?

By: Rubén

Rubén — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:41:35 +0000

Tiago Splitter in action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq7f7dt-kOU&hl=es

By: Timothy Varner

Timothy Varner — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:11:29 +0000

I’ll assume that they’ll have the cap space until they don’t, if you know what I mean. But in theory, you’re correct. They could decide to take on a big contract and eat their 2010 cap.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:40:15 +0000

How confident are we that the Spurs will still have their cap space in 2010? Other than Bosh, who is a Texas native, I’m not sure that the Spurs can reasonably expect any of the top FAs to choose San Antonio over the bigger market teams like the Knicks, Nets, Bulls, and Mavs who might also have cap space. Don’t they at least have to consider trading Manu and his expiring contract for another star guard (maybe they revisit the Carter trade, or maybe they try to do a sign-and-trade for Ben Gordon) that limits their ability to do much in 2010?

By: rou

rou — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:56:00 +0000

We would have a good group of big men with him, an old Duncan, Gooden. Anything Mahinmi brings is extra.

The ‘10 free agent class is deep, but teams wallets aren’t. I’m hoping a bunch of good players will settle for modest contracts. I’m thinking a lot of guys will take small 1 or 2 year contracts in hopes that the market gets better.

By: Timothy Varner

Timothy Varner — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:42:52 +0000

Guys, He'll be 25 in 2010. He is very good for Europe and would likely be--aiming low--an above average back up center in the NBA. His game is ideal for San Antonio. Here's part of the Draft Express profile:

Tiago Splitter (the longest player profile in DraftExpress history, at over 16,000 words and counting) continues to improve his game year by year, clearly emerging as one of the best players in European basketball this season, and maybe the top center around. His production is pretty astounding, ranking 3rd and 4th in PER in the Euroleague and ACB respectively, 8th in scoring in both categories, and amongst the league leaders in blocks, steals, free throw attempts and shooting percentage. Offensively, Splitter continues to evolve his game, emerging as a real force for Tau Vitoria, to the tune of 16 points per game, on phenomenal percentages. He shoulders a big offensive load for them, and it’s clear that that’s something that is important for him in the way you see him calling for the ball on the left block. Splitter is primarily a low post player, showing an excellent assortment of footwork and spin-moves with his back to the basket, and a very effective jump-hook he can shoot with either hand. He is a little bit old school in that aspect, really putting pressure on his defender to hold his ground as he backs him down aggressively, which draws him quite a few fouls. Splitter is extremely aggressive putting the ball on the floor and creating, showing excellent coordination and fluidity, and emerging as a terrific finisher thanks to his great hands and touch. He’s not incredibly explosive around the basket, which may emerge as more of an issue in the NBA (if and when), but with his excellent skill-level and high basketball IQ, he’s about as effective a low-post scorer as you’ll find at the European level. On top of that, he manages to find plenty of scoring opportunities with his ability to run the floor, play pick and roll with the likes of Pablo Prigioni and Igor Rakocevic, and just find open spots around the basket to catch and finish....

Read the rest here.