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Are we just going to ignore the monster tournament Luis Scola is having?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by emcitymisfit, Sep 2, 2014.

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  1. emcitymisfit

    emcitymisfit Member

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    I thought he was done -- he looks as good as ever on the FIBA stage.

    Miss this dude on the Rockets. Fierce competitor, nice dude.

    Helookok.jpg
     
    #1 emcitymisfit, Sep 2, 2014
  2. Chuck Nevitt

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    Possible stretch 4 target for the Rockets for next summer?
     
    #2 Chuck Nevitt, Sep 2, 2014
  3. duluth111222

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    Scola has always been a terrific international player. This is nothing new.
     
    #3 duluth111222, Sep 2, 2014
  4. mig0s

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    Yes. Against scrubs that cant make it to the NBA, nothing impressive.
     
    #4 mig0s, Sep 2, 2014
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    Being from Argentina I can tell you this is standard Scola level for international competition. He is among the top 5 World Cup scorers of all time
     
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    Scola should be in the same discussion for one of the greatest athletes in Argentina along with Manu Ginobili, Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Sergio Martinez, and Marcos Maidana (IF he knocks out Floyd Mayweather).
     
    #6 Beavis Stiffler, Sep 2, 2014
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    Guys I actually think Scola should actually get HOF consideration for his international play (not his NBA play obviously). That's how good he is, and has been internationally for the past 14 or so years. I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised at him balling at the world cup.
     
    #7 dobro1229, Sep 2, 2014
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    Scola should be back after this season. I for one will welcome back The Beast! Should've never been let go after all still looking for a PF.
     
    #8 rocketsmetalspd, Sep 2, 2014
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    Luifa gonna Luifa. One of the best international players of all time. Miss the dude. He still look ok..

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    #9 donkeypunch, Sep 2, 2014
  10. TheRealist137

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    Terrence Jones is better than Scola
     
    #10 TheRealist137, Sep 2, 2014
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    Terrence Jones has no post up game or reliable mid range jumper. I'd like to know the logic behind this statement:confused:
     
    #11 GoRox2013, Sep 2, 2014
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    Yes because he was one of the worst rotation players in the NBA last year.
     
    #12 SamFisher, Sep 2, 2014
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    Totally agree.
     
    #13 basketballholic, Sep 2, 2014
  14. bongman

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    Just playing devil's advocate here. Cisco is averaging the 0.5 points more than Scola and the league's 2nd best ppg. Should we get excited about that? Just adding some perspective.
     
    #14 bongman, Sep 2, 2014
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    Someone post the video of him getting posterized.
     
    #15 RedRedemption, Sep 2, 2014
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    Avila has always been a phenomenal international player, an all time great
     
    #16 rhino17, Sep 2, 2014
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    #17 PRaZe, Sep 2, 2014
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    Sergio "Manteca" Martínez? Sorry, Uruguayan ;)

    Now really, Scola is a beast internationally. He's been the heart and soul of the Argentine national team for a few years now. Unfortunately, I doubt Argentina will go too far this time, but they'll go as far as Scola takes them. And it'll be amazing to watch.
     
    #18 merrrlo, Sep 2, 2014
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    My favorite Scola Moment as a Rocket. He beasted this game although it was againt a scrub Nets team. Still tho 20-25 shooting. lawwwwwd

    http://youtu.be/daXvNty0N78
     
    #19 BigShotBob, Sep 2, 2014
  20. sealclubber1016

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    Boy Scola loves international play. He plays in every freaking tournament.
     
    #20 sealclubber1016, Sep 2, 2014
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