Possibly. This guy has won everything overseas he may chose to be another Bodiroga if he feels he cannot make it at his age. Thats why he is putting down some standards to chose what teams suit him better. He can do it according to his offers. V-span didnt choose and didnt give himself a chance to stay and develop.
Every link that you posted, DD, says that he can't shoot. Don't you kind of need a player with a shot? A point guard that can penetrate (and is 6'7" too) would be a blessing on this team, but if he turns in BJax-like shooting nights I'd be a bit wary.
It says he can shoot but that is not his strength..... As I have said, I think a PG that can set the table AND shoot would be ideal, but if not you can work with one that is a passing oriented one (this type of guy) or a shooting oriented one.....but you can't have one that is not a good passer or shooter (what we have now). DD
There seems to be reports from the posting that he is not a good outside shooter. That is an area which might make him not the best fit for the team as he will get alot of outside shots.
DD, you are a great guy (no matter what Sam Fisher says - just kidding Fisher . That picture of the cinder block was too funny) but your one big failing is that you keep looking for players where there are no players like the end of the bench or somewhere in the Kazakhstan Basketball Association. If it were that easy to find players, then everyone would be doing it. There is no easy fix to be had. The solution at PG will have to be finding another Steve Nash who is/was wasting away on someone's bench. I trust Morey understands this as well and is working on what needs to be done. Unlike his predecessor, he actually has a clue...
Theo at least comes with pretty darn good credentials. Here are the FIBA rankings for players. http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_rdCa0AljHPAjbl9YuZSHL2.coid_kl-Qub2wHLUH0UwthgNad1.articleMode_on.html
Thanks. And, I think where people get mixed up is that I like to toss names out there as discussion points to problem areas. More of a "Should we try to go after this guy" type of thing...... For some reason people think I am advocating bringing this guy in.....when all I am saying is..."What do you guys think?" It is the same thing with V-Span - never did I say he was the answer, only that Rafer wasn't and I would have liked to see if he could have developed some to find out. Somehow that gets morphed into some humongous mancrush on the guy..... I just think the Rockets need an upgrade, REALLY badly at the PG spot....and if this guy is interested in coming over, he might be a realistic chance for us to upgrade that spot. Because it is tough to find PG's in our current cap situation that are available, so I believe the answer is not a major overhaul but rather a signifcant tweak. DD
I don't know why people keep saying he's old. Even in the NBA, 31 isn't "old". Over the hill, sure, but not "old". A lot of PGs have their best years around that age. Steve Nash, anyone? ... Hell, a lot of players of any position have their best years around that age in terms of impact and winning, if not statistically.
If he could've succeeded a team like the spurs would have already picked him up. They are by FAR the best at looking at foreign talent, ginobli, duncan, parker, scola (haha they let him go), barbosa ( i think).
Teams have been trying to get him for years, I don't know what happened to his draft rights, but my guess is that he fell under the radar because the rules were different back then. DD
From last year...sorta a synopsis of NBA teams interested in Papaloukas and his recent resume. I think the Rockets needs have changed at the PF position but Pt Guard is still an area of concern. At very best, the Rockets are on the outside looking in with this group of contenders. It will take the entire MLE to sign him. Miami--Don't think he's a good fit. Miami needs a PG who can shoot next to Wade. Wasting Papalouk's talent because the Heat offense revolves around isos for Wadeor dumping the ball into Shaq. First priority is to have shooters around those two. Plus, Wade has the ball in his hands so much where he either creates for himself or others. SA--Obviously this would be a coup & ultimately unfair if he went here. The Spurs do need a back-up PG, and Papa could play next to Parker very well. If the Spurs are willing to give their whole MLE to Theo, (that's what it will probably take), then you do the deal. The only thing is the Spurs have to start looking for some youth on the wings, & maybe another big body. Clev--The Cavs could use some help at PG. A PG next to Bron who can stroke it, as a back-up Theo might bring some much needed variation to the anemic offense of the Cavs. Det--Think this makes some sense. The Pistons need a back-up PG, and could use a back-up 2-guard as well, if Flip Murray opts out. Theo can play minutes at the 2, and can definitely play alongside Billups. Dallas-- Could easily see him in a Mavs jersey. Would work very well next to Terry, and could work well in pick/rolls with Dirk. Utah: Need a back-up PG, pick & rolling with Boozer would work great in that offense, though the Jazz's 1st concern is a 2-guard. Suns: do need a back-up to Nash, but the issue of money comes into play & will the Sunseven use their entire MLE this year with their lux tax issues. Lakers: Phil loves his big PGs, if Odom is moved, Theo makes more sense cause he gives you another ball-handler. LA, though, needs a shooter at PG. Rockets: do need a back-up PG, but first need to , then maybe get a 3rd scorer before looking for another PG.
Yeah I don't really think that realistically the Rockets have much of a chance of signing Papa. Aren't the Spurs flush with money as a result of the Scola trade? They can easily offer him the MLE right?
They need to pay Splitter. They need to get younger. Flush? No. Could they afford him. Maybe. Could they offer him much pt with TP and MG? No.
Well the Spurs could let him take Vaughn's minutes and Manu would have his customary role coming off the bench. TP and Papa would be the guards.
