I think in some ways this is kind of like the Steve Francis situation. Where will Papaloukas wind up. It's a sweepstakes with all the NBA teams in contention. He can pick and choose where he wants to go. He wants to go to a contender that obviously likes Europeans. I would bet that his top priority would be to the Spurs.
If he wants playing time he doesn't want to end up on a team with an established PG, especially an elite player like Parker. The Rockets might actually fit the bill. He wants a team that's on the verge of being great but that doesn't have a high caliber point. How many other teams fit into that category. If he played in Houston he could be a big piece of the puzzle. Adelman's already showed with Scola that he's willing to start rookies if they can hack it. The only question is the whole Spanoulis affair.
You might be right in light of the fact that our biggest needs are at the guard position. However will we have enough to pay the MLE with Landry's negotiations for his salary.
why is everyone focusing on the PG position in the offseason...i think we've made substantial differences the last offseason...now we need to focus on getting a SG/SF or a C
Because any SF/SG or C is more than likely a BACKUP player, whereas a PG could actually be a new starter....which impacts the game 3/4ths of the time versus only 1/4th.... DD
I agree, our focus should be on center since mutumbo is retiring. Also a third scorer at the SG/SF spot will be great. With Francis returning we will have 3 PG, hopefully Francis will get better, Brooks will improve and Alston plays as well as he did during the streak.
Good to see you, Kill Bill Pana. I also heard rumors that the Harlem Globetrotters want him to teach them how to play basketball with style....as well as to thresh wheat more effectively.
I'm sorry, but... LMAO. I do agree that he will have roughly the impact in 08/09 of Francis in 07/08.
If he decides to come over....and that is a big if...you can not blame the guy for looking for the right fit. He is not a rookie, he is a seasoned veteran who should look out for his own interests.... Any body who controlled their own career choices would agree. It will be fun to see if he has decided to come over and to see which teams go the hardest after the guy. Because honestly he is making more money over there, then he would get here...so he would be coming to prove himself on the biggest stage, nothing more. DD
The attitude about International players here is somewhat strange. But then again everyone thought Yao was going to be a big bust when he came here. Papaloukas's Euroleague 2006-2007 championship speaks for itself.
I think for some people there is an asumption that most international players will fail. Others assume they will flourish. The fact is that you never really know. You can't assume that because a guy is a Euroleague champion that he'll be good in the nba. You definitely can't assume that a guy from a chinese league will be great. Its not a definite thing either way.
The consensus seems to be that he's easily worth the gamble. There are a lot of teams interested in this guy.
Oh, for an edit button. Given the widespread interest in the guy I don't think signing this guy would be as risky as some of the people here are making it out to be. He's been a pretty big story for some years now.
The consensus among Kill Bill Pana/B-Ball Scientist/Apollo's newest User ID's is that he will be awesome! Well they haven't seen Cindros play yet.
Do you really have nothing better to do than to dump a bunch of haterade on everything European and Greek while taking wild potshots as my moniker?
That is Sam's way of attempting to discredit people without actually having an argument. He is the first 2 letters shy of class. As for the topic at hand most players never really make it, either US players or Euros.....I doubt the percentage is any different. The only difference with Theo is that he is 31 and you know EXACTLY what you are going to get....and if that is good enough...then you make a play for him. But, it really depends on Theo...he would be taking a paycut to make the move, so I can see EXACTLY why he has some concerns or demands before he signs a contract. Anyone would do the same thing, look out for your own best interests....good smart move. DD
If by "people" you mean the same guy who registered the USer ID's of BEXCELENT, BBall Scientist, Kill_Bill_Pana, Rockets Dynasty, and Apollo, and whatever his new ones are you are correct. Anyway I am glad to see him back - he makes it amusing.
Yes, but you are making an assumption about this guy without actually knowing if it is him. Unless Clutch tells us it is him using the same IP, you are just jumping to conclusions. Pop's posts read a LOT different than those of the ones you mentioned above. DD
I'm really sorry, but this is a preposterous statement to make, and you've made it more than once in this thread. It may be clear EXACTLY what you would get if you are another Euroleague team trying to get him from CSKA, but to assume that what he produces in Euroleague will translate to the NBA is more foolhardy than it is bold. MAYBE he does great in the NBA as a 1, 2, or swingman. MAYBE teams discover that he isn't quick enough to survive in an NBA backcourt. He's worth a look, and could very well pan out. But to say that you or anyone else KNOW EXACTLY what he'll give you? Not the wisest thing to say. Evan
