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Our posible Center position, Fabricio Oberto?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RocoRocket, Jun 20, 2007.

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  1. RocoRocket

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    From what I read our Centers Mutombo and that other dude, whats his name Tsalidis? are free agents this year. If they go else where, would the Rockets be able to land Fabricio Oberto from the Spurs? I read he is a restricted free agent this year. I think he would make and excellent back up for Yao, and fit Ricks system well. Hes got skills .540% FG%, .615FT%, has a hi B-ball IQ, can pass, hustles, plays ok defense and rebounds. Best of all, he can score in bunches if given the opportunity. What would the Rockets have to do to land him?
     
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    yeah thatd be great and everything, but good luck gettin him from san antonio.
     
    #2 dtowninyourtown, Jun 20, 2007
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    Pay him more than he's worth?
     
    #3 New Jack, Jun 20, 2007
  4. RocoRocket

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    I think hes playing for SA very cheap because SA originally wanted the PF Scola. Scola could not get out of his euro contract, so they signed Fabricio because Manu wanted him. How much more would we have to pay to get him?
     
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    He averages a BLAZIN 4.4 ppg and he's 32. Reminds me of Juwan Howard except he's foreign so people automatically think he has some untapped potential, but he's 32. Personally I would pass on him and get someone younger, just cause he was on the Spurs doesn't make him that great.
     
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    Dude what are u talking about. Mutumbo is coming back to ONLY the rockets. They arnt going elsewhere, i think thats pretty clear now.
     
    #6 roooshi, Jun 20, 2007
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    Ok...thats fine..... If the Rockets think they can win with a 40 something Mutombo sitting on the bench, then more power to them. Just hope Yaos toe stays healthy :rolleyes:

    I would sleep better at night knowing my 32 year old cousin Fabricio would come off the bench during Yaos game breaks. Like I said hes got hi bball IQ, can pass, cut to the basket, and can score in bunches if asked to. :cool:

    Manu brought him to the NBA to get recognised and I really dont think Fabricio is in SA's long term plans. He can be had for the right price , still cheap, me thinks.
     
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    mt. mutombo is the best backup C in the league... he's better than Oberto, he just can't play as long because of his age.
     
    #8 DOMINATOR, Jun 20, 2007
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    Mutumbo has good defense and gets timely rebounds, but I worry that he can't do it anymore next year

    Oberto can really flourish under Adelman's system, but when we have Yao already, its probably best to focus on another position.. (like PF)
     
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    ok... so if by chance Yao is out for a month we will have the best shot blocker/ rebounder in the leage playing for a few minutes. How will Mutombo or that other stiff Tsalidis fit in Ricks new system? They are slow and clumsy, Fabricio is alot quicker than them and just as smart as Vlade. :cool:

    Just like Bruce Bowen said during the Spurs championship celebration " the guy (Fabricio Oberto) has this uncany ability to be in the right place at the right time making the right plays"
     
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    no way he leaves the spurs.
     
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    Real Madrid wants to make real hard play to get him this summer.
     
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    Good luck getting him away from Spurs and hometown Boyfriend GiNOBLEY!
     
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    Really, he wants to leave the NBA to play for Madrid? Maby, he said: "I won it all in the NBA, why staying?" :D
     
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    He hasn't won MVP yet so he will stay :D
     
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    you watch the finals? oberto was just a rebounder. he would always tip the ball to the point guard. also, he had some moves that he showed, in the playoffs. hes fine for a backup center, but doubt we'll ever get him.
     
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    hahaha, and Oberto is not clumsy? I watched all of the spurs playoffs games over here in s.a., and Oberto blows. You're using his FT stat to convince people, and he shoots a lower percentage than Duncan....
    Mutumbo 2007 stats: 55.6% FG, 69% FT, 3.1 pts, 6.5 rbd, 1 block in only 17 minutes per game.
    Oberto 2007 stats:56.2% FG, 64.7% FT, 4.4 pts, 4.7 rbd, 0.3 blocks also in 17 minutes per game.
    Mutumbo is eight years older than this guy, and his numbers are better. And I don't remember any games where Oberto rebounded more than 15. I remember several, including the Nuggets game in which he boarded 22. Mutumbo is a better back up.
    You say you're a rockets fan.... don't dog on Mutumbo, that guy has better morals than anyone in this league. At least he spends his money on health care, and not at a strip bar "making it rain" dollar bills like the Pacman.
     
    #17 rocketsfaninsa, Jun 21, 2007
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    Um, No.

    I would shoot myself if anyone on the current spurs roster ends up on the rockets . . .
     
    #18 toby, Jun 21, 2007
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    Oberto would be a good fit here especially if Adelman plans to use Yao in a high post. Oberto does the same thing with Duncan in SA. He has 1 year(2.5m) at his option left on his contract.

    Now he is a starting C playing with his friend and countryman on the NBA championship team that will contend for 4 or more years to come. WHY does he want to leave the Spurs?? :confused:

    By the way, the Spurs will give him a longer contract if he wants it.
     
    #19 MONON, Jun 21, 2007
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    i tried man i tried, sleep always got the best of me there. plus they were playing the Cavs that doesn't prove much for Oberto.
     
    #20 dntrwl, Jun 21, 2007
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