Scola's Debut

It's good to have realistic expectations of Scola in the early going, but I see much more. Scola is the truth. That guy can flat out play. he is tough, rebounds well, runs well, hits a mid range shot. With his international experience, he acts and plays like he belongs.

A key play that probably few noticed, but I know Rick Adelman will -- Scola gets the defensive board in heavy traffic. Rather than just tuck it and wait for the guard to come get it, he secures it with his head up, sees a breaking Mike James, outlets, and triggers a fast break for an easy basket.

Scola has instincts. Just wait till his teammates start to trust him to finish plays on the offensive end. There were several instances where he flashed open on the baseline and the man with the ball on the perimeter didn't see him. There were other times where he had the ball in the high post in triple threat position. As he gets more comfortable, he will be able to take it to the basket or just turn and face up.

As James is going to steadily eat into Alston's minutes, Scola will eat into Hayes' minutes. Our team will be better for it. Scola is starter material. Just give him time.

 

Hmmm please enlighten me about what you mean by this comment?
Do you mean we should not give too much credit to Scola because he was playing against a team with a style similar to European teams he is used to facing?

 

Barkley just said he likes scola!

 

We have Chuck sharing the minutes with him, so I don't think that will be an issue. I would still like us to get a backup 4/5, because Deke's age is really starting to show.

 

I like Scola, and think he will turn into a great nba player. I think he is really good at play against european team. That is just a fact. I think that is his advantage. Nothing is wrong with that!

 

Ok NOW we need to give Scola a good new nickname!

I nominate 'The Pope' for Scola..

You know, Pope Scola

 

How about Re-Scola, like the cough drops.

 

Super cola

 

Scorela

as his "scoring" improves, this will be an even better nickname.

 

skull control or just the skull....fans can wear voodoo skulls...

 

how about just skull

yeah ok i couldnt think of anything

 

schoolya

 

Coca Scola

 

You mean, "Ri-Scola".

 

scola - pop cola

 

Sounds a little too close to "cholera" for my liking...

 

i'd go for SCORILLA...

a beast out there...

 

Why not 'scodzilla', a well-known beast

 

Scola is really active. He has no problem guardin' guys like Okur, Boozer. He's guick enough and has high Basketball IQ.

He's very strony, very tough to beat in the paint. He's also a good rebounder.

I'm glad with his game against Utah

 

Barkley said he likes him is because he doesn't want to kiss another donkey's ass.