I got this idea from all the talk about Luis Alberto Scola and Noce hoping the Bulls could sign him now that the Spurs are no longer interested. The man is a beast on the court and would adapt quite well in the NBA, especially playing for a team like the Bulls who have a teammate of his from Argentina present on the roster. To show support in hopes that the Bulls can sign the European leagues' best player place the following link in your signature below your sig pic you're using, if any. Of course in order for it to show up you will have to make sure that there are no spaces in the code. It should show up as it does below except centered in your sig. [ CENTER ][ SIZE="1" ]I am a [ B ][ url=url=http://www.justbball.com/forums/showthread.php?p=752253 ]Luis Scola to Chicago[ /url ][ /B ] supporter[ /SIZE ][ /CENTER ] <font size=""1"">I am a Luis Scola to Chicago supporter</font> We could use Scola, show some support if you believe we can get him. Check out some nice clips of his play from Youtube. Click here.
I don't know much about this guy haven't really seen much of him playing, but from what I have read through scouting reports, etc. he is not very versatile. The only position the reports say he can really play is power forward, and even then he is a bit short for that as well. I also hear he is a poor rebounder when in a stationary position. Although, a good rebounder when coming in from the wings. I don't know how much another undersized power forward would help us.
<div class="quote_poster">Blur Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I don't know much about this guy haven't really seen much of him playing, but from what I have read through scouting reports, etc. he is not very versatile. The only position the reports say he can really play is power forward, and even then he is a bit short for that as well. I also hear he is a poor rebounder when in a stationary position. Although, a good rebounder when coming in from the wings. I don't know how much another undersized power forward would help us.</div> From what I've seen in games I think he's doing fairly well and can contribute to the Bulls. I don't think he can be much of a defensive threat, but he can learn he is considered very adaptable. He's a huge offensive threat though and the Bulls could use a power forward that can charge the lane and score inside. He isn't that big for his position, but he does force his way in and brings a lot of energy. He's very dominant when he gets the ball in his hands. He also won the Spanish ACB league Most Valuable Player award in 2005. Your choice to support it though. I am all for giving a man who carries very high praise and can score inside a welcome chance to prove himself in the NBA and overlook some nitpicks made by the "experts" who are 7/10 times wrong.
<div class="quote_poster">M Two One Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">From what I've seen in games I think he's doing fairly well and can contribute to the Bulls. I don't think he can be much of a defensive threat, but he can learn he is considered very adaptable. He's a huge offensive threat though and the Bulls could use a power forward that can charge the lane and score inside. He isn't that big for his position, but he does force his way in and brings a lot of energy. He's very dominant when he gets the ball in his hands. He also won the Spanish ACB league Most Valuable Player award in 2005. Your choice to support it though. I am all for giving a man who carries very high praise and can score inside a welcome chance to prove himself in the NBA and overlook some nitpicks made by the "experts" who are 7/10 times wrong.</div>The scouting report I was looking at was from a couple years ago, so I will give him the benefit of the doubt that he has improved since that time in those weak areas. The report noted more positives than negatives. Now the question I have is would he get any playing time on our roster? Between, Thomas, Brown, Khyrapa, etc. I think time will be tough to come by. It would be a shame to add another talented player and have him warm the bench. We have seen how some international players have struggled in the past when recently arriving in the states. How long would it take him to adjust?
Sorry for the late reply guys I've only just got home to Chicago not too long ago and I'm dead tired. However, I thought I should check in real quick. Qlso, please excuse bad typos over the next few days, if any, as I have to readjust to the US keyboard. <div class="quote_poster">Blur Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The scouting report I was looking at was from a couple years ago, so I will give him the benefit of the doubt that he has improved since that time in those weak areas. The report noted more positives than negatives. Now the question I have is would he get any playing time on our roster? Between, Thomas, Brown, Khyrapa, etc. I think time will be tough to come by. It would be a shame to add another talented player and have him warm the bench. We have seen how some international players have struggled in the past when recently arriving in the states. How long would it take him to adjust?</div> I think he would be able to become a dominant player within a season and still have a top five to three rookie season. Then again he may get used to the game right off, we'll have to see really if they can sign him from the Spurs somehoz or they let his drqft rights go, etc. It would be a shame for another good player to crowd the bench. However, I don't think it will be possible for the Bulls to sign him this season so we'll likely make room for him if they possibly try to get him during the off season. We know Sweets and Viktor will likely be gone over the summer so that'd make some decent space. Thomas is growing, so I don't know how the Bulls would go about that, but I'm sure they'd figure it out with other players gone. Likely Brown as well to boost. The problem is Scola's buyout contract at Tau. The Spanish club wants 3M. Noce does have a high regard for the player though and Bulls management has given notice to player ideas. I think it will come down to negotiations with San Antonio over Tau in the end though. <div class="quote_poster">taurus515th Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I heard Paxson was after him but the Spurs didnt like our offer.</div> Yep, strange too since the Spurs "don't want him anmore" anyway. Kind of tells us something. <div class="quote_poster">taurus515th Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Is it possible to get him during the season or just the offseason?</div> I don't think the current season is possible. I don't think it would work out either as Blur mentioned the team is so cluttered with talent right now.
Scola isn't THAT good of a player, and believe me, I've seen my share of him in his Tau games. He's a good player, he has decent range and can rebound pretty well, but he's undersized and I don't think he would fit the NBA. He's not quick enough to play small forward, so he's basically a tweener, which Chicago already have in Tyrus Thomas. Plus, he's a below average defender. I just don't get how Scola would help the Bulls.
<div class="quote_poster">kobimel Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Scola isn't THAT good of a player, and believe me, I've seen my share of him in his Tau games. He's a good player, he has decent range and can rebound pretty well, but he's undersized and I don't think he would fit the NBA. He's not quick enough to play small forward, so he's basically a tweener, which Chicago already have in Tyrus Thomas. Plus, he's a below average defender. I just don't get how Scola would help the Bulls.</div> As with any foreign players trying to adapt they often perform better with fellow countrymen or those that they have played with in the past. Scola is considered the most dominant offensive player in European basketball, not to mention that he is adaptable. From what I've seen and covered before I think he would do fairly well here especially since he would be able to play with one of his best friends. That often helps on any team. Truthfully we don't know how well he will do until he arrives, whether it be the Bulls, Spurs, or even another team. Point is, with his talent despite size we can't simply turn our backs to him. He could wind up being a great player as with many players who were underappreciated going into the second round of drafts or just undrafted period. That's why I'm all for picking him up, especially when you look at the players the Bulls may lose over the off season. Not to mention he won the 2005 MVP and is highly regarded in European basketball. The papers in France are nuts over him as much as their current NBA crop.
If the Bulls don't trade too much for him (maybe a 2nd round pick, or, at most, a late 1st), he'll be a huge steal. But all I'm saying is, don't go overboard and trade a proven NBA player for a guy who nobody knows if he can adapt himself to the NBA game and play well, despite him being "adaptable".
<div class="quote_poster">kobimel Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">If the Bulls don't trade too much for him (maybe a 2nd round pick, or, at most, a late 1st), he'll be a huge steal. But all I'm saying is, don't go overboard and trade a proven NBA player for a guy who nobody knows if he can adapt himself to the NBA game and play well, despite him being "adaptable".</div> I don't think the Bulls should really trade anyone for him. They could buy out, which is more of a comfortable situation. If they can steal him away with a decent player, nothing to the likes of Noce, Gordon, Hinrich, etc then they have to go for it.
They can't buy him out straight from Tau, the Spurs have his rights. They need to make a deal with the Spurs in order to get him, AND buy him out from Tau.
<div class="quote_poster">kobimel Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">They can't buy him out straight from Tau, the Spurs have his rights. They need to make a deal with the Spurs in order to get him, AND buy him out from Tau.</div> I mentioned this already in post#7 in this thread. <div class="quote_poster">I-Miss-MJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">how long do the Spurs own his rights for?</div> I'm not sure how long draft rights belong to a team or even if they do expire after time. I don't think they do though, remember Sabonis way back?
