Rockets offer 27 year old Sergio Llull $24 million/3 years contract

Hindenburg · Post #1 » by **Hindenburg** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:52 pm

Source is Spanish: http://www.marca.com/2015/06/22/baloncesto/nba/noticias/1434951995.html

27 year old 6'4 point/shooting guard playing for Real Madrid ACB League.

Any thoughts on this? Good deal? Too much?

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jpm312 · Post #2 » by **jpm312** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:58 pm

Can't be worse than Prigioni.

What's going to happen with Nick Johnson's development, tho?

ckman · Post #3 » by **ckman** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:01 pm

He better practice his three and defense now, since he's going to spend a lot of time waiting in the corner and cover Harden's ass at the other end

Post #4 » by **JDR720** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:03 pm

I dont think Harden expected this when he said he would like another playmaker on the team.

bran muffin · Post #5 » by **bran muffin** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:05 pm

I'm confused by his situation.

The Rockets own his draft rights, so that means he can only sign with Houston... right? But then he will count towards their cap like he was any other unrestricted free agent signee, instead of a rookie draftee? Unlike rookie draft picks, the Rockets would first have to go under the cap before signing him. Or am I misunderstanding.

Maybe someone can explain.

princeofpalace · Post #6 » by **princeofpalace** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:06 pm

How can this be true with Houston doesnt have the capspace to offer a deal like this?

Cycklops · Post #7 » by **Cycklops** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:09 pm

What kind of stats is he putting up in Europe?

naabzor · Post #8 » by **naabzor** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:11 pm

Llull is one of the best guard in Europe. He can definetely ball, but he is not a playmaker, he is more like the prototypical combo guard who can shoot and drive and score the ball. He is really an aggressive player, who leaves on intensity and emotions.

He is great but i dunno if he can fit Rockets needs.

Magic_Johnny12 · Post #9 » by **Magic_Johnny12** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:12 pm

Wait what?!

Why not just resign Beverly on a similar deal (certainly he will not get much more than that) that's actually younger and worlds better defender.....maybe his injury is worst than described?

What happens to Nick Johnson?

I'm confused.

naabzor · Post #10 » by **naabzor** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:13 pm

http://ww1.draftexpress.com/profile/Sergio-Llull-5023/

UcanUwill · Post #11 » by **UcanUwill** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:20 pm

Cycklops wrote:What kind of stats is he putting up in Europe?

In the ACB :

11.8 ppg (45.2 FG% ; 34.6 3PT%), 1.9 rpg, 3.4 asi, 25 minutes per game

60.3 TS% ; 1.4 PPS ; 20.3 PER ; 127.2 Ortg.

In the Euroleague :

10.4 ppg (43.6 FG% ; 38.1 3PT%), 1.8 rpg. 5.9 asi, 27.7 minutes per game

57.9 TS% ; 1.3 PPS ; 132.3 Ortg

Village Idiot · Post #12 » by **Village Idiot** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:25 pm

sounds like they won't be making an offer to Aldridge

UcanUwill · Post #13 » by **UcanUwill** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:25 pm

Llull excels in high pace offense, a high pace veteran who knows how to run a team. Seems like a good fit, but thats definitely a lot of money to the guy who is yet to prove anything in this league.

Ballerhogger · Post #14 » by **Ballerhogger** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:37 pm

weirdest last name ever.

WolvesGuy14 · Post #15 » by **WolvesGuy14** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:40 pm

Can't wait for some lame, "And Sergio Lulls the defender to sleep" line.

Hachmabash · Post #16 » by **Hachmabash** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:40 pm

I really like Llull and I think he will fit very well with the Houston. However, 8 mil. a season seems like a lot. Nikola Mirotic go 18/3 this offseason, so...

UcanUwill · Post #17 » by **UcanUwill** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:42 pm

Ballerhogger wrote:weirdest last name ever.

Every time I see him play, I think of ...

MaxRider · Post #18 » by **MaxRider** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:42 pm

bran muffin wrote:I'm confused by his situation.

The Rockets own his draft rights, so that means he can only sign with Houston... right? But then he will count towards their cap like he was any other unrestricted free agent signee, instead of a rookie draftee? Unlike rookie draft picks, the Rockets would first have to go under the cap before signing him. Or am I misunderstanding.

Maybe someone can explain.

draft right doesn't count toward cap space
Rockets can spend the full MLE to sign him which is estimate 24 million for 3 years

Post #19 » by **ken6199** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:44 pm

I hope he turns into a a Luis Scola rather than Spanoulis.

jpm312 wrote:Can't be worse than Prigioni.

What's going to happen with Nick Johnson's development, tho?

Johnson aka the Rockets captain is more of a 2 than 1. His handle is never good enough to be developed as a full-time 1.

princeofpalace wrote:How can this be true with Houston doesnt have the capspace to offer a deal like this?

A few direct consequences as I interpreted:
- Rockets will run on very tight cap
- Terry will be gone, or either accept vet min
- Papanikalou's team option will be picked and then traded
- Terrance Jones will be on the block
- Morey has saved MLE for Josh Smith

BMatt07 · Post #20 » by **BMatt07** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:51 pm

Hindenburg wrote:Source is Spanish: http://www.marca.com/2015/06/22/baloncesto/nba/noticias/1434951995.html

27 year old 6'4 point/shooting guard playing for Real Madrid ACB League.

Any thoughts on this? Good deal? Too much?

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Did you get the Sith Lord's approval for that avatar?

Lmaoooo. Too good. Sorry, off topic.

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