The Enigma That Is Fran Vazquez
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Here's an update onhow Fran is doing. He says he likes our style of play and hopes to come to the NBA one day. Whoopie!
Here's an update onhow Fran is doing. He says he likes our style of play and hopes to come to the NBA one day. Whoopie!
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The Enigma That Is Fran Vazquez
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The Enigma That Is Fran Vazquez
Good read about Fran, seems like he does want to come over and he may just do that in a season or 2. He would be a Darko 2.0 version we wanted next to Dwight.
And what made me happy,
"I have a positive relationship with Orlando, we are in regular contact," said Vazquez, who is under contract to Barca for one more season after this. "It's just a question of seeing how my contract here in Barcelona develops and to be able to exit here and go over there [the NBA].
"That is still my ambition. I like the way they [Magic] play, the system, the style they play. But at the time I was drafted, I was not at my peak, I understood that. I need to improve my inside game and work in the weight room, so I am moving forward with that.
"Being drafted was obviously very flattering, however, I feel playing in Europe for three years has allowed me to develop my skills and develop as a team player. In the long run, I have been able to gain a lot of skills I wouldn't have been able to get immediately [in the NBA]).
And what made me happy,
"Orlando often sends me tapes of their games and I often sit there watching them and see the team playing together so well. I do wonder how it could be and how nice it would be to be a part of that."
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Dunkin On Ya wrote:The article says that Fran is struggling to get minutes over there. I'm not up on Euro basketball, but if he can't get minutes over there, what makes us think he could even help this team? He's 24, it's not like he's a really young player trying to develop.
24 isnt young anymore lol? I think at 24 he can still improve. Im not sure how good he would do over here either, but Im sure he hasnt maxed out his skill sta 24.
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MoGrAdY wrote:Well from everything Ive read hes not a typical euro big. Hes more of a defensive minded player and likes to bang in the paint. Whereas most love the perimeter and are soft. So maybe he doesnt fit in well..?
He def does not fit well in Europe. They got a a different style of play and his skills dont translate well there. His skills would be better suited in the NBA.
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iirc ginobli waited a couple years to come over and look at him now... im not saying fran will have that kind of impact but he could come in and help.... having him and battie say by next season would be a huge boost to the team and give us quite a big man rotation.
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