Welcome Back, Luis Scola!
by Tom Martin on Jul 15, 2010 9:33 PM CDT
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PrintOn behalf of The Dream Shake, I would like to formally apologize to you, Luis Scola. I am so sorry that we tried to trade you 800 times this past year. We meant no harm and hope that you understand. If need be, I'll stop saying that you look like Russell Brand just to make you happy (but really, Luis, you totally look like Russell Brand).
We are looking forward to great things this year and in the coming five years with the Slayer running the 4. So, once again...
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Reading his comments from chron.com
So glad he’s a part of our team, he really wants to be a Rocket. Said it’s the only team he wants to play for. Welcome back. I will wear my Scola wig every game this season
SCOLA WIG FTW lol
Im buying a Scola jersey this year I can be proud to actually wear his hes a great player better person
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
If you dont have a Scola wig
Then you are just a Longhorns fan.
Did you know Eric Berry was asexually produced by Chuck Norris?
by darwithabar on Jul 16, 2010 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
lol check my sig ;) but Ill get the complete outfit
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Im glad he's here but I would be PISSED if I was Scola...
Morey at Bosh’s house at 12:01 at the start of free agency trying to replace me? Hrmmm =/
by ap3604 on Jul 15, 2010 10:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
its a business you gota get over it
if you can make your team better, theres nothing wrong with that.. noone job is secure
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Yeah your right =]
Its a good thing Scola is more level headed than me =P
by ap3604 on Jul 15, 2010 10:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
that pic is too funny lmao
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Scola, however, came much closer to leaving than Lowry
Scola, however, said Thursday he was close to accepting an offer to return to Tau Vitoria in the Spanish league, where he had been the Rookie of the Year in 1999-2000 and the league MVP in 2004-05 and 2006-07 when he was unable to reach an agreement with the San Antonio Spurs, who had drafted him in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft.
He said he was prepared to move on, but remaining with the Rockets was his first choice.
That was a close one…
It's relative
the cost of living is generally provided by the club, the stronger Euro, etc… I think that’s why Euro clubs do get attention, they pamper players and offer you money that’s more valuable in places we consider vacation places.
I'm always right, this isn't conjecture, merely statement of fact.
yea it was but he wasnt leaving his beloved Rockets ;)
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Exactly
Fighting with Fisher about that elbow and fighting with Sasha about whose hair was cooler. Scola is awesome. He’s the only guy I don’t make a rude comment about when he puts his hair behind his ear all the time.
In Morey We Trust
The BANHAMMER delivers the real justice
That's just turrible
he just kills taller more athletic and springy guys in the paint and dazzle them
with his spin moves it is hilarious, I remember Scola put move after move on Rasheed in Boston and he was trying his best to block Luis shot but failed and was in disbelief lmao.. that Boston game was my fave of the year the entire TEAM played incredible.. Lowry was kicking ass, Hill abused Perkins lol Bud did his thing, Chuck Hayes stopped Pierce in regulation which was amazing and AB finished them off with clutch shots, euphoric game ;)
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
welcome back to the ice scream man
gimme a scoop luis!
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 15, 2010 11:06 PM CDT reply actions
Ice Cream Man
While it’s an awful BIll Worrell nickname, I couldn’t help but laugh every time I heard it last year.
A little over-paid but w/e
We are going to be tied up for the next 3-5 years with Martin, Scola, Lowry, nd probably Brooks and Yao being locked up. Hopefully Yao takes a pay cut.
Did you know Eric Berry was asexually produced by Chuck Norris?
Troll
This is the news I was waiting for!!! Yeeew Scoooooola
Shane it's time to shave that creepy 'stash
If you factor in the past 3 years when he was underpaid, the amount is just right!!!
I love Luis; he didn’t shop around in the NBA because he only wants our team. Now let’s go get a championship!
i pray he stays healthy for all 5 years.
This contract sort of ties us up long term. I mean its not a tmac ball buster. But still longterm deal for a guy in his 30s already.
the super mario brothers rules!
Great to hear Scola signs with the rockets…the SMB combo… of Scola, Martin, and Brooks
will reign supreme… Go Rockets!
I like this deal a lot
Just remember, 5 or 6 years ago the Rockets would have lost him to somebody at 12-12.5 million a year. So this is a great deal given the salary cap was better than expected. The Rockets have a TON of assets right now and the luxury tax is paid on the final roster, not on it’s highest point (someone correct me if I’m wrong).
I was happy with anything under 10. Scola skills, baring injury will be damn good at the end of this contract too.
www.TheDreamShake.com Co-Founder and Writer
Pretty sure
you are correct on the way the tax is assessed.
Also, glad others agree on my statement that Scola’s skills will still be sharp because he doesn’t play an overly explosive game or anything.
I'm always right, this isn't conjecture, merely statement of fact.
yup he doesnt rely solely on athleticism ala Dwight Howard
he better develop some skills if he wana have a productive end of career
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Not too much
Don’t just look at the $47 Million figure. The final year isn’t guaranteed. So, if he declines and the team doesn’t pick up his option for the fifth year, the REAL contract is basically 4 years at $36 Million with whatever the buyout is for the fifth year. I’ll take it.
woooooo!
Scola almost left to go back to the Spanish league? Only one thing I can say to that:
America, Fuck Yeah!
Welcome back, Luis. As a hustle-oriented, ground-based PF, I’m not worried about your value in your Age 34 year as I would for most other NBA players. This contract is not going to be a problem!
Scola worth $47 million
at least to the Rockets! he earned every penny of it, from the way he was playing every game last 2 years!
welcome back! Scola! now been a teamplayer, give us a mohawk!!!! :)
don't bully me, i am from the D(etroit)!!!
by wanderboy on Jul 16, 2010 9:22 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Just throwing this out there
I’d go gay for Luis Scola, he is a beautiful and talented man. If you disagree, you’re lying.
I'm always right, this isn't conjecture, merely statement of fact.
would you go gay for Sebastian Abreu or Russell Brand, too?
Because then we might have a problem.
The Dream Shake ...on Twitter.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
To be perfectly honest
Russel Brand, yes. Sebastian Abreu, no. Every man has a right to have a short list of men they would let ravage them. Who would turn down Ryan Reynolds, come on man.
I'm always right, this isn't conjecture, merely statement of fact.
If you would like
I could direct you to some fanfics based on Final Fantasy VII that are about 5,000 times more creepy than what I posted.
I'm always right, this isn't conjecture, merely statement of fact.
Thank you
I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time.
"voted for the Jazz"
ooooh, that’s like being a pedophile – it never goes away. //grudgedave//
by ressaliance_00 on Jul 16, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
way off topic but this is a great article
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ai7N7K4o2bAhRWOGI6iG8TE5nYcB?slug=aw-heatfreeagency071610
Fuck lebron james.
by AK1111 on Jul 16, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Huge article
I’m recc’ing just because of the Fuck Lebron James statement, then I read a couple lines of the article and thought “well earned.”
I'm always right, this isn't conjecture, merely statement of fact.
So let's get this straight.
Those POSs always wanted to play together since 2008 because they could be Super Cool Bros together, but Riley’s a genius because he somehow persuaded them. Oh, and he unloaded all contracts before 2010, which anyone could have done.
Riiiiigggghhhhhhhttttt.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
We just got Brad Miller for 3yrs!!
Our team is now set. We will win the Western conference if Yao stays healthy!!
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