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actually, Batista had 14 points and 7 rebounds in 17 minutes of action, showing he can mix it with the best of them in the euroleague.

last time i checked, we didn't have any players from Argentina. Este (asuming you refer to him) is from URUGUAY, we are near Argentina, but we are different countries. Thank you, and grab the mapamundi my friend

man, specially the Este treatment. BTW, Este would give Yi some hard times in pratice, wouldn't he? if any of you are interested, Batista is working with Uruguay's National Team for the Panamerican Games and the Olympic Qualyfier and is very hungry and motivated to find his place anywhere, NBA or Europe

i read Miami wants him, and is willing to offer him a 4 year contract. This guy would be a great leader for the Hawks

that's because he IS awesome. He is a great player, believe me

"this guy" as you say, is the same that directed Greece victory over US "dream team" in the last world championship, penetrating and kicking all game long without any answer by US guards. I think you kind of disrespect a Euroleague MVP and a top FIBA player, who could give the Hawks a short term solution, you don't have to wait for this player to blossom, he would be a 12/9 point guard from game 1 of the season.

araujo definitely is on the stuff, and he is a stiff, but the guy is huge!!! isaw him in person and he can be a great wrestler. WWF, ger ready for Rafaelllllllllllllllllllllllll Arauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuujo, the brazilian steroid machine!!!!!

ok, maybe it's because english is my fourth language. No hard feelings folks. And Batista will not play in Italy, he will join our NT on june 1st

why did you say that?

what's the meaning of being " a lady's man"?. On the other hand, It's correct, he will play with Bologna in their playoff run, and then his agent will try to get him signed with another NBA team, being the Hawks his first option. Then Este will play in Rio de Janeiro in the Panamerican games, and in Las Vegas in the Olympic qualyfier. This italian experience will be great for him, because he will gain a great amount of confidence in a very good league. Then he will kick ass in international tournaments with our National Team, while he gets ready to continue his career anywhere, either with a elite team in Europe or in the NBA where he deserves a chance

it's in spanish, from Urubasket.com BATISTA JUGARIA PLAYOFF EN ITALIA Y LUEGO SE INTEGRARA A LA SELECCION Esteban Batista tiene todo arreglado con Bologna, segundo en la Liga Italiana, para que el jugador vaya a reforzarlos hasta final de temporada, que se prolongaría hasta el 7 de junio, dijo su representante Oscar Moglia, quien aclaró que aún está pendiente la necesaria autorización de la Asociación de Jugadores de la NBA, . "El vínculo con el club italiano sería solamente hasta finalizar la presente temporada, porque nuestro principal objetivo para Esteban para la próxima temporada es seguir en la NBA -ya sea en los Hawks o en otro equipo- y tenemos mucha confianza en poder cumplir con dicho objetivo", dijo Moglia en un correo electrónico enviado a URUBASKET.. "Con respecto a la Selección Uruguaya, como siempre es prioritario para Esteban defender a Uruguay y no corre ningún riesgo su participación en los Juegos Panamericanos de Río de Janeiro ni del Preolímpico de Las Vegas, y se integrará a los entrenamientos, desde ahora si es que no viaja a Italia, o -si viajara- ni bien termine la participación de su equipo en los play offs", agregó su representante. DERECHOS RESERVADOS. Prohibida la reproducción, total o parcial, del contenido de este sitio sin expresa autorización de URUBASKET. URUBASKET es una marca registrada 2003.

my bad, i've already said that.

he had 8 and 10 against Denver in San Antonio's win

you mean because of " a brilliant mind"? and not precisely Russell Crowe

He had 8 points and 10 rebounds against Denver in playoffs. He will be 32 at season's begining and could be signed for 2 years. I think he can be a good adition to the Hawks.He is not flashy but very smart and 100 % a team player