Nando de Colo Not Impressed By The Level Of The NBA

[Euroleague]

Nando de Colo not impressed by the NBA.

http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/sports/nando-de-colo-l-interview-integrale-la-nba-c-est-ia213b0n920419

Is the NBA still a magical [level]?

You know, I’m not really impressed by it. It’s not magical, but now that I’m in it, I realize that it’s exceptional that the media is talking about it in the whole country. The littlest thing, on or off the court, immediately ends up on TV. The team does everything for you, so that you only have to worry about basketball. I’ve already said it, but it’s the first time that I go to practice without having to carry a bag or sneakers. I’m surprised each day about some of the customs.

The funny thing is how the American fans express themselves. If you do a simple no look pass, then they think it’s the assist of the century! They have a different approach to sports than we do in Europe. If your shot rolls around the rim three times before it goes in, then they claim that you have a good, soft “shooter’s touch”. In France, we would just say that we got lucky. They do these little things in practice to try to help the players.

They’re all about the show. Every day, after the games, there are Top 5 and Top 10 play lists all over everywhere. They also do the same for all the other sports, which they also follow inside and out. What made me laugh recently during a timeout, in a game in Oklahoma, was that the fans were wearing costumes in the crowd. They don’t care about looking ridiculous, they just come to root for their team. That’s nice.

[niko]

When you posted yesterday and it got no responses and then got deleted, what went through your head that you thought it needed to be reposted?

[9512]

De Colo's opinion is not unique.

French people's opinions on Americans tend to be pessimistic and cynical. Some of it jealousy and the rest more jealousy.

He should be lucky taht the teams do everything for the players. France only cares about that stupid other sport they call football.

[TaLvsCuaL]

Same thread again? I'm disappointed, your troll skills are getting worse :lol

[Mr. Jabbar]

If I only had the euroleague to watch I probably wouldn't even like basketball.

[Mr. Jabbar]

De Colo's opinion is not unique.

French people's opinions on Americans tend to be pessimistic and cynical. Some of it jealousy and the rest more jealousy.

He should be lucky taht the teams do everything for the players. France only cares about that stupid other sport they call football.

Dunno why the french hate the american culture so much anyway. If it wasn't for the US of A they'd all be speaking german anyway...

[Euroleague]

If I only had the euroleague to watch I probably wouldn't even like basketball.

De Colo came from a Eurocup team, not a Euroleague team.

[Euroleague]

Dunno why the french hate the american culture so much anyway. If it wasn't for the US of A they'd all be speaking german anyway...

If it was not for France, the USA would not even exist. History is obviously not your strong suit.

[mattvNJ]

he seems more unimpressed by how our media operates lol... that they over-dramatise things. Not that hes not impressed with the league itself. U need some new hobbies man.

[niko]

If it was not for France, the USA would not even exist. History is obviously not your strong suit.
We repaid that favor. I'd say we are even.

[SourPatchKids]

If it was not for France, the USA would not even exist. History is obviously not your strong suit.
:lebronamazed:

[red1]

euroleague why do you even bother? since the two years you have joined you haven't even convinced 1 person :lol that euroleague basketball is equal to nba ball, let alone superior to nba ball

[mehyaM24]

translation is way off, wouldnt expect a dimwit like the OP to know multiple languages though. its cool.

what Nando is really saying is that living in the US is a culture shock--and every 'highlight' is magnified because basketball is bigger in the states. basically dude is getting more pub.

[ballup]

Basically he's saying that the NBA has more enthusiastic fans and NBA players get treated much better than basketball players do in Europe.

[red1]

Basically he's saying that the NBA has more enthusiastic fans and NBA players get treated much better than basketball players do in Europe.
hmm me thinks this can be translated as him saying the nba is better than basketball in europe. NBA > euroball confirmed by french player

[Euroleague]

translation is way off, wouldnt expect a dimwit like the OP to know multiple languages though. its cool.

what Nando is really saying is that living in the US is a culture shock--and every 'highlight' is magnified because basketball is bigger in the states. basically dude is getting more pub.

That's what I posted him saying, you ****ing idiot.

[ballup]

He even prefers the NBA over Euroleague


- You could play the Euroleague this season with a big club, Real, Barca, you have no regrets?
No. My first choice was the NBA. Even if I could earn more money in a big European club or get more playing time early on

[Nash]

I repeat what I wrote yesterday.

Ok, so since I know Euroleague is a liar I took it on myself to read the interview through Google Translate to see for myself. And guess what? Our dear troll is lying. Here is the part Euroleague translated. Notice how the "game level" part isn't in the question but the question is more about if the NBA life is magical.


- It's always magic in the NBA?

"You know, I'm picky about this. Not magic, but now that I'm here, I realize that this is still outstanding. This is mediated in the country. The slightest action on the field or off, it goes straight to the TV. You're living in the clubs to make sure that you did not think that in basketball. I have already said, but this is the first time in my life I go to the room without bag, even your sneakers to match. I'm still surprised every day some customs. The funny thing is that the Americans are really going to do expressifs.Tu pass without looking and it is happening of the century! . They have a vision of sport different from Europeans. A shot that beats the circle three times before going is that you have put a good touch on the ball. In France, you say "ah you're lucky." They are also little things that make you happy to train you. The show also is their thing. With a game every night, you have top 5 and top 10 everywhere. But they are super attentive to all other sports, all the time into it. That made me laugh recently in Oklahoma, during a timeout, it is people who dress to come to the game. They do not care how ridiculous they come support their team, it's nice. '

[Euroleague]

euroleague why do you even bother? since the two years you have joined you haven't even convinced 1 person :lol that euroleague basketball is equal to nba ball, let alone superior to nba ball

Who said that is why I post here?

[Euroleague]

hmm me thinks this can be translated as him saying the nba is better than basketball in europe. NBA > euroball confirmed by french player

That's NOT what he said.

[Euroleague]

I repeat what I wrote yesterday.

Ok, so since I know Euroleague is a liar I took it on myself to read the interview through Google Translate to see for myself. And guess what? Our dear troll is lying. Here is the part Euroleague translated. Notice how the "game level" part isn't in the question but the question is more about if the NBA life is magical.

You are a ****ing idiot, a liar, and a troll. What I posted is a correct translation. Google is NOT.

[Euroleague]

He even prefers the NBA over Euroleague

Funny, considering he never played on a big Euroleague team. Why is he an authority on that subject, when he knows nothing about it personally?

[mehyaM24]

That's what I posted him saying, you ****ing idiot.

no you didnt. the context you posted it in makes it seem as though nba fans get "excited" over simple basketball plays. that euroleague is doing it "bigger". :oldlol:

nando isnt implying that at all. i wouldnt expect you to know, you dont look very educated.

[Nash]

You are a ****ing idiot, a liar, and a troll. What I posted is a correct translation. Google is NOT.
How predictable. He's not saying anything about the level of play in the NBA. The question was about if the life in the NBA is magical.

[Euroleague]

no you didnt. the context you posted it in makes it seem as though nba fans get "excited" over simple basketball plays. that euroleague is doing it "bigger". :oldlol:

nando isnt implying that at all. i wouldnt expect you to know, you dont look very educated.

You don't read French. **** OFF.

[Nash]

More from that interview:

- Nando said he wanted the NBA even though he could have taken more money playing for Barca or Real.

[Euroleague]

How predictable. He's not saying anything about the level of play in the NBA. The question was about if the life in the NBA is magical.

No it was not. STOP ****ING LYING.

[Euroleague]

More from that interview:

- Nando said he wanted the NBA even though he could have taken more money playing for Barca or Real.

He was never offered more money playing for those teams. That's complete bullshit.

It's hilarious how you use Google translate, don't even know what money he was offered, yet YOU claim I am the troll. Where the **** did this clown come from?

[mehyaM24]

You don't read French. **** OFF.

im fluent in 5 languages. does that bother you? you tried to translate french and totally missed nando's point. good job, idiot. :oldlol:

[red1]

More from that interview:

- Nando said he wanted the NBA even though he could have taken more money playing for Barca or Real.
nba>euroleague confirmed

[niko]

You don't read French. **** OFF.
Neither do you.

[Euroleague]

nba>euroleague confirmed

He was NOT offered more money by those clubs. They offered him 800,000 euros gross a season. WAY LESS THAN THE SPURS PAY HIM.

[Euroleague]

Neither do you.

Yes, I do. I took it in school.

[Euroleague]

im fluent in 5 languages. does that bother you? you tried to translate french and totally missed nando's point. good job, idiot. :oldlol:

You are a ****ing lying bastard.

[CavaliersFTW]

When you posted yesterday and it got no responses and then got deleted, what went through your head that you thought it needed to be reposted?
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

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mods, please dispose of this trash (again)

[red1]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SSEkieE0DqI/AAAAAAAACWE/H5iDREviYk4/s400/nba_logo1.jpg > http://blog.radikal.com.tr/Blogs/2012/10/21/el-logo-D2B4-04E2-5E13.jpg

[Euroleague]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

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mods, please dispose of this trash (again)

What a shock. An NBA player says he's not impressed by the NBA, and the ******s like you beg for the thread to be deleted.

That's even more pathetic than the god damn pieces of dog shit that are trying to manipulate the words he used.

[red1]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SSEkieE0DqI/AAAAAAAACWE/H5iDREviYk4/s400/nba_logo1.jpg > > > > > > http://c596849.r49.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/hick.jpg

[CavaliersFTW]

He even prefers the NBA over Euroleague

- You could play the Euroleague this season with a big club, Real, Barca, you have no regrets?
No. My first choice was the NBA. Even if I could earn more money in a big European club or get more playing time early on
:oldlol: heavy dose of ether

[Euroleague]

:oldlol: heavy dose of ether

He was offered LESS MONEY by those teams than the Spurs pay him. It's not even true.

800,000 euros gross is less than 1.4 million dollars gross.

[niko]

Yes, I do. I took it in school.
i highly doubt that, most people in Arkansas are lucky if they can speak english.

Hey, remember when you claimed more people watching Euroleague games than could have been in the stadium in total and you claimed that's because Euroleague counts people watching on TV outside the stadium as attendance?

[atljonesbro]

What a shock. An NBA player says he's not impressed by the NBA, and the ******s like you beg for the thread to be deleted.

That's even more pathetic than the god damn pieces of dog shit that are trying to manipulate the words he used.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GaxYT56Bpb8/T1R4dERJYRI/AAAAAAAADMQ/4dBb6RDj6Jc/s800/AP%2520statue.jpg

http://i.imm.io/hLbn.jpeg

http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/deron-williams-jersey-besiktas.jpg

[Nash]

He was NOT offered more money by those clubs. They offered him 800,000 euros gross a season. WAY LESS THAN THE SPURS PAY HIM.
Its his own word, unless you know more about what he wishes than you do?


- You could play the Euroleague this season with a big club, Real, Barca, you have no regrets?

"No. My first choice was the NBA. Even if I could earn more money in a big European club or get more playing time early on, frankly, I'd ch ... to end my career without trying the NBA. I am and I'm happy. Obviously, with more playing time, it would be even better. But the season is long and my career too.

[Rondo]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SSEkieE0DqI/AAAAAAAACWE/H5iDREviYk4/s400/nba_logo1.jpg > > > > > > http://c596849.r49.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/hick.jpg

The irony is the guy in the picture is most likely an American...

[red1]

The irony is the guy in the picture is most likely an American...
is arkansas not in america?

[CavaliersFTW]

euroleague why do you even bother? since the two years you have joined you haven't even convinced 1 person :lol that euroleague basketball is equal to nba ball, let alone superior to nba ball
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

his agenda has actually backfired, myself and I'm sure many many others (who previously had never even HEARD of the backwater scrub-league known as "Euroleague") now regularly use it for a good laugh when an NBA scrub goes over there and dominates the best that league has to offer :oldlol:

[Euroleague]

i highly doubt that, most people in Arkansas are lucky if they can speak english.

Hey, remember when you claimed more people watching Euroleague games than could have been in the stadium in total and you claimed that's because Euroleague counts people watching on TV outside the stadium as attendance?

I never said that asshole.

I never went to school in Arkansas you idiot.

[mehyaM24]

You are a ****ing lying bastard.

people who are educated speak multiple langauges, "Euroleague". is this a foreign concept in mormon-ville or something? take your beef up with google translator. :oldlol:

in the meantime, you totally missed what nando was saying. fantastic work. :applause:

[Euroleague]

Its his own word, unless you know more about what he wishes than you do?

You ****ing IDIOT. He didn't say that. He said IF. He never said he WAS.


You god damn ****ing trolls are unbelievable.

"If I could earn more"...........

you claim means, "I was offered more"............

**** YOU

[CavaliersFTW]

I never said that asshole.

I never went to school in Arkansas you idiot.
Arkansas is where you have lived your entire life, so you've never gone to school!???! Jesus your level of education is way worse than I thought - you literally didn't receive one :roll:

[mehyaM24]

Arkansas is where you have lived your entire life, so you've never gone to school!???! Jesus your level of education is way worse than I thought - you literally didn't receive one :roll:

wait, this guy is from Arkansas? LMAO

[niko]

I never said that asshole.

I never went to school in Arkansas you idiot.
Yes you did, you decided one day to post (made up) stats on attendance to show how popular Euroleague was and you totally f*d up and then started throwing out things like "they count people outside".

And who said you went to school, who goes to school in Arkansas. You work on a farm obviously. It's Arkansas.

[Euroleague]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

his agenda has actually backfired, myself and I'm sure many many others (who previously had never even HEARD of the backwater scrub-league known as "Euroleague") now regularly use it for a good laugh when an NBA scrub goes over there and dominates the best that league has to offer :oldlol:

You are a racist.

[Nash]

You ****ing IDIOT. He didn't say that. He said IF. He never said he WAS.


You god damn ****ing trolls are unbelievable.

"If I could earn more"...........

you claim means, "I was offered more"............

**** YOU
Yes, that's the point. Even if he was offered more money he wouldn't play in scrubleague. Dude thinks NBA is so much better that he's willing to leave money and playing time on the table.

[Euroleague]

people who are educated speak multiple langauges, "Euroleague". is this a foreign concept in mormon-ville or something? take your beef up with google translator. :oldlol:

in the meantime, you totally missed what nando was saying. fantastic work. :applause:

You don't even know how to translate that article. You are a piece of shit.

[Mr. Jabbar]

WTF is the euroleague??? And who the hell is Nando de Colo??

Anyone knows when the Lakers play again? :rockon:

[Euroleague]

wait, this guy is from Arkansas? LMAO

No.

[Euroleague]

Yes you did, you decided one day to post (made up) stats on attendance to show how popular Euroleague was and you totally f*d up and then started throwing out things like "they count people outside".

And who said you went to school, who goes to school in Arkansas. You work on a farm obviously. It's Arkansas.

You mother****ers better stop now.

I was educated in Basque schooling. I probably have ten times more knowledge than all you ****ing scumbags combined.

I also NEVER SAID THAT.

[niko]

No.
Yes, yes you are. :lol We all know. Not one person here thinks you are in greece reporting news, etc. Every single person knows you are some total weirdo with a Euroleague fetish who likes trolling message boards. It grew out of trying to troll Manu fans.

[niko]

You mother****ers better stop now.

I was educated in Basque schooling. I probably have ten times more knowledge than all you ****ing scumbags combined.

Is there a place called Basque in Arkansas? You've been outed twenty seven times. Give it up.

[mehyaM24]

You don't even know how to translate that article. You are a piece of shit.

now you're angry that google doesnt have an expression translator? priceless. :oldlol:

[CavaliersFTW]

No.
Yes, your IP was exposed by mods on a SAS board after they got sick of your shit, your home base of operations was revealed to everyone not as sunny Greece, but rather the desolate backwater state of Arkansas

http://donjobson.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/redneck.jpg

[Euroleague]

Yes, that's the point. Even if he was offered more money he wouldn't play in scrubleague. Dude thinks NBA is so much better that he's willing to leave money and playing time on the table.

No it is NOT the point you ****ing moron. People are saying "he was offered more money in Europe"........

He WAS NOT offered more money in Europe. It was hypothetical. He actually got more money from the Spurs.

Taking a hypothetical, and claiming it actually happened as fact, then calling me a liar, is trolling at an unacceptable level.

If you want to say that he claimed he would rather play in the NBA, for less money, then FINE. That's what he claimed.

But the claim here is being made that he said he turned down more money from European clubs to play in the NBA. That is totally 100% FALSE and UNTRUE.

[Euroleague]

Is there a place called Basque in Arkansas? You've been outed twenty seven times. Give it up.

You are a a very sick and creepy person.

[Euroleague]

now you're angry that google doesnt have an expression translator? priceless. :oldlol:

How is the weather in Appalachia?

[CavaliersFTW]

You are a a very sick and creepy person.
You are a very healthy and comforting person.

[Euroleague]

Yes, your IP was exposed by mods on a SAS board after they got sick of your shit, your home base of operations was revealed to everyone not as sunny Greece, but rather the desolate backwater state of Arkansas

http://donjobson.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/redneck.jpg

Spurstalk ownership said I lived in Missouri. Not Arkansas you ****ing idiot. It was this site that came up with Arkansas.'

Get your god damn troll shit straight you ****ing son of a bitch.

[mehyaM24]

How is the weather in Appalachia?

you mean arkansas? i dont know, you tell me. :oldlol:

[CeltsGarlic]

Threads like these leads nowhere.
Dont even bother arguing.

[gabepizza]

No it is NOT the point you ****ing moron. People are saying "he was offered more money in Europe"........

He WAS NOT offered more money in Europe. It was hypothetical. He actually got more money from the Spurs.

Taking a hypothetical, and claiming it actually happened as fact, then calling me a liar, is trolling at an unacceptable level.

If you want to say that he claimed he would rather play in the NBA, for less money, then FINE. That's what he claimed.

But the claim here is being made that he said he turned down more money from European clubs to play in the NBA. That is totally 100% FALSE and UNTRUE.

Fine. You're right. He never said he was offered more money in Euroleague (although the interviewer believes he could have got a rooster spot on a top Euroleague team like Barca or Real).

But the important thing about this post that you claim shows that De Colo is not impressed with the NBA is De Colo says that even if he could make more money and get more playing time on a top Euroleague team he would still prefer the NBA.

Enough said.

[Euroleague]

Threads like these leads nowhere.
Dont even bother arguing.

These people are low life scum bags. They would never dare act like this in person.

[CavaliersFTW]

Spurstalk ownership said I lived in Missouri. Not Arkansas you ****ing idiot. It was this site that came up with Arkansas.'

Get your god damn troll shit straight you ****ing son of a bitch.
So your not from Europe?

[CavaliersFTW]

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[wakencdukest]

someone break out the long cat.

[c3z4r]

Out of curiosity, do you know French?

I speak French fluently and after reading the interview, I draw a completely different conclusion from the one that you're trying to convey.

[BoutPractice]

I'm French.
The translation is mostly correct, except for the part where Nando de Colo very clearly says that the NBA is "simply exceptional".
In another part of the interview, he says that the NBA was always his "first choice" - as in, compared to the Euroleague.

[Segatti]

I'm French.
The translation is mostly correct, except for the part where Nando de Colo very clearly says that the NBA is "simply exceptional".
In another part of the interview, he says that the NBA was always his "first choice" - as in, compared to the Euroleague.
http://www.neverwinpoker.com/files/own3d_4.jpg

[Euroleague]

I'm French.
The translation is mostly correct, except for the part where Nando de Colo very clearly says that the NBA is "simply exceptional".
In another part of the interview, he says that the NBA was always his "first choice" - as in, compared to the Euroleague.

He was talking about the media coverage, NOT the level of the league.

[Grinder]

wait, this guy is from Arkansas? LMAO

He claimed he gets a subscription to a Chinese newspaper in Arkansas, speaks fluent Chinese, Greek, Russian, Spanish, and French and has inside sources to basketball teams in every country.

His IP showed he was from Mountain Home, Arkansas.

This is the same dude
(http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162008&page=4&) :roll:
http://pics4.city-data.com/cpicv/vfiles4745.jpg

[bagelred]

You know, maybe there's something to this.....maybe the NBA isn't "all that".

EuroLeague, tell us more about European basketball.....how's the passing there? Is it better?

[LJJ]

He was talking about the media coverage, NOT the level of the league.

Lmao, nope. You clearly don't understand French at all.

He directly says that he doesn't like to use the term "magical", but that the level of play is outstanding.

[kingBynum]

he forgot when jamal crawford nutmeg him?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjvlx2Qxq2M

[Euroleague]

Lmao, nope. You clearly don't understand French at all.

He directly says that he doesn't like to use the term "magical", but that the level of play is outstanding.

He said he is not impressed by the NBA. You are just trying to make up any crap you can to cover that statement up.

[LJJ]

He said he is not impressed by the NBA. You are just trying to make up any crap you can to cover that statement up.

:roll:

"Magique non, mais maintenant que j'y suis, je me rends compte que[B] c'est quand m

[TeamLAC]

who? :confusedshrug:

[kingBynum]

who? :confusedshrug:
this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjvlx2Qxq2M:roll:

[upside24]

Which do you enjoy watching more Euroleague?

NBA with Kobe,LeBron,Durant or Euroleague with Bo?

[CavaliersFTW]

http://2nd2nada.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/lawnmower-fail.gif

[swi7ch]

We've only dominated basketball for what, 100 years now? Yeah, definitely not impressed! :oldlol: