Splitter credits minutes, opportunity for early success

San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter is gaining league wide recognition not only for his improved play, but also for his selection for the Rookie-Sophomore game that will be held during All-Star weekend. He's showing a major improvement from last season as he's currently averaging 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 63% shooting from the floor. Splitter is the go-to post player in the Spurs' second unit and he's now closing out games alongside Tim Duncan. Tony Parker and several of Splitter's teammates have already gloated about how easy it is to play with Splitter in the pick-and-roll. The international sports site Lancenet.com recently caught up with Splitter in a telephone interview. In the interview, Splitter talks about why he's improved so quickly this season, his remarkable free throw shooting change, and where he sees Brazil in the 2012 Olympics. Splitter on increased production this season: Above all, the number of minutes. May be in court for more ti...