FABRICIO OBERTO NEWS
Oberto Gets In Where He Fits In
October 26, 2009 by
Truth About It
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His teammates might not understand what he’s saying, even when he speaks English. Nick Young doesn’t even use the guy’s proper name, electing to call him “Roberto” instead because according to Nick, it sounds better.
But none of this matters. Fabricio...
Wizards hold on to beat 76ers in DC: Final wrap (a day late) and a vote for a larger rotation
1 day ago by
Bullets Forever
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by Nick Wass - AP
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First of all, I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving with their families (and not on here). I sure did, and I hope you guys did too.
So I apologize...
Confirmed: The devious Fabricio Oberto cannot be trusted
August 17, 2009 by
Sports Hernia
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The startling transition from "I must break you" to "You betchya, good sir!" has surely already sent shockwaves throughout the Washington Wizards organization. But strangely, Flip Saunders does not seem to be fazed at all. In fact, Flip appears as...
14 players in a new system: Fabricio Oberto
September 20, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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by David Zalubowski - AP
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Also see: An introduction to the series | Mike James | Javaris Crittenton | DeShawn Stevenson
Fabricio Oberto was lauded as the last piece of...
Fabricio Oberto is a Washington Wizard
July 23, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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by David Zalubowski - AP
The newest Wizard
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Michael Lee has the news, but not the contract figures. I assume Oberto's signing for the biennial exception...
Spurs rout Wizards in San Antonio: Final wrap, stats only
6 days ago by
Bullets Forever
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by Bahram Mark Sobhani - AP
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I missed most of this one live and don't really want to watch it on delay, considering the score. But like the OKC game, it's not that...
Chris Miller: Wizards offered contract to Fabricio Oberto, Oberto's now weighing his options
July 16, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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Chris Miller: Wizards offered contract to Fabricio Oberto, Oberto's now weighing his options
Also mentions how sources have told him Oberto's irregular heartbeat thing isn't an issue.
The Washington Wizards have made a contract offer to former Spurs center Fabricio Oberto, traded to...
July 14, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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The Washington Wizards have made a contract offer to former Spurs center Fabricio Oberto, traded to the Detroit Pistons as part of the package that brought Richard Jefferson to the Spurs in a three-team, pre-draft trade with the Milwaukee Bucks last month.
Terms of Washington’s...
Wizards sign Oberto to add frontcourt depth
August 11, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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The Washington Wizards say they have signed forward-center Fabricio Oberto, giving the team added frontcourt depth.
The 6-foot-10, 245-pound Oberto averaged 3.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in four seasons with San Antonio. The Spurs traded Oberto to Detroit this summer as part of a...
Oberto on San Antonio: "I wish I didn't have to leave."
September 17, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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Oberto on San Antonio: "I wish I didn't have to leave."
Something that a lot of us glossed over when Fabricio Oberto signed with Washington is that it only became an option after the Spurs signed Theo Ratliff. Clearly, based on this article, leaving San Antonio...
Wizards offer contract to Fabricio Oberto
In fairly desperate need of an experienced big man [or two], the Wizards have offered a contract to ex-San Antonio Spur Fabricio Oberto, a 34-year-old veteran from Argentina with a championship ring. Oberto is about 6'10" and weighs roughly 245 pounds, so he's a legitimate...
Wizards officially sign Fabricio Oberto
August 11, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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Wizards officially sign Fabricio Oberto
Of course, we've all known this for weeks now but if you were waiting for official word of the signing before starting your celebration, you can now begin your party planning.
Fabricio Oberto will be helpful ... but let's be careful about giving him too many chances
August 13, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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by Haraz N. Ghanbari - AP
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(Below the jump, full audio from today's press conference, courtesy of friend of the site Rashad Mobley. If you aren't reading Rashad...
Fabricio Oberto will be a Wizard
Free agent center Fabricio Oberto's agent Herb Rudoy informed the Wizards today that his client will sign with Washington over other suitors in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Phoenix and Sacramento. This is what I wrote about Oberto back on July 14:In fairly desperate need of an...
The Target: Fabricio Oberto (and why the chance of landing him just got better)
July 23, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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The Target: Fabricio Oberto (and why the chance of landing him just got better)
Mike Jones reports that Oberto remains the top target of the Wizards.
And with the Spurs reportedly signing Theo Ratliff, the chances of the Argentinian landing in D.C. just got a fair bit better.
From now on, whenever I think of Fabricio Oberto, this song is going to be stuck in my head.
July 24, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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From now on, whenever I think of Fabricio Oberto, this song is going to be stuck in my head.
Fabricio Oberto Had Heart Surgery
June 08, 2009 by
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Yikes: “San Antonio Spurs forward/center Fabricio Oberto underwent a successful Ablation procedure on 6/4. The procedure was done to correct the electrical system of the heart that was sending Oberto into Atrial Fibrillation. Oberto’s procedure was performed in Austin by Dr...
Fabricio Oberto, You Complete Me
July 24, 2009 by
Truth About It
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Fabricio Oberto can’t jump. He can’t lock down today’s athletic big man, nor keep up in a fast break sprint. Block shots? A career 0.6 blocks per 36 minutes says it all. He has a nice shooting touch, but don’t look for him to be a scorer. Hell, his career 60...
In Praise of Complementary Players
11 days ago by
Pounding the Rock
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Complementary players are not those who sit at the end of the bench and say "nice shot" a lot (those would be complimentary players). No, we're talking about players whose skill sets complement the team's stars. They fill a niche, maybe two, without getting in...
Fabricio Oberto and Sasha Vujacic square off in catfight
May 30, 2008 by
Sports Hernia
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Sasha Vujacic would later say his grimacing face wasn't so much a result of the fierce punishment being inflicted by his hair rival, Fabricio Oberto, but rather the STAPLES Center's staunch refusal to play Madonna's mystifying single, 4 Minutes....
Get to Know the Newest Wizard: Oberto!
July 24, 2009 by
Mr. Irrelevant
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Here to help us figure out the Fabricio Oberto signing is KSK cofounder and Mr. Irrelevant Wizards correspondent Jack Kogod (@Unsilent).
After weeks of rumors and speculation, the Wizards have finally locked up a veteran big to shore up their undersized bench. While it hasn’t...
Wizards look to add frontcourt depth with Oberto
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Wizards signed Argentine forward-center Fabricio Oberto on Tuesday.
Pistons Trade Amir Johnson for Fabricio Oberto's Contract
by Matt WatsonFiled under: Bucks, Pistons, Spurs, NBA TransactionsJust hours after being traded from the Spurs to the Bucks, Fabricio Oberto is reportedly on the move yet again, this time going to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Amir Johnson. The deal has yet to be officially announced...
"I want to make them smarter on the field"
August 12, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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"I want to make them smarter on the field"
The title is a 'Google' translation of a recent interview Fabricio Oberto had with Olé.
You can head to Google Translate and paste the URL of the article, or just read on if you speak Spanish.
One interesting...
The 10-man rotation, starring Wizard Oberto
July 24, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.C: Bullets Forever. Thoughts on Fabricio Oberto becoming a...
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