http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/4639 Recent articles about Fabricio Oberto en-us More photos » by Nick Wass - AP Browse more photos » 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 if this recap is a bit stale.  The game happened three days ago, after all.  But I have to put a final wrap on it before we move on. Yes, it's true.  The Wizards almost lost on Tuesday to t... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:57:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_hold_on_to_beat_76ers_in_DC_Final_wrap_a_day_late_and_a_vote_for_a_larger_rotation/1640012 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_hold_on_to_beat_76ers_in_DC_Final_wrap_a_day_late_and_a_vote_for_a_larger_rotation/1640012 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_hold_on_to_beat_76ers_in_DC_Final_wrap_a_day_late_and_a_vote_for_a_larger_rotation/1640012 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/f/8f4a285b30d6828d1c49d2156f3769c75988331e/small/42.jpg More photos » by Bahram Mark Sobhani - AP Browse more photos » 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 the Wizards lost, it's how they lose.  There is losing, and then there is being blown out.  The latter is not a good sign for future success. Four Factors (Bold=very good | Italics=very bad) ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:51:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Spurs_rout_Wizards_in_San_Antonio_Final_wrap_stats_only/1613256 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Spurs_rout_Wizards_in_San_Antonio_Final_wrap_stats_only/1613256 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Spurs_rout_Wizards_in_San_Antonio_Final_wrap_stats_only/1613256 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/2/427dab06d895fe86db62dad4d24f70af5059be39/small/56469223.jpg 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 Oberto lets his play do the talking. And that type of visual, interactive comprehension goes [...] Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:31:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Oberto_Gets_In_Where_He_Fits_In/1439416 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Oberto_Gets_In_Where_He_Fits_In/1439416 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Oberto_Gets_In_Where_He_Fits_In/1439416 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Browse more photos » Also see: An introduction to the series | Mike James | Javaris Crittenton | DeShawn Stevenson Fabricio Oberto was lauded as the last piece of the puzzle by Ernie Grunfeld, but he's a piece that's coming off a pretty poor season with San Antonio last year.  After being a fixture in the Spurs' main rotation during their 2007 championship ye... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:38:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/14_players_in_a_new_system_Fabricio_Oberto/1208785 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/14_players_in_a_new_system_Fabricio_Oberto/1208785 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/14_players_in_a_new_system_Fabricio_Oberto/1208785 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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 is still bothering Oberto. It's going to be imperative for Flip and the rest of the coaching staff to get Fabricio acclimated to his new surroundings and find ways to enjoy his role in D.C. Thankfully, Obert... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:50:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Oberto_on_San_Antonio_I_wish_I_didnt_have_to_leave/1188778 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Oberto_on_San_Antonio_I_wish_I_didnt_have_to_leave/1188778 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Oberto_on_San_Antonio_I_wish_I_didnt_have_to_leave/1188778 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Confirmed_The_devious_Fabricio_Oberto_cannot_be_trusted/998056 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Confirmed_The_devious_Fabricio_Oberto_cannot_be_trusted/998056 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Confirmed_The_devious_Fabricio_Oberto_cannot_be_trusted/998056 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg More photos » by Haraz N. Ghanbari - AP Browse more photos » (Below the jump, full audio from today's press conference, courtesy of friend of the site Rashad Mobley.  If you aren't reading Rashad's stuff on Hoops Addict, please start. -Mike). Press conferences announcing the signing of a new player tend to be full of over the top language and celebratory gestures.  Today's press conference ann... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:09:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_will_be_helpful_but_lets_be_careful_about_giving_him_too_many_chances/978223 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_will_be_helpful_but_lets_be_careful_about_giving_him_too_many_chances/978223 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_will_be_helpful_but_lets_be_careful_about_giving_him_too_many_chances/978223 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:59:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_officially_sign_Fabricio_Oberto/970658 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_officially_sign_Fabricio_Oberto/970658 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_officially_sign_Fabricio_Oberto/970658 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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 five-player deal; the Pistons then waived Oberto. Oberto helped the Spurs win the 2007 NBA title and Argentina win a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:41:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_sign_Oberto_to_add_frontcourt_depth/969733 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_sign_Oberto_to_add_frontcourt_depth/969733 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_sign_Oberto_to_add_frontcourt_depth/969733 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP The newest Wizard Browse more photos » Michael Lee has the news, but not the contract figures.  I assume Oberto's signing for the biennial exception (about $2 million), but I don't know if it's for one year or two years. A legitimate argument could be made that the Wizards should have spent a little more money to get Rasho Nesterovic or one of the ot... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:57:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_is_a_Washington_Wizard/859550 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_is_a_Washington_Wizard/859550 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_is_a_Washington_Wizard/859550 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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 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 roug... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:49:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_will_be_a_Wizard/859228 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_will_be_a_Wizard/859228 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Fabricio_Oberto_will_be_a_Wizard/859228 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:01:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Target_Fabricio_Oberto_and_why_the_chance_of_landing_him_just_got_better/856508 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Target_Fabricio_Oberto_and_why_the_chance_of_landing_him_just_got_better/856508 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Target_Fabricio_Oberto_and_why_the_chance_of_landing_him_just_got_better/856508 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:03:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Chris_Miller_Wizards_offered_contract_to_Fabricio_Oberto_Obertos_now_weighing_his_options/814250 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Chris_Miller_Wizards_offered_contract_to_Fabricio_Oberto_Obertos_now_weighing_his_options/814250 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Chris_Miller_Wizards_offered_contract_to_Fabricio_Oberto_Obertos_now_weighing_his_options/814250 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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 big man, though hardly an intimidating bruiser. Oberto was part of the trade that brought Richard Jefferson to the Spurs and he was recently waived by the Detroit Pistons, who are nevertheless on the hook for f... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:45:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_offer_contract_to_Fabricio_Oberto/801947 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_offer_contract_to_Fabricio_Oberto/801947 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_offer_contract_to_Fabricio_Oberto/801947 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg 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 offer to Oberto aren’t known. He was released by the Pistons after the deal was completed. Detroit remains obligated to pay $1.9million of Oberto’s partially guaranteed $3.8 million contract. my San Antoni... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:02:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Washington_Wizards_have_made_a_contract_offer_to_former_Spurs_center_Fabricio_Oberto_traded_to/801437 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Washington_Wizards_have_made_a_contract_offer_to_former_Spurs_center_Fabricio_Oberto_traded_to/801437 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Washington_Wizards_have_made_a_contract_offer_to_former_Spurs_center_Fabricio_Oberto_traded_to/801437 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b96d2e41674d14bd570ce524086bd1567f4fa3f/small/d3.jpg